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College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E12 - Report Day 2025Coaches Mott and Lee (coach Church is playing pickleball somewhere) welcome Brooks Monaghan of the Memphis Tigers and Colby Hale of the Arkansas Razorbacks to discuss Report Day 2025 and all that goes with it. The new season is upon us!
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2025-07-281h 01College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E11 - Iowa's Dave DilaniOG Host Chris Petrucelli joins Coach Mott and Lee to talk about the start of the 2025 season and they welcome special guest Dave Dilani of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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2025-07-221h 13College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E10 - Closing in on the 2025 SeasonThe coaches gather as the summer closes in on the start of the 2025 season.
They discuss the Elite Clubs National League and what teams could make a jump in prominence this coming season.
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2025-07-161h 02College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E9 - Chris Petrucelli and the USLOriginal Host and GM of the USL's Dallas Trinity join to coaches to talk USL and College Soccer.
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2025-06-191h 35College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E8: A new season awaitsThe coaches group up to talk offseason news and other stuff.
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2025-06-071h 23College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E7:The coaches gather for their typical off-season banter plus some NWSL and USL updates.
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2025-05-171h 04College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E6 - Pro Updates, the Portal, and the new CalendarThe coaches prep for the start of the summer session with a look at some pro updates, what's new with the portal, and a look at the new coaches' calendar.
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2025-04-301h 16College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E5 - The House Case and the end of Spring approachesThe coaches convene to discuss the House v NCAA settlement, the NWSL and Super League update and the end of the 2025 Spring Season.
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2025-04-1858 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E3 - A discussion with Anja Koehler ofr Captain UniversityAnja Koehler of Captain University joins the coaches to discuss her soccer career and her mission to create a new generation of sports leaders.
They also banter on some other spring-related stuff (as they do...)
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2025-04-021h 04College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E3: Spring Season and March MadnessThe coaches huddle up to discuss the coming end of the Spring Season and they divert a bit with a little March Madness talk; cuz that's what you do in March.
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2025-03-261h 09College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S6E2 - Scott FitzgeraldThe coaches are joined by Scott Fitzgerald of Purscial to discuss his organizations "caddy" system for coaches.
Spring season is also here and we find out if Coach Church misses it yet!
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2025-03-111h 13College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 6 Ep 1 - Chris Petrucelli ReturnsSeason 6 of College Soccer Nation and the 2025 College Soccer Season begins with a return of original host of the podcast and current General Manager of the Dallas Trinity Football Club - Chris Petrucelli. Chris joins the coaches to discuss a variety of soccer topics as the coaches find themselves in the midst of the 2025 Spring Season.
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2025-02-111h 18College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E23: Interview with UNC Head Coach Damon NahasThe coaches are back with a special interview with NCAA Coach Damon Nahås of the National Champion UNC Tar Heels.
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2025-01-291h 25College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E22 - Welcome to 2025The coaches get together to talk about off-season activities and such.
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2025-01-071h 04College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E21: A Champion is CrownedThe coaches convene to discuss the final four and the crowning of North Carolina as Champion for the 22nd time.
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2024-12-121h 20College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E20 - College Cup Weekend PreviewThe coaches convene to review the big games from the Elite 8 and look ahead to Championship Weekend at the 2024 College Cup.
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2024-12-041h 05College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E19: Sweet 16 Review and Elite Eight PreviewThe coaches review the tape on the Sweet 16 and look ahead to this weekends action in the Elite 8.
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2024-11-271h 07College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E18 - The Picker Returns!The coaches welcome back "The Picker", Sanford Head Coach Todd Yelton to review the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the round of 32.
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2024-11-1944 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E17: Bracket BreakdownThe coaches convene for their annual college tournament bracket breakdown. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2024-11-1251 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5 Ep16: The conference tournaments are hereThe coaches gather for their annual review of the conference tournaments.
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2024-11-061h 09College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5 E15: End of the regular seasonThe coaches rally up on another Monday to review the penultimate weekend of the conference season and look ahead to the conference tournaments.
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2024-10-291h 04College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E14: The end is nearThe coaches review the past weekend's action and look ahead as the regular season barrels to a raucous conclusion.
