Best Ecnl Podcasts (2024)

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Jordyn Wickes, Soccer & Engineering at MSU 1:02:30

2h ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Send us a Text Message. Discover the inspiring journey of Jordyn Wickes, a senior forward at Michigan State University, as she shares her incredible soccer story from childhood to collegiate success. Ever wondered how a multi-sport athlete can excel in soccer? Jordyn breaks it down, discussing her early start in the sport, the transitions she faced…

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Andrew Clifton, Coaching Inside the Box 1:35:37

24d ago1:35:37

1:35:37

Send us a Text Message. Today's interview with Andrew Clifton we discuss his playing and coaching career for the Kansas City Legends. How the game changed from when he was playing and now as a coach and how their philosophy as a club has molded several professional players out of their area. What makes Kansas City Legends different? Coaching Inside…

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Kelly Hafer, Soccer Mom- Colorado 57:00

1M ago57:00

57:00

Send us a Text Message. In today's latest episode, I have a discussion with fellow soccer mom, Kelly Hafer out of Colorado about her journey so far as a soccer mom through two different kids. We discuss the changes in soccer from her older son to her younger son and how her sons have been able to bond over their love of the game despite their age g…

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Cari Gonzalez, Soccer Moms Unfiltered 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

Send us a Text Message. To start celebrating Mother's Day here in USA, I have set out to interview soccer moms from all over the country. In today's episode I interview soccer mom Cari Gonzalez out of Florida. She shares her experience with her son playing soccer and also has a daughter who does cheerleading. Cari talks about their differing schedu…

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Amy Schweizer, Tiny Troops Soccer 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I speak with one of the Tiny Soccer Troops founders, Amy Schweizer. She shares her soccer experiences growing up and then how becoming part of a military family had an impact on her love of the game and how she was able to stay involved in soccer. In 2014, founder Amy Schweizer was living in Okinawa, Japa…

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Nathan Lowery, College Coach Toccoa Falls 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I interview Nathan Lowery, the current men's soccer coach at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. We discuss his unique soccer background, how he got into coaching and his experiences so far as a college coach. He gives some advice to young players of today looking to be recruited for college from his time as…

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Charlie Sandson, Keeper & Referee Part 2 49:09

3M ago49:09

49:09

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode is part two with Charlie Sandson. We delve deeper into the life of a referee currently. What can we expect from referees on game days? Does it help to talk to a referee before a game? What limits can some referees handle during a game as far as what is said to them or yelled at them? What can a new referee ex…

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Charlie Sandson, Keeper & Referee Part 1 40:14

3M ago40:14

40:14

Send us a Text Message. In today's first part episode of my interview with keeper and referee, Charlie Sandson. He shares his story through the sport of soccer and playing as a keeper. He discusses his transition from player to referee and why he loves what he does as a referee. We have a lot of things to discuss about his referee career and what r…

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Brooks Laimbeer, Recruiting & Playing Up 53:42

4M ago53:42

53:42

Send us a Text Message. Today, Brooks and I continue our conversation regarding scouting, recruiting and more. Big topic of discussion, will it benefit players to play up? We talk about the benefits and also some setbacks people might face by having players play up. We answer your questions about what should players do to get noticed by colleges wh…

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Brooks Laimbeer, Scouting 41:52

4M ago41:52

41:52

Send us a Text Message. In part one of my interview with scout, Brooks Laimbeer, we discuss some of his playing career and how he wanted to stay in the sport of soccer when his career was winding down. He has found a way to stay in the game by becoming a Midwest region scout with The Soccer Syndicate. We talk about his role as a scout and what his …

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Brennan Neeley, Working Hard 51:46

4M ago51:46

51:46

Send us a Text Message. In my interview with Breenan Neeley, he shares his love for soccer and how he has had family by his side during many teams he has been on, whether it's cousins or his brother. He shares experiences moving from a second team to a first team as a youth player and continuing to work hard to become a starter for that new team. H…

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Yura Movsisyan, Pro, Parent, Owner 1:02:31

5M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Send us a Text Message. Today I interview Yura Movsisyan, 2009 MLS Cup Champion with Real Salt Lake and now current owner of Lions United FC. Hear about Yura's youth in Armenia vs moving to the United States at age 12. Hear about his determination as an immigrant to become a professional footballer and what it took to get him there. Getting drafted…

