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Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastWelcome to Soccer Moms Unfiltered!Send us a textStep onto the sidelines with Katie Koelliker and Cari Gonzalez in the debut episode of Soccer Moms Unfiltered, where two passionate sports moms from opposite corners of the country unite to create a community for parents navigating the wild world of youth sports.Katie brings her perspective as a former soccer player, current coach, and mother of five soccer-playing kids from Utah, while Cari shares her journey from soccer-indifferent to running a 60,000+ follower Instagram community as a soccer and cheer mom in Miami. Their contrasting backgrounds create a rich foundation for...2025-03-1026 min
Soccer Moms UnfilteredEpisode 1: Welcome to Soccer Moms Unfiltered!Shoot us a text, just like your kid shoots for the goal!" ⚽🏆It's finally here- our very first episode of Soccer Moms Unfiltered! Get to know your hosts, Cari Gonzalez and Katie Koelliker, two moms from opposite sides of the country who have seen it all when it comes to youth sports. We're diving into why we started this podcast, what you can expect in future episodes, and sharing some relatable moments. From sideline chaos to tournament disasters, we're bringing the laughs, the rants, and the real talk. So grab your coffee (or wine), buckle up for...2025-03-0426 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastSoccer Moms Unfiltered!Send us a textWhile I am still dedicated to telling stories on my Kick it with Katie podcast, I am starting another venture with fellow mom, Cari Gonzalez, to tackle different aspects of being a parent of youth athletes. Buckle up for a fun time! Please subscribe, the first episode is out on March 4th, 2025!Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode!https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatieFollow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcastContact me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.comWant...2025-03-0200 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastTeri Tivnin, Soccer Mom & Daughter's Journey to ProSend us a textTeri Tivnin shares her poignant journey of her duather's rise to a professional soccer player while facing the emotional ups and downs of youth sports. Her insights on mentorship, commitment, and the ever-evolving landscape of women’s sports resonate strongly with aspiring athletes and their families.• Inspiring story of Jenna's development from youth soccer to professional player • Importance of effective mentorship and community support systems • Parenting challenges: managing expectations and pressure • Mental health awareness in the competitive sports landscape • Lessons learned: communication, balance, and positivity in sportsLeave me a...2025-02-121h 20
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastWhere do I start my kid in soccer?Send us a textIn this episode, I answer your question about "where do I start my kid in soccer?" I will talk about the recreation option and the competitive team option. Which one will work best for you, your kid and your family? I want to hear your thoughts about recreation versus competitive teams/clubs, and where you started your kid. What are the pros and cons of each? What is the recreation option like in your area? Do you have any other options in your area than just the recreation and competitive leagues? Leave a...2024-11-1336 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastSeason Three!Send us a textWelcome to Season Three of the Kick It with Katie Podcast! I am excited to share new interviews and topics related to youth soccer in the United States. If you want to be a guest or have a topic you want covered, please email me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode!https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatieFollow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcastContact me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com...2024-10-2314 min
My Movie StoryS2.E34 – Katie Koelliker on “The Fugitive, Once I was a Beehive and Life is Beautiful.” Please welcome our next guest to the podcast, Katie Koelliker. A native of Utah, Katie is a supermom of 5, and hosts her own soccer themed podcast, “Kick it with Katie”, which is all about interviewing people who live the soccer life, on the field or off. Check it out via the links below. Katie also loves talking movies, especially the type that keep you entertained from start to finish. She shares her connections to three vastly different films; one is a classic action film with mystery and suspense, a film that touches your heart and which you’ll never forget...2024-07-311h 11
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastJordyn Wickes, Soccer & Engineering at MSUSend us a textDiscover the inspiring journey of Jordyn Wickes, a senior forward at Michigan State University, as she shares her incredible soccer story from childhood to collegiate success. Ever wondered how a multi-sport athlete can excel in soccer? Jordyn breaks it down, discussing her early start in the sport, the transitions she faced, and the pivotal moments that paved her way to Michigan State, despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Her reflections on arguing with coaches over positions and eventually finding her place on the field offer a raw and genuine look at the...2024-07-171h 02
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastAndrew Clifton, Coaching Inside the BoxSend us a textToday's interview with Andrew Clifton we discuss his playing and coaching career for the Kansas City Legends. How the game changed from when he was playing and now as a coach and how their philosophy as a club has molded several professional players out of their area. What makes Kansas City Legends different? Coaching Inside the Box. What does that mean? Listen in and find out how this concept has revolutionized their players development over the years and what they have done as a club to continue to mold and develop these youth...2024-06-191h 35