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2024-10-2252 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E13: Week in ReviewThe coaches huddle up to review the week and examine the current league standings as we near the end of the regular season.
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2024-10-161h 18College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E12 - Special Guest Tony da LuzThe coaches welcome Wake Forest Head Coach Tony da Luz to discuss his coaching pedigree and his program and they review the games from the past week and introduce a new segment for your enjoyment.
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2024-10-081h 11College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E11 - Recap of Week 3 of Conference PlayThe coaches get together for their weekly recap of the key matches from the previous weekend and look ahead to the big games of the upcoming week. They also play a rousing game of "Shut Up Matt!"
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2024-10-0156 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E10 - Recapping Conference Week 1Join the coaches as they look back at the big games of this past weekend which marked the first full weekend of conference play and they preview the upcoming games for this week.
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2024-09-241h 12College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E9: Conference play preview with Chris HendersonThe coaches welcome in soccer stat guru Chris Henderson to preview the upcoming conference play season. The coaches also review the past weekend's play and look ahead to the big games of the upcoming weekend.
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2024-09-181h 06College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E8The coaches have their weekly huddle to discuss the previous weekend's NCAA action and preview this week's big matchups.
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2024-09-101h 00College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E7 - Week 3 Recap with Notre Dame's Nate NormanThe coaches recap week 3 of the 2024 season and welcome Notre Dame's Nate Norman in to talk about his career, his philosophy, and his program.
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2024-09-031h 26College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E6 - Recap of Week 2The coaches convene to discuss all the action from Week 2 of the 2024 season. Plus they introduce a new segment called "Old man yelling at kids on the lawn!"
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2024-08-271h 19College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E5 - Recapping Week one of the 2024 SeasonThe coaches are joined by North Florida Head Coach Eric Faulconer to discuss opening weekend of the 2024 Women's Soccer Season. The coaches also spend some time on games of the week, water breaks, and other inside soccer tidbits as only they can.
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2024-08-201h 02College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E4: An Emergency Pod - The retirement of Anson DorranceThe coaches convene with an emergency pod to discuss the sudden retirement of the greatest college coach of all time, North Carolina's Anson Dorrance.
They also do conference previews with Women's Soccer expert Chris Henderson.
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2024-08-1353 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E3: We are now IN IT!The NCAA Soccer Preseason is in high gear and we are one week from the games counting and the quest for the College Cup beginning. The coaches break down what is to come as teams prep for opening day.
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2024-08-081h 15College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S5E2: The Mayor's Last Ride!The coaches are back to get you ready for the start of the 2024 Preseason and the 100th Episode of College Soccer Nation!
They also recognize the storied career, and pending retirement, of the "Mayor of Soccerville" - COACH CHURCH!
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2024-07-261h 05College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 5, Episode 1 - The seaon is right around the cornerThe coaches are back to kick off Season 5 of College Soccer Nation and the 2024 college soccer season.
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2024-07-1847 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E23: A depth of summer specialThe coaches rally up for a mid-summer special pod to give you the college soccer hit you need.
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2024-06-281h 16College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E22: Summer Special Edition with Claire and Jen HuttonThe coaches are joined in this podcast summer special by Claire Hutton of the Kansas City Current and her mother Jen Hutton to discuss Claire's rise to the NSWL and the challenges and successes associated with it.
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2024-06-131h 08College Soccer NationA 2024 Emergency Summer Edition of the PodAs summer hits, the coaches rally up to discuss all the doings in college soccer land.
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2024-05-3059 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4Ep20 - Spring Season Ends and Fall is JUST around the corner.The coaches assemble for a final look at Spring season and look ahead to the fall.
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2024-04-2443 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nations S4E19 - The Start of Spring SeasonThe coaches are joined by OG host Chris Petrucelli to discuss the Spring Season. They also welcome Julie Owen, the Senior Associate AD for Kansas State to the pod.
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2024-02-221h 18College Soccer NationCollege Soccer NationS4 E18 - A Spring Season Special with Nate Lie from KansasThe coaches pop in for a special pre-spring season special episode.
