Jarryd Phillips, Director of Sports Performance at St. Louis CITY SC

Send us Fan MailBall Watching host, Jake Koenig, welcomes Jarryd Phillips to the show as a special guest interview! Jarryd graduated from the University of Maine and obtained his Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology & Exercise Science prior to getting into coaching and sports science with clubs like Seattle Sounders, Minnesota United FC, and New England Revolution. Now, as the Director of Sports Performance at St. Louis CITY SC, Jarryd is a key member of the first team coaching staff.In the interview, Jarryd talks about his growing up in South Africa, the soccer culture in his home country, his journey into coaching / sports performance, his experience in the MLS, his approach to sports performance, how he's enjoying St. Louis, his expectations for the second half of CITY's season, and a ton more!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!