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Welcome to the United Soccer Coaches Podcast! Join host Dean Linke as he converses with Sarah Dwyer-Shick as she spotlights the impactful work of The Sports Bra Project. Get ready for laughs and insights with Shea Butter FC hosts Skye and Sylvs, tactical wisdom in the Training Ground with Tree, and a deep dive into the USL with Liam O'Connell. It's your go-to for diverse soccer stories and perspectives. Sign up now and become a part of the largest soccer coaches organization in the world! Join now: www.unitedsoccercoaches.org/join

Tune in to the newest episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, Pres, by LeagueApps, where our host, Dean Linke, delves into the multifaceted world of soccer with a trio of distinguished guests, featuring Ju'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, renowned for her strategic vision and leadership in child safety; Dr. Chris Busey, an industry leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as the VP of DEI & Community Impact at United Soccer League; and Dr. Ash Allanson, a former professional soccer player and Assistant Professor of Instruction in Sports Coaching Education at Ohio University, with a rich background in soccer coaching and education. 

Dive into the newest United Soccer Coaches Podcast episode, brought to you by LeagueApps. Host Dean Linke leads engaging conversations with Lincoln & Sheldon Phillips, Amanda Vandervort, and the College of Saint Rose coaching team. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of soccer! Become a member today! www.unitedsoccercoaches.org/join

In this week's episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, join host Dean Linke as he begins the show with Dave Carr, President of United Soccer Coaches. The episode continues with incoming President Rusty Oglesby. Next, we welcome Rob Herringer, who offers a sneak peek into his opening field session at the Convention starting today in Anaheim, Calif. Mario Wimberly then joins the conversation, who the Black Soccer Coaches Community will recognize at this Saturday Night Legends Social! The episode ends with a great conversation with the founders of Soccer.com, Mike & Brendan Moylan, who have been delivering top-notch equipment to soccer players and coaches for 40 years! www.unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org

In this week's episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Dean Linke starts the show with Nicole Hercules, a current member of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Rochester City Soccer League. The episode then welcomes Celia Slater of True North Sports. Celia sheds light on the Coach Credentialing Program and critical information on the Assistant Coach Diploma and other educational opportunities in 2024.  Following this, Lynn Berling-Manuel, the former CEO of United Soccer Coaches, provides insightful commentary on the 2023 Compensation Survey and elaborates on the upcoming convention session dedicated to this new data. The episode culminates with Dean engaging in insightful discussions with each of the five Board of Directors candidates, presented in random order, highlighting the ongoing voting process that concludes on January 12th at 11:59 PM PST. Register for the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim at www.unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org or purchase a one

In this week's episode of The United Soccer Coaches Podcast, we dive deep into the world of soccer with a panel of distinguished guests. Geoff VanDeusen, CEO of United Soccer Coaches, brings his leadership and vision to kick off the association. Joining him is Scott Waddell, Assistant Coach of the NYU Women's Soccer team. With four seasons at NYU, Scott has played a pivotal role in the team's success, focusing on in-game coaching, scouting, and working with the Violets' attackers. Under his guidance, the team enjoyed multiple winning seasons and notable victories, including a significant win against Case Western Reserve University in 2019 and a trip to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2018. We are also excited to have Lauren Pien, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Rochester and a University of Rochester alumna. Lauren's coaching journey has spanned both coasts and includes a successful tenure at Bates College. Completing our panel is Johnny Orozco, President o

In this episode of The United Soccer Coaches Podcast, host Dean Linke sits down with a dynamic panel of soccer experts and enthusiasts to discuss the evolving landscape of soccer, both on and off the field. Our guests include Simon Keith, Billy Hartman, Jeremy Parkins, Chris Handy, and Nate Lie. Register for the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA, on January 10-14. www.unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org - use code UNITED24 to register for $425 (current pricing during the release of this podcast is $515).