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Kyle Wilson, Parent Education 1:27:26

5M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I interview Kyle C Wilson, aka the Angry Soccer Guy. He gives us his history playing soccer through youth, collegiate and eventually playing for the US Men's National Futsal Team in the World Cup in Argentina. He talks about his important coach and mentor who gave him the wisdom he has today. He shares hi…

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Tosh Adams, Sports Coach 53:27

6M ago53:27

53:27

Send us a Text Message. Today I interview Coach Tosh Adams. Tosh grew up playing soccer throughout different ranks, leagues, ODP, high school and beyond. As a youth player she was introduced to the coaching side of sports and caught the bug to coach. As an adult, she has helped coach multiple teams and has now crossed over into multiple sports. She…

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Valentino Di Lorenzo, No Fear 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

Send us a Text Message. In today's interview, Valentino Di Lorenzo, shares about growing up playing in Italy, playing professionally, making a move to the United States for work, getting into coaching and what he does now with player mindset sessions. Do you have fears before playing in a game? Do you worry about something that might happen in a ga…

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Abby Carchio, Megged and More 1:20:36

8M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Send us a Text Message. Abby Carchio is the other co-host of the Megged Podcast, she gets to share her story through her soccer career so far. We focus most of our discussion on her collegiate and professional careers and how she has navigated both. She shares the teams and countries she has played in and the difficulties of some of her situations.…

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Sydney Cummings, Megged 1:13:01

8M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I have a great conversation with Sydney Cummings about her football/soccer journey to date. She goes in depth about playing her youth career, getting recruited to play in college, and making the transition to play professionally. Playing her youth career in New Jersey, playing collegiate at Brown and then Geo…

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Annie Cutri, Breathwork 46:57

8M ago46:57

46:57

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about breathwork and how it can help athletes on and off the pitch? Listen to my interview with Annie Cutri about her soccer (football) career through youth, college, coaching and what she does to help elevate players games with breathwork. As a coach myself, she gives some great advice all coaches should remem…

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Filip Handl, Sacramento Republic 55:32

9M ago55:32

55:32

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode I share my interview with Filip Handl, one of the youth program coordinators for Sacramento Republic. He shares his journey throughout his soccer/football journey, how he got into coaching and what he does now with the Sacramento Republic programs. Hear what players he currently gets to watch train and pla…

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Duncan Jarvie, Striker 33:17

9M ago33:17

33:17

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I interview Duncan Jarvie out of Utah. He is currently playing soccer for Stanford and having an amazing season as a freshman. He shares his story through youth teams, MLS Academies, MLSNext Pro and recruiting for college soccer. Hear what his advice is for youth players of today, how he navigated soccer thro…

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Jaimee Cooper, Soccer Nutritionist 1:00:12

9M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode features my interview with Jaimee Cooper, The Soccer Nutritionist. She shares her story from starting late into soccer, coming back from injury in college and having a family medical emergency that led her to make a decision that made her into the nutritionist she is today. Jaimee has a wealth of knowledge fo…

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Katie Koelliker, Summer of Champions 37:03

10M ago37:03

37:03

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, I breakdown week by week, my crazy 2023 summer schedule. What tournaments we participated in, who had championships to celebrate and the craziness behind tryouts. You want to know what life is like behind the scenes for coaches outside trainings and games? This episode shares a lot of behind the scene…

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Jack Murray, Playing Abroad 54:00

10M ago54:00

54:00

Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what it's like playing soccer abroad in another country as a youth player? Check out this week's interview with Jack Murray who is currentlyin Portugal. Stay tuned to see who the Player of the Week is at the end of the episode. Jack Murray is a 14 year old elite level athlete who is from Nova Scotia Canada and cu…

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I'm Back! Fall Season In Full Swing! 8:58

10M ago8:58

8:58

Send us a Text Message. Quick update and new season coming out! Want to nominate a soccer player for "Player of the Week", email me kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatie Follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast Contact me at kickit…

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Episode S3 - 1 ECNL Academy Ryan Behrmann - #Path2Pro 16:29

11M ago16:29

16:29

Coming from the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club’s Boys ECNL Academy, Ryan Berhmann joins the Back of The Net Podcast. Throughout the segment, we learn the path Ryan took when it came to playing soccer. From starting in recreation soccer to the highest level in Boys ECNL Academy to taking us through his recruitment process to play at college. Rya…