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2024-02-061h 01College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E17: End of the season show with Championship Head Coach Brian Pensky of FSUIn the "end of the season" show, the coaches welcome in FSU Head Coach and new National Champion Brian Pensky to discuss his team's unbeaten run through the season.
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2023-12-131h 03College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E16: A Champion is CrownedThe coaches review the final four and discuss Florida State's dominance in the championship game. They then look at the final top 25 of the season and look ahead to what NIL rules may look like in 2024.
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2023-12-061h 06College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E15: The College Cup PreviewAs the season draws to an epic conclusion, the coaches review the Elite 8 and look ahead to the final four team participating in the College Cup.
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2023-12-0147 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E14: Previewing the Elite 8The original CSN crew returns to discuss the Elite 8 and preview this weekend's games.
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2023-11-221h 10College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E13: A Preview of the Second Weekend of the NCAA TournamentOriginal CSN Host Chris Petrucelli is back to break down the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament and preview the upcoming weekend with Matt and Brian.
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2023-11-1655 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E12 - It is NCAA Tournament TimeThe coaches break down the field of 64 and make some, modest, predictions as to what to expect during opening weekend.
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2023-11-1046 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E11 - NCAA Tournament Time!The coaches recap the ongoing conference tournaments and preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
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2023-11-031h 07College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E10: Conference Tournament time is hereThe coaches limp into the podcast and the postseason with a look back at the conclusion of the 2024 regular season (though some leagues still have one match to play) and look ahead to to impending Conference Tournament week, commencing on Saturday. #keepkickin
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2023-10-251h 03College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4 Ep9: The end of the regular season is upon usThe coaches take a look back at the penultimate week of the 2023 season and look ahead to the conference tournaments. And they talk about other stuff.
#KEEPKICKING
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2023-10-181h 10College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E9: Heading in to the home stretchThe coached recap the past weekend's action and look ahead to the home stretch as teams fight towards conference tournament seeding and ultimately a potential invite to the NCAA tournament as the regular season heads towards its final two weekends.
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2023-10-111h 09College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4 Ep7 - Breaking down week 7Your weekly dose of College Soccer is live. Join the coaches as they break down the previous weekend, look ahead to this week's key matchups and play some games as only they can.
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2023-10-031h 18College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E6: Almost midway, whatcha got!The coaches meet up for their weekly look at the College Soccer scene and assess where we are as we approach the halfway mark of the season and the start of the conference schedules.
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2023-09-2045 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E5: The start of Conference SeasonWelcome to College Soccer nation. In this week's show, the coaches review the previous weekend's big games, look ahead to this weekend's start of conference play and rank the Overrated and Underrated with the RPI. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2023-09-1353 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E4: The Boys are BackThe coaches finally configured their schedules to get together to discuss the first two weeks of the College Soccer Season and look ahead to this coming weekend.
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2023-09-061h 00College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E3 - Chris HendersonThe coaches are joined by Chris Henderson of wosoindependent.com to preview the 2023 NCAA Women's Soccer Season.
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2023-08-151h 03College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S4E2: The Original Gang is Back!Coach Mott and Lee welcome back Coach Petrucelli to discuss a wide array of topics, from Christmas in August to the World Cup, NIL, and a preseason prediction game.
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2023-08-101h 05College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 4 Ep1: AAAAND We’re BACK!College Soccer Nation is back with Episode 1 of Season 4. The coaches recap the summer, talk the start of the season, discuss the upcoming World Cup, and begin the season with a rousing rendition of Deal or No Deal.
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2023-07-1952 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3 Ep. 21 - Preseason TalkThe coaches are back to discuss the 2023 preseason, coaching changes, the transfer portal and more.
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2023-05-2350 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E20 - College Cup Recap and Michelle CooperThe coaches return for a recap of the 2022 Women's College Cup, preview the 2023 recruiting season, and welcome Hermann Trophy award winner Michelle Cooper of Duke University to the podcast to discuss her college career.
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2023-01-1154 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E19 - The Women’s Final FourIn this episode of CSN, the coaches preview the Women's College Cup coming up this weekend and also take a look at the ongoing World Cup 2022.
