Episode 177: Jay Stremlau | St. Mary's Head Coach

Today’s episode is loaded with guests! Recorded live at the STL High School Champions League  semi-final matchups at Liberty High in Wentzville MO. Game 1 was Liberty vs Desmet & game 2 was St Dominic vs CBC. We had some soccer press join, a scout, a participating coach, a game 1 stand out, a supporter of the show, and of course… the 3 of us!!! Let’s go… STL Soccer News Prospect 2 Player Souter & Co

What Soccer Mom visits her kids at school activities during the day, then catches a flight to another city to referee a professional soccer game over the weekend? This Soccer Mom Sunday episode’s guest does! Tori Penso is a Professional Soccer Referee at the highest levels in the game - from the NWSL to the MLS in the United States. She is also the first American referee to ever officiate a World Cup final! When she was in STL to referee St. Louis CITY SC versus the Houston Dynamo, we got a chance to sit down and talk about her incredible story of coming up through the referee ranks, balancing a high-level profession with being a Mom to her 3 daughters, and juggling schedules with her professional referee husband, Chris. Listen in for her stories, her wisdom, and her focus on BEING THE CHANGE that challenges the status quo to build a better future for our daughters to dream.

Today’s guest… Keith Tozer. MISL alum, National Futsal Team Head Coach, and Current co-chair of the MASL, he’s been busy in this game we all love. With some incredible stories that include the most famous trade in Steamers history, Keith informs and entertains in this one! Be sure to check out the liner notes for a link to the open combine coming up in San Diego for the league. Still got it??? Go take a shot! Let’s go!!! Link for tryouts: https://www.maslsoccer.com/masl-pro-combine

Today’s guest… Jim Kavanaugh. The CEO and co-founder of World Wide Technology talks about his first true passion… soccer. We discuss his path from North County playing for NORCO, to Rosary High, SLU University, and the biggest trade in Steamers history bringing him back to St. Louis, sending two legends to play on the west coast for a while! We were able to pull back the curtains a little bit on Jim’s view on US soccer, the first couple of years for City SC, and his outlook for soccer beyond the upcoming World Cup that is to be hosted right here in the USA. Let’s go!!!

Another soccer-player-turned-coach here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jen Siess talked with St. Louis University Soccer Great, Brionna Halverson. During her six years as a student-athlete at SLU, Bri earned a multitude of individual honors - from Defensive Player of the Year, to All Conference recognition, to their 25th Anniversary team and more. All of her individual efforts helped her Billiken team towards some of their best records, including five A-10 tournament titles, four A-10 regular-season crowns, five NCAA tournaments, and SLU's school-record 15 shutouts and 0.45 goals against average that ranked third in the nation. NOW, Bri is focused on soccer life after playing, currently as a SLU Assistant Coach, reminding us that “soccer is a game of seconds” and when it comes to an athlete’s self-advocacy, “don’t take their voice from them."

Jay Stremlau. Son of STL Stars and Steamer alum, John Stremlau. Jay, a father of two himself, talks about his youth journey with dad as coach, from Busch to St. Mary’s, and beyond. He breaks down some of the most influential coaches of his own journey not named Stremlau, and talks about his challenges, successes, and strategies as coach of his alma mater… the St. Mary’s Dragons. Let’s Go!!! Check out Crescent Plumbing Supply and get your 5% discount this October (24') by mentioning #soccerdadpod

St Louis Ambush season is right around the corner. And joining us to talk about the upcoming season, league changes, tryouts, his own path, and so much more… fan favorite, Corey Adamson. The. M2 head coach and adopted St Louis son, Corey peels back the onion on how the team is built, the relationship to TST, and the potential of what’s just around the corner. Go to the Ambush’s webpage to get your tix to the upcoming season… Let’s go!

On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jen Siess talked with budding soccer coach, Casey Beran. A former St. Louis soccer player herself, Casey grew up in The Beautiful Game, but didn’t really find that sense of “soccer family” on the club side with changing rosters, switching clubs, and/or rotating coaches. In high school at Incarnate Word, she DID find that soccer family, but burnt out on the game with lack of playing time and little explanation as to why or how. Casey finally found her sweet spot in club and intramural soccer in college at Missouri State University. Now, armed with degrees in education along with athletic administration, Casey spends time on the pitch with young girls, hoping to instill that family feeling for them, along with reaching for success!

St Louis City SC’s CXO Matt Sebek joins us to talk all things fan experience, bbq sauce, MLS digital, soccer dad’ing, and some Nelly to boot. We pulled the curtain back on some of the tricks, motives, and strategies behind operating the league's most sought-after game day experience. And we address the rivalry. Imagine that… Let’s go!!!

#Longosrule. That’s our theme today. We were joined by Dad Patrick, Son P3, and Daughter Rylie. More than likely, if you have been to a soccer field in the STL metro area over the past 5+ years… they’ve been there. A family in love with the game, and navigating every level of competition it offers, the Longo’s have a tremendous amount of insight, as well as tips and tricks, to help parents on their kids soccer journey’s. From club competition, High School vs Academy, and path to pro, we cover it all. Let’s go.