THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Episode 96: Denny Vaninger - NASL & Beyond

This... One... Is... Amazing. Imagine eating Denny's for weeks at a time, for free, and George Best picked up the tab every time. Or, Imagine not losing a game in 4 years. 
Those and more!!!
#soccer #NASL #GeorgeBest #MISL #Coaching #USMNT

Soccer Mom Sunday: Ruth Harker - USWNT ”OG”

Soccer LEGEND right here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Ruth Harker: late blooming youth soccer elite Goalkeeper, UMSL college player with records still on the books, selection for 3 Olympic Festivals, USWNT OG participating in the Inaugural World Cup European matches recognized by USSF/FIFA, Hall-of-Famer, Coach, Mom, and pretty much an MVP at everything! Blind in her left eye since birth, Ruth knows all about “gaming with grit”. Hear her amazing experiences coming up through the ranks and her unique perspective on where the game was, is, is and needs to go. She’s a tremendous human being and we were lucky to steal some of her time!
#soccer #uswnt #legend #goalie #womensworldcup #northside #equality #title9 #inspiration

Episode 95: Louligans - Aaron & Kevin

Supporters groups are the catalyst that help feed the experience at soccer matches! St Louis City SC are lucky... they have some hammers!!!
We were joined by Kevin and Aaron from the Louligans and American Outlaws to talk about the recent history of the group, their support of AC STL, STLFC, and now our own City SC. St. Louis is lucky to have multiple supporters groups that feed off one another and help ensure that the gameday experience at City Park is second to none!!!
#MLS #Tifo #supportersgroup #soccer #stlouis #louligans #experience

Episode 94: Mike Slivinski ”Slavo”

Mike "Slavo" Slivinski was all about competition... most of the time. A great storyteller with incredible stories to tell, that include Bruce Arena meeting him at a White Castle to discuss his college playing future! An embattled enigma that found a balance between under & overachieving. A real honor to sit down with him and hear his story!
#soccer #FHN #StCharles #Vianney #VirginiaMensSoccer #MLS #DCUnited #USMNT

Soccer Mom Sunday: Jen Brokaw - Studio Synergy Pilates

On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Jen Brokaw, owner of Studio Synergy in St. Louis. Her journey as a competitive athlete led with Soccer and, eventually, took a turn towards Rugby! With her playing experience and education as a Systems Engineer at the U.S. Naval Academy, Jen tells about her experience gritting through multiple injuries to then find her passion that would challenge her while helping to build a baseline healthy body as an Instructor in the Authentic Method of Pilates. Hear her perspective on the role of the mind-muscle connection in building core strength and flexibility as baselines for overall fitness from youth to veteran athletes.
#pilates #usnavalacademy #rugby #soccer #injuries #mindmuscle #veteran #mom

Episode 93: Brian Haddock - Vianney & Nerinx Hall Head Coach!

Head coach of two incredible programs: Vianney Boys Soccer & Nerinx Hall Girls, Brian Haddock joined us for this episode. An incredibly refreshing conversation that should serve as a guide for other coaches in the high school soccer world should reference often. From player engagement, team bonding, off season interest, and post high school assistance, we touch on what makes Brian an incredible asset for both of these programs!!!
#HighSchool #Soccer #Academy #Character #TeamChemistry #Parity

Episode 92: Mark & Brandon Santel (Father/Son)

Mark Santel is synonymous with STL Soccer. From CBC to SLU to USMNT to MLS and more, he's got the goods. Mark's son Brandon, a player in his own right, and current assistant coach at Wash U. Womens program joined to make sure dad was telling the truth, and lay out the next gen. of Santel soccer influence in the 314!!!
#soccer #SLU #NCAAD1 #USMNT #MLS #Parenting #Coaching #WashU

Episode 91: ”The Wolfpack”

To kick off Season 7, It was time for a refresh... a recap... a return to the original 3... and Kelly!
An extended intro with multiple "Pinnacle Points" ranging from #soccer to #taylorswift to #HighSchool to #collegerecruiting and more...
#mlsnext #mlsacademy #parenting #collegeplanning #beer

Soccer Mom Sunday: Twellman Sisters (3)

The name Twellman is synonymous with soccer, especially in STL - but there’s more than Taylor and Tim to the name. Meet the Twellman SISTERS! Lauren, Carrie, and Kelsey are no strangers to the Beautiful Game. Between the three, they offer different insights from their own time as youth, high school, and collegiate soccer players - onto coaching high school and club - to parenting their own kids in the competitive play journey, each finding themselves at very different stages. They don’t always agree, which makes for a fun debate that you won’t want to miss! But, rest assured, you’ll likely hear your own experience in one of their stories. Truly authentic, we’ll definitely need this group back for a Round 2!
#soccer #family #StLouis #Women #parenting #siblingrivalry
 
 

Episode 90: David Brcic - Cosmos to Soccer Master!

David Brcic has spent his entire life, from childhood to now, in soccer. With one of the most rapid rises in USMNT history for a keeper, David had an incredible career that took him around the world and back, and now in charge of the most iconic soccer retailer in the midwest... Soccer Master!
#Soccer #WorldCup #Adidas #Nike #Puma #Cleats #NYCosmos #NASL #MISL #ElektraRecords