THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Ep 139: Cincy Road Trip!

Maxwell Thomas Anderson, aka kid #3, helped me cohost this week from the road. We started off with his coach, and Webster University member of the team of the decade, Aamahn Murvin from SLSG! Then I was joined by a couple Francis Park dad's who live the soccer life with 4 kids each, all playing, all the time! Enjoy our roadtrip re-cap and some insight from the road!!!
#roadtrip #familytime #travelsoccer #tournament #stlmade

Soccer Mom Sunday: Michelle Akers

There are not enough words to express the contributions to The Beautiful Game by this guest! Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was honored to have a conversation with idol, Michelle Akers - FIFA female "Player of the Century", first female soccer player with an endorsement, first female soccer player to win in the Olympics, first to say NEVER STOP ADVOCATING AND WINNING! If you or your kids have a favorite women’s soccer player … if you have a daughter who can dream of playing the game at a higher level … if you have a son who also looks up to stellar female athletes … Michelle Akers is one to thank. She and her 1985 USWNT team, including STL’s own Ruth Harker, played when pay was non-existent, playing fields (literal and figurative) were not equal, and broadcast didn’t care to cover. She’s the O-est of the OG’s. Listen in for her game origin story, her recognition of disparity and continued advocacy, the long-coming recognition of the 85-ers, and her loves outside the game, including her son and horse rescue ranch. Make sure you and your kids know her name … and her story.
#womenssoccer #womensworldcup #legend #goat #michelleakers

Ep 138: Kevin Stoll | SLU Soccer & More

NOCO's own Kevin Stoll has been in the coaching/recruiting game for 10 years now at the legendary SLU Men's Soccer Program! Following his own club/high school/collegiate path, under the tutelage of some of the greatest soccer coaches in STL history, Kevin talks about the importance of culture in a program, and why the off the field habits are more indicative of on the field results! 
#collegesoccer #recruiting #culture #weoverme #rollbills

Ep 137: Steamers Reunion Live

We had the privilege to sit down and chat with 9 Steamer legends in front of a room full of dedicated fans! In attendance: Carl Rose, Steve Pecher, Larry Hulcer, Denny Vaninger, Sam Bick, Darryl Doran, Jeff Cacciatore, Don Ebert, and Ty Keough! One of the greatest collections of STL soccer talent in their day, we talked about their years with the St Louis Steamers... some on the field details, some past teammate memories, and a little off the pitch antics! Enjoy!!!
#misl #stlsoccer #stlmade #indoorsoccer #nasllegends #slsg

Soccer Mom Sunday: Betsy Birkenmeier Hanak

Some of us are in, and others are ALL IN! Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define was joined by Betsy Birkenmeier Hanak, athlete-coach-teacher-parent-fan extraordinaire. Whether doing a Teamsnap update or making a training basement, Betsy is 100% in supporting her kids in their pursuit of their dreams both on and off the pitch, court, or wherever. With 3 kids, each with different personalities and needs, Betsy and her husband, Tim, have learned a lot along the way in terms of when to step in, when to call out, and when to step back in supporting each of their journeys. Listen in for wisdom they’ve gained along the way, what they are working on, and the hopes for their kids and their family in The Beautiful Game and beyond.
#parenthood #soccermom #family #familylogistics #kidscomefirst

Ep 136: Sascha Bauer | City SC

Sascha Bauer comes from a literal soccer (futbol) powerhouse - Germany. But it was a flamboyant 42 year old Roger Milla of Cameroon that danced at a corner flag in the 90' World Cup that helped steer his soccer career, passions, and idealism! Check out City SC's Director of Regional Training and Development, as well as City Future's Director, as he chatted with the three of us all things soccer/futbol, INCLUDING ADIDAS vs. NIKE... really.
#german #stlcitysc #futbol #passion #youthdevelopment #playpracticeplay

Soccer Mom Sunday: Estella & Hilda

Estella Hunter & Hilda Taylor
Soccer can be the tie that binds, and so it is for our guests. Estella Hunter and Hilda Taylor are together both on and off the pitch with their soccer-player-best-friend-daughters. They joined host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define to chat about the soccer life for their teen-student-athletes who are navigating their way through the competitive soccer scene on their Lou Fusz Girls Academy team with practices, games, travel, showcases, college recruiting, and more … oh, and keeping up with their schoolwork and friends! Hear their unique perspectives on time management, balance, decision-making, and having daughters who play The Beautiful Game with teammates and coaches who don’t normally look like them - and how, for a rare time, a female coach of color made a massive impact on their daughters (first Soccer Mom Sunday guest, Bry McCarthy).
 
#soccer #podcast #soccermoms #pathway #recruiting #college 

Ep 135: Coach Pat Turner | Duchesne

Coach Pat Turner is one of those coaches that loves his job. A Duchesne grad himself, with a day job far from the campus, Coach Pat dedicates all his free time to the boys and girls soccer programs of his alma matter! With a number of state championships on both sides of the fence, he knows a little (a lot) about loyalty, perseverance, and winning!#highschoolsoccer #statechampion #loyalty #family

Ep 134: Will Bruin

One of STL's best, from St. Louis Scott Gallagher, to DeSmet, to Indiana University, to the MLS... William Christopher Bruin... or just Will. The "Dancing Bear" joined us to talk about his multi-sport path, the early day's in the MLS, and what's next for this father of 3!!! 
#MLS #HoustonDynamo #SeattleSounders #AustinFC #SoccerDad #Striker

Ep. 133: Dueling for Lincoln | TST - Matt, Biff, CJ

Sometimes the game is simply a vessel. In this episode we're introduced to 3 friends with an incredible cause, and a secondary love of the game. "Dueling for Lincoln" is the first/only #STL exclusive team in this years #TST7v7 tournament. A heartwarming story born out of unthinkable loss. Enjoy the show, and consider supporting the organization at: 
http://www.duelingforlincoln.org/home.html
#soccer #tst #1milliondollars #noonansyndrome #friends #loyalty