The Soccer Geeks Podcast

🎉It is a #SoccerGeeks party with all our past guests. Hear about the growth of soccer development over the last few years from tactics to life lessons. Learn more about SoccerGeeks on our website: https://www.soccergeeks.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/soccergeeksusaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/soccergeeksusa

It is important to educate college athletes about their rights as players so that they can advocate for themselves and avoid potential pitfalls. To learn more about CACE Answers, visit https://caceanswers.com/

Failure is a part of every journey but learning how to deal with setbacks through resilience -- it is essential to having the mental strength to push through adversity. We are joined by Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience Wells Thompson, aka Sunshine, who discusses his setbacks in life and how he is using soccer, and his passion for the game to change the world. Wells believes that balance off the field creates enhanced performance on the field and wants to help improve the mental well-being of athletes through Soccer Resilience.To learn more about Soccer Resilience, visit their website: http://www.socceresilience.com/

San Diego Sockers captain Kraig Chiles provides insight on his experience as the director of coaching for the Cardiff Mustangs and how to create the best situation for kids and their development.Follow SoccerGeeks on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SoccerGeeksUSA

It is important to educate parents, players, and coaches about physiology and when to receive proper care from a movement specialist or physio. We chatted with Exercise Physiologist and Kinesiologist Rory Sutherland about decoding and addressing the myths about training and the importance of endurance and posture in the performance and recovery of players. Rory offers insights into injury risk reduction and how players can stay healthy and extend their careers.About Rory SutherlandRory Sutherland, MS, CSCS, EP-C, FRC is the Academy Director of Sports Performance for San Diego Surf Soccer Club and owner of Sutherly Performance. Sutherly Performance is an in-person and online service leveraging technology and evidence-based practice for those looking to increase various aspects of sports performance.

Conversation with Adam Belz, host of The Scuffed Podcast, and discuss his passion and connection to the USMNT and how it has translated into his coverage of the team. We talked about the USMNT, the growth of the program, and what we can expect going forward with the upcoming World Cup.

International experience and exposure to the game from Larry Draluck. He talks with us on how it shaped his coaching methods and philosophy.About LarryLarry Draluck is a Nationally Licensed USSF "A" Level Coach. He began his college soccer career when he accepted a four-year scholarship to attend C.S.U. in Los Angeles where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. During his senior year, Larry was named Most Valuable Player on a team that went to the NCAA Championship game and was ranked Number One in the Nation.After his college playing career, Larry went on to play professional soccer for UAG in Guadalajara, Mexico; then returned to the United States finishing up his playing career by being selected to The United States National Maccabiah team that competed in Tel Aviv, Israel, 1985.A former Division I Head Coach for both Men's and Women's soccer, Larry began his youth coaching career in 1984 when he started the first Girl's team at South Pasadena High School. Over the last 19 years he has remained heavily involved in all levels of youth and club soccer having led his teams to several state championships. Larry has also been a part of Cal South's Olympic Development Program since the program's early days in 1984; his former and current players fill rosters of State, Regional, National, College, as well as Professional Teams.

Christina Unkel takes us through her journey as a young athlete and how we can prevent referee burnout.

Jimmy gives us insight into facing the impossible and how being an afterthought can be used to fuel your fire and overcome adversity.

Insights from a military spouse entrepreneur that knows the importance of age-appropriate development training for children learning the game. Amy Schweizer gives us the perspective from her former soccer playing days and how that’s helped her develop the curriculum. When she noticed the need of social interaction and physical activity overseas at military bases kicked off the baseline for the programs she runs through Tiny Troops Soccer. You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytinytroopssoccer/About Amy SchweizerMy entrepreneurial journey began in 2015 as the founder of Tiny Troops Soccer and it became successful quickly. Those who have participated in the program have expressed how excited they were to have a physical activity to do with their preschool-age kids. Shortly thereafter, I had to hire coaches and support staff which opened the door to being a pioneer in the entrepreneurship community. I found myself mentoring military spouses and encouraging those who were looking for a fulfilling way to use their professional skills and contribute monetarily to their family.Tiny Troops Soccer is a beautiful marriage of my passion for soccer and my respect for military families. I am humbled and ever thankful for those that continue to make Tiny Troops Soccer a premier youth soccer program - we’re near 35 military bases across the country!