THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Soccer Mom Sunday: Jackie Billet (Oakville/JB Marine/UW/USWNT)

On this epidode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Jackie Billet, local legend in St. Louis soccer - competitive youth club player, Oakville High School Tiger and Hall of Famer, NCAA D1 University of Wisconsin Badger, and capped for the USWNT in 1992. Jackie earned her Coaching B License and coached D1 at Illinois State and Ball State, several youth clubs including STL’s JB Marine, and was a part of ODP’s Regional Staff. Accomplished in education with her Master’s Degree in Sports Management and a Registered Dietitian, Jackie is a passionate Soccer Mom making sure her daughter “sees what good looks like” and gets “skills transferable to life” from the Beautiful Game.
#soccermom #soccer #ncaad1 #uswnt #parenting #nutrition #club

Episode 82: Tim Leonard - Busch/SLU/Ambush/Strikers/SLSG & More

Tim Leonard is simply a class act. As one of the long standing Academy Directors at SLSG, Tim has seen his fair share of talent and more! With a personal resume that includes 4 years at SLU, and professional experience as well, he simply sees the game, and player development in particular, in a different light. "I hate when coaches say, "I develop players," which is ridiculous," gives you an idea of where this chat went!!! Enjoy, share, and be sure to click follow!
#podcast #soccer #youthdevelopment #Academy #mlsnext #ncaad1 #professionalsoccer

Soccer Mom Sunday: Skye Eddy - Soccer Parent Association

On this epidode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Skye Eddy - long-time youth competitive soccer player, collegiate goalkeeper, and even played post-college years in the Tavagnacco Femminile of the Italian Women's League! Skye continued her love for the Beautiful Game coaching the competitive youth game and then became a Soccer Parent. Using her own struggles in supporting her kids’ athletic journeys, Skye was determined to find a better way and founded the Soccer Parenting Association and The Sideline Project. Our conversation walks through that journey and uncovers resources to helps us all be our kids’ greatest fans.
#Soccer #parenting #SoccerMoms #CollegeRecruiting #Mindset

Episode 81: Coach Baker - RIP

In this episode we celebrate the life, the legend, and the stories associated with the winningest coach in Illinois High School Soccer history... Coach Gene Baker.
4 of Coach's past players & friends joined to tell their story about Coach, his methods, the culture, and his impact long after that final game senior year.
St. Louis soccer is legendary. Gene Baker will always be remembered as part of that legend, and a foundational piece in perpetuity!
#highschoolsoccer #soccer #legend #statetitles #GraniteCity #Illinois

Episode 80: Daryl Doran

27 YEARS A PRO! OVER 800+ GAMES! And still pumping iron. Daryl Doran is a #STL #Soccer legend. South County kid, made his way from CBC to SLU and on to a career that lasted longer than a quarter century. He gave of some stories, some advice, and some dirt on a few of your other favorite Steamer legends!!!
#podcast #misl #masl #Steamers #coaching #longevity

Episode 79: Don Williams - SRUSA

The college recruitment process is a daunting task. From D1 to D2 to D3 to NAIA to JuCo, it's a lot!!! But...On this episode we talk to Don Williams from Sports Recruiting USA (Soccer) to discuss their service, the process, the landscape, and a load of tips and tricks for parents and players to help them navigate the enormity of the task!
And we have Joel. HA!!!
#soccer #college #NCAA #recruiting #film #preparation #Joel

Soccer Mom Sunday: Sarah Guenther - ”Coach Guns”

Oakville High School Women's head coach Sarah Guenther joined Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define to talk about her playing career, her coaching style, her expectations, and her passion for nutrition. From playing at JB Marine & Missouri State, Coach Guns takes her experiences from the highest levels and uses those experiences to help guide her philosophy and expectations as a coach! Day 1 "...be ready, for there are 80 of you and only 60 jerseys," and so much more! She also dives into her passion for nutrition and talks about some of the tips and tricks to keep her players fueled! And... there might just have been a little conversation touching on Club vs. High School. Enjoy!!!
#womenssoccer #soccer #podcast #nutrition #managingexpectations #parentalroles #workethic #ECNL #HighSchool #GA #AcademySoccer #Loyalty

Episode 78: Geoff Cameron

Geoff Cameron has experienced the highest levels of success in his professional career! From MLS honors, to an EPL captaincy, and USMNT memorable moments... all thanks to "GRAFT," a.k.a. hard work.
Check out some incredible stories and an update on him and Brek Shea's new endeavor for youth soccer in southern Florida!

Episode 77: AJ Palazzolo... & DAD!

Just an absolute class of a dude, a player, peer, and son. AJ has checked a lot of boxes in the #STL #Soccer landscape, from #CBC High State Championship, to Academy Standout at #SLSG, to US Camp with a roommate named #Pulisic, to a standout career at #IUMensSoccer, an encore year at #SLUMensSoccer, and now representing our #STLCitySC2 Next Pro team! On top of all those accolades and opportunities it turns out he's just a solid dude... that loves to golf! We were joined by Brian (aka "dad") in the second half and he shared some incredible stories about pride and process. Please Enjoy!
Also, please take a second to listen to the tunes and go find and follow Dana Michael Anderson on Spotify. He was an extremely talented and special person in my (JB's) life. It would mean a lot!

Soccer Mom Sunday - Bryanna McCarthy

On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday host Jennifer Seiss from Mine to Define had Bry McCarthy join, a player/coach who has been at the top of the women's game her whole life. From the Canadian National team program, to WVU NCAA Division 1 program, to the NWSL, and the Bundesliga... she's played some serious ball!!! The conversation covers her path, the 23' Women's World Cup, the shift in power globally, and an extended take on player development moving forward from pro path, GA, the role of High School, and beyond.
"SMS" is designed to take a deeper dive into the women's side of the game, with a focus on experiences to perspective to future expectations! Enjoy!!!