Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast

YSE is joined by Nick Humprhies from TrainEffective.com, to discuss his journey from novice to hustling his way to trials around Europe and the national squad. Nick dives deep into the tools and resources that helped him achieve his goal of getting paid to play soccer. Nick had so much to offer that we hadRead more about How to Train Effective with Nick Humphries – part one[...] The post How to Train Effective with Nick Humphries – part one appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Diego Gomez stops by to discuss his experience playing in the Real Madrid Youth System and then transferring to the renowned La Masia with Barcelona’s Youth Academy. This experience led him to create Barcelona Soccer Excellence with a friend, Toni Dovale. Diego takes us through his journey as he started out at a very smallRead more about Real Madrid Youth Academy and La Masia give Diego Gomez the experience to build Barcelona Soccer Excellence[...] The post Real Madrid Youth Academy and La Masia give Diego Gomez the experience to build Barcelona Soccer Excellence appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In episode 26 We interview Niyi Sobo, former pro athlete turned coach and motivational speaker. You have to listen to the show to learn how to improve and dominate all areas of your life, including your favorite sport. Maybe you want to dominate soccer… Niyi goes over some strategies that you can do TODAY! toRead more about How Young Athletes Can Dominate Soccer And Other Areas of Their Life[...] The post How Young Athletes Can Dominate Soccer And Other Areas of Their Life appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Sport’s Illustrated’s Liviu Bird stops by to discuss a controversial topic regarding soccer player development that many people don’t know about. Known to many as the “solidarity mechanism”, this FIFA policy allows clubs to be compensated for developing players. The controversy is over whether or not US clubs will be compensated. At this no USRead more about Solidarity Mechanism’s Impact on Soccer Player Development with Liviu Bird from Sports Illustrated[...] The post Solidarity Mechanism’s Impact on Soccer Player Development with Liviu Bird from Sports Illustrated appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

What an awesome opportunity to host Santino Quaranta a former USA U17, U20, and Men’s National Team member. Santino did not hold anything back. He really went deep into his journey and shared with us the important things that helped him succeed. Santino Quaranta grew up in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Those same streetsRead more about From Street Soccer to IMG Academy to MLS and USA Men’s National Soccer, Santino Quaranta discusses his soccer Journey[...] The post From Street Soccer to IMG Academy to MLS and USA Men’s National Soccer, Santino Quaranta discusses his soccer Journey appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In episode 23 I am joined by my incredible and inspirational cousin, Jazmin Cardoso. Jazmin will discuss how the soccer culture and environment around her shaped her development. Jazmin is a gifted soccer player with an infectious smile and personality. During the podcast Jazmin takes us on her journey which began by imulating her olderRead more about How a Soccer Culture and Environment developed Jazmin Cardoso into a creative soccer player[...] The post How a Soccer Culture and Environment developed Jazmin Cardoso into a creative soccer player appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

The Interview with Brian Crookham What an amazing interview that offered not only player development insight, but also some behind the scenes of MLS and the Colorado Rapids’ preparation as they begin their 2015 season. Brian Crookham was first referred by a listener of the Podcast. I appreciate all of you tuning in and listeningRead more about Colorado Rapids Director of Soccer Development, Brian Crookham[...] The post Colorado Rapids Director of Soccer Development, Brian Crookham appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

VOTE FOR STAN BAKER HERE! This is part 2 of the interview with Stan Baker, author of “Our Competition is the World” and winner of the 2011 US Youth National Coach of The Year. If you have not listened to Part 1, please go back and listen by clicking here.  In part two Stan continuesRead more about YSE 21: Why soccer is an Art and players are Artists, with author, coach, teacher, Stan Baker Part 2,[...] The post YSE 21: Why soccer is an Art and players are Artists, with author, coach, teacher, Stan Baker Part 2, appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

VOTE FOR STAN BAKER HERE! Stan Baker, author of “Our Competition is the World” and winner of the 2011 US Youth National Coach of The Year joined us to celebrate our 20th episode. Stan is not only a good friend, but he’s also a great coach to players, mentor students and players, and just anRead more about YSE 20: How to improve your soccer game for free, with author Stan Baker, Part 1[...] The post YSE 20: How to improve your soccer game for free, with author Stan Baker, Part 1 appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

