FootyandCoffeeConversations Podcast

Episodes

1. 45

   Ep 45 Josh Coan

   IG: coan23 Josh Coan is a professional soccer player for North Carolina FC. He attended University at Pitt before transferring to Marquette where he went on to get Big East Honors. He is a winger who is known for scoring some amazing back post goals.

   Mar 20, 2021

   34m
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   Ep. 44 Rafa Mentzingen

   IG: rafamentzingen Rafa grew up in Brazil and came to America for College. He spoke no english and had to learn while also going to school. He is now entering his third professional season.

   Mar 2, 2021

   34m
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   Ep. 43 Charlie Lyon

   IG: charlie_lyon Charlie is a recently retired Professional Goalkeeper. For the last few seasons he has operated as the MLS Pool Goalkeeper. He has a great perspective on footy and also life, although he doesn't drink coffee! Great interview and great stories along the way!

   Jan 19, 2021

   1h 03m
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   Ep. 42 Alex DeJohn

   IG: alex_dejohn Alex is a center back who just finished his second season at Orlando City. From playing travel soccer with his friends, to getting drafted into the MLS, and from grinding his way up the ladder, this man knows hard work. He came full circle back to the MLS and has found new ways to...

   Dec 22, 2020

   43m
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   Ep. 41 Eric Klenofsky

   IG: ericklenofsky Eric is a professional goalie who currently plays for Toronto II. A positive minded player who has taken every experience as an opportunity to grow and develop. He was drafted into the MLS after University. He also trialed with a major club in England. He has had many…

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   Aug 6, 2020

   1h 24m
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   Ep. 40 Down Under

   Hear four American professional footballers journey in Australia. As well as one amazing story of a deportation, a gun, and a kangaroo. The laughs are endless as they share their unique experiences.

   Jul 30, 2020

   1h 23m
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   Ep. 39 Katie Naughton

   IG: ktee.naughton Katie is a Centeral Defender for the Houston Dash. Success has followed her wherever she goes. As a central defender her role is to be a calm presence on the field and to communicate all defensive commands. She has played with some incredible teammates throughout her career. She...

   Jul 25, 2020

   49m
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   Ep. 38 Emily Boyd

   IG: emilynboyd Emily is a goalkeeper for the Chicago Red Stars. She has grown and learned a lot through her career. She has had the privilege of backing up one of the best goalkeepers of all time, and has used this experience to grow in her own role as goalie and as a teammate.

   Jul 23, 2020

   48m
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   Ep. 37 Brandon Eaton

   IG: ba_eaton Eaton is a professional player currently with Forward Madison. Growing up on the East Coast and playing his university ball there, he did not know much about Wisconsin but he has come to love it. He is a hard worker who has not let setbacks define him, but rather drive him to be the...

   Jul 6, 2020

   44m
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    Ep. 36 Rob Acosta

    IG: acostafitness Rob is a defender currently playing for the pro indoor team Florida Tropics. He is an extremely hard worker who shares his insight into his life development and growth through his struggles. He is a grinder and has worked extremely hard to put him in the successful area he is in...

    Jun 29, 2020

    1h 22m
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    Ep. 35 Louis Bennett

    IG: louisoninsta Pro Soccer Player Bennett currently plays for Forward Madison. But the rout he has taken has taken back and forth to Europe and across the USA. Growing up as a coaches son and ultimately playing for his dad in University gave them a unique experience.

    Jun 18, 2020

    1h 22m
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    Ep. 34 Golazo Gear

    Interview with Will Mims (IG: will3mims) the founder of Golazo Gear (golazogear.org). His company supplies gear to young players who do not have the means to buy soccer gear. If you purchase a shirt from their brand, they will donate one shirt to a player in need.

    Jun 11, 2020

    29m
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    Ep. 33 Preston Kilwien

    IG: preston_kilwien NYRBII Center Back Kilwien is a young professional who is working hard and finding a lot of success. He has just finished his first pro season and is entering his second year. He played the most out of the rookies on his team. He has high goals and his work ethic matches his...

    Jun 9, 2020

    47m
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    Ep. 32 Maddy Evans

    IG: maddy_evans18 Former Pro Soccer Player Maddy Evans worked hard to get where she was and never stopped working her entire career. She self proclaimed her love for training and on getting the opportunity to improve. She had a stellar collegiate career as the captain of Penn State. Got drafted...