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastKelly Hafer, Soccer Mom- ColoradoSend us a textIn today's latest episode, I have a discussion with fellow soccer mom, Kelly Hafer out of Colorado about her journey so far as a soccer mom through two different kids. We discuss the changes in soccer from her older son to her younger son and how her sons have been able to bond over their love of the game despite their age gap. We talk about how weather affects games, leagues and tournaments (this was recorded in March 2024 when lots of weather was impacting much of the US during this time). We discuss...2024-06-1257 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastCari Gonzalez, Soccer Moms UnfilteredSend us a textTo start celebrating Mother's Day here in USA, I have set out to interview soccer moms from all over the country. In today's episode I interview soccer mom Cari Gonzalez out of Florida. She shares her experience with her son playing soccer and also has a daughter who does cheerleading. Cari talks about their differing schedules from sport to sport, juggling being a team manager and talks about a recent trip her son's team took to the Mediterranean International Cup (MIC Cup) in Spain earlier this year. Cari is...2024-05-0127 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastAmy Schweizer, Tiny Troops SoccerSend us a textIn today's episode, I speak with one of the Tiny Soccer Troops founders, Amy Schweizer. She shares her soccer experiences growing up and then how becoming part of a military family had an impact on her love of the game and how she was able to stay involved in soccer. In 2014, founder Amy Schweizer was living in Okinawa, Japan and finding it difficult to find activities for children under 5 years old. Combining her love of soccer with her passion for military spouses, Amy’s vision to create an experience for the un...2024-04-2457 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastNathan Lowery, College Coach Toccoa FallsSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Nathan Lowery, the current men's soccer coach at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. We discuss his unique soccer background, how he got into coaching and his experiences so far as a college coach. He gives some advice to young players of today looking to be recruited for college from his time as a coach and so far on the collegiate level. We discuss some differences players can expect when transitioning from youth to collegiate programs. We also talk about his program at Toccoa Falls and how it...2024-04-1743 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastCharlie Sandson, Keeper & Referee Part 2Send us a textToday's episode is part two with Charlie Sandson. We delve deeper into the life of a referee currently. What can we expect from referees on game days? Does it help to talk to a referee before a game? What limits can some referees handle during a game as far as what is said to them or yelled at them? What can a new referee expect when signing up to become a referee? What perspectives do we as coaches, parents, and players not understand about a referees job and perspective on the game? What...2024-04-1149 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastCharlie Sandson, Keeper & Referee Part 1Send us a textIn today's first part episode of my interview with keeper and referee, Charlie Sandson. He shares his story through the sport of soccer and playing as a keeper. He discusses his transition from player to referee and why he loves what he does as a referee. We have a lot of things to discuss about his referee career and what referees do that we split this into a two part episode. We discuss a lot regarding referees, people interested in becoming a referee and we dip into referees in tournaments. Stay tuned for...2024-04-1040 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastBrooks Laimbeer, Recruiting & Playing UpSend us a textToday, Brooks and I continue our conversation regarding scouting, recruiting and more. Big topic of discussion, will it benefit players to play up? We talk about the benefits and also some setbacks people might face by having players play up.  We answer your questions about what should players do to get noticed by colleges when starting to choose schools. What can players do to get noticed when contacting schools? We answer these questions and more. Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode!https://ww...2024-03-2753 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastBrooks Laimbeer, ScoutingSend us a textIn part one of my interview with scout, Brooks Laimbeer, we discuss some of his playing career and how he wanted to stay in the sport of soccer when his career was winding down. He has found a way to stay in the game by becoming a Midwest region scout with The Soccer Syndicate. We talk about his role as a scout and what his job essentially is for those that may not know what scouts actually do. We cover a lot of important topics parents want to know going into academy and...2024-03-2041 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastBrennan Neeley, Working HardSend us a textIn my interview with Breenan Neeley, he shares his love for soccer and how he has had family by his side during many teams he has been on, whether it's cousins or his brother. He shares experiences moving from a second team to a first team as a youth player and continuing to work hard to become a starter for that new team. His Sparta team was able to travel abroad to play in Spain for a week and train at the Real Madrid facilities and he shares some stories and experiences from...2024-03-1351 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastYura Movsisyan, Pro, Parent, OwnerSend us a textToday I interview Yura Movsisyan, 2009 MLS Cup Champion with Real Salt Lake and now current owner of Lions United FC. Hear about Yura's youth in Armenia vs moving to the United States at age 12. Hear about his determination as an immigrant to become a professional footballer and what it took to get him there. Getting drafted number four in the MLS draft and becoming a professional at a young age. Yura played for Kansas Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City), Real Salt Lake, Randers in Denmark, Krasnador and Spartak in Russia, RSL, Sweden...2024-02-211h 02