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2022-11-3047 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3 Ep 18 - Elite 8In this episode the coaches look at the upcoming Elite 8 and prognosticate for the upcoming College Cup in Raleigh.
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2022-11-231h 04College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3 Ep. 17 - NCAA Tournament Round 2The coaches look back on round one of the NCAA Women's tournament and look ahead to the Round of 32. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-11-1644 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3 E16 - NCAA Tournament PreviewIts the annual NCAA Women's Soccer preview on College Soccer Nation. The coaches look through all the regions and break down their picks for those teams who will be moving on.
They lead off the show with a robust discussion on National Signing Day and the transfer portal.
And Coach Mott is honored by the Ole Miss Choir in a way only he can be! Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-11-1157 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E15 - First weekend in October 2022 RecapDue to technical issues, there is no guest for this episode, but the coaches soldier on looking back on this past weekend's play, look ahead to the coming weekend and play a rousing game of "Overrated/Underrated". Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-10-0539 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E14 - UCLA Head Coach Margueritte AozasaThe coaches are joined this week by Margueritte Aozasa Head Coach of the UCLA Bruins, the current #1 and undefeated team in Women's soccer. They talk about her career as player at Santa Clara to Coach at Sanford and now UCLA. They also talk about her coaching philosophy that has made her so successful.
The "Mayor" Robbie Church joins the coaches first to play "Deal or No Deal" and talk about teams of the week, and preview this weekend's contests.
The Power 5 returns with a look at the US Men's World Cup Team's history. Give a l...2022-09-281h 06College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E14 - FAU Head Coach Patrick BakerIn this episode of College Soccer Nation, the coaches welcome FAU Head Women's coach Patrick Baker to discuss his coaching career, recruiting overseas, the Olympic Developmental Program, soccer at the beach, and his time as a DJ.
The coaches also recap the first weekend of conference play, look at upsets of the week, and look ahead to this weekend's matchups.
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2022-09-201h 01College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E13 - Recapping the first half of the season with Chris HendersonThe coaches welcome back Soccer Guru Chris Henderson to give a status of the Power 9 conferences as we enter the second half of the 2022 NCAA Women's College Season and look ahead to conference play.
The coaches also take a look the last weekend's action and look ahead to this coming weekend.
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2022-09-131h 15College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3 E12: Roll Tide with Alabama Head Coach Wes HartThe original hosting lineup returns for a look at week 3 of the NCAA season and a discussion with Alabama Head Coach Wes Hart. The Mayor joins in the week 3 discussion and the Power 5 returns is an amusing look at fantasy jobs.
(Our producer is at the beach and underprepared so we roll back to the original intro also to reminisce of simpler times.)
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2022-09-0656 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3E11 - Special Guest, TCU Head Coach BellIn this episode, the coaches welcome TCU Head Coach for a discussion on his career arc, his experience at TCU and a look ahead to this season. The coaches also discuss upsets of the week, play a new game called Stop/GO and the Power 5 is "Brands".
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2022-08-3059 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3 E10: 2022 Season Preview with a Special GuestIn this 2022 Season preview, the coaches welcome back Chicago Redstars Head Coach Chris Petrucelli to discuss what its like to coach in the NWSL and he and the rest of the coaches preview all the major soccer conferences as we head into opening weekend. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-08-181h 09College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season3 Ep. 8: A look into the new season with Chris HendersonIn this episode of College Soccer Nation, the coaches preview the upcoming Women's College Season with all teams reporting for preseason training this week. They also welcome preeminent women's soccer analyst and Purdue Professor Chris Henderson to talk about his start into the women's soccer orbit and he provides his insight into the upcoming season.
Coach Mott and Lee reminisce about what they will miss about the summer in the Power 5 and look forward to preseason camps starting up.
Give a listen, tell a friend. You can email the coaches with questions or comments at mm...2022-08-011h 12College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3 Ep.8 - Nearing the end of Summer with Dave Nolan of GeorgetownIn this episode, the coaches welcome Georgetown head Women's coach Dave Nolan to discuss his career arc, and discuss how he found success in the National Capitol.
