THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Ep 142: Ball Watching | Jake & Justin

Jake and Justin from the Ball Watching Pod & Stream joined us to help bring some actual statistics, facts, and analysis to our opinions and monday morning quarterback norm! Two buddies from college walk us down their soccer paths and provide incredible insight into their take on STL City SC, and more! Live from Maggie O's in downtown, we were supported by Explore STL & Kranzberg Arts Foundation, along with Crescent Plumbing Supply!
#soccer #podcasting #statistics #roommates

Ep 141: Jarod & JB | "Your Name Here"

It was time for a catch up episode! Jarod and JB run through some of their favorite subjects:
Zwickel Light from Urban Chestnut, kansas "soccer," High School Rankings, and Black on Black VW convertibles... really! We also touched on Pulisic, Dest, and more!!!
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Soccer Mom Sunday: Chad Otec | Lou Fusz GA

On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define, along with JB Anderson from Soccer Dad Pod, was joined by Chad Otec, Lou Fusz Soccer GA head coach. From his own youth playing days, to college at Missouri Baptist University, Chad found himself called to coaching running soccer camps and youth training. Fast forward to the present as the Lou Fusz Soccer Club Girls Academy Manager and Coach, Chad finds himself anywhere from developing his players on the training pitch across multiple age groups, traveling for their high level competitive games, and in the office assisting them in the pressurized time vacuum of college recruitment and selection. Listen in for his thoughts and reflections on managing expectations and helping his players to participate in and take ownership of their own journeys.

Ep 140: Tim McEvoy | SELECT

Tim McEvoy has been playing, coaching, and giving back to the game of soccer for 60 years. A CBC grad, who was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 2002, Tim continues to give back to the game as a coach, and as a professional rep for SELECT soccer company. His participation and support for the upcoming STL Champions League has been critical in getting year one (this fall) out of the gates!
#highschoolsoccer #soccer #select #coaching

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