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Inside College Soccer
by Inside College Soccer
In 'Inside College Soccer' Podcast is a regular podcast with interviews from top coaches, players, and personnel from the world of NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA Soccer.
Episodes
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120: 🎙️ Dr. Joe Machnik: Seven Decades of American Soccer (US Soccer Hall of Fame)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with soccer legend Dr. Joe Machnik - 2017 U.S. Soccer National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee and 2024 United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame inductee - for a fascinating conversation spanning more than seven decades of American soccer....
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119: 🎙️ Tony Mohammed: AI, Player Development and How Technology is Changing Soccer (Impact Soccer)
On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Tony Mohammed - player development expert and Impact Soccer - to talk about his years helping players develop through Black Rock FC, his new role with Impact Soccer and how Artificial Intelligence is beginning to...
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118: Chris Mueller: From Struggling Freshman to NCAA Record Holder & USMNT Debut
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with former University of Wisconsin star and professional soccer player Chris Mueller for a powerful conversation about perseverance, confidence and what it really takes to believe in yourself when things are not going the way you...
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117: TJ Perez: Why D3 Soccer Offers Something Unique (Chapman University)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with TJ Perez - Head Coach of Chapman University Women's Soccer - for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from player to Division III head coach. TJ talks about his playing days at Cal State LA before making the decision…
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116: 🎙️ Henrik Teisbaek: AI, Video Technology and the Future of Analysis in Soccer (VEO Co-Founder)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Henrik Teisbaek - CEO and Co-Founder of VEO - for a fascinating conversation about the evolution of sports video, artificial intelligence and the future of performance analysis. Henrik takes us back to the beginning of VEO and...
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115: 🎙️ Ben Waldrum: Family Legacy and Inside Power Four Coaching (Pitt Women's Soccer)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Ben Waldrum - Head Coach of Pitt Women's Soccer and son of coaching legend Randy Waldrum, who joined us on Episode 110. Ben shares his coaching journey from Notre Dame to FC Dallas to seven seasons as Pitt's associate head…
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114: 🎙️ Nathan Kogut: Building a Championship Program & What College Coaches REALLY Look For
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with Nathan Kogut, Head Coach of Lamar University Women’s Soccer, for an inside look at building a championship-winning college soccer program and developing players capable of competing at the highest levels. Since taking over...
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113: Richard Bucciarelli: The Science Behind Soccer Performance & ACL Injuries
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with sports scientist, performance coach, educator, and researcher Richard Bucciarelli for a fascinating look at the science behind player development and athletic performance. Richard has worked across some of the highest…
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112: Taylor Schram & Rachel Pitman: What Ivy League Soccer Is REALLY Like (Dartmouth WSoc)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with Taylor Schram, Head Coach of Dartmouth Women's Soccer, and Rachel Pitman, Associate Head Coach, for an inside look at one of the nation's premier Ivy League programs. Coach Schram shares her journey from being a U.S. U-20...
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111: Sam Newell: From SRUSA Elite Client to College Soccer Consultant
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with SRUSA consultant Sam Newell - a former NCAA Division II player who competed at the University of Charleston and West Virginia Wesleyan, and a former SRUSA elite client who now works directly with players in the UK and beyond to...
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110: Randy Waldrum: Two National Championships, The Women's World Cup and The Future of College Soccer
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, brought to you by SRUSA, host Don Williams sat down for an extensive two-hour conversation with one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of soccer, Randy Waldrum. Waldrum's remarkable career has spanned nearly five decades, including building...
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109: John Murphy: Youth Soccer, Player Development and the Science Behind Great Coaching
On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, host Don Williams sat down with coaching legend John Murphy for an insightful discussion on the current state of youth soccer in the United States and the future of player development. Murphy brings decades of coaching experience to the...
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108: Jack Nicholson: How College Coaches ACTUALLY Evaluate Talent (Mercy University)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sat down with Jack Nicholson, NCAA Division II women’s soccer coach at Mercy University, for a great conversation on recruiting, culture building, and player development in today’s college soccer landscape. Coach Nicholson shared his...
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107: Kyle Segebart: The Two-Semester Model, JUCO Recruiting and the Future of NCAA Soccer (Central Arkansas)
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sat down with Kyle Segebart, the head men’s soccer coach at University of Central Arkansas, for an in-depth conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of NCAA Division I soccer. Coach Segebart discussed his coaching journey, which...
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106: Matt Danaher: Player Wellness, Recovery and Injury Prevention (PlayerPulse)
Don Williams sits down with Matt Danaher, founder of PlayerPulse, to discuss his journey from NCAA Division I soccer at Fairfield University to playing professionally in Ireland and Germany - and how those experiences led him to develop the PlayerPulse app. Matt and Don dive into: ⚽ The realities...