The coaches also discuss the movement of schools into new conferences and how that will impact the women's game.
The Power 5 honors Ireland.
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2022-07-071h 09College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation S3: E7: Summer updatesThe coaches return to brighten up your summer with some offseason items. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-06-211h 14College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3 Ep.6: Talking coaching moves across the NCAAIn this late spring episode of College Soccer Nation, the coaches talk off-season coaching moves, look ahead to the start of recruiting season and generally get used to getting back in to the talking groove with a special discussion on America's new past time - Pickleball. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-06-0256 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3, Ep 5: Stories from Rocky TopAs the Spring season continues on, the coaches welcome in Tennessee women's head coach Brian Pensky to talk about his program, his recruiting success, and share stories from Rocky Top.
The coaches also talk to the Bigger Deal Robbie Church about the NWSL Challenge Cup and close out the show with some last minute thoughts.
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2022-03-301h 17College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3, Episode 4: Introducing the Bigger DealIn this episode coaches Mott and Lee welcome in the new "Bigger Deal" and talk all things spring training. Give a listen, tell a friend.
Feel free to email the coaches at mmott@olemiss.edu or bgl1@rice.edu.
2022-03-091h 16College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3 Episode 3: An Updated Coaches RosterIn this episode of CSN Coach Mott welcomes a new co-host and they in turn welcome Oklahoma State Head Women's Coach Colin Carmichael to discuss his journey to Stillwater, his coaching philosophy, and the changes coming to the Big 12.
The Power 5 is internationally flavored and the coaches talk about new hires across the NCAA. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2022-03-031h 02College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3, Episode 2: Special Interview with the new Head Coach of the Chicago Red StarsIn this very special episode of College Soccer Nation, coaches Mott, Lee, Kirkorian and Yelton congratulate and interview new Chicago Red Stars Head coach, and former national Champion, Chris Petrucelli. They discuss the process and propose ideas for where the podcast goes from here.
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2022-02-2338 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 3 Ep1: All about recruiting with FSU Assistant Coach Mike BristolIn the Season 3 premier of College Soccer Nation, the coaches welcome defending national champion FSU's Assistant Coach Mike Bristol to discuss recruiting, how teams look at it, where to do it, and how recruiting success is defined.
They start off the show with the Big Deal to discuss recruiting in the time of social media, how recruiting as evolved, and recruiting in the time of COVID.
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2022-01-251h 11College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Ep19: Season 2 FinaleIn the Season 2 Finale of College Soccer Nation, the coached look back on the 2021 season and look forward to the 2022 season and Season 3 of CSN. Give a listen, tell a friend.
A Happy and Safe Holiday Season to everyone.
2021-12-221h 12College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Ep18: Changing Your Story with Bill BeswickIn this post-tournament episode, the coaches welcome author and leader in the field of Applied Sports Psychology, Bill Beswick, to discuss his new book, Changing Your Story, 20 Life Lessons Learned from Elite Sport. They discuss his experience dealing with elite athletes from English Premier League and European Football Associations and how anyone can use these lessons to let go of a negative mind-set and embrace a much stronger, positive and determined one.
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2021-12-1459 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 18: A Champion is CrownedIn this Final Four weekend recap of College Soccer Nation, the coaches welcome Head Coach of the 2021 NCAA Women's Soccer Champion Florida State Seminoles Mark Krikorian. They then recap final four weekend and discuss improvements the NCAA could/should make for the tournament in 2022.
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2021-12-0959 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 E17: Here comes the Final FourI this episode of College Soccer Nation, the coaches look back on the past weekend's games that led to this coming weekend's Final Four and they preview the weekend that will determine the 2021 NCAA Women's Soccer National Champion.
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2021-11-3052 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 16: NCAA Tournament Round 2In this episode of CSN, the coaches recap the second weekend of the NCAA Women's soccer tournament and look ahead to this weekend's Sweet Sixteen. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2021-11-2350 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 15: NCAA Tournament First Round Wrap-upIn this episode of CSN, the coaches recap opening round weekend of the NCAA Women's soccer tournament and look ahead to this weekend's upcoming rounds. Give a listen, tell a friend.
