Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay
by Scot Cooper
I started the Tales From The Trail Podcast from MatchPlay to bring highly valuable content to high school athletes who want to continue their careers in college. This can be a very overwhelming process and the goal of the podcast is to bring top college coaches and other experts together to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the recruiting process.
Episodes
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148. Angela Hucles Mangano - Angel City FC General Manager
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head men’s coach at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Angela Hucles Mangano. Angela is the General Manager of Angel City FC of the NWSL. As a player, Angela was a 4-year all-ACC player at the University of Virginia and remains the career leader in goals,...
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147. Getting more with gratitude
Eric Manuel, MS of expertmindsetcoaching.com
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146. Mindset Monday - Improving performance through gratitude
Eric Manuel, MS of expertmindsetcoaching.com explains how a gratitude practice can change and improve perfromance.
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145. Discovery ID Question & Answer
Coaches from the University of Mary Washington, Hampden Sydney College, Christopher Newport University and the College of William & Mary field questions from participants of the Discovery ID Camp on 7.24.24
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144. Eric Manuel, MS - Gratitude
In this episode, Eric and I continue our conversation regarding gratitude. Find Eric at expertmindsetcoaching.com
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143. Phil Kroft, Head Coach, Men's Soccer at the University of Chicago
We welcome back head men's soccer coach Phil Kroft discusses the upcoming season and recruiting.
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142. Eric Manuel, MS of Expert Mindset Coaching
We continue to discuss the role of gratitude. Check out Eric at expertmindsetcoaching.com
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141. The Plotkin Brothers
Justin Chezem and I are joined by Brian Plotkin, Head Coach of Men's Soccer at the US Military Academy and Mark Plotkin head coach at DePaul University Men's Soccer.
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140. Mindset Monday
Hear Mindset Coach Eric Manuel, MS discuss the importance of gratitude. expertmindsetcoaching.com
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139. Brad Miller, Psy.D - Founder of Soccer Resilience
Dr. Brad Miller of soccerresilience.com joins us again to continue the conversation where we left off last time. Alway enlightening to have Dr. Miller on the podcast!
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138. Emily Kwok
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University Men’s Soccer and I welcome Emily Kwok. In an effort to discuss the pathways and habits of high performers, Emily is highly qualified to bring that to our podcast. Emily was a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and now...
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137. Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel, MS of Expert Mindset Coaching
Sticking with it. Persistence. Discipline. Staying in the Process. Finding the love of training. expertmindsetcoaching.com
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136. Lisa Valentine - Women's Lacrosse Head Coach - Christopher Newport University
Lisa Valentine, Head Coach of CNU women' lacrosse www.cnusports.com/sports/womens-lacrosse
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135. Mindset Monday - Trust the Process
Eric Manuel, MS of Expert Mindset Coaching discusses the importance of trusting the process during skill development. expertmindsetcoaching.com Book recommendation: Chop Wood, Carry Water
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134. Filipe Barateiro
Emory & Henry Women's Soccer Coach
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133. Jamie Gunderson & Justin Chezem Christopher Newport University
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome his counterpart for the women’s team, Jamie Gunderson. Jamie, as head coach, has a national championship under his belt and is perennially in the hunt for a second. This episode gives great...
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132. Dr. Brad Miller - Psychologist and founder of Soccer Resilience
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome back sports psychologist and founder of Soccer Resilience, Brad Miller. In honor of Mental Health Month we discuss mental health in college sports and the challenges faced by coaches in...
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131. Mindset Monday #30
Eric Manuel, MS, discusses the importance of a growth mindset while developing skills. Visit expertmindsetcoaching.com for more.
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130. Andy Fleming, Founder, Andy Fleming Recruiting
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Andy Fleming of Andy Fleming Recruiting. Coach Fleming was the head coach of Xavier University men’s soccer for 12 years and worked as an assistant coach at prominent programs prior to...