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105: Toney Anderson: Goalkeeper Development, Recruiting and the Modern College Soccer Landscape
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Toney Anderson, goalkeeper coach at High Point University, for a wide-ranging conversation covering the current state of college soccer, goalkeeper development, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level. Toney…
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104: Marsha Lycan: Inside One Of NCAA's Most Successful Programs (William & Mary)
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Marsha Lycan, Associate Head Coach of William & Mary Women’s Soccer - one of the most successful programs in NCAA history. Marsha shares powerful insights on the modern recruiting landscape, including: ⚽ The proposed NCAA Division 1 “5-in-5” rule 🔁…
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103: Don Williams: Honest Thoughts on the Proposed NCAA Two-Semester Model
In this solo episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams, SRUSA Head of Americas, gives his thoughts on the proposed NCAA Division I men’s soccer shift to a two-semester model starting in Fall 2027. Don breaks down what the changes could mean for players, coaches, recruiting,...
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102: Stephen Turnbull: From College Soccer to New York City FC and the Truth About the Professional Pathway | Inside College Soccer
In this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Stephen Turnbull, who recently joined the SRUSA staff and will lead SRUSA New York. Stephen discusses his journey through college soccer and into the professional game, while offering valuable insight for aspiring...
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101: David Copeland-Smith: The Gap Between Team Training and Individual Training
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with David Copeland Smith, founder of BeastMode Soccer and one of the top individual skills trainers in the world. David has worked with elite players including Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Kelley O’Hara and many more - from youth level all the way to...
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100: Jesse Goleman: Modern College Soccer, Recruiting & The Future Game (University of Pittsburgh)
On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Jesse Goleman, Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach at Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer. Jesse shares his journey through the coaching world - from starting as a volunteer to becoming a full-time coach at the Power…
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99: From Dinamo Zagreb to Pro Club Builder: Benno Nagel on Modern Player Development
On the latest Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Benno Nagel - former professional coach, club builder, and soccer entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across elite youth, collegiate, and professional levels. From working inside the prestigious Dinamo Zagreb…
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98: Competing Under Pressure: Dan Abrahams on Building a Mental Playbook for Performance
On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with leading sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to break down his new 2026 book Compete: Developing a Mental Playbook for Performance Under Pressure in Sport. Dan shares practical, game-ready tools designed to help…
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97: Building Winners: Scott Wilson on Player Development and the College Soccer Journey | Inside College Soccer
On the latest episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Scott Wilson, Assistant Coach of the Florida Tech Women's Soccer Programme, for an in-depth conversation covering his journey from decorated college player to experienced coach operating at both national and international...
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96: How Messi Changed The MLS: Luciano Wernicke Explains
On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with acclaimed soccer author Luciano Wernicke to discuss his latest book, The Lionel Messi Story: How One Man Revolutionized Major League Soccer. Wernicke, author of more than 20 books on global football, breaks down the remarkable...
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95: Back-to-Back National Champions: How Hope Clark Built a JUCO Powerhouse | Inside College Soccer
On the latest episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Hope Clark, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Daytona State College, for an in-depth conversation on building a championship program at the junior college level. Coach Clark has led the Falcons to back-to-back NJCAA Division I...
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94: Tab Ramos: Lessons from the Highest Levels of American Soccer
On the latest episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with U.S. Men’s National Team legend Tab Ramos for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation covering every stage of the American soccer pathway. Tab reflects on his youth development, college experience, iconic National Team...
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93: Player-Driven Culture: Leadership Lessons with Coach Stephen Cavallo
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Coach Stephen Cavallo, head women’s soccer coach at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, for an in-depth conversation on leadership, culture, and modern player development at the collegiate level. Coach Cavallo shares his...
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92: Jamie Clark (NCAA Champion, Washington) | Recruiting, Development & the Future of College Soccer
Don Williams sat down with Jamie Clark, Head Coach of the University of Washington men’s soccer program and reigning NCAA National Champion, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, recruiting, and the evolving future of college soccer. Coach Clark shared his unique journey through the…
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91: Building A Free High School Soccer Program That ACTUALLY Gets Players Recruited
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with Jose Luiz Rodriguez, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Meadowcreek High School in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. A 30 Under 30 United Soccer Coaches Alumni, Coach Rodriguez brings an impressive background that includes USSF C License,...
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90: Confessions of a Soccer Parent with Francis Dickerson
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Francis Dickerson, the father of Lindsay Dickerson - a former U.S. Youth National Team goalkeeper, #1-ranked youth keeper in the nation, Stanford University standout, and NCAA National Champion. Don coached Lindsay during her youth years, giving this...
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89: Building Soccer Culture with Greg Rubendall
This week, host Don Williams sits down with Greg Rubendall, a lifelong coach, educator, and soccer culture builder with deep roots in the American game. Greg brings over two decades of experience - from playing NCAA Division I soccer at Loyola Marymount University, to coaching at Cal State East...
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88: Resilience, Leadership & Life Lessons with Tallulah Miller
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Tallulah Miller, former SRUSA client who began her journey at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Monmouth University for graduate school - where she became team captain and a standout leader on and off the field. Tallulah opens up about...
