Episode 252: Jeff Cacciatore

Author Shane Stay is back with a new book: "100 American Soccer Legends." We talk about the daunting task of creating such a subjective list, how he kept the generations separate, and some of the names that snuck up in a good way. Check out his website for this upcoming release and other soccer specific books just in time for the holidays!!! Choose It Right... a perfect solution to help research and communicate professionally in a chaotic recruiting landscape!!! https://www.chooseitright.com/soccerdadpod/smart-college-report #soccer #soccerbooks #meyerandmeyer #shanestay #zachlewis #jbanderson #stlouis #clintdempsey #christianpulisic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent FIU grad/player, now assistant coach, Mateo Gasperoni joined to talk about his path from top academies in Italy, to the U15/17 Italian National Team, then making the jump to the states, and leaning into coaching the next-gen of American players in Southern Florida across NCAA to MLS Next, and High School. "Kids need to play more, train less." GO TO Choose It Right to get your kids' recruiting process organized, focused, and in a format college coaches love... and take advantage of the SDP discount!!! #soccer #ncaa #ncaaD1 #collegesoccer #transferportal #americanconference #internationalplayers #mateogasperoni #kylerussell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Total Ace! Year 1 Head Coach at UNC Asheville, Danny Frid. From his overseas roots, to the plains of Oklahoma, NAIA, MO State Bears, and beyond... Coach Frid now leads the program at Big South Soccer Conference member: UNC Asheville. Looking for recruiting help... check out Tony at Prospect 2 Player to see if you can find the "Right Fit" and turn it into your "Dream Fit." #soccer #collegesoccer #bigsouth #recruiting #stlouis #collegepathway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 time guest Greg Drozda, and 3 time guest Tony Doellefeld joined to talk about the recruiting landscape, the money landscape, and the delicate balance between all of it! From right fit schools, to NIL valuations, and more, this conversation gets into the weeds of the $$$! High School / Academy player looking for some recruiting help... Prospect 2 Player Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccercoachesweekly.net/scw-usa Plan Fast… Coach Smart… Soccer Coaches Weekly! #soccer #recruiting #nilmoney #agency #pathway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Jr. Bill, who grew up on The Hill, had a career that inspired many. Standing 5'5" in his prime, Jeff Cacciatore was an idol for many. From his early day's keeping up with his brothers, to landing a scholarship to play at SIUE, followed by a pro career that included the NASL and the MISL, Jeff's story is legendary in STL soccer circles. #stlouis #steamers #nasl #misl #stlsoccer #halloffame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomas Gomez. A true STL native with a pathway taking him from Webster Groves, to Gateway Club, to SLSG, to Georgetown, the USMNT, and 10 years a pro. Now... it's time to give back with Gateway City Goalkeeping. Check it out! #soccer #goalkeeping #training #hoyas #STLMade Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccercoachesweekly.net/scw-usa Plan Fast… Coach Smart… Soccer Coaches Weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out returning guest AJ Cochran, Adam Tilford of Session Taco's, and myself as we discuss Suarez biting, US Soccer Flailing, Blue Crab Taquitos, and more! Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccercoachesweekly.net/scw-usa Plan Fast… Coach Smart… Soccer Coaches Weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Cougar alum, and long time Cougar Head Coach, takes us from North County to the bluffs of Edwardsville and chat's all things college soccer. Coach Ed Huneke talks about his roots and over 40 years of coaching the beautiful game. He also breaks down and gives me the "spine" of his "ALL TIME TEAM!" Recorded at the Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, special thanks goes out to Justin McMillan for the host!!! Need help on the recruiting front? Prospect 2 Player AND DON'T FORGET... Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccercoachesweekly.net/scw-usa Plan Fast… Coach Smart… Soccer Coaches Weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and I were joined by MO State alum, soccer dad, and most importantly... "TEAM MANAGER," Josh Sampson. We chop up some key points from College Pathway Live, Lutz's exit, City's next steps, EPL early rankings, and listen to a little Jonny Paycheck & Bruno Mars... Really. Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccercoachesweekly.net/scw-usa Plan Fast… Coach Smart… Soccer Coaches Weekly! #stlcitysc #stlouis #recruiting #soccer #epl #chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of "College Pathway Live" recorded at St. Louis Scott Gallagher. In this episode our panel talks about the "MONEY." Scholarships, how many, the roll grades play, and more. They give some tips on player communication when reaching out, and they talk about the roll 3rd parties can play in helping land the right fit... (hint, it's rarely the dream fit.) Kevin Stoll - St. Louis University D1 Josh Alderson - University of Missouri St. Louis D2 Derek Burton - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville D1 Jim Conlon - Washington University D3 Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccercoachesweekly.net/scw-usa Plan Fast… Coach Smart… Soccer Coaches Weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices