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Keep The Game Beautiful3-07 Mandy Green - Busy CoachMandy Green is the founder of Busy Coach. As a collegiate coach she found herself managing multiple things at once, while starting to raise her family. She started to collect these tools and techniques and launched her own business, Busy Coach, to help other coaches. In addition she also helps prospective student athletes and colleges to connect. We talk about purpose, why, and so much more in this episode.Be sure to check Busy Coach out at http://busy.coach and at @MandyGreenCPS on social media.
2022-02-0740 minKeep The Game Beautiful3-06 Amy Griffin, USWNT GK, USA Deaf Women's National Team CoachAmy Griffin is a former US Women’s National Team goalkeeper from the 1991 World Cup Championship team. She played at the University of Central Florida and served in a variety of coaching roles at both the youth and collegiate level. Today she coaches for OL Reign’s Youth Academy, is President of the Girls Academy, and is the Head Coach for the USA Deaf Soccer Women’s National Team.
2022-01-2841 minKeep The Game Beautiful3-05 Ozzie White, Graceland University Women's SoccerCoach Ozzie White has been connected to the game his entire life. Growing up as a son of a high level coach he set his aspirations early. Ozzie has coached at many levels of the game yet he remains passionate about grassroots soccer and connecting new players into the sport.
2022-01-1845 minKeep The Game Beautiful3-04 Kevin Sims, United Soccer Coaches Past PresidentKevin Sims is the Past President of United Soccer Coaches and first started to volunteer with the association in the 1980's. Kevin has coached for forty five years, with much of that time being at the high school level. He has coached college, club, and ODP earning many recognitions along the way. He grew up as the son of a coach and knew that teaching and coaching would be a big part of his life. He is an alumni of the University of Virginia where he played soccer for four years.
2021-12-2042 minKeep The Game Beautiful3-03 Sue Vodicka, Coach at Shattuck St. MarySue Vodicka has coached soccer for over thirty years at the youth and collegiate levels. We talk about her journey as a coach and some of the things she learned along the way. We discuss her early days as her mother worked to create opportunity for female athletes to play soccer. We talked briefly about work ethic and how she empowers her athletes as a coach at Shattuck St. Mary today.
2021-12-1540 minKeep The Game Beautiful3-02 Jed Eichorn, Little Sports TortsThis episode I talk with Jed Eichorn of Little Sports Torts. Jed knew that he wanted to be a coach as he saw the impact that positive role models had on his life. After working in Parks & Recreation he took his skills and started a business working with day care providers to bring sports to the kids they care for. He is currently finishing his second book "Little Sports Torts Fundamentals: Learn To Play Soccer" via Kickstarter. You can learn more about his Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlesportstorts/little-sports-torts-fundamentals-learn-to-play-soccer
2021-12-0343 minKeep The Game Beautiful3-01 Geoff VanDeusen, Incoming CEO United Soccer CoachesGeoff VanDeusen who will become the CEO of United Soccer Coaches on January 1st returns to Keep The Game Beautiful to talk about the upcoming United Soccer Coaches REUNITED 2022 Convention in Kansas City. This year the event will be extra special as it has been a while since we've all been together. In addition this convention introduces a new Referee Summit priced at only $99!
2021-11-0142 minKeep The Game Beautiful237 - Manya Puppione, George Mason UniversityManya Puppione is the head coach at George Mason University. As a player she won multiple youth and high school awards and was a member of the US Women’s National Teams for the U-19, U-21, and U-23 ages. She played at Arizona State University before starting her professional career which included playing in the WPS, NWSL, Iceland, and Finland where she still holds the league record for goals scored. Manya and I spend time talking about her style of coaching, how she helps players in tough times, and her own struggles with injuries, including concussions.
2021-09-0242 min
Keep The Game Beautiful236 - Trip Neal, USA Deaf SoccerTrip Neil is a board member and past president of USA Deaf Soccer Association and is involved with Powersense in Dallas, Texas. Trip is the captain of the US Deaf National Team and played at Johns Hopkins University where he first learned about deaf soccer. We talk not only about the challenges that deaf and hard of hearing athletes might face but about other great things happening in other adaptive and inclusive soccer programs.
2021-08-1742 minKeep The Game Beautiful235 - Aidan Reagh, Sports AnalyticsAidan Reagh began using analytics in the sport of lacrosse as a youth, he began coaching, and then brought his skills to soccer. He continued to develop ways that data could be used to improve performance. Even when using this information he remains committed to remembering the importance of people first.
2021-08-0445 minKeep The Game Beautiful234 - Matt Ream, Des Moines Soccer Club & Roosevelt HS (IA)Coach Matt Ream of Des Moines Soccer Club is someone I've known for a few years now since we first met at a United Soccer Coaches Open Training Week session. He has coached adult amateur, college, club soccer, and at Roosevelt High School. He shares some of the moments where he had to fall in love with the game again and a bit of what drives his passion as a coach.
2021-07-1344 minKeep The Game Beautiful233 - Dave DiIanni, University of Iowa Women's SoccerDave DiIanni is the Women's Soccer Coach at University of Iowa. In this last season his team faced many challenges in adjusting to COVID and after a rough start had an amazing finish which included winning their first Big Ten Championship.
2021-07-0644 minKeep The Game Beautiful232 - Jordan McMahon - Vision Soccer AcademyJordan McMahon (Jordan Bishop) grew up playing in Texas before playing at Iowa State. As an athlete she had the opportunity to continue playing for the Des Moines Menace and with the Boston Breakers. She returned to Iowa and began coaching even developing into a Director of Coaching role and mentoring others. Today she is a coach for Vision Soccer Academy (VSA) with academy aged players.
2021-06-2641 minKeep The Game Beautiful231 - Sarah Lowdon, Penn State & Author, A Desk And A ChairSarah Lowdon recently joined the staff of Penn State Women's Soccer. Prior to her current role she was with the Florida Gators Soccer program and wrote the book A Desk And A Chair highlighting some of the things she learned from Becky Burleigh. We talk about leadership, confidence, and more in this episode.
2021-06-1442 minKeep The Game Beautiful230 - Lisa Cole, Antigua and Barbuda Womens' FootballLisa Cole has a strong established reputation as a soccer coach. She has helped to develop and lead efforts for United Soccer Coaches related to Goal Keeper Instruction while leading Antigua and Barbuda Women's football. She strives for equity and to create a welcoming environment where all are welcome. She is a former college coach and was part of the Boston Breakers at a time when the Women's league was first growing in the US.
2021-04-2048 minKeep The Game Beautiful229 - Pete Nowakowski, Australian Soccer CoachPete Nowakowski joins me from Australia. He is an advocate and coach for adaptive and inclusive soccer serving both blind and deaf athletes. He also is a big fan of Women's football and has done media work to grow recognition of the game.
2021-04-1249 minKeep The Game Beautiful228 - Emma Morris, Bethany Lutheran College HC & English RefereeEmma Morris is the head coach at Bethany Lutheran College (D3 Minnesota). Today on the podcast we talk about how an ACL injury when she was 14 led her to start officiating, some of the development milestones that she participated in as a referee in England, and about how she came into coaching in the United States.
2021-04-0650 minKeep The Game Beautiful227 - Staci Wilson, Coach & Former UNC / USWNT PlayerStaci Wilson is a club soccer coach and strength and conditioning coach. She has frequently led sessions at United Soccer Coaches conventions and continues to give back to the game. She not only won three National Championships as part of the University of North Carolina soccer program but she also earned co-National Player of the Year. She would go on to compete with the US Womens National Team and was part of the 1996 Olympic Gold team.
2021-03-2952 minKeep The Game Beautiful226 - Tanner Krause, Kum & Go CEOTanner Krause started working at the family business Kum & Go when he was nine years old, today he is the CEO. Kum & Go is very active with human rights projects and supporting programming related to Black Lives Matter, and Gay and Trans rights. Tanner still plays soccer today and hopes to return to coaching soon. He grew up enjoying the sport and played through his college years at Loyola University. I enjoyed learning about how soccer helped to prepare him for his role today.
2021-03-2245 minKeep The Game Beautiful225 - Abbie Metz, Black Hawk College W SoccerAbbie Metz is the head coach of the new Women's Soccer program at Black Hawk College in Illinois, part of the Quad Cities. She attended Black Hawk College as a student before going on to Saint Ambrose University where she also played as an athlete. She has coached for Sporting Iowa East. We talk about what it's like to start a program in a pandemic and some of the things that keeper her grounded as a coach including faith and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
2021-03-1540 minKeep The Game Beautiful224 - Sarah Dwyer-Shick, Sports Bra ProjectSarah Dwyer-Shick has coached AYSO recreational soccer through ODP and beyond. As a coach she has built a strong network and had opportunities to go around the world. On one trip she learned about the importance first hand of female athletes not having access to Sports Bras and other basic necessities. Today the organization she founded, Sports Bra Project raises awareness and collects sports bras for those in need in the US and beyond.
2021-03-0838 minKeep The Game Beautiful223 - Charlie Ochoa, Black Hawk College M SoccerCharlie Ochoa is the head coach of the new Black Hawk College program as well as the head coach of Davenport West. Before coaching in the NJCAA he was a goal keeper at Scott Community College and played one year at St. Ambrose University. We talk about what it is like to start a program during a pandemic, about goalkeepers, and of the recruitment process.
2021-03-0244 minKeep The Game Beautiful222 - Dr. Missy Price, United Soccer Coaches President & Head Coach Wellesley CollegeDr. Missy Price is the Head Coach of Wellesley College Women's Soccer and the President of United Soccer Coaches. She has been active in the game in a variety of ways and been a strong advocate for players and coaches alike. She earned her PhD and Masters in Sports Psychology with an undergrad degree in kinesiology.
2021-02-2256 minKeep The Game Beautiful221 - Dan Rothert, Loras College | Top Student Athlete RecruitingDan Rothert coached collegiately for over twenty years at Loras College earning an impressive 516-213-51 record, multiple conference championships, Five NCAA Final Fours and a National Runner-Up title. This past year he started Top Student-Athlete Recruiting and is working to provide resources to help athletes pursue college playing opportunities in soccer and other sports. He has started to officiate and continues to serve youth soccer through the low cost Key City Soccer Association.
2021-02-1856 minKeep The Game Beautiful220 - Tikeh Tazeh, Author Hat TrickTikeh Tazeh is a 12 year old author who I interviewed during United Soccer Coaches Convention this January. During the pandemic he decided to write a book, Hat Trick, about a youth player his own age. Thank you to Duktig Brand and SoccerChat for joining me on this episode!
2021-02-1030 minKeep The Game Beautiful219 - Margaret Domka, Former FIFA RefereeMargaret Domka is a former FIFA Referee who is currently pursuing her PhD at Clemson University. While pusuing her referee career she also was a full time Spanish teacher. We talk about her journey, the importance of finding mentors, and setting goals.
2021-02-0145 minKeep The Game Beautiful218 - Kirsten Windbiel, Clemson Paralympic SoccerKirsten Windbiel is currently a Graduate Assistant at Clemson University where she works on disability and veteran soccer programming. We met in December when she helped to coordinate the first ever US Soccer Disability Awareness month. We talk about how she gained a love of the game playing with the Milwaukee Soccer Club and Northshore United before continuing at Winona State University.
2021-01-2545 minKeep The Game Beautiful217 - Kaitlin Kelly, GK & High School CoachKaitlin Kelly is a high school coach and has been a long time staff coach for Stan Anderson's Camp Shutout. We talk about her experiences as a former camper, what it is like to be a part of Stan's team, and her time as a Graduate Assistant at Wayne State College in Nebraska. Kaitlin also shares her experiences volunteer coaching in Jamaica and what the sport and opportunity means to athletes.
2021-01-2051 minKeep The Game Beautiful216 - Sue Moynihan, Soccer Coach & Keeper GoalsSue Moynihan is the Marketing Director for Keeper Goals, her family business. Sue is an accomplished soccer coach and has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for women through the Wisconsin Women's Soccer Advisory Council. She started her coaching career at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee she coached at Purdue and helps with the University of Utah program. She coached youth, was a Director of Coaching, and frequently worked for the Regional and State ODP organizations.
2021-01-0641 minKeep The Game Beautiful215 - Jaimee Cooper, DieticianJaimee Cooper is a dietician who specializes in supporting female soccer athletes. We talk about how important it is to think of food as fuel and of giving your body what it needs and the impact on performance and recovery.
2020-12-2839 minKeep The Game Beautiful214 - Rachel Breton - Former Pro Soccer Player, CoachRachel Breton is a retired professional ahtlete who played for Sky Blue as well as in Norway. Today she remains active as a soccer coach, strength and conditioning coach, as well as in marketing, social media and operations roles.
2020-12-2136 min
Inside The 18 : A Podcast for Goalkeepers by GoalkeepersEpisode 158 - Youth Volunteers w/ KTGB Host (& Youth GK) Anna Tuuri + Through Ball Session Design w/ Former USYNT GK Coach (& Rider HC) Charlie InversoHappy Holidays Insiders! 🚨2 Wonderful New Segments!🚨( RATE on Itunes 🎧 & Sub on all Platforms including YouTube! 📺
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Part 1 : w/ KTGB Host & Youth GK Anna Tuuri for a very special thanksgiving week pod!🦃
Chatted young Gk's giving back, the mission of KTGB & Saskia Webber 's Surfing Skillz ! 🎤🏄♀️
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Part 2: w/ Rider Athletics Men's Soccer Coach Charlie Inverso !👀🚨
Chatted through ball session design, ⚽️🧤🎓, identifying the outfield players options, & why Omar Zeenni 's golazos in college spring ball became the story of legends 🧙♂️😁
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2020-12-192h 31Keep The Game Beautiful213 - Jen Brooks, Athletic DirectorJen Brooks is the Athletic Director for Ursuline Academy in St. Louis. She was a multisport athlete in high school and college. She is passionate about growing women and girls as coaches and founded the Global Community of Women in High School Sports. She also hosts a podcast Time Out with Jen Brooks.
2020-12-1432 minKeep The Game Beautiful212 - Lisa Berg, Growing The Game For GirlsLisa Berg is the Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer at Bethel University. She has been active in the program Growing The Game For Girls where she has helped athletes in Uganda and twenty other countries. She is very active with the ODP program and developing other coaches.
2020-12-0751 minKeep The Game Beautiful211 - Susie Petruccelli, Raised a WarriorSusie Petruccelli is the author of Raised a Warrior which provides an insight into her experiences playing soccer as a young woman, through her years playing at Harvard, and to ways that we can continue to advocate for women in sports. She is an advocate and someone who pushes for change to create more opportunity and supports projects such as Equal Playing Field and is a producer of Warriors of a Beautiful Game.
2020-11-3043 minKeep The Game Beautiful210 - Skye Eddy Bruce, Soccer Parenting AssociationSkye Eddy Bruce is the founder of Soccer Parenting Association, a Coach, Coach Educator, and former Goal Keeper. We talk about her leadership in each of these areas as well as why Goalkeepers tend to have leadership qualities and traits.
2020-11-2343 minKeep The Game Beautiful209 - Lynn Berling-Manuel, CEO United Soccer CoachesLynn Berling-Manuel is the CEO of United Soccer Coaches. Prior to this role she served as a board member of the organization and worked as both the CEO of Soccer America and as the Chief Marketing Officer for AYSO, one of the largest sports organizations in the world. She talks openly about her mentors and some of the ways she has established her presence as a leader. We also talk briefly about the United Soccer Coaches Convention that will be virtual this year, January 11th-15th.
2020-11-1646 minKeep The Game Beautiful208 - Sam Ugulava - Soccer Tech Entrepreneur / Women's AdvocateSam Ugulava is a lifelong fan of the game of soccer and played through her years at Grove City College. At the age of 19 she was inspired to start a college recruiting application, Profile Passer. Since then she has continued to serve the game of soccer, been an advocate for the role of women in sport, and helped to co-found Techne Futbol. She gives back willingly to others as a commitment she made to the mentors who helped her along the way.
2020-11-0943 minKeep The Game Beautiful207 - Adriana Contreras RefereeAdriana Contreras is a California based referee and a swim coach. Today she helps to mentor and helps college referees connect with one another through helping to manage NISOA Social Media. We talk about her journey to get her where she is now and how tenacity and grit can help both referees and swimmers that she works with.
2020-11-0244 minKeep The Game Beautiful206 - Dean Linke, BroadcasterDean Linke is a sportscaster and announcer that has been in sports media for over thirty years. He has covered a variety of sports but is a very well known voice for soccer. He has worked with the US National Teams, many colleges and leagues, the NC Courage, and more.
2020-10-2645 minKeep The Game Beautiful205 - Lesle Gallimore, Girls AcademyCoach Lesle Gallimore spent 26 years leading the program at University of Washington. After ending her tenure as a college coach she joined the Girls Academy as the Commissioner in their inaugural season and working with the organization to save soccer for approximately 7000 females.
2020-10-2048 minKeep The Game Beautiful204 - Tori Penso, MLS & PRO 2 Referee, NISOA Managing DirectorTori Penso became the first women in twenty years to officiate an MLS match. We talk a little bit about this special game, some of her mentors in officiating, and ways she continues to give back and grow other officials. In addition to officiating NWSL and other professional games, Tori also serves as NISOA's Managing Director.
2020-10-1139 minKeep The Game Beautiful203 - Don Williams, Sports Recruiting USADon Williams was a college soccer coach for 22 years across multiple divisions of the sport. Today he helps athletes find their right college fit through his work at Sports Recruiting USA. He is passionate about helping schools and players align and has some great tips on recruiting and ways to make the process work best for everyone.
2020-10-0547 minKeep The Game Beautiful202 - Becky Burleigh, University of Florida, Gators SoccerBecky Burleigh is the head coach for women's soccer at the University of Florida. She has led the Gators program for over twenty five years and coached for over thirty years. Her team has won a national championship and numerous conference championships. She is very active in terms of giving back to the game and developing other coaches, as well as getting her players ready for their futures both in soccer and in life.
2020-09-3039 min
Alpha Girl Confidence92 – Finding Success Regardless Of Your Age With Anna TuuriIn today’s episode Coach Shay interviews Anna Tuuri who is a 15yr old soccer player, referee, and coach. She plays Goalkeeper while navigating a high school schedule, taking community college classes, coaching special needs athletes, volunteering, and hosting Keep The Game Beautiful Podcast. She is verbally committed to play at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and plans to be a Special Education teacher when she gets older. In this episode, we talk about how to lead and be successful regardless of age and size, the importance of being a well-rounded athlete, and tips on...
2020-09-3025 minKeep The Game Beautiful201 - Vince Ganzberg, United Soccer Coaches EducationVince Ganzberg is the Education Content Creator for United Soccer Coaches. In this role he not only teaches the content but he also helps to build new courses, work with new styles and formats of teaching, and leading coach dialogue such as Match Day. He has worked in similar roles for US Soccer and coached at all levels of the game with much of his time being in a high school setting.
2020-09-2242 minKeep The Game Beautiful051 - Anna Tuuri, Birthday & Podcast AnniversaryAnna Tuuri is a 14yr old soccer player, referee, and coach. She plays Goalkeeper while navigating a high school schedule, taking community college classes, coaching special needs athletes, volunteering (300hrs in a month), and hosting Keep The Game Beautiful. She is verbally committed to play at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and plans to be a Special Education teacher when she gets older. Dad (Dan) interviews her for this special episode while we celebrate her 15th birthday later this week and the one year anniversary of Keep The Game Beautiful.
2020-09-131h 13Keep The Game Beautiful050 - Julio Serrano - United Soccer Coaches Latino AdvocacyJulio Serrano is the Chair for the Latino Coaches Council of the United Soccer Coaches organization. He is part of the staff of Illinois Youth Soccer and helps to lead other coaches in expanding the game and it’s opportunity to everyone. We talk about the work that the council is doing, how it has united around COVID. He is a big advocate of hearing from youth and remembering why we celebrate the game.
2020-09-0945 minKeep The Game Beautiful049 - Big Joe Velazco Impact Goalkeeper AcademyAfter a two week break due to a Derecho (Land Hurricane) that hit Iowa with 140mph winds, removed over half of our trees, and damaged nearly every building in our city, we are back!Big Joe Velazco is a goalkeeper coach with high energy who loves to serve the youth game. We talk a bit about his philosophies as a coach, how he has overcome diversity, and ways he inspires players. He is also someone who helped me deepen my love of the game and I will always appreciate that.
2020-08-3155 minKeep The Game Beautiful048 - Jess Nash, Wisconsin Rush and ODP CoachJess Nash is the Director of Coaching for Wisconsin Rush. She is involved in organizations such as WeCoach and the Wisconsin Women in Soccer Alliance. She is a Grassroots Coach instructor and helps to bring new and future coaches into the game.
2020-08-1041 minKeep The Game Beautiful047 - Yael Averbuch-West, Techne Futbol, NWSL Players Association, Former USWNTYael Averbuch-West is the founder of Techne Futbol and the NWSL Players Association. In this episode we talk about her experiences playing on the US Women's National Team, at UNC, and her experiences playing both professionally in the US and Sweden.
2020-08-0345 minKeep The Game Beautiful046 - Sam Cary, Referee and University of Iowa DefenderSam Cary grew up knowing she'd want to play soccer in the BIG10. She just completed her freshman season at the University of Iowa where she started 21 times and earned 1,667 minutes on the pitch. She is also an incredible referee and has had significant opportunities to serve the game in this role, including at the USYS Nationals.
2020-07-2047 minKeep The Game Beautiful045 - Colton Bryant, Columbia State Community CollegeColton Bryant and his Chargers at Columbia State College in Tennessee are making big marks for a program that is only a couple of years old. Colton began coaching out of necessity to survive as a student athlete. He soon found it was a love of his and is proud to have an opportunity to coach in the NJCAA at a two year institution.
2020-07-1359 minKeep The Game Beautiful044 - Eric Vaughter, Goalkeeper Coach Tennessee Soccer Club, ReuschEric Vaughter (EV) is a goal keeper coach who has worked with youth just learning the position through professionals playing in the MLS. In addition he has built a career in the sporting goods industry, including at Reusch where he leads grassroots outreach efforts in the United States. Despite all of his accomplishments and the various places he has coached or played, he remains humble and shares his genuine joy and love for the sport with everyone.
2020-07-0648 minKeep The Game Beautiful043 - Demitrius White, Milwaukee Simbas, Former Chicago Fire & Puerto Rican National Team PlayerDemitrius White grew up in Milwaukee. As a nine year old he started to play soccer with the Milwaukee Simba SC. He developed under his coaches, including the legendary Jimmy Banks. He made a name for himself through his youth years, including ODP and National Camp experiences. He played for the MLS Chicago Fire and was captain of the Puerto Rican National Team. He always knew he would return to help run the Simba FC Club in Milwaukee when he retired from his playing career.
2020-06-2933 minKeep The Game Beautiful042 - Justin Vorster, Club Coach FC United IowaJustin Vorster grew up playing soccer in Malawi and later in South Africa’s first division. He came to the United States and developed a coaching career that has involved youth of all ages, collegiate, and even WPSL opportunities. Justin holds his USSF A and resides in Iowa.
2020-06-2241 minKeep The Game Beautiful041 - Maka Chikowero, Youth Philanthropist - MTC Educate A GirlMaka Chikowero is 15 and from Madison WI. Today she shares information about MTC Educate A Girl. Maka is the founder and president of an organization that is bringing soccer and education to Zimbabwe. She also plays soccer for her high school and club with the intent of playing collegiately.
2020-06-1526 minKeep The Game Beautiful040 - Shaun Soderling, Brescia Women's Soccer Coach, Co-Host SoccerChatShaun Soderling is the Women’s Coach at Brescia University. Each week you’ll hear his voice as the co-host of the Soccer Chat podcast. In this episode we talk about racism and Shaun shares not only his own stories and experiences, but also how Soccer Chat was able to have an honest and real conversation on the topic.
2020-06-0858 minKeep The Game Beautiful039 - Saskia Webber, USWNT Goalkeeper, GK CoachSaskia Webber was a goalkeeper for the US Women’s National Team from 1992 through 1999. She played professionally in Japan as well as for the Women’s United Soccer Association. She currently supports the UCLA Women’s Soccer program as the Goalkeeper coach and has coached GK’s at all levels of the game.
2020-06-0128 minKeep The Game Beautiful038 - Erik Wessel, University of Michigan on Title IXDr. Erik Wessel has been involved with student contact for much of his career. He currently is the Director of the Office of Student Conflict Resolution at The University of Michigan. He previously worked in Student Conduct at Ferris State University and Penn State University. I wanted to talk to him about some of the changes to Title IX and about athlete safety and the work he does to protect students.
2020-05-2547 minKeep The Game Beautiful037 - Haley Carter, United Soccer Coaches Women's Advocacy ChairHaley Carter has had the opportunity to coach with the Afghanistan Women’s Soccer Team and Antigua and Barbuda. She spent three years with the Houston Dash, was a Goalkeeper for the US Naval Academy, and found a way to play the game while serving as a Marine Officer. She has earned recognition for her support of women’s equity and raising awareness of concerns in the game, including by FIFPro as the first female recipient of World Players Union Merit Award.
2020-05-1848 minKeep The Game Beautiful036 - Candice Fabry, Iowa Soccer & Safe SportCandice Fabry works for Iowa Soccer as the Director of Member Relations. She has coached at a variety of levels and holds her B License and is a Coach Instructor. She has helped to build support for women through co-founding the Iowa Women In Soccer Alliance. She is also a tireless advocate for player safety and briefly discusses her own experience reporting misconduct from a prior coach.
2020-05-1149 minKeep The Game Beautiful035 - Omar ZeenniOmar Zeenni is a Goalkeeper coach in Los Angeles. He had a stunning youth career, played four years at UC Davis, and almost pursued an opportunity to play professionally in the USL. Today he podcasts and generates a significant amount of goalkeeper training, interviews, and game analysis through Pro GK Academy and Inside The 18.In this episode I talk to Omar specifically about Ramadan and what it was like to train and play as an athlete while fasting and what the holy month means to him.
2020-05-0545 minKeep The Game Beautiful034 Carrie Taylor, San Diego LoyalCarrie Taylor (CT) has had some incredible opportunities in soccer. Today she is the Assistant Coach to the San Diego Loyal, working closely with Landon Donovan as they build a USL Championship team in Southern California. As a young athlete she participated in sports programming in her hometown of Flint, MI. She would play collegiate club soccer before helping to build the first Women's Varsity Team at the University of Michigan. CT would coach at several youth and college levels over the years, including Mount St. Joseph where she was only one of five females to coach men in...
2020-04-2752 minKeep The Game Beautiful033 - Tristin StutevilleTristin Stuteville is one of the cofounders of PS90 Soccer Camps. Recently she partnered with Soccer Girl Probs to help coordinate even more camp opportunities to female athletes. At KC Goalkeeping she worked to bring coaching to all athletes regardless of an ability to pay. Tristin is a member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 program and has learned from coaches such as Tracy Noonan of Dynasty Goalkeeping and Tony DiCicco of SoccerPlus Camps. She played at Ball State University and Saint Louis University.
2020-04-2038 minKeep The Game Beautiful032 - Don TeesDon Tees is currently the Assistant Coach for Women’s Soccer at Mansfield University. He has also worked as a head coach and worked as an assistant prior. He has prior experience as a Sports Information Director and continues to support the role today as an Assistant.Don is incredibly upbeat and positive. Even during the interview he was packing up his office to prepare to work from home. He had a lot of good advice and it is clear how much he cares for the people he works with.
2020-04-1345 minKeep The Game Beautiful031 - Ian Barker, United Soccer CoachesIan Barker spent over twenty years coaching collegiately and worked as the Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. He continues to coach today, including at the ODP level. His primary job now is to coach other soccer coaches as the Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches.Recently United Soccer Coaches released a series called Match Day. Ian partners up with Vince Ganzberg to bring some short segment webinars with topics helpful to coaches of all levels. Be sure to check these out while we are all stuck at home.
2020-04-0738 min
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It ForwardE56: Quarantine Interview Series: Anna TuuriStrange times in the world today, but never fear, more Soccer Talk is here! Today we have a conversation with a good friend of the pod and all-around soccer renaissance woman, Anna Tuuri. Sadly, we couldn't have her in to the studio, due to social distancing guidelines, but we had a nice video chat. Not only does Anna play (goalkeeper) and referee, but she's also a budding coach...oh yeah! and she has her own podcast, Keep the Game Beautiful. Anna is quite the roll model for women everywhere - she puts herself out there with confidence a...
2020-04-0640 min
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It ForwardE56: Quarantine Interview Series: Anna TuuriStrange times in the world today, but never fear, more Soccer Talk is here! Today we have a conversation with a good friend of the pod and all-around soccer renaissance woman, Anna Tuuri. Sadly, we couldn't have her in to the studio, due to social distancing guidelines, but we had a nice video chat. Not only does Anna play (goalkeeper) and referee, but she's also a budding coach...oh yeah! and she has her own podcast, Keep the Game Beautiful. Anna is quite the roll model for women everywhere - she puts herself out there with confidence a...
2020-04-0640 minKeep The Game Beautiful030 - Rich ManningRich Manning is the head coach for Utah Women's Soccer and has been with the program for eighteen years. Over the past couple of weeks he has done a great job keeping things fun and reminding everyone to be positive during COVID-19. Although the virus is keeping us away from one another right now he has some great ideas of how teams can remain connected and support each other.
2020-04-0224 minKeep The Game Beautiful029 - Alli LipsherAlli Lipsher is the Director of Goalkeeping for the University of Minnesota. Prior to her current position she coached at Trinity College, East Carolina University, and Arizona. Before starting her coaching career she was an outstanding goalkeeper at Duke earning multiple accolades, and then continuing to play professionally.
2020-03-3024 minKeep The Game Beautiful028 - Amanda Mitchell, United Soccer Coaches FoundationAmanda Mitchell is the Development Officer for the United Soccer Coaches organization. While in Baltimore I was able to meet with her and learn more about her work. The foundation is always looking for ways to help coaches, clubs, and communities grow the game. I encourage you to use her as a resource to help with your next ideas. Even if United Soccer Coaches doesn't have the program to fill your need she is aware of other organizations and corporations who may be able to support you.
2020-03-2335 minKeep The Game Beautiful027 - Manya and Bobby PuppioneManya and Bobby Puppione join me to talk about how they are supporting their teams during this difficult time where COVID has suspended soccer. Manya coaches collegiately at Marymount University and Bobby leads the Girls DA at FC Virginia. It is important to talk about how to care for one another and reflect.
2020-03-1831 minKeep The Game Beautiful026 - Ann Murphy - Youth Rise KCAnn Murphy (Murph) has dedicated herself to serving the people of Kansas City as a law enforcement officer. When she was working overnights a few years ago a college teammate reached out to her for help with some students that were having challenges. They started a conversation and found more great people to build Youth Rise KC. Today the Jaguars are proving their place in the game and developing skills for a lifetime.
2020-03-1658 minKeep The Game Beautiful025 - Craig Willinger FundI talk to Emily Agueda of the Craig Willinger Fund. Craig Willinger had a deep passion for soccer through his youth and remained a fan for the rest of his life. A terminal cancer diagnosis resulted in some friends and members of the Liverpool supporters club wanting to help him attend a Bayren Munich match. He was so encouraged by this kindness that he wanted to create a similar experience for other young fans affected by cancer.
2020-03-1038 minKeep The Game Beautiful024 - Peter WiltPeter Wilt describes himself as a compulsive soccer team starter. He currently works for the USL helping to establish pro teams and grow fan engagement across the country. He has made a difference in teams across all levels of the game, including the MLS Minnesota United and Chicago Fire, as well as the NWSL Chicago Red Stars. I enjoyed learning about his story and how he got started in sports. It was also cool to hear about some of the people he has worked with and mentored along the way.
2020-03-0245 minKeep The Game Beautiful023 - Alyse LaHueAlyse LaHue is the General Manager of Sky Blue FC of the NWSL. She has spent most of her career in women's soccer, including the early days of the Chicago Red Stars. She grew up in a small town in Eastern Iowa. In high school she played on a boys team before playing collegiately at St. Ambrose University. On a study abroad trip to Ireland she started to think about what she wanted to do with her career.
2020-02-2435 minKeep The Game Beautiful022 - Michael MissmerMichael Missmer is the head coach of North Hampton High School Girls Soccer and lives in Eastern Pennsylvania. He has coached club soccer, for other high school programs, and at Penn State Lehigh Valley. He retired from a career in corrections and also has practiced mixed martial arts.
2020-02-1739 min
United Soccer Coaches PodcastDr. Missy Price, Brent Boone, Tim O'Donohue & Anna Tuuri Pres. by TeamSnap 2-13-20On this week's show we hear interviews conducted at #BMORE20 including United Soccer Coaches Vice President Dr. Missy Price. We chat with Brent Boone of Pelota Training and Navy head men's soccer coach Tim O'Donohue as well as Anna Tuuri, host of the Keep The Game Beautiful Podcast.
2020-02-1354 minKeep The Game Beautiful021 - John OSullivan Changing The GameJohn OSullivan of Changing The Game Project is an advocate for youth sports and is always sharing how important it is we remember to keep the kids front and center. He has coached from the youngest of ages up through the WPSL in his thirty years of coaching.
2020-02-1138 minKeep The Game Beautiful020 - Tracy NoonanTracy Noonan is the founder of Dynasty Goalkeeping a residential training program for female goalkeepers that has 3 to 1 training ratio. She is also a former United States Women's National Team (USWNT) Goalkeeper and played at the University of North Carolina.
2020-02-0444 minKeep The Game Beautiful019 - April HeinrichsApril Heinrichs joined the first US Women's National Team at their fourth game ever. She would serve as Captain for the 1991 Inaugural Women's World Cup hoisting the trophy as champions. April would then coach collegiately before returning to the US Women's National Team as an Assistant Coach and then Head Coach for the 2003 Women's World Cup and the gold winning 2004 Olympic Games. She would continue to coach with US Soccer Youth National Teams and this past summer joined FIFA Leading the Technical Study Group during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
2020-01-2745 minKeep The Game Beautiful018 - Grace SokolowGrace Sokolow is the Head Women’s coach at Finlandia University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She is a strong advocate for the women’s game and for the rights of all athletes in the sport. She serves on the LGBTQ Advocacy Council of the United Soccer Coaches in an effort to model her behavior of acceptance, tolerance, and advocacy to her athletes.
2020-01-2135 minKeep The Game Beautiful017 - Wayne State CollegeIn this special episode Anna speaks to three student athletes from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. The teams coach briefly had mentioned on Twitter some of the stories from his incredible athletes late last year. We reached out and learned more. Despite the challenges that Lauren Fleming, Olivia Thompson, and Rylie Wehner each faced the team lifted one another up. These are some amazing student athletes and we hope you appreciate hearing three stories from this remarkable team.
2020-01-141h 07Keep The Game Beautiful016 - Henk RookHenk Rook is an AYSO Regional Commissioner and was my coach when I first started to really play soccer. I will always appreciate his encouragement and the faith he put in me as a player. The AYSO Region in Cedar Rapids Iowa has around 2400 players, as a volunteer organization there are many dedicated people who make The Beautiful Game accessible to kids in this community.
2020-01-0626 minKeep The Game Beautiful015 - Geoff VanDeusenGeoff VanDeusen started coaching college soccer in the nineties leading both mens and womens programs. He has had the opportunity to work with NCAA Leadership at the Division 2 level, assisted as a FIFA Match Commissioner, and today is the Director of Operations for the United Soccer Coaches organization. In his current role he helps to lead the United Soccer Coaches Convention as well as other special events. He has been a big supporter of my Podcast and I appreciate having him on as a guest.
2019-12-3042 minKeep The Game Beautiful014 - Nick RizzoNick Rizzo is the womens soccer coach at Monmouth College in Western Illinois. You may also have heard of the podcast he co-hosts with Shaun Soderling, SoccerChat. He and his team had an amazing season this year. We talk a bit about his background, his team, and some of the joy he gets from the game.
2019-12-2345 minKeep The Game Beautiful013 - Molly GrishamMolly Grisham coached soccer for over twenty years before deciding to shift her work towards developing individuals through her own organization. Today Molly Grisham helps individuals, teams, and organizations to maximize their potential.