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129. Give & Go Cardgame
In this episode, Roshan Patel discusses the launch of the new soccer-centric card game - Give&Go https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/give-and-go/giveandgo-the-footy-drinking-game/comments
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128. Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel, MS
The latest episode of Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel, MS of expertmindsetcoaching.com discusses the importance of having specific goals during training and being present to achieve.
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127. Head Soccer Coaches: Emmett Rutkowski, Stetson, Tommy DiNuzzo, Hampden-Sydney, Chris Norris, William & Mary, Justin Chezem Christopher Newport
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome 3 men’s soccer head coaches: Chris Norris of William & Mary, Emmett Rutkowski of Stetson University, and Tommy DiNuzzo of Hampden-Sydney College. The discussion revolves around different...
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126. Mindset Monday #25 with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching
Hear Eric Manuel, MS discuss the mindset necessary for developing skill through intentional training
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125. Jason Simms - Associate Athletics Director - The College of William & Mary
In this episode, I welcome Jason Simms. Jason is currently the Associate Athletics Director for Student Engagement, Alumni Relations, & Recruitment at the College of William and Mary. Additionally, he is the Athletics Department DEI initiatives liaison. Simms is the sport administrator for Men’s…
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124. Matt Bevins - Auburn University - Associate AD & Football Chief of Staff
In this episode Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome Matt Bevins, the Chief of Staff of Auburn University Football. Matt was originally a youth soccer player before becoming a standout kicker and eventually place kicking in college at Liberty...
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123. Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching
Mindset coach, Eric Manuel, discusses achieving flow state through your mindfulness practice. Visit expertmindsetcoaching.com to learn more about Eric and his mindset coaching practice.
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122. Kelly Conheeney - Manhattan College Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
In this episode, I welcome Kelly Conheeney assistant coach of the Manhattan College Jaspers women’s soccer team. Prior to starting her coaching career, Kelly played at Virginia Tech, the NWSL for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Dash, and Hammarby in Sweden. She also trained with the U20 and U23 USWNT...
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121. Kevin Wardlaw - MidAmerican Nazarene University - Men's Soccer
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Kevin Wardlaw of MidAmerica Nazarene University men’s soccer. Last fall, Coach Wardlaw’s side won the NAIA national championship. This is an important discussion to hear in order to…
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120. Mindset Monday #23
Eric Manuel of expertmindsetcoaching.com discusses Flow State
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119. Steve Shaw - Former Men's Soccer Coach, Christopher Newport University
In this episode Justin Chezem, the Christopher Newport University head men’s soccer coach, and I welcome his former coach and boss, Steve Shaw. Coach Shaw brought the CNU men’s soccer program to the national scene when he took over in 1996. His team was the first in school history to reach a…
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118. Al Albert - Former College of William & Mary Men's Soccer Coach
In this episode I welcome a living legend, Al Albert. Al’s accomplishments in soccer over a 33 year career at the College of William and Mary are too numerous to list. To provide a glimpse into his success as a head men’s soccer coach, he had 29 consecutive winning seasons, 5 CAA tournament...
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117. Mindset Monday - Starting a Mindfulness Practice
Mindset Coach Eric Manuel discusses how to start a mindfulness practice.
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116. Amy Rains, MS - Nutrition Professor - wholsomelicious.com
In this episode I welcome human nutrition professor, Amy Rains. In addition to teaching several courses at the College of William and Mary, Amy is a published cookbook author and healthy recipe guru. We delve into the damage sugar does in our diet, the importance of protein and nutrition as it...
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115. Mindset Monday - Eric Manuel - Expert Mindset Coaching
Mindset Monday #20 - Mindset Coach discusses the benefits of a mindfulness practice when facing exhaustion. expertmindsetcoaching.com
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114. Mark Plotkin, Head Coach DePaul University Men's Soccer
In this episode, Justin Chezem of Christopher Newport University Men’s Soccer and I welcome Mark Plotkin. Mark is the head coach of DePaul University men’s soccer in Chicago. Mark does a great job of describing his recruiting process, what it’s like to be a student athlete at DePaul and be a…
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113. Carlos Vera, UFC Bantamweight & Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching
In this episode I welcome back UFC athlete Carlos Vera and his mindset coach and co-host of our Mindset Mondays, Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching. In his UFC debut in February, Carlos sustained a shoulder dislocation, torn labrum and grade 5 separation with a broken collarbone in the first...