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Episode S3 - 2 ECNL Academy Marco Wright - #Path2Pro 23:30

11M ago23:30

23:30

Coming from the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club’s Boys ECNL Academy, Marco Wright joins the Back of The Net Podcast. Throughout the segment, we learn the path Marco took when it came to playing soccer. From starting in recreation soccer, playing in the local competitive program, and working his way up the ladder to the ECNL Academy. We also lear…

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Greg Garza, Beyond Goals Mentoring 36:41

1y ago36:41

36:41

Send us a Text Message. In today's interview with Greg Garza, he talks about the nomad route he took to becoming a professional soccer player. Playing in a youth academy in Brazil and playing professionally in Portugal, Mexico, and in the United States as well as representing the US on National Teams. He shares his knowledge with players of today t…

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Tiffany Turner-Baldwin, Sports Are Mental Part 2 50:33

1y ago50:33

50:33

Send us a Text Message. Part two of my interview with Tiffany Turner-Baldwin, goes more in depth into questions and scenarios players might be facing during their careers at all levels. How can you try and overcome them? You are not alone, many players in soccer, and sports, deal with difficulties and need someone to help them overcome their proble…

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Tiffany Turner-Baldwin, Sports Are Mental Part 1 41:55

1y ago41:55

41:55

Send us a Text Message. Today I am releasing part 1 of my interview with Tiffany Turner-Baldwin. She talks about her experiences playing soccer and finding her passion in life through sports social work. We focus on the mental game and how you can elevate players by taking care if your mind as well as your body. Connect with her at her links: Coach…

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Matt Walbruch: Undeniable Soccer 57:52

1+ y ago57:52

57:52

Send us a Text Message. Today I share my interview with Matt Walbruch. Matt has a long history in youth soccer starting with his own journey and now with his kids. You heard from his daughter, Ellie, in a prior episode (give it a listen). He shares his story growing up through youth soccer, coaching, becoming a parent and beyond. You can find Matt …

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Craig Hearn: We Are Soccer 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

56:03

Send us a Text Message. Today I share my interview with We Are Soccer Show host Craig Hearn. Craig shares his story of soccer in his life and how it shaped him into the person he is today, how he started his show and shares some tips for youth today. What is his tip to become a fast player? Listen in and find out! Follow Craig and his team at We Ar…

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Dr. Kerry Reller, MD: Life After Soccer 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

Send us a Text Message. In today's interview with Dr. Kerry Reller, we talk about her youth career, college, and life after soccer. We discuss youth soccer of today and introducing our kids into the sport as parents who played and possibilities of our kids not wanting to play the sport we love. Follow Kerry on her podcast journey with Get Healthy T…

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Kamden Hainsworth: Soccer and ADHD Life Coach 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

Send us a Text Message. Kamden grew up in San Diego playing club soccer for San Diego Spirit (Crusaders) and played varsity at Helix High School. She now coaches her daughters' city league soccer team in Springville, Ut. She is also an ADHD coach and works one on one with clients supporting them in life, business, relationships and parenting all th…

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Lesley De Paz: Was it really shin splints? 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I interview Lesley De Paz about her soccer journey growing up, playing D3 collegiate soccer, what she learned along the way and where in life it took her. She talks about her shin splints and how she found out in college that's not what was actually wrong with her. Find out what the actual diagnosis was, …

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Reed Maltbie: Spartan Mindset 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Send us a Text Message. In today's interview with Coach Reed Maltbie, he shares his story of going from player to coach to author. After giving his TedTalk in 2015, how he has been trying to change the way we communicate and teach in sports to all players. For more on Coach Reed find him at FullSpartan.com or on Instagram. Have more questions? Cont…

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Ben Herbert: Against The Odds 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I interview Ben Herbert from the UK. He shares his journey as a child being born with a clubfoot and being told he wouldn't play sports, to beating those odds and playing any sport he wishes. Hear about his journey playing for a professional youth academy, Colchester United FC. See where Ben is now by follow…

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Trentin Atkin: Part 2, The Journey Continues- College Soccer 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

37:54

Send us a Text Message. In part 2 of my interview with Trentin Atkin, he talks about college coaching, college recruiting, what to expect when moving from club soccer/high school to college soccer, his ADD/ADHD and more. Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatie Follow me o…

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Trentin Atkin: Part 1, The Journey 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