    Jun 5, 2020

    55m
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    Ep 31 Cody Laurendi

    IG: codylaurendi Pro Soccer Goalie Laurendi has seen it all. From small town junior college to the Puerto Rico National team and everywhere in between. His insights are amazing and his journey was never easy. He has had to grind to make it where he is, but he loves a good challenge to test…

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    Jun 3, 2020

    1h 32m
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    Ep. 30 Nate Miller

    Twitter: NateDMiller Professional Coach Nate Miller shares his insights into the world of coaching. He was my assistant coach in college and has been a mentor through the years. He has has worked extremely hard and his success is evident of that hard work. He is currently coaching for the San…

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    Jun 1, 2020

    56m
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    Ep. 29 Sarah Hagen

    IG: sarahapplehagen Former Professional Soccer Player "Apple" has an incredible journey. From battling cancer at 15 to making it all the way to the USWNT. Her pro journey led her to Bayern Munich and introducing cupcakes to her German teammates. As well as KC where she became a champion and stops...

    May 29, 2020

    57m
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    Ep. 28 Piotr Sliwa

    IG: vandersliwa21 Former Professional Goalkeeper Piotr Sliwa has quite the journey. From growing up in Poland to his youth career in Chicago he has had many different experiences. Professional Indoor soccer gave him the opportunity to live and travel to so many different parts of the USA. Now as…

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    May 27, 2020

    1h 49m
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    Ep. 27 Danny Colaprico

    IG: dannycolaprico Chicago Red Stars and USWNT Midfielder shares her growth through her career. She has had a strong career and has found ways to constantly improve and make herself a force to be reckoned with. She has also had her own CRIBS video!

    May 25, 2020

    58m
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    Ep. 26 Mike Novotny

    IG: 1novo Professional Goalkeeper Mike Novotny is currently playing with Hartford Athletic. He never went the traditional route, but he has had success whatever field he has stepped on. After bouncing around with Ann Arbor and Sweden he has found a club in the USL.

    May 22, 2020

    58m
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    Ep. 25 Sofia Huerta

    IG: sofiahuerta Sofia is a professional soccer player currently with the OL Reign. She is the first pro female player from Idaho. She also has the distinction of being the first player to play for both the national teams of USA and Mexico and against each team. She has played all over the field…

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    May 20, 2020

    58m
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    Ep. 24 Michael hartmann

    IG: m_hart01 Professional Goalie for top flight team FC Haka in Finland, Michael is an extremely hard worker. He started fully buying into how hard he had to work in college and from there has just excelled first in Sweden in helping his team to promote and now in Finland with his new club. He…

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    May 18, 2020

    58m
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    Ep. 23 Kyle Carr

    May 15, 2020

    46m
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    Ep. 22 Marcel Appiah

    IG: marcel.appiah Marcel is a German professional footballer. He has played top flight in the Netherlands and 2nd tier German and USA soccer leagues as well. He has a long career, with a lot of success as a defender. He has used football to see the world and learn new languages as he goes. A…

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    May 13, 2020

    41m
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    Ep. 21 Bay Kurtz

    IG: baykurtz8 Bay Kurtz is an American professional soccer player who is currently with Stumptown Athletic. He played on one of the top programs in the country at Virginia as well as in Australia upon graduation from university.

    May 11, 2020

    53m
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    Ep. 20 Pato Botello

    IG: Patobotello_19 Professional Soccer player Pato was born in Mexico and came to the United States in high school. He played in Texas for university but started his pro career in Lansing Michigan. He is a younger player with a lot of potential.

    May 8, 2020

    43m
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    Ep. 19 Kyle Knotek

    IG: kyle_knotek Kyle is a player who has been an incredibly hard worker his entire career. Nothing was given to him, he had to earn it all. Overlooked at times he continued to improve and had some very successful years in professional soccer. He helped two of his teams promote and was nominated…

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    May 6, 2020

    1h 34m
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    Ep. 18 Jochen Graf

    IG: jochengraf Jochen Graf is a retired professional soccer player who has had many unique experiences. He played on 8 different pro teams during his career. He is a hard working finisher in the box. He is now an agent in the game and takes his experiences and uses them to guide his players to...

    May 4, 2020

    1h 19m
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    Ep. 17 Brandon Fricke

    IG: bfricke5 Professional Soccer Player Brandon Fricke, is showing the way to the pros for all young Iowa soccer players. He started in youth academies, went to Butler University where he was drafted by the Colorado Rapids, signed with the USL, went to Sweden and played in the PDL a few seasons,...

    May 2, 2020

    1h 26m
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    Ep. 16 Benjamin Kucera

    IG: bkucci Benjamin Kucera is a recently retired professional soccer player. He started his career in Europe and after some injuries returned to the USA, where he finished his career with Birmingham Legion. He is a player who is pure class and has some deep insight into living what you preach in...