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112. Mindset Monday #20 - Mindfulness - The Benefits
Eric Manuel discusses the benefits of growing your mindfulness practice
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111. Asia Mape, Founder of I Love to Watch You Play
Hi I’m Scot Cooper and this is the Tales From the Trail Podcast by MatchPlay. In this episode I welcome Asia Mape the founder of I Love to Watch You Play. She discusses her experiences as a parent of athletes and the lessons she’s learned from along the way. I Love to Watch You Play has the motto...
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110. Mindset Monday #19 Mindfulness and Controlling Emotions
Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching discusses practicing mindfulness and the benefits it provides in competitive athletics and life.
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109. Blessing Kieh and Abraham Monsee
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome LEAD Monrovia Football Academy products Blessing Kieh and Abraham Monsee who left Liberia to become students and soccer players at Westminster School in Connecticut. They describe their...
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108. Jay DeMerit and Jimmy Conrad
In this episode, I welcome back Jimmy Conrad and Jay DeMerit. The two former US Men’s National teammates enjoyed catching up and reminiscing about playing with each other, playing in the TST Tournament, their thoughts on development, and much more. There are some great stories they share and...
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107. ClubEleven
Hi I’m Scot Cooper and this is the Tales From the Trail Podcast by MatchPlay. In this episode I welcome Gabriel Bayona Sapag and Roshan Patel of ClubEleven, a digital media publication connecting soccer audiences across North America. They have the mission to highlight unique, personal stories in...
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106. Mindset Monday #18 with Eric Manuel
Eric Manuel of expertmindsetcoaching.com discusses strategies for coping with defeat.
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105. Women's Soccer Student-Athletes: Delaney Brown, Univ of Miami and Berkley Mape, The Ohio State Univ
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome 2 women’s soccer student-athletes. Delaney Brown just completed her career at the University of Miami and Berkley Mape is in her first year at the Ohio State University. Thank you to Asia Mape…
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104. Mindset Monday #17 - Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching
Eric Manuel of expertmindsetcoaching.com continues the discussion about coping with defeat.
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103. Soccer.com Founders Michael and Brendan Moylan
In this episode I had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of soccer.com in North Carolina. I also had the privilege to meet Mike and Brendan Moylan who generously agreed to sit down and chat about the origins of soccer.com in 1984 and the journey they’ve been on for 40 years while building…
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102. US Military Academy Men's Soccer Cadet Student Athletes
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer, and I are privileged to welcome Jackson Meyer and Jubril Bamgbala, Cadet Student-Athletes from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Summary In this conversation, two West Point soccer players,...
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101. Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching
Eric continues the discussion about coping with defeat and being cautious not to attach your identity to your sport.
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100. Craig Appleby Johns Hopkins University Head Coach, Men's Soccer
Hi I’m Scot Cooper and this is the 100th episode of the Tales From the Trail podcast by MatchPlay. In this episode, Justin Chezem of Christopher Newport University Men’s Soccer and I welcome Craig Appleby. Craig is the head coach of men’s soccer at Johns Hopkins University. Coach Appleby has been...
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99. Mindset Monday #15 'Coping with Defeat' with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching
Summary In this conversation, Scot Cooper and Eric Manuel discuss coping with defeat in sports and life. They explore the importance of the groundwork that can be done before encountering defeat, such as accepting the inevitability of failure and adopting a growth mindset. They also discuss…
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About this show
I started the Tales From The Trail Podcast from MatchPlay to bring highly valuable content to high school athletes who want to continue their careers in college. This can be a very overwhelming process and the goal of the podcast is to bring top college coaches and other experts together to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the recruiting process.
Hosted by
Scot Cooper