On the morning of their rematch against their playoff nemesis Billikens from 2025 NCAA tournament, head coach Jared Embick, Asst. Coach Mike Nanchoff, and Alum/GM Billy Zufall joined to talk all things Zips, recruiting, pro-pathway, rule changes, competition, GRIT, and more! Like the show? Here's a
Ask around and most will have nothing but good things to say about Andre Luciano. This Vegas kid turned Hoosier is now using his lifetime's worth of skills and experience to help young players get to the next level: College. As a rep at SRUSA Soccer Andre focuses
Rich Nassif joined to talk about his experiences playing, coaching at the D1 level, and currently working at Sprocket Sports helping clubs manage, organize, and adapt to the modern game and ALLLLLL of it's (parents) expectations! Also, check out his podcast: "How I Built This Sports Club&
From the burbs of Chicago, Jack Turachnik joined to talk about his journey through the Chicago Fire Academy, College Soccer, and now MLS Next Director at Central Illinois United, as well as the USL 2 Springfield FC Head Coach. From pathway to merging a region, to the current MLS development
After an incredible run last year, Coach Andrew Bordelon & Asst. Coach Gavin Kalish joined Jarod and I at Llewellyn's in Webster to talk all things Bears soccer. One of the most prestigious universities in the world, Wash U., not surprisingly, is a heavyweight in the game we
Michael Wiggins knows the game. As a player who grew up in the Chicago burbs, Michaels journey took him through HS, to Illinois State, a run pro with Chicago Power FC, and an immediate transition into coaching... from which he hasn't looked back! Here's an excerpt
St. Louis has an abundance of quality soccer clubs. With one of the most iconic names/logos, the new iteration of St Louis Stars SC is making waves for sure. We chatted with the two in charge of steering the ship and turning this club into a top-level training/
Pay to play. Everyone's favorite excuse as to why US soccer is failing. To be clear... It's expensive. And not only are underprivileged families incapable of engaging, but it's also a massive strain on families that "can." But what are you paying
St. Louis Scott Gallagher College Placement Director, Matt McCarty, joined Zach and I to talk about the clubs goal and process when it comes to getting players to the college ranks. BUT... he brought some friends. 3 Gallagher standouts, all at different phases of the process, and all on different
Sam Fink returns, this time joined by his college teammate, ex-pro, current coach, and more... Chris Duvall. Teammates from their ACC day's at Wake Forest, we talk about their path, the current game, kids development, pro mindsets, "it" factors, Thierry (yes, that guy), and so
He's back... the Badger himself, AJ Cochran. We went live from Llewellyn's pub in Webster and chatted up everything from the DiMaria dynasty to World Cup expectations! #stlouis #sportsagent #soccer #worldcup2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Listen to THE Soccer Dad-
One of the top-class humans in College soccer... who happened to be a Herman Trophy recipient, AND was the #5 pick overall in the '98 MLS College draft... which means he was really good. Coach Johnny Torres, Creighton Men's HC, and Blue Jay alum himself, talks
Jason Carney is a return guest bringing some more insight, new updates, a state title, and a new book to the conversation! Give him a follow on LinkedIn for a ton of great insight on coaching, development, character, and more! LinkedIn - Click Here #portland #soccer #coaching #development #highschool #culture Learn
This Dublin native, who's now an STL loyalist, joined the crew at FBAG's for some pints & footy chat. Topics covered: recruiting, academies, pathway, Sam Sarver, MLS, EPL, and more! Interested in that "NIKKY NIKKY YUM YUM"? Click here! Learn more about your ad
As a club coach, high school coach, and JuCo coach... "JB" has seen a lot. As a fellow Granite City alum, we talked about his roots, his process, and some of the nuances of the current game when it comes to coaching, vs development, to recruiting, and more!
Recruiting specialist Andy Fleming joins to talk about Flex, the current recruiting landscape, and more. Be sure to give him a follow on Instagram at @andyflemingsoccer #collegesoccer #mlsnext #academysoccer #recruiting #commitment #ncaasoccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Listen to THE Soccer Dad-Pod: Spotify - Apple