2019-12-1640 minKeep The Game Beautiful012 - Corey RockwellCorey Rockwell is a FIFA Assistant Referee who recently worked the MLS Championship, he was also at the 2018 World Cup, and has worked multiple college matches including several College Cups. He is someone who does an exceptional job putting in his best effort each and every match. I've learned a great deal from him and appreciate his help as a referee.
2019-12-0949 minKeep The Game Beautiful011 - Andy SepharinMy guest Andy Seraphin will graduate with his Doctor of Physical Therapy later this year from Duke. He hosts a podcast of his own, the Soccer Fitness Experience. Andy has always enjoyed the sport as a recreational player. Now he concentrates his career on helping others discover and maximize their performance, and looks forward to helping those he serves return to active lifestyles. He posts often on Instagram using his account @thefutbolphysios about current trends, exercises, or even reviews of specific injury cases.
2019-11-2544 minKeep The Game Beautiful010 - Ade GayIn this episode I talk with Adelaide Gay. Ade and The North Carolina Courage just won the NWSL Championship for the second year in a row. We talk about the championship, a bit about coaching, and some of Ade’s challenges as a professional athlete. Ade, with Tiffany Weimer, cofounded Duktig Brand. I appreciate her taking the time to share her knowledge with me. I look forward to seeing her in Baltimore in just a couple of months for the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
2019-11-1837 minKeep The Game Beautiful009 - Brianne ReedBrianne Reed is a professional football player in Denmark on the FC Nordsjælland women’s senior team. An injury guided her towards making a decision to pursue soccer over her other love of gymnastics at the age of 13. She would play at Rutgers University before making the decision to play professionally.We talk about what it is like to be an athlete living abroad, the challenges of deciding to pursue one sport over another, and how faith and family impact and support her.About a week before recording this episode Bri was in Ghana wit...
2019-11-1134 minKeep The Game Beautiful008 Shay HaddowCoach Shay Haddow is the founder of Alpha Girl Soccer Academy. She is doing some great things in Sacramento and sharing her successes often on social media. I encourage you to check out the way she invests in each of her players and the ways she works to grow confidence on and off the pitch.
2019-11-0448 minKeep The Game Beautiful007 Terry VaughnIn this episode I interview Terry Vaughn, retired FIFA referee. Terry has an excellent reputation as a referee and worked games at all levels, including CONCACAF and around 250 MLS matches even locally as an AYSO volunteer. Terry unfortunately had to retire in 2012 as Huntington’s Disease began to affect him. I am lucky to know that I, and other referees, have such a strong supporter in Terry, his wife Kim, and daughter Kyla.I would like you to watch this story of Terry's life with HD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKSZ5tYtFO4Please al...
2019-10-2841 minKeep The Game Beautiful006 Ross MoffatRoss Moffat of Iowa Soccer joins Keep The Game Beautiful. He shares his background growing up in Scotland and participating as a youth national player, in the Scottish Premier League, and as a student athlete at Grand View University. Ross shares his insight about what he tries to instill in the athletes and coaches he supports. We close by talking about the Para Pan Am Games, US National team that he helped coach this past summer. I hope you enjoy the episode!
2019-10-2152 minKeep The Game Beautiful005 Jameson KronserJameson Kronser is the founder of Ideal Performance in Madison, Wisconsin. Ideal Performance is dedicated to developing the whole athlete through high quality goalkeeper training, nutrition, leadership, and strength training.We talk about his journey as a walk-on goalkeeper at University of Wisconsin. Jameson shares how he prepares youth for their journey, regardless of their goals.Lastly we talk about a special project he is a part of. I encourage you to listen and learn more about Project Winter Camp Jamaica. He and Kaitlin Kelly will be traveling to Jamaica to teach The Beautiful Game...
2019-10-1451 min
Keep The Game Beautiful004 Tiffany WeimerThis episode I talk to Tiffany Weimer. Tiffany recently retired from her professional playing career. She had the opportunity to play both in the United States and beyond. She founded Our Game Magazine to highlight stories from women’s soccer and with Adelaide Gay started Duktig Brand. Tiffany is concentrating on her coaching career with Oakwood Soccer Club DA and as Director of Soccer Operations at Yale University. I met Tiffany at the United Soccer Coaches convention in January and look forward to seeing her again there in a few months.
2019-10-0723 min
Keep The Game Beautiful003 Stan AndersonI sit down with Stan Anderson of Camp Shutout, FC United, and the University of Illinois Chicago. Stan was one of the first people I talked about my idea for a podcast with and has always been a quick call for advice or ideas. He has a long and storied career and holds a special place in his heart for goal keeper, especially the youth GK. We talk about promotion and relegation, challenges in youth sports, and GK Union. Stan is currently raising funds for Big Joe Velasco, a goal keeper coach in California. Make sure to check out...
2019-09-3044 min
Keep The Game Beautiful002 Christina UnkelIn this episode I interview Christina Unkel. I learn more about the challenges of being a referee as well as the work she is doing to improve the climate for female athletes.Also be sure to check out the WeSports WISP Podcast interview of Christina Unkel here.
2019-09-2337 min
Keep The Game Beautiful001 IntroductionIn this first episode host Anna Tuuri introduces herself and the Keep The Game Beautiful Podcast. Thank you to everyone who has inspired the creation of this Podcast and to each listener. It is the goal of this podcast to highlight and share the positive ways that people are working to Keep The Game Beautiful.
2019-09-1604 min