United Soccer Coaches Podcast

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2021 Convention, Desmond Armstrong Pt 2, Chaka Daley, & 30U30 Pres. by TeamSnap, 8-13-20 Aug 13, 2020

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On this week's show we hear from United Soccer Coaches Director of Operations and Events, Geoff VanDeusen, on the Digital Convention that will be taking place in January. We hear part two of the interview with 2012 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Desmond Armstrong. We chat with Michigan head men's coach Chaka Daley and UM alum Robbie Mertz. We wrap up the show meeting two more members of the 30 Under 30 Class, Nicolas Pretelt and Maddie Jones.

Desmond Armstrong, Tim Lenahan & Tyler Miller, and 30U30, Pres. by TeamSnap 8-6-20 Aug 06, 2020

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This week's show includes an interview with former USMNT defender and 2012 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, Desmond Armstrong. We hear from Northwestern men's head coach Tim Lenahan along with NU alum and current Minnesota United GK Tyler Miller. We also meet two more members of the 30 Under 30 class; Alexia Poon, Head Women's Coach at Sacramento City College; and Jason Orban, Assistant Men's Coach at St. Francis College Brooklyn.

ECNL, John Trask & Chris Mueller, Trevor Banks, and 30U30, Pres. by TeamSnap 7-30-20 Jul 30, 2020

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On this week's podcast, presented by TeamSnap, host Dean Linke chats with the leadership team from the ECNL. He sits down with John Trask head coach of the Wisconsin men's program as well as UW alum and current Orlando FC player Chris Mueller. We chat with Trevor Banks, the new head men's coach at Chicago State, and we meet two more members of the 30 Under 30 Class, Josh Perkins and Ally Freitas.

Sandra Herrera, Todd & Jerry Yeagley, Keidane McAlpine & 30 Under 30s, Pres. by TeamSnap 7-23-20 Jul 23, 2020

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On this week's show, host Dean Linke talks NWSL Challenge Cup with Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports. We talk with Todd and Jerry Yeagley of Indiana men's soccer. Keidane McAlpine, Head Women's Coach at USC. And we meet two more members of the 30 Under 30 Class; Jane Grimley, Assistant Women's Coach at Goldey-Beacom College; and Rob Mahoney, Head Varsity Girls Coach at Melrose (Mass.) High School.

Dan Woog, Crystal Dunn, Eric Sorlie & 30U30, pres. by TeamSnap 7-16-20 Jul 16, 2020

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On this week's show, host Dean Linke chats with coach, author and United Soccer Coaches LGBT & Allies Advocacy Chair Dan Woog, North Carolina Courage's Crystal Dunn, and Eric Sorlie, Executive Director of Coaching for Sporting Springfield. We also meet two more members of our 30 Under 30 Class; Karen Gurnon, Head Women’s Coach at Union College; and Brian Mitko, Head Men's Coach at SUNY Delhi.

Anson Dorrance, Jason O'Keefe & 30 Under 30, pres. by TeamSnap 7-9-20 Jul 09, 2020

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On this week's show, host Dean Linke chats with North Carolina Women's Head Coach Anson Dorrance about his upcoming Vision of a Champion podcast; we talk with Jason O'Keefe, the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Appalachian State, who had his program cut amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We also meet two more members of our 30 Under 30 class; Lyndse Hokanson, Head Women's Coach at Colgate University; and Duncan Gillis,Head Men's Coach at Beloit College.

Nicole Hercules, Lynn Williams, USL & 30U30, Pres. by TeamSnap 7-2-20 Jul 02, 2020

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On this week's show, Dean interviews United Soccer Coaches Black Coaches Advocacy Group Chair Nicole Hercules, North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams, USL Director of Communications and Public Relations Scott Stewart. We also meet two more members of our 30 Under 30 Class; Treg Lunger, Assistant Men's Coach at Grove City (Pa.) College; and Megan Link, Assistant Women's Coach at Grand Valley State.

Marcelo Antonelli, Beyond Pulse, & 30U30, Pres. by TeamSnap 6-25-20 Jun 25, 2020

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On this week's show, coach and author Marcelo Antonelli joins Dean to discuss Soccer Powered by Futsal, using futsal to develop his soccer players. They also discuss his journey to the U.S. and his coaching journey. Mark Wilson and Tom Shields from Beyond Pulse join the show to talk about helping coaches better understand the health and performance of their players. We wrap up the show meeting two more members of our 30 Under 30 class; Sarah Brink, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Trinity (Conn.) College; and Micah Collins, Youth Program Director for the Philadelphia Union.

Susie Petruccelli & Maryanne Gucciardi, and Kia McNeill, pres. by TeamSnap 6-18-20 Jun 18, 2020

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On this week's show, Dean Linke interviews Susie Petrucelli and Maryanne Gucciardi about Susie's book "Raised a Warrior: One Woman's Soccer Odyssey", Maryanne's company Dragonwing girlgear, and how they're helping other women and girls in the game. We also hear from Kia McNeill, Head Women's Coach at Brown University. She talks about being just one of four black women coaching at the Division I level. She also talks about some of the mentors she's had during her career and how she applies the lessons she's learned into her own coaching.

Chaka Daley, Mike Curry & Bob Warming, pres. by TeamSnap 6-11-20 Jun 11, 2020

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On this week's show we hear from Michigan Head Men's Coach Chaka Daley and how it's everyone's responsibility to fight racism and social injustice. Honor Award recipient Mike Curry talks about providing access and advocacy for minorities. We wrap up the show talking about the Soccer United Against Hunger Food Drive with Nebraska-Omaha Head Men's Coach Bob Warming.