2021-11-1647 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Episode14 – Welcome to the 2021 NCAA Women’s Soccer TournamentIn this episode of the show the coaches discuss the high that is the start of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament and the low that is the postseason tradition of coaches being released. Before digging into the bracket, they look at key matchups over the past weekend and then discuss the bracket and who may have been left out as well as a look ahead at the key first round matchups.
They then welcome Portland Vice President of Athletics Scott Leykam to discuss the NCAA selection committee process.
The Power Five is, yet again, foo...2021-11-101h 11College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 13: Conference Tournament Week with Baylor Head Coach Paul JobsonIt’s Conference Tournament Week and the coaches welcome Baylor Head Coach Paul Jobson to the podcast to discuss how he got into coaching, his program at Baylor, and the importance of balancing faith, family and futbol. And somehow a Todd Yelton reference makes its way in to the discussion.
The coaches, two of which are in Florida for their conference tournaments, start the show with a discussion on how the NCAA field is chosen by the committee, how the RPI fits in, how strength of schedule is gauged, and so on.
The Power 5 discusses hi...2021-11-021h 15College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 12: A conversation with Soccer’s Most Interesting Coach, East Tennessee State University Head Coach Jay Yelton.In this episode of CSN, the coaches welcome East Tennessee State University Head Women’s coach Jay Yelton to discuss his journey from assistant coach to head coach and the joys and pitfalls of coaching with, and against, his brothers. He also discusses his soccer coaching and training philosophies.
They start the show with The Big Deal to briefly discuss the recent Man U/Liverpool match in the EPL then quickly transition to discuss which college teams they currently think are on the bubble. They close out talking to the Big Deal with upsets of the week....2021-10-261h 10College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Episode 11: Kevin O‘Brien - Lipscomb University Women‘s Head CoachIn this episode the coaches welcome Lipscomb University Women’s Head Coach Kevin O’Brien to the show to discuss his coaching journey from a player at the University of Charleston to his coaching at Creighton, Oregon State, and Davidson. He also talks about coaching in the mid-majors building a successful program from the ground up.
They start the show with some questions from the listeners and then they welcome in the Big Deal to discuss the past weekend’s games and they bring back “Fact or Fiction”.
They then finish up the week with a Power 5...2021-10-191h 08College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 E10: Perspectives from a Scoring Legend with CeCe KizerIn this episode of CSN, the coaches welcome the current Ole Miss Soccer All-time scorer and current NWSL Louisville Racer Forward CeCe Kizer. They discuss CeCe’s playing career, from Kansas, to Mississippi, to Houston, to Norway and now to Kentucky and she shares memories of Coach “Mottisms”.
They start the show discussing an odd chair debacle in College Station for Ole Miss and SMU being “stranded” in Tampa due to the SouthWest Airline flight issues. They then welcome in “The Big Deal” for a rousing rendition of “Shut Up Matt” and discuss their teams and upsets of the week. They...2021-10-121h 14College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 E9: Developing a Quality Coaching Attitude with Becky BurleighIn this week’s episode, the coaches welcome Interim Coach of the NWSL Orlando Pride, Becky Burleigh to talk her coaching arc and the shakeups in the NWSL.
The coaches start the show discussing the negative impact of unethical coaching on the game and then turn to happier items discussing the past week in the NCAA and they introduce the next big podcast game – “Tell Matt to SHUT UP!”.
They then close out the show with another effort at a Power 5 and preview the upcoming weekend’s slate of games.
Give a listen, tell a fri2021-10-051h 10College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Ep8: “Where the mind goes, the body flows” with Marty Beall, head coach of the Richmond Spiders.In this episode of CSN, the coaches welcome Marty Beall, Head Women’s coach of the Richmond Spiders to the Podcast Pitch to discuss his career arc, how he incorporates his degree in psychology into his coaching style, and the environment at Richmond.
