In the final episode of our first season, we are joined by MLS Next coach, Euro Soccer Training owner, and Almaden youth soccer director, Mark Christie. We discuss the importance of the mental health of players, sparking innovation with your team and Mark dives into the technical vs tactical training sessions in the youth game. Listen Now!

In this episode we focus on college recruiting, we get insight from Robin Patton who has been a college recruiter for over 7 years. He is currently an assistant coach for CUNY Bronx Community College and a staff coach for the NY Redbulls organization. Robin breaks down the recruiting process and how coaches can help their players! Listen Now! Reach out to Robin via IG @pookiepatton030

In this episode we welcome Guillermo ‘Memo’ Medina, he is the Men’s Head Coach at Santiago Canyon College and a USSF/CalSouth coaching instructor. We dive into the ins and outs of coaching education courses, how DOCs can better equip their coaches, and more importantly, how to develop as a coach. Listen Now!

In this episode, professional soccer player Jason Ramos earns his first CAP on the show. We discuss his current club Chattanooga Red Wolves (USL League One), what it takes to be at the professional ranks, the benefits of college soccer, and more! Listen Now! Follow Jason on social media: Twitter: @j_ramos03 IG: j__ramos04 Email us: [email protected]

In this week's episode, we welcome ECNL Coaches, Matt Ferren, earning his first CAP on the show and we welcome back the first-ever guest on the show, Cameron Roget. This was the very first panel-style episode, we discussed all aspects of the ECNL & ECRL, college recruiting, the truths of youth soccer and more! Listen Now!  Email: [email protected] 

In this episode Cal Poly Pomona Women’s Assistant and ECNL coach, Dan Richards, becomes the first guest to receive two CAPs (been a guest twice) on the show. Dan speaks on the importance of the correct environment and the impact of higher standards! We discuss the ups and downs of the U.S. Soccer’s Developmental Academy, was it successful? Why or why not. The current state of youth soccer and more, Listen Now! Follow the convo on Facebook and Twitter: @SoccerCap and @TheSoccerCAP Email us: [email protected]

In this episode, we welcomed Naples United (NPSL) Head coach Matt Poland. We discussed the mistake of specializing players too young, the sacrifice it takes to make it to the professional ranks, and the state of youth soccer in America. Matt’s experience and insight is invaluable, he speaks on the importance of going the extra mile and the differences between high school and semi-pro levels! Listen Now! Follow Coach Matt via IG: @mpoland4 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Earning his first CAP with the podcast we welcome in guest Marlon Vargas, who is a professional player with Tacoma Defiance of the USL Championship, the team is affiliated with MLS side Seattle Sounders. Marlon discusses the daily life of a pro, the uniqueness of growing up in Bakersfield, CA. He also speaks on the differences between Recreational, Club, MLS Academies and Professional ranks, and much more! Listen Now! Email us: [email protected] Marlon Vargas: Twitter: @marlonn10_ 

We welcome Columbia State Women's soccer head coach Colton Bryant. Colton is one of the youngest active head coaches in the college game, he discusses how he built the program into a nationally ranked DI JUCO from scratch. He also speaks on the importance of working hard in the present, focusing on the here and now! Lastly, we touch on the crucial aspect of person/people development in addition to soccer development. Reach out to Colton via Twitter: @coachcolton  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSoccerCAP Email us at [email protected]

We are joined by United Futbol Academy (Metro Atlanta) DOC Derrick Burgess. Derrick speaks about what is the role of a Director of Coaching in a club and building the right culture in club soccer, selecting good people to better the club. We also discuss how soccer clubs need more transparency and honesty in, honest player evaluation and honesty from parents and players alike. Listen Now!