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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 37 MIN

Guiding Youth Soccer Players to Succeed in College (and LIFE!) with Shane Rineer

from Because Football · host Andrew Baggaley

On Episode 46 of the Because Football Podcast, our guest Shane Rineer talks about his work of developing youth soccer players and what he is doing to improve the game on a structural level. With over 14 years of coaching experience at elite college programs, including Haverford College, Colgate University, and Amherst College, he has a proven track record of success in player development, recruitment, and program leadership.We chat about preparing youth players for college recruiting, how parents can set their child up for success in youth soccer, what the "Best Of Cup" tournament series helps not only elite boys and girls club programs, but also makes the lives of college coaches much easier. And, of course, Shane shares his "All Time 5-a-Side Team", with 4 unique selections!Shane’s career highlights include three Centennial Conference Championships, multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and recognition as the Centennial Conference and NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year. In addition to his collegiate success, Shane has had a significant impact in youth and high school soccer. As Head Coach of the Westtown School boys’ varsity soccer team, he has led the program to two Friends SchoolsLeague Championships and two PAISAA State Semifinal appearances.Connect with Shane:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-rineer/

On Episode 46 of the Because Football Podcast, our guest Shane Rineer talks about his work of developing youth soccer players and what he is doing to improve the game on a structural level. With over 14 years of coaching experience at elite college programs, including Haverford College, Colgate University, and Amherst College, he has a proven track record of success in player development, recruitment, and program leadership.We chat about preparing youth players for college recruiting, how parents can set their child up for success in youth soccer, what the "Best Of Cup" tournament series helps not only elite boys and girls club programs, but also makes the lives of college coaches much easier. And, of course, Shane shares his "All Time 5-a-Side Team", with 4 unique selections!Shane’s career highlights include three Centennial Conference Championships, multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and recognition as the Centennial Conference and NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year. In addition to his collegiate success, Shane has had a significant impact in youth and high school soccer. As Head Coach of the Westtown School boys’ varsity soccer team, he has led the program to two Friends SchoolsLeague Championships and two PAISAA State Semifinal appearances.Connect with Shane:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-rineer/

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