This is the second part of the interview with Jon Townsend regarding his article titled “The Game is Free” for www.thesefootballtimes.net. It’s a great article that makes you step back and really think about why we are paying so much money for soccer development. If you have not listened to Part 1 of the Jon Townsend interview,Read more about YSE 19: Jon Townsend, The Game is Free, Part 2[...] The post YSE 19: Jon Townsend, The Game is Free, Part 2 appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Jon Townsend stopped by to discuss a great article I read about the cost of player development, titled “The Game is Free” for www.thesefootballtimes.net. It’s a great article that makes you step back and really think about why we are paying so much money for the price of soccer development. Jon has great stories about growingRead more about YSE 18: The price of soccer development and how to overcome that barrier, with Jon Townsend Part 1[...] The post YSE 18: The price of soccer development and how to overcome that barrier, with Jon Townsend Part 1 appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In Episode 17 Coach Keith Tozer, new Professional Futsal League Commissioner stops by to discuss the PFL and everything Futsal. We were very grateful for his time as he was in between flights on his way to promote the new league. Keith Tozer is everything Futsal in the United States and is very influential throughoutRead more about Keith Tozer, PFL Commissioner and USMNT Futsal Head Coach[...] The post Keith Tozer, PFL Commissioner and USMNT Futsal Head Coach appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Creating the pathway to professional soccer with Mike Jacobs. What an honor to have Mike Jacobs join our Podcast. We are grateful for his time and appreciate Mike coming on the show and sharing his insight about player development, the partnership between MLS and USL, the #pathtopro initiative, and the goals for the USL academies.Read more about YSE 16: Creating the pathway to professional soccer with Mike Jacobs, NSCAA President and USL PRO Vice President[...] The post YSE 16: Creating the pathway to professional soccer with Mike Jacobs, NSCAA President and USL PRO Vice President appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Today the Professional Futsal League announced that they are starting a professional futsal league in the United States. I got some chills running down my spine when I first read about this on Twitter. I then went on their website and it was almost unreal. I can’t believe I am this excited about a futsalRead more about Professional Futsal League in USA to start in 2016[...] The post Professional Futsal League in USA to start in 2016 appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In YSE 14 we welcome Mark O Sullivan from www.FootBlogBall.wordpress.com.  Mark holds a EUFA A License. Mark recently wrote an article titled “Development Model or The Emperor’s New Clothes“. In the article which you can read here, Mark brought great insight and analysis into the difference between Content vs Model in a soccer club model.Read more about YSE: 14: Content vs Model, Soccer Club and Academy Development Model Analysis with Mark O sullivan[...] The post YSE: 14: Content vs Model, Soccer Club and Academy Development Model Analysis with Mark O sullivan appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Papi Futbol in Argentina with Martin Blanc For Episode 13 of the YSE Podcast we had the privilege of speaking to Martin Blanc. Martin is a recent graduate of the prestigious Kalamazoo College, a private school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he played four years of collegiate soccer. Martin brings us a unique point ofRead more about YSE 13: Soccer and Papi Futbol in Argentina with Martin Blanc[...] The post YSE 13: Soccer and Papi Futbol in Argentina with Martin Blanc appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In the 12th episode of the Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Christopher Gluck from www.PossessionWithPurpose.com. Chris has a unique soccer journey, which we love here at YSE. He was an American who started a club in England. He started the Burnham Bulldogs, which had about 150 kids before he hadRead more about YSE 12: Soccer Coaching Tools, with Chris Gluck, from Posession with Purpose[...] The post YSE 12: Soccer Coaching Tools, with Chris Gluck, from Posession with Purpose appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In Episode 11, we had the pleasure of discussing the development of a young goalie, Elijah Michaels, that I first met when he was around 12 years old. The interview was conducted back in May of 2014 when Elijah was still in High School. Today he is at Western Michigan University plying his trade with theRead more about YSE11: How to navigate College ID camps and play Division I Soccer, with Elijah Michaels[...] The post YSE11: How to navigate College ID camps and play Division I Soccer, with Elijah Michaels appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Mark Burke has been described as “sure of touch, calm of mind, he would lope around in seemingly lackadaisical fashion before offering a cute little pass here or a deft touch there. A man with an eye for ball retention.” He enjoyed a promising career in England with Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Wolves. He soonRead more about YSE10: A Different Kind of Training and Development with Mark Burke, former Aston Villa player[...] The post YSE10: A Different Kind of Training and Development with Mark Burke, former Aston Villa player appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In episode 9 of the Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast, Jason Pratt from the Positive Coaching Alliance tells us how coaches and parents can develop more confident soccer players through the use of positive coaching. He also gives us a great tool (also known as Filling Emotional Tank) that can be found on his website thatRead more about YSE:9: Developing Confident, Creative Soccer players through Positive Coaching with Jason Pratt[...] The post YSE:9: Developing Confident, Creative Soccer players through Positive Coaching with Jason Pratt appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Dermot Dalton, the manager for The Beautiful Game, joins YSE Podcast to share some of his research on Jimmy Hogan. Jimmy Hogan was a critical component in the spread of possession based football throughout Europe, today known as Total Football and Tiki-Taka, among other names. His innovative approach and possession based philosophy impacted many managersRead more about YSE8: Before Total Football and Tiki Taka, there was Jimmy Hogan, with Dermot Dalton[...] The post YSE8: Before Total Football and Tiki Taka, there was Jimmy Hogan, with Dermot Dalton appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Tom Frambach, General Manager, from Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) in New York City joins the Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast to discuss how his club is sacrificing trophies at the younger age groups in order to maximize youth soccer player development. Why trophies don’t equal player development and what clubs can do about it. Tom takes usRead more about YSE7: Tom Frambach on sacrificing trophies to improve youth soccer player development in New York City[...] The post YSE7: Tom Frambach on sacrificing trophies to improve youth soccer player development in New York City appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In Episode 6 of the Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast, we welcome Drew “Ducks” Ducker. Drew is not only an outstanding soccer player, he’s also a outstanding person. I’ve had the chance to meet Ducks a few times and he’s always a pleasure to be around. Drew took the time to share with us his journeyRead more about YSE6: Drew “Ducks” Ducker making the US National Futsal team and Indoor Soccer Champion![...] The post YSE6: Drew “Ducks” Ducker making the US National Futsal team and Indoor Soccer Champion! appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In Episode 5 of YSE Podcast Kephern Fuller takes us on his player development journey. His journey, which started as a young kid in the South, and Later played at George Mason University, ultimately landed him in the Netherlands. What he learned during his career in Europe had a significant impact on his player developmentRead more about YSE5: Kephern Fuller: Taking Dutch Soccer to the East Coast[...] The post YSE5: Kephern Fuller: Taking Dutch Soccer to the East Coast appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In Episode 4 of the Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast (which you can listen to below), we welcome Jake Gillengerten, former PDL assistant coach for the Kalamazoo Outrage. Jake takes us on his journey through his youth development in travel soccer and later at Tri State University (where he was an All American). He explains howRead more about YSE4: Jake Gillengerten: How Youth Soccer Player Development has changed in the past 20 years[...] The post YSE4: Jake Gillengerten: How Youth Soccer Player Development has changed in the past 20 years appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

