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Judging Bouncing Balls
by Judging Bouncing Balls
A podcast about youth sports, the parents, the players, the schools and the clubs. We explore the different stories, perspectives and add some of our observations over the years.We use the name Judging Bouncing Balls because of the many times we have witnessed youth players misjudge a bouncing ball. We thought it humorous, and since we referenced it so many times in our broadcasts, we decided to make it the name of our show.
Episodes
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Episode #72 - Pay to Play
Here is our look at pay-to-play versus access. The costs are high, the gaps are real, and the conversation after this summer’s World Cup shows more people are paying attention. Host B:We want to hear from you. Have you seen effective low-cost or scholarship models in your area? What’s working —…
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Episode #71 - Private Equity
In this episode, we discuss the impacts of private equity on youth sports, how it impacts families, costs and how it can help improve conditions for youth sports as well. We also discuss how families can protect themselves and their pocket books as well as some legal battles on the horizon around...
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Episode #70 - Changes Coming
We discuss changes coming to the show, like more interviews, more on topics and less person items. This show is more about the experience of Amelia and Macie moving in, how you can encourage your student athletes and how you can balance being a parent and a fan. If you would like to suggest a…
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Episode #67 - Back Again!
The conversation begins with a lighthearted reconnection after a hiatus, followed by updates and reflections on life experiences. The discussion then delves into the topic of youth sports realignment, exploring its impact on clubs, challenges, and decisions. This leads to reflections on the...
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Episode #66 - The Hidden Challenges of Youth Soccer Recruiting That No One Tells You
The conversation covers a range of topics including a recap of the high school soccer season, experiences in broadcasting and announcing, and the challenges of college decisions and recruitment. The hosts also discuss the dynamics of transitioning from high school to college and the impact of...
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Episode #65 - Yeehaw, Texas Bound!
In this episode we discuss the trip to Texas for the girls team in 2025. The original air date of this episode is Feb 2025. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook....
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Episode #64 - Back From Arizona
We discuss the girls successful trip to the desert, Toby's pickleball, and Jeremy rants about college recruiting in our latest installment! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on Instagram…
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Episode #63 - Merry Christmas To All, and To All a Goodnight!
Our holiday episode for the end of the year! In this Christmas episode, we relfect on the season, discuss our favorite Christmas movies and some songs too. Let us know what your favorites are! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and…
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Episode #62 - Back In the Saddle
In this episode, we are back after a long layoff and we discuss the fall season, interactions with parents of opposing teams and the protocols of watching your kids play as a parent. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a…
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Episode #61 - Navigating Travel Ball
In this episode, we discuss travel ball, getting to know your parent teammates, recruiting, college levels like Division III and much more. Feel free to send us your questions and feedback! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a...
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Episode #60 - Getting Ready for the Fall Season
In this epsiode, Toby and Jeremy discuss the upcoming season, the joys of ID Camps and all the travel that lies ahead. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Email...
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Episode #59 - Jon Sandoval
We sit down with Jon Sandoval, Head Coach of Womens Soccer at Division II Northern Michigan University. This is a great discussion about college athletics, recruiting and what it takes to play at the next level. We also discuss life at NMU and Jon's history. Follow Jon on X(Twitter)...
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Episode #58 - WIAA Playoffs First Round Reactions and More
We discuss the first round of the WIAA Playoffs, specifically between SPASH and Bay Port. We also discuss some of the other notable upsets in the WIAA girls playoffs. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also...
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Episode #57 - Around the WIAA, Girls Soccer and More
We discuss WIAA sports, but dive into girls soccer. We discuss the SPASH vs Bay Port game and our daughters play. We also discuss the parent/AD dynamic and what that looks like at schools. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a...
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Episode #56 - WI High School NIL, Air Force Academy, and WIAA Girls Soccer
In this episode, we discuss attending college ID Camps, this time at Air Force, the WIAA shooting down the NIL for athletes which is becoming a national trend, and girls soccer around the state of WI. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button...
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Episode #55 - Grand Canyon, Parenting and Soccer
We discuss Jeremy's recent trip to the Grand Canyon, the start of High School soccer, parenting and spring sports starting for the WIAA. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on Instagram, Twitter…
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Edpisode #54 - High School Soccer is Here!
In this episode, we talk about the upcoming season for WIAA Girls soccer, the Tampa trip and Jeremy's upcoming trip to the Grand Canyon. Enjoy! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on Instagram,...
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Episode #53 - Tampa, Here We Come!
In this episode Toby and Jeremy discuss the upcoming trip to Tamp for their daughters. They also discuss WIAA playoffs, Toby's pickleball, other life events and more. At the end of the show is a video created by friend of the show Paul Adamski, enjoy!! If you want to connect with the show, please...
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Episode #52 - Nick Howard - Spencer Rattler is OK
We sit down with Nick Howard, a graduate transfer quarterback from Dartmouth University. Nick is the all time leader in touchdowns for Dartmouth and has since transferred to play his graduate season at Butler University. He discusses his recruiting journey, committing to a school, decommitting…
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Episode #51 - Abby Gemza, the Road to Glory
We are joined by D1 Women's soccer player, Abby Gemza! Abby discusses her experience as a D1 athlete Utah Valley university, being a multisport athlete growing up, her decision to play soccer at a high level, the transfer portal, recovering for ACL tears and chasing the soccer dream....
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Episode #50- Juan Garcia Nicholls State University
In this episode we are joined by Juan Garcia, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. Juan shares a wealth of knowledge on soccer, building clubs from the start, the Division 1 recruiting process and much more! You will love this conversation, especially if…
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Episode #49 - Matt Goetsch, A Walk Down Rugby Lane
In this episode we meet with Matt Goetsch and learn about rugby, his history with Toby and lots of good stories. You will enjoy this episode! Matt also helps explain the little known rugby as well. While we had some technical difficulties, we hope you enjoy the show!! If you would like more...
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Episode #48 - Merry Christmas! We're Going to Tampa!
We discuss the recent Orlando trip, the upcoming Tampa trip, Christmas and much more in this holiday episode. What is your best gift? Let us know in the poll question! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also...
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Episode #47 Dr Harold Schock Recovering From Knee Injuries and How to Prevent Them
We are joined on the show by Dr Harold Schock, an orthopedic surgeon, to discuss knee injuries, prevention and his children's youth sports experience. There is a ton of great insight in this show so enjoy!! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like...
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Episode #46 Jon Murphy, Recruiting and Building Champions
Legendary Wisconsin boys basketball coach Jon Murphy joins the show to talk about his career in coaching, how he builds championship basketball teams, the college recruiting process and the upcoming Kimberly boys basketball season. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe…
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Episode #45 - Thanksgiving, Scholarships and FL National League
On this episode, we discuss Thanksgiving plans, scholarship options for college players outside of athletics and the upcoming trip for National League in FL. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on...
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Episode #44 - NLI Signing Day and NIL in High School Sports
In this episode we discuss the National Letter of Intent that happened at SPASH, Bayport and around the state. We also discuss the topic of NIL money coming to high school sports in WI. It has already come to 36 states and WI is coming soon. If you have thoughts on these topics, please join the...
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Episode #41 - State Cup Turf Fields and Musings
We discuss the WYSA State Cup, the strategy of some of the teams that were participating in the Cup and other musings around girls soccer and life. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on Instagram,...
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Episode #42 - Is High School Football On Decline In WI?
We discuss a recent study that talks about the decline of participation in High School football in WI, and why that might be. We also discuss ECNL vs GA vs other soccer leagues and does it matter? Enjoy the show! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the...
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Episode #43 - Were Not As Bad As Bobby Knight!
In this episode, we discuss the last games of league play, how we made some friends with the Michigan fans that were visiting, the deer hunting doctor, and Toby shares a great story about skydiving! Enjoy the show and thanks for listening! If you want to connect with the show, please like and...
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Episode #40 - The Hockey Experience with Sam Hunt
Sam Hunt joins the show to discuss his son's journey through junior hockey in Wisconsin Rapids. We discuss hockey, parenting and other musings throughout the show. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also…
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Episode #39 - Traveling Sports Recruiting and Making Fun of Michigan
Toby and Jeremy discuss traveling sports, the recruiting process among other things going on in their lives. They also poke some fun at MI after a recent visitation to Detroit. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You...
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Episode #38 - Does Your League Matter?
There is a lot made of the league that you are in and your ability to play in college. Most swear by ECNL or GA(Girls Academy), but does it really matter? We explore some recent occurrences and recent signings from our club that may disprove that theory. Tune in to find out some ways that you…
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Episode #37 - Travel Team Insights
On this episode, Toby and Jeremy discuss all that comes with traveling teams, the good, the bad and the ugly. Feel free to share your thoughts with the show on your experiences. Follow are Facebook page for a chance to join the livestream and share your ideas as well. We typically go live about…
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Episode #36 - Recruiting Talk, Tips and Thoughts
We discuss many different topics on this weeks show. A recent winner at Kwik Trip, the fall sports season with our kids and we spend some time on the recruiting topic for athletes today. If you would like to see Charlie Berens Midwest Pickleball, watch here:...
