THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Episode 47: Dan Donigan - UConn Player, UConn/SLU/Rutgers Coach, and now STLDA Director

Hailing from Trenton New Jersey (hence the music today) Dan Donigan has already had an incredible career in the game, and is now charged with the title as Technical Director at St Louis Development Academy... a new name intended to avoid the curse that is Sporting blah blah blah! 

Episode 46: Josh Allen - Companion, Baked-In, and more!

Josh Allen makes the best combinations of flour, water, and salt in the STL! Ask Steve's HotDogs, Wallys, Peacemaker, and so so so many more of our local favorites. We catch up on the biz, his new pod (Baked-In with Josh Allen), and City SC... with a little Ladue Soccer sprinkled in!!!

Episode 45: Al Trost - STL Soccer Hall Of Fame Legend!

Al Trost has literally done it all:
National Championship? Check... 2 of them with SLU
Hermann Award? Check... Twice (69' 70')
National Team? Check... 72' Munich Olympics
Played Pele? Check... NASL 3X All Star
Coached THE STEAMERS? Check.
Just a really fun episode with a true soccer legend!
 

Episode 44: Tom Ackerman - KMOX Sports Director and so so so much more!

Tom Ackerman has had an incredible career. From caddying for Bobby Knight, to calling his IU games, to having PEPPERONI PIZZA with Jack Buck, to covering the Greatest Show on Turf, to Fantasy Football League trades on the Air with Chris Pronger, to his pride and joy... coaching his daughters basketball team... we covered it all. And we had some Nelly.
So there's that!

Episode 43: Ben Hochman - Post Dispatch Sports Columnist, & Shakespeare’s Soccer ”Don”

Ben Hochman is a flat out sports guy. After covering the NBA & MLB for 20+ years, with 3 books on amazing sports stories/franchises... did you know that he writes Shakespearean plays about soccer in his free time? This episode is flat out fun. And Jarod needs a lesson on Beatlesmania!

Episode 42: Ado Jahic - From War to College to Pro’s to Mentor

Ado has done and seen it all, not only on the pitch, but in life. Just an incredibly inspiring story that walks us through his journey, fleeing war-torn Bosnia in the late 90's with his parents, to making the decision between high school and academy, to D1 offers, to the pros, and now still playing and helping mold a new generation of young players!

Episode 41: Jeremy & Aaron from STL City’s Digital Team (That App from THE Team You Love)

On today's episode we peel the onion back a little bit and talk with Jeremy Tripp & Aaron Brewer from STL City's Digital Experience team: tickets, parking, food, and so much more. My guests talk about the unique team structure, how our fellow sports teams (Blues & Cardinals) stepped up to help, and their DeSoto/Hillsboro Rock and Roll roots! A great episode to give you yet another glimpse of the "secret sauce" that is helping make this team, and the corresponding experience, incredible!

Episode 40: Santiago Beltran - The Latin Voice of STL Soccer, & Shih Tzu Dad!

Santiago Beltran is the latin voice for all things soccer in the STL. A great chat taking us through his journey and a unique look into his Shih Tzu naming process!!!

Episode 39: Jeremy Alumbaugh - From STLFC to USL Sr. VP & Super Bertrand Fan!

Jeremy Alumbaugh has given his life to the game. From Asst at SMS (Missouri State), to club, to STL FC, to Chattanooga, and now the Sr. VP of USL... he knows a lot. Great conversation touching on the rise of the league, the markets, future plans, and a little Pro-Rel debate tossed in as well!!!

Episode 38: Ron Champagne - Dr. & Dad, IMG/Chaminade Insight, & Wyclef

Ron Champagne is one of us... a Soccer Dad. With two kids that have/are thriving at the highest level of the youth game, Ron talks about the process and experience of choosing top flight boarding schools, for sport, and all that goes along with that for a family. A liverpool fan of Haitian descent, you can expect plenty of flair from this episode... and a Rocky debate.