Summary: In Youth Soccer Evolution Podcast, Episode 3 Jose “Pepe” Perez takes us on his youth soccer development journey. He discusses how “Free Play” and the soccer environment in his home helped him excel without ever receiving “professional training”. Pepe never played on a travel/club soccer, and only played one year in High School, yetRead more about YSE Episode 3: How a soccer environment developed Pepe Perez[...] The post YSE Episode 3: How a soccer environment developed Pepe Perez appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

In the Second part of the interview, Ted explains the difference between the Acquisition and Deliberate Practice Phases in youth soccer development. But first, thank you so much for all the positive feedback regarding Ted’s interview. We will continue putting out great content for additional resources and inspiration to all of you that want toRead more about YSE2: Part 2 with Ted Kroeten from JOTP, Youth Soccer Player Development[...] The post YSE2: Part 2 with Ted Kroeten from JOTP, Youth Soccer Player Development appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.

We’ve launched our podcast!! This is the Show Notes on Episode 1: Summary: In the first episode of the Youth Soccer Evolution (YSE) Podcast, Ted Kroeten takes us through his journey from playing pond hockey to revolutionizing the way we look at player development. His struggle to understand the Free Play model and the obstaclesRead more about YSEPodcast1: How Youth Soccer Player development is impacted through “Free Play” and how to maximize player development with Ted Kroeten of Joy of the People.[...] The post YSEPodcast1: How Youth Soccer Player development is impacted through “Free Play” and how to maximize player development with Ted Kroeten of Joy of the People. appeared first on Youth Soccer Evolution.