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastKyle Wilson, Parent EducationSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Kyle C Wilson, aka the Angry Soccer Guy. He gives us his history playing soccer through youth, collegiate and eventually playing for the US Men's National Futsal Team in the World Cup in Argentina. He talks about his important coach and mentor who gave him the wisdom he has today. He shares his knowledge of educating parents for youth player's in the US today. What are the most important things for your football players to focus on at certain ages? What can you as a parent do to...2024-02-071h 27
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastTosh Adams, Sports CoachSend us a textToday I interview Coach Tosh Adams. Tosh grew up playing soccer throughout different ranks, leagues, ODP, high school and beyond. As a youth player she was introduced to the coaching side of sports and caught the bug to coach. As an adult, she has helped coach multiple teams and has now crossed over into multiple sports. She has taken her experiences and has created a program to help coaches in all stages of their careers in all sports be able to navigate their roles. From new coach to a seasoned coach, she wants t...2024-01-3153 min
Conquering Chaos: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care and SanityEmbracing the Storm: The Unifying Power of Motherhood and CommunityEver found yourself caught in a downpour without an umbrella, juggling kids, groceries, and your sanity? That's where I was when a stranger's kindness reminded me that we're all in this tempest called parenthood together. Join me, Sydney Crowe, on a heartening journey with Katie Koelliker, who not only stands resilient amid the chaos of raising five kids, including a vivacious set of twins but also shares her raw and real experiences. Her story is a vibrant tapestry, weaving through the struggles of isolation, mental health, and the quest to maintain her own identity beyond motherhood. As a soccer...2024-01-1019 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastValentino Di Lorenzo, No FearSend us a textIn today's interview, Valentino Di Lorenzo, shares about growing up playing in Italy, playing professionally, making a move to the United States for work, getting into coaching and what he does now with player mindset sessions. Do you have fears before playing in a game? Do you worry about something that might happen in a game or a training session? Valentino has information on how to get over those hurdles for athletes of today. Follow Valentino on InstagramCheck out his Website and YouTubeLeave me a voice mes...2023-12-0636 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastAbby Carchio, Megged and MoreSend us a textAbby Carchio is the other co-host of the Megged Podcast, she gets to share her story through her soccer career so far. We focus most of our discussion on her collegiate and professional careers and how she has navigated both. She shares the teams and countries she has played in and the difficulties of some of her situations. Abby has also started her coaching career in Europe and her hopes to coach professionally in the future. What advice does she have for players and parents of today? We also need some answers to...2023-12-031h 20
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastSydney Cummings, MeggedSend us a textIn this episode I have a great conversation with Sydney Cummings about her football/soccer journey to date. She goes in depth about playing her youth career, getting recruited to play in college, and making the transition to play professionally. Playing her youth career in New Jersey, playing collegiate at Brown and then Georgetown, and hear about the NWSL teams she has played with and her career playing abroad. She has excellent advice for youth players of today and what about our hot takes? Listen to Megged HereFollow Megged...2023-12-031h 13
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastAnnie Cutri, BreathworkSend us a textEver wondered about breathwork and how it can help athletes on and off the pitch? Listen to my interview with Annie Cutri about her soccer (football) career through youth, college, coaching and what she does to help elevate players games with breathwork. As a coach myself, she gives some great advice all coaches should remember about their players, I know it was something I think about often. Want to connect with Annie and give breathwork a try? Find her on Instagram Here. Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! Yo...2023-11-0946 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastFilip Handl, Sacramento RepublicSend us a textIn today's episode I share my interview with Filip Handl, one of the youth program coordinators for Sacramento Republic. He shares his journey throughout his soccer/football journey, how he got into coaching and what he does now with the Sacramento Republic programs. Hear what players he currently gets to watch train and play, how he stays involved in soccer with his kids and other youth athletes. Follow Sacramento Republic on Instagram HereLeave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode!https://w...2023-11-0155 min
Kick It With Katie: A Soccer PodcastDuncan Jarvie, StrikerSend us a textIn this episode I interview Duncan Jarvie out of Utah. He is currently playing soccer for Stanford and having an amazing season as a freshman. He shares his story through youth teams, MLS Academies, MLSNext Pro and recruiting for college soccer. Hear what his advice is for youth players of today, how he navigated soccer through Covid, and what his goals are for the future. Also listen for his interesting way he started playing soccer in elementary. Follow Duncan on Instagram HereLeave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! Y...2023-10-1733 min