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87: From SRUSA to the Pros with Dan Nimick
In this episode, Don Williams and Chris Cousins sit down with Dan Nimick, former SRUSA client and now professional footballer, to talk about his remarkable journey through the U.S. college soccer system and beyond. Dan shares how he first connected with Chris Cousins and the SRUSA team, how that...
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86: 🎙️ The Transfer Portal Episode (Nov 2025)
In this special episode, SRUSA staff Don Williams, Chris Cousins, and Andre Luciano dive deep into one of the hottest topics in college athletics — the Transfer Portal — and how it’s reshaping the landscape of college soccer recruiting. The team unpacks: ⚽ The pecking order of college soccer...
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85: Building the World’s Largest Goalkeeper Camp with Stan Anderson
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Stan Anderson - former college coach and founder of Camp Shutout, the largest goalkeeper camp in the world. With over 34 years of experience coaching goalkeepers at every level, Stan has developed countless players who’ve gone on to achieve amazing...
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84: Dallas Albert’s Journey from College Captain to Real Estate Pro
From earning a roster spot at Fort Hays State to leading Bob Jones University to an NCCAA National Championship, Dallas Albert’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and grit. In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Dallas — a former SRUSA client — to discuss the ups and downs of college...
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83: What Data from over 200 College Coaches tells us about Recruiting
In this episode, Don Williams of SRUSA sat down with Matt Anderson and Matt Baehr, who each surveyed nearly 200 college soccer coaches, to uncover what truly shapes college recruiting today. Matt Anderson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) His research focused on player identification,...
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82: Nutrition Special - Q&A with Nick Lemke (Expert Nutritionist)
Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA) In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling. This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition...
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81: Special Episode: Parent Q&A: “What’s the general timeline of the college soccer recruiting process?”
In this special edition of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams answers a parent’s big question: “What’s the general timeline of the college soccer recruiting process?” If you’ve got a 2026 or 2027 player navigating emails, phone calls, ID camps, and wondering why coaches go quiet, this is the...
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80: Dr Ryan Swanson - Professor & Author of 'A Beautiful Shame'
In this powerful episode of Inside College Soccer, SRUSA’s Don Williams sits down with Dr. Ryan Swanson, professor and author of A Beautiful Shame — a deeply personal and riveting book chronicling the final season of men’s soccer at the University of New Mexico. This story isn't just about a…
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79: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Dan Abrahams (Leading Sports Psychologist)
Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA) In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor…
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78: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Steve Purdy (Former MLS, Bundesliga & El Salvador MNT soccer player)
🎙️ Inside College Soccer | Featuring Steve Purdy Presented by Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA) In this episode, host Don Williams sits down with former professional and current trainer Steve Purdy to unfold a compelling story of resilience, adaptability, and passion—from Northern California youth...
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77: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Unpacking NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) with Kristi Dosh and The Athlete's NIL Playbook
In our latest podcast episode, Don Williams had the privilege of diving deep into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Kristi Dosh, author of the newly released book The Athlete’s NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness (available...
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76: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Kendyl Baird (SRUSA Consultant and former NCAA D2's & D3's Coach)
SRUSA's consultant Kendyl Baird joins Don Williams to talk about her experience in college soccer and how she got to work in the recruiting world. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly...
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75: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Mitchell Heath (SRUSA Consultant and former NCAA D2's player)
In this insightful episode of the Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast, we sit down with Mitchell Heath, a former NCAA Division II soccer player and current SRUSA Consultant. Mitchell shares his unique journey from collegiate athlete to guiding aspiring soccer players through the U.S. college…
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74: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Ben Garrick (Advanced Football Academy Podcast)
In a two-part podcast series, the Inside College Soccer Podcast and Advanced Football Academy Podcast featured engaging conversations with Ben Garrick from Advanced Football Academy. In the first segment, hosted by the ICSP, Ben discussed his innovative project, which provides a comprehensive...
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73: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Thomas Dooley (SRUSA's Advisory Board Member)
Thomas Dooley, a former U.S. international soccer player with 81 caps, World Cup appearances in 1994 and 1998, and a notable club career in Germany, followed by coaching roles in Asia. The episode explored his remarkable career, touching on his rise from the U.S. National Team to the Bundesliga,...
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72: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Jon Beck (Basketball Coach)
In a dynamic podcast, Don Williams and Coach Jon Beck explore nurturing young athletes through multi-sport participation for well-rounded growth, warning against early specialization’s risks like burnout. They stress practicing skills in game contexts over isolated drills to build adaptable...
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71: Kicking It with Erica & Don: The Mind, Body, and DNA of College Soccer
Erica and Don discuss Snow Plow parents and player mental health. They also talk about training and the role genetics play in player success.Join Erica and Don on this week's journey into the inside world of what it takes to play College Soccer. GET ERICA'S SPEED TRAINING COURSE FOR SOCCER…
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