Send us a Text Message. In this week episode, I interview Trentin Atkin who is currently an assistant coach at Salt Lake Community College. In part one, he tells about his journey growing up playing youth soccer, his ADHD, being recruited to college and what made him start coaching. Make sure to join in for next week's episode where we hear the res…

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Zack Farnsworth: The Call Up 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

Send us a Text Message. This weeks episode features Katie's interview with Zack Farnsworth who is currently rostered with Real Salt Lake, Utah's MLS team. Zack talks about his journey growing up playing soccer, his love for the game, some amazing places he has been able to play in and his call up to the US National Team camp. He talks about his tim…

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Alexis Rodriguez: Burnout 37:19

1+ y ago37:19

37:19

Send us a Text Message. In today's interview, Katie speaks with Alexis Rodriguez about his experience with pressure and burnout in soccer. What he did to get through it? Who helped him? Where is he now? Follow him on Instagram @prettyboy_arod and his new team @colrapids Giveaway! Go to my Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast before the entry windo…

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JC Sanchez: Goals (Through the eyes of a keeper) 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

51:56

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Katie interviews goalie JC Sanchez. He tells us how he has reached his goal of signing a professional contract in Mexico. Was it all sunshine on his pathway there? Listen in to find out what happened on his journey. Follow JC on Instagram Here @jc.gk1 Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be fe…

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Ellie Walbruch: Sacrifice 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Ellie Walbruch shares her journey to play college soccer and winning an NCAA championship as a freshman at UCLA. She shares about the sacrifices she made and the people that helped push her towards her dreams. Follow Ellie on Instagram @elliewalbruch For upcoming giveaway follow me on Instagram @kick_it_w…

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Minisode #1: Extra Time Questions with Jonah Knubel 7:31

1+ y ago7:31

7:31

Send us a Text Message. We are here to answer your questions. Today Jonah Knubel answers some of your questions. If you have questions you want answered email me or reach out on Instagram, links below. Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatie Follow me on Instagram @kick_i…

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Jonah Knubel: Believe 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

39:37

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Katie interviews Jonah Knubel from Utah. He shares his experiences with his competition team, the age split, ODP, Far West Regionals and Nationals. Experiences with his teammates on and off the field and some of his advice after a devastating injury his senior year of high school. Questions? Email kickitw…

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Tanner Sands: Like Brothers 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Send us a Text Message. In today's interview with Tanner Sands he talks about relationships with his teammates and coaches over the years. Shares his experience on why he chose a D3 school over a D1 option. Tanner is currently the Assistant GM for the Long Island Rough Riders. Follow me on Instagram Email me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com with you…

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Will Bagrou: Overcoming Obstacles 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

43:35

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode I interview Will Bagrou. He grew up in Utah and ended up in Georgia. Hear him share his story on a huge obstacle he had to overcome to play soccer in college and beyond. To contact Will follow him on Instagram @b.c.training. For pictures of today's episode follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast…

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Katie Koelliker: Juggling the madness and mental health 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

Send us a Text Message. Your podcast host Katie Koelliker tells her story of juggling her busy schedule, how it effected her mental health and where she went with soccer as an adult. Check out Instagram for photos from this episode. Follow me on Intagram: @Kick_it_with_katie_podcast Email me at: kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Leave me a voice message…

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Introducing: Kick It With Katie 5:36

2y ago5:36

5:36

Send us a Text Message. Kick It With Katie will premiere in October 2022. Guests will be sharing their stories and experiences growing up in youth soccer. Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Email me your questions to kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast Leave me a voice message on SpeakPi…

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Episode S2-2 Kelly Flanders and Nicola Hauk - W League Captains 32:24

2y ago32:24

32:24

Today we are speaking to Kelly Flanders and Nicola Hauk, the two captains for CISC's W League team. Kelly is a 2018 graduate of Appalachian State and Nicola is a rising junior that is transferring this summer from Delta State to the University of Nebraska. We speak about the benefits of playing different positions and the different opportunities th…

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Episode S2-1 Robyn Horner - Head Coach W League 44:35

2y ago44:35

44:35

Today's podcast is a conversation with Robyn Horner. Robyn is the head coach for our new W League team. Robyn has had a long and successful history in the professional game and is looking forward to creating the foundation for this exciting new team and league here in Charlotte. First game is Sunday 5/15/22, 3pm followed by our men's team at 6pm. M…

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