Inside The Box: The College Soccer Recruiting Podcast

In today's episode we put Coach Zach Hammond, the Head Coach of Women's Soccer at Bluffton University, "Inside the Box". Coach Zach is a fellow Hoosier and played GK at Indiana Wesleyan in college #GKUnion. Zach has been coaching for several years, served as an assistant coach at IU-Kokomo for a few seasons, and is entering his second season as Head Coach at Bluffton. In this episode, we talk about how important a strong team culture is and how he is taking his learnings from being a player and coach to build the Bluffton women's program. We talk about what he looks for in a potential recruit, the Bluffton campus, and we share several recruiting process insights. Once again, ECP Soccer is bringing the recruiting trail to your earbuds! I have dropped Coach Zach's email & Twitter handle, along with team Twitter handle below so give those a follow right now! Also, drop Coach Zach an email to share your playing schedule, learn more about Bluffton, or to simply introduce yourself. Keep working hard and practice harder then you play! #BeReal #BeHumble #BeKind #ECPSoccer #CollegeRecruiting #Soccer #SoccerMom #SoccerDad #CollegeSoccer #NCAA #NAIA #JUCO #NCCAA #RecruitingProcess #Podcast #CollegeRecruitingTips #SoccerCoaches #SoccerParents Coach Zach Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Twitter: CoachZachHammon Team Twitter: BlufftonWS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-gabbard1/message

PARENTS: This one is a must listen! In today's episode, we sit down with Asia Mape, the esteemed founder of Ilovetowatchyouplay.com, to explore essential topics surrounding youth sports and mental well-being. Asia shares her invaluable insights on recognizing athlete burnout, advocating for your child's mental health, the evolving landscape of club sports, fostering open communication with coaches, and embracing the journey over the end result. Asia Mape is a four time Emmy Award winning sports journalist, former D1 athlete, and a renowned expert in the field of youth sports and parenting. With her extensive experience and passion for empowering parents, Asia has become a trusted voice in the sports community. She founded Ilovetowatchyouplay.com, a platform dedicated to providing valuable resources and support for parents navigating the complex world of youth athletics. Through her work, Asia has helped countless families, while they navigate the challenges and joys of raising young athletes. During this audio podcast episode, Asia delves into the topic of athlete burnout, shedding light on the signs and symptoms that parents should be aware of. She provides valuable advice on how to spot burnout early on, emphasizing the importance of taking proactive steps to support a child's mental and emotional well-being. Moreover, Asia emphasizes the significance of prioritizing mental health in young athletes. She discusses the impact of intense training and competition on children and stresses the need for parents to actively engage in their child's emotional journey. By fostering open and candid conversations with coaches, parents can play a pivotal role in creating a supportive environment for their children's growth and development. Asia also shares her observations on the current trends of club sports and the potential challenges they pose. She highlights the importance of finding a balance between competitive involvement and maintaining a child's overall well-being. By understanding the unique dynamics of club sports, parents can make informed decisions that align with their child's needs and aspirations. Throughout the episode, Asia's words of wisdom resonate, reminding listeners to focus on the journey rather than solely fixating on the end result. By shifting the emphasis to personal growth, resilience, and enjoyment, parents can help their young athletes develop a healthy and sustainable relationship with sports. Join us for this empowering conversation as we dive deep into the world of youth sports with Asia Mape, and gain valuable insights and practical tips to foster the well-being of your young athletes. Please visit www.ilovetowatchyouplay.com for more resources and articles to help your athlete and their road through high school, club and even college soccer. You can find Ilovetowatchyouplay (ILTWYP) on Twitter & Instagram! GO FOLLOW & thank me later! Hashtags: #YouthSports #ParentingAthletes #MentalHealthMatters #EmpoweringParents #AthleteBurnout #ClubSports #JourneyOverResult #SupportiveCoaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-gabbard1/message

On today's show we have a very accomplished soccer coach who played and has even coached professionally. He spent time coaching Villanova and Ohio State, and has even coached International stars like Abby Dahlkemper and Lynn Williams. Coach Daniel Clitnovici is entering his second season as the Men's Soccer Head Coach at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennslyvaina. Coach Clitnovici talks about the academic rigors of college, how important building a good team culture is to him and his staff, and how they go about looking for the right athletes for their program. Coach Daniel is very well respected in soccer coaching circles around the world and has a wealth of knowledge having been involved in youth, club, college and professional soccer. Also, he is the first Aussie to join the pod... so he THAT going for him! I think you will enjoy and learn something from our converstion... I know I did. Put your earbuds in... it's time to make a run Inside the Box! FOLLOW Coach Clitnovici: Twitter @DClitnovici All Contact Information can be found here: https://ursinusathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/coaches/daniel-clitnovici/127 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-gabbard1/message

In our very first audio podcast we answer one of the questions I hear most often in "Do I really need to hire a college recruiting agency"? The short answer is it depends, and we cover the 7 most important things to consider before deciding to use a recruiting agnecy or advisor. We discuss the pros and cons and talk about some specific things that you should look for and ask a recruiting advisor before hiring them. This is the first of what is hopefully many podcasts to help educate and enpower soccer players and parents as they are naviagating the college recruiting process. Join me... and let's make a run Inside the Box! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-gabbard1/message