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Episode #35 - Favorite Youth Sports Movies
We discuss the best youth sports movies from our poll, the winners and feedback. We also discuss the USWNT team, their early exit from the World Cup and what we feel are some problems with the team. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button…
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Episode #34 - Everything You Need to Know About Wrasslin'!
Jeremy is on vacation, so Toby takes the reigns of the show! Matt Sheedy and Paul Adamski join to make sure he doesn't go off the rails! They discuss wrestling, the growth of the sport over the years and Matt helps talk about soccer, the difference between youth and high school and much more! We...
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Episode #33 - Summer is in Full Swing
Toby and Jeremy host a live show to discuss the summer vacation in youth sports, all the fun to have in the summer and other topics happening in youth sports. If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like button and leave a review. You can also follow on...
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Episode #32 Why We Love Youth Sports
Toby and Jeremy discuss the recent happenings with the WIUFC 2008 girls at regionals, we discuss what we love about youth sports and we get into more Unpopular Opinions which are sure to get people fired up!! If you want to connect with the show, please like and subscribe on YouTube, hit the like...
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Episode #31 - Parent Coaching, the Good and the Bad?
In this live episode, Toby and Jeremy discuss the parental involvement in coaching. The good, the bad and the ugly of what can be parents coaching teams and why some clubs have limits on parent coaches. The opinions vary on this topic, but most can agree this is a tough subject in youth sports.…
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Episode #30 - Baby Gronk
In this episode, Toby and Jeremy discuss Baby Gronk, an 11 year old boy that is getting all the hype as the next big thing in football. We discuss his prospects, what is driving the promotion of Baby Gronk, is it healthy, and whether we think he will be successful moving forward. Join the...
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Episode #29 On To Sectionals
In this live episode, Toby and Jeremy discuss the recent Bayport Girls Soccer happenings, girls soccer in general, Jeremy's ice cream adventure and other topics happening in their lives. Like usual, we don't get a lot done, but we hope you enjoy the conversation! If you want to connect with the...
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Episode #28 - Say Good-Bye to the Hair
In this episode Jeremy and Toby discuss the girls soccer playoffs and the first games. They also discuss the upcoming game between Kimberly and Bay Port, which is sure to be fun as it involves many of our listeners! We also discuss other aspects of youth sports and tell some stories. Lastly…
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Episode #27 - Eric Gebhard, The Big Cheese
In this episode we are joined by Eric Gebhard, Director of Wisconsin United FC. Eric shares his perspectives and views on the state of soccer, the clubs role in sports and other stories as well. We dive into view comments and questions as the show unfolds. We would love to have you join the show…
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Episode #26 - Reunited and it Feels So Good!
In this episode, Toby and Jeremy discuss Jeremy's recent vacation, the sporting events of their daughters teams, some reffing questions are posed, and we discuss other sports topics. Toby shares some stories from his past as well! Enjoy! If you want to connect with the show, please like and...
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Episode #25 - 15 Year Old and a Professional?
In this live episode, we discuss girls soccer, of course, along with some events of the week. We also discuss a 15 year old athlete that started as a professional in the past week in San Diego. Join in on the discussion and leave us some feedback on your thoughts. Also, on 5/17, join the show on...
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Episode #24 - You Don't Have to Go Home, but You Can't Stay Here!
Toby and I do another livestream with the fans, and discuss soccer with the fans that join. We also discuss the recent rule change in the WIAA around addendum #1 and teams being able to promote up to the next level of competition. We also discuss clubs sports and some happenings in the sports...
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Episode #23 - Our Attempt(s) at a Livestream
In this episode, we unsuccessfully and successfully attempt a livestream. We are joined by a few fans of the show in the comments and talk about Kimberly athletics, girls soccer, an incident at a SPASH soccer game, and Toby shares a humorous story from the past. We think that we got the…
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Episode #22 - Stephanie Hauser, Full Circle
In this episode, we are joined by the Executive Director of the WIAA, Stephanie Hauser! We discuss he current role with the WIAA, challenges of the position, along with the positives that she sees in education based athletics. Stephanie also has a unique perspective on youth sports as she has…
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Episode #21 - I Got Yelled at on Jerry Springer!
Toby and Jeremy discuss recent events of their daughters soccer seasons, they discuss the controversy around the Women's NCAA Championship Game, as well as recent events in youth sports, and Toby's recent TV appearance. They also discuss Jeremy's hair and the bet with his team. We hope you enjoy...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about youth sports, the parents, the players, the schools and the clubs. We explore the different stories, perspectives and add some of our observations over the years.We use the name Judging Bouncing Balls because of the many times we have witnessed youth players misjudge a bouncing ball. We thought it humorous, and since we referenced it so many times in our broadcasts, we decided to make it the name of our show.
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