    Apr 30, 2020

    1h 05m
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    Ep. 15 Tony Halterman

    IG: thalt17 Tony Halterman is a professional goalie. He had many twists and turns in his unique journey to professional soccer. He played as a defender for part of college, but his love has always been between the sticks. He has a wealth of different experiences gained through it all.

    Apr 29, 2020

    58m
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    Ep. 14 Football and Coronavirus

    I discuss with Jamel Farrell about the impact of coronavirus on the coming year and how it can change the way football is done in the future. We discuss the financial side, player safety, and how teams can start getting back to training.

    Apr 28, 2020

    36m
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    Ep. 13 Patrick Seagrist

    IG: pseags20 Patrick Seagrist plays for the MLS side New York Red Bulls. He was drafted #10 out of Marquette University. He plays as a left back with high energy. He is a player who works hard and tries to learn as much as possible from older players in the league. Excited to see his career unfold!

    Apr 28, 2020

    34m
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    ep. 12 Brian Bement

    IG: bbement14 Professional Soccer Player Brian Bement, is the king of the open tryout. He has had success in an area that not many do. His journey has moved him all across the USA and playing in 4 different leagues along the way. From Carmelo Anthony throwing his 23rd birthday to scoring on his...

    Apr 27, 2020

    55m
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    Ep. 11 Jacob Bushue

    IG: jbushue17 Professional Soccer Player Jacob Bushue is the captain for FC Haka. He won a national championship with Indiana. Played for St. Louis FC. Then went to Finland starting in the second division working his way all the way up to the league.

    Apr 25, 2020

    57m
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    Ep. 10 Wojtek Wojcik

    IG: woj_woj Professional Soccer Player and Striker Wojtek Wojcik (Woj) is currently playing for Forward Madison. He was born in Poland and moved to the USA at a young age. His soccer experiences were very diverse and prepared him for his future career. He has played professionally in Finland and...

    Apr 24, 2020

    1h 43m
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    Ep. 9 Kayla Braffet-Strain & Reid Strain

    Apr 22, 2020

    49m
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    Ep.8 Michael Kozielek

    IG: the_goat_kozielek Professional Soccer Player Koz talks on his career, starting with youth and having to grind and work his way up from the bottom of the team. He has played in USA, Sweden, Australia, and in Finland. His focus now is on leaving a legacy and paying the game forward to the…

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    Apr 21, 2020

    55m
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    Ep. 7 Crystal Thomas

    IG: c_thomas_go Interview of Professional Soccer Player Crystal Thomas. SHe currently plays for the Washington Spirit of the NWSL, but has previously played in Australia, Norway, and Iceland. A Hoyas Alum, Crystal has had unique experiences through her career and has learned a lot along the way.

    Apr 20, 2020

    51m
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    Ep. 6 Kelli Hubly

    Instagram: kellihubly Interview of Professional Soccer Player Kelli Hubly. She currently is in her 4th pro season with the Portland Thorns. Kelli started her career at the youth age on the fast route to professional soccer, but the actual journey had many twists and turns. I enjoyed her stories…

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    Apr 18, 2020

    55m
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    Ep. 5 Andrew Palumbo

    Instagram: andrewpalumbo99 Interview of Professional Soccer Player Andrew Palumbo. He currently plays in Sweden. He grew up in both England and the USA and has a unique experience given all of the places he has played throughout his career.

    Apr 17, 2020

    51m
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    Ep. 4 - Sean Totsch

    IG: tophcity Interview of Professional Soccer Player Sean Totsch. Totsch is the biggest winner in the USL Championship. Success follows him everywhere. Find out after all this winning how he stays hungry and continues to grow.

    Apr 17, 2020

    55m
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    Ep. 3 - David Abidor

    IG: dabidor92 Interview of Professional Soccer Player David Abidor. Listen to his journey of playing in multiple countries and how he has seen the USA soccer scene grow from his first season to now.

    Apr 17, 2020

    51m
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    Ep. 2 - Niko Giantsopoulos

    IG: nikolasgiants Interview of Professional Soccer Player Niko Giantsopoulos. Hear about how he went viral with a penalty kick and how he has learned to be mentally strong standing between the sticks.

    Apr 17, 2020

    58m
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    Ep. 1 - Eric Leonard

    IG: ericleonard3 Footy and Coffee Conversations interviews Professional Soccer Player Eric Leonard. Eric currently plays for Forward Madison. We discuss his career and what he has learned through the journey.

    Apr 17, 2020

    38m