They start the show with a Coach Matt rant (just let him “give the refs a go” uninterrupted for goodness sake) and then welcome in Coach Lee to discuss the past weekend’s slate of games and they introduce a new segment called, “What’s more shocking?” They announce their teams of the week and upsets of t...2021-09-281h 08College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 7: Carolina Courage with NCFCY CEO Gary BueteIn this episode of College Soccer Nation, the coaches welcome Gary Buete, CEO of North Carolina FY Youth, one of the largest youth soccer programs in the US. They discuss his playing and coaching journey, the evolution of the NCFCY, and his role in US Club Soccer.
They start the podcast with fan questions, and then bring in the Bid Deal to discuss the past weekend’s contests, Fact or Fiction gets a new host, and they pick their “Team of the Week”.
They close the show with a Power 5 that is ‘flighty”, and preview the upcoming...2021-09-2159 minCollege Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Episode Season 2, Episode 6: Cardinal Strength with Louisville Head Women‘s Coach Karen Ferguson-DayesIn this episode of CSN, the coaches welcome Karen Ferguson-Dayes, head women’s coach at the University of Louisville. They discuss her journey from USNWT player to collegiate coach, the advantages of having a Women’s Professional team in town, the role of women’s athletics at Louisville, and the gauntlet that is the ACC.
They start the show discussing issues with the coach’s poll, some listener questions, and welcome “The Big Deal” to discuss the past weekend’s games and take a look at the upcoming shift to conference play across the country. The Power 5 is “Super”, and...2021-09-141h 25College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 5: There‘s no place like Nebraska with Head Women‘s Soccer Coach John WalkerIn this episode of CSN, the coaches welcome Nebraska Head Women’s coach John Walker and they discuss his coaching journey from Ontario to Lincoln, the development of his team’s unique press scheme, and his use of the Keeper to put pressure on Husker opponents.
They start the show with a couple listener questions and try to answer the age-old question of appropriate game-day attire and provide opinions on the college OT format. They bring in the Big Deal to talk about the big results over the weekend and discuss this week’s Fact or Fiction.
...2021-09-081h 14College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2, Episode 4: "Go BU" - A Discussion with Boston University Head Coach Nancy FeldmanIn his episode, the coaches welcome Boston University Terrier’s Head Coach Nancy Feldman. She discusses her journey to Boston University, her coaching philosophy, her time as a Basketball coach, and last time the NCAA Final Four was in Massachusetts. The show starts discussing Hurricane Ida and how that may change the weeks slate of games in the South and the Big Deal present’s this week’s “Fact or Fiction”. The show ends with a Power 5 that will make you hungry and the coaches preview upcoming contests of note. Give a listen, tell a friend.
If you have a q...2021-08-311h 01College Soccer NationCSN S2 E3: Championship talk with UCF Head Coach Tiffany Roberts SahaydakIn celebration of the podcast surpassing 10,000 downloads, the coaches welcome Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion, 2-time NCAA Champion, and current University of Central Florida Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak. They bring in the Big Deal to discuss opening weekend of the NCAA season and a new segment is born – Fact or Fiction. The Power 5 is entertaining as always and they look ahead to the biggest games of the coming week.
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2021-08-241h 06College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Episode 2: Winning Tactics with Arkansas Head Women's Coach Colby HaleIn this episode of College Soccer Nation, the coaches welcome Arkansas Head Women’s Soccer Coach Colby Hale and discuss his coaching philosophy and his team’s winning playing style. They also honor newly retired USWNT captain Carli Lloyd, answer some listener questions, and preview the 2021 inaugural game week with “The Big Deal” and they predict conference winners and dark horses. The Power Five is a topic you might not have expected, but creates quite the “discussion”.
If you have a question for College Soccer Nation email the coaches at cpetrucelli@mail.smu.edu, mmott@olemiss.edu, or bgl1@rice.2021-08-171h 10College Soccer NationCollege Soccer Nation Season 2 Episode 1:Starting the Season Strong with FSU Head Coach Mark KrikorianWelcome to Season 2 of College Soccer Nation. In this kickoff episode, the coaches discuss the start of college soccer training, look forward to the preseason and welcome back (by popular demand) Florida State Head Coach Mark Krikorian and discuss his coaching strategy and look back fondly on Bobby Bowden. Give a listen, tell a friend.
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