In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by current LA Goalkeeping Academy coach, (and former Everton U-21, and Fc Nantes player) Nick Goldreich to discuss the transition from elite player; to youth coach. How do you make the transition seamlessly and what should you look to avoid. Featured Links LA Goalkeeping Academy website UC Riverside website Creighton University MLS Soccer us soccer Guest Information GUEST NAME: Nick Goldreich GUEST BIO: Nick Goldreich has 14 years of goalkeeper experience under his belt and has done so all over the United States and Internationally. At 16 he went to France to trial with FC Nantes and also helped take the Flyers to the Gothia Cup Final where they would lose in PK's. At 17 he won the Dallas Cup with DMS11. In college, while at Creighton University, they won the Missouri Valley Conference Championship and League Title in 2008. It wasn't until his time at University of California, Riverside (2010-2012) that his interest in training goalkeepers started to take place. As captain of UCR (for both seasons he was there) he would often run the goalkeeper sessions in the spring. ​ As captain of his collegiate team at University of California, Riverside he also ran goalkeeper sessions in his Junior and Senior year. Immediately following his college career Nick left for New Zealand to coach the goalkeepers at Ole Football Academy in Wellington. Guest Links WEBSITE: www.lagoalkeepingacademy.com FACEBOOK: LA Goalkeeping Academy Guest Promotions LA Goalkeeping Academy

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by Real Socal's Youth Academy director JT May to discuss the fall of perennial powers (Brazil and Holland) and if they're departure from the elite's can be directly linked with their youth development system. Featured Links Official Real Socal website US Soccer website Cal South website Conmebol website UEFA website Guest Information GUEST NAME: Jack Thomas May (JT) GUEST BIO: EDUCATION: California State University Northridge -B.S. Family Studies Phillips Graduate Institute -M.A. Psychology USSF National "A" license USSF National "Y" license COACHING EXPERIENCE: YOUTH: Coaching youth since 1998. Real So Cal since 2001. Cal South ODP, 3 years 2003 Cal South B14 National Cup Champions HIGH SCHOOL: Chaminade Girls Varsity, 3 years COLLEGE: Southern Methodist Univ, 1 year. UCSB, 1 year. SBCC, 1 year 1998 CA Community College State Finalist (SBCC) PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Azuza Pacific University, 1 year Santa Barbara City College , 1 year Richland College in Dallas, TX , 1 year Guest Links WEBSITE: www.realsocal.org TWITTER: @JTMay3 FACEBOOK: Jack Thomas May INSTAGRAM: Jack Thomas May

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by Current U-18 Women's National Team Goalkeeper Olivia Sekany . The three of them discuss Olivia's journey from rec player to youth national team star; how she dealt with the recruiting process, her academics, and what it takes to be an elite youth player.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by George Laparra; owner of Soccer Wearhouse. The three of them discuss how George got in the equipment game; what parents should look for when purchasing equipment, and if high end models are really necessary. Featured Links Official Soccer Store website Guest Information GUEST NAME: George Laparra GUEST BIO: George Laparra is the owner of the Soccer Wearhouse Store chains. Soccer Wearhouse.com is quickly growing and has reached all 50 states and proudly numerous APO addresses. We carry over 250 styles of soccer shoes and the most looked for soccer jerseys. We carry major brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma and Under Armour! We have outfitted many club and college teams around Southern California. We are also proud to say we have provided gear to several US National Team players. Thank you for checking us out! Well Played. Guest Links WEBSITE: www.soccerwearhouse.com TWITTER: @soccerwearhouse FACEBOOK: Soccer Wearhouse INSTAGRAM: soccerwearhouse YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/soccerwearhouse Guest Promotions Soccer Wearhouse

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by Direct Kix owner/operator Itzik Rapaport and discuss the benefits of "small sided" soccer for the development of the youth player.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by former EPL, and US Nat Team Goalkeeper Ian Feuer as they discuss his PGKA Goalkeeping academy, the merits and detriments of recruiting services and college showcases, and what parents, players, and coaches can do to better educate themselves to find the best playing opportunities.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by Head Women's Coach at Ball State University to discuss the development of the women's game in Concacaf. Craig has seen the growth first hand as an assistant with the Haitian Women's National Team, and in the pool of young women playing professionally and in college.

In this episode Dinah and Michael discuss the do's and don'ts of youth scouting and recruiting with Jack Thomas May of Real Socal Soccer Club. JT is known throughout the region as one of the top identifiers of youth talent as many of his "discoveries" have gone on to successful, collegiate, professional and national team careers.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by former European Professional and current coach at Laguna United Jerry Keeler. The two discuss Jerry's experience as an American playing in European Youth Academies, his recent trip to FC Koln with his US players, and what European Academies can learn from the American Model as well.

This week Dinah and Michael are joined by Todd Hoffard (Owner of One on One Soccer Schools). The three of them delve into the world of summer soccer camps, and debate the merits and detriments of "specialized " camps vs traditional "all inclusive" camps. Dinah also has some fun with the new sound board, as Michael freaks out to keep the educational manner of the show.