Tune in for this week's exhilarating episode of our podcast, hosted by Dean Linke, featuring a star-studded lineup. We begin with an engaging conversation with Dante Washington, former soccer pro and U.S. National Team Olympian, who now serves as the Columbus Crew Director of Team Strategic Partnerships & Business Development. We'll dive into the Crew's remarkable MLS CUP victory and Dante's unique perspectives from his career. Next, we spotlight the recent triumph of Mike Noonan, celebrating his incredible achievement in leading his team to the 2023 NCAA Men's National Championship this past weekend. Adding to the excitement, we delve into the extraordinary success of Brian Pensky and his undefeated Florida State team (22-0-1), who defended their impeccable record to clinch their fourth national championship in program history over Stanford. Joining this impressive lineup is Kate Ward, the inspiring captain of the U.S. Deaf Women's National Team and women's assistant coach

Dean Linke chats with Lelse Gallimore, the current GM of the OL Reign and past president of United Soccer Coaches. Then, we welcome Mike Cullina, CEO of US Club Soccer, Phillip Gyau of Howard University, and Carlos Acebey, Executive Director of the Vision Soccer Academy. Dean interviews Blake Decker, CEO of Cincinnati United Soccer Club, to close the show out! PRICE INCREASE INCOMING FOR CONVENTION! Register before December 13th to lock in lower rates for the soccer education event of the year! Use code UNITED24 for an additional $30 discount! www.unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org

On this week's episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeaguesApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Briana Scurry, legendary former U.S. Goalkeeper, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and World Cup Champion. Following Briana, Dean chats with Rudy Zimmerman, a member since 1983 and one of this year's 2023 Long-Term Service Award recipients. To wrap things up, Dean spoke with Adam Hayes, executive board member at Colorado Soccer Association and diploma manager at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, January 10-14. Register for the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, on January 10-14. Price increase on December 13! Use code "UNITED24" for $30 before December 13. Register now: www.unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps and hosted by Dean Linke, we welcome United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee April Heinrichs and Bay Football Club Co-founder Danielle Slaton.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee Jill Ellis! Following Jill, Dean chats with Foundation Committee Member Mike Curry ahead of Giving Tuesday on November 28th. Next up, For the Good of the Game Fund recipients Kali McCarthy and Russell Werkman join the show. On the second half of this week's show, we hear from 2024 Convention presenter Sarah Lowdon, Soccer Assist Placement Manager Sam Walton, and True North Sports Team Specialist Theresa Beeckman.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Luke Tickner, United Soccer Coaches Veterans, Active Military, and Affiliates (VAMA) Coaches Community Director of Media and Communication, to talk about the group's Mindful Messaging Campaign ahead of Veterans Day. Next up, NC Fusion CEO Scott Wollaston and Chief Experience Officer Sarah Bridges join the podcast to give a sneak peek of their 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention sessions. In the second half of this week's show, Dean invites to the show United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Dr. Joe Machnik and closes the show with Tennessee Women's Soccer Associate Head Coach John Morgan.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with 2023 Honor Award recipient Louise Waxler and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee Lincoln Phillips. Up next, Dean talks to United Soccer Coaches Foundation Fundraising Sub-Committee Chair Al Albert. To button up this week's show, we welcome University of Iowa women's soccer head coach David DiIanni and CIF Los Angeles City Section Commissioner Victoria Lagos.

SURPRISE! We've got a bonus episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, for you! Host Dean Linke connects with the BIG LIFE podcast hosts Sam Cary, Iowa defender, and Jordyn Wickes, Michigan State forward, ahead of their BIG TEN showdown on October 29th.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, we dedicate the show to the facilitators and alumni of the very first cohort of the Coach Credentialing Program! Host Dean Linke welcomes to the show Celia Slater, Dr. Lauren McHenry, and Theresa "Tree" Beeckman for a panel discussion to open the show. Following the panel, Dean welcomes: - Jen Klein, Head Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Michigan - Jorden Scott, Head Men's Soccer Coach at Manhattan College - Katie Hultin, Head Women's Soccer Coach at Grand Valley State University - Aston Rhoden, Head Women's Soccer Coach at Middle Tennessee State - Sean Driscoll, Head Women's Soccer Coach at Princeton University Registration for the next cohort is now open to coaches of ALL fall sports! Use the discount code: 589WVV4O for $125 off.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Dr. Celine Gounder, widow of the late Grant Wahl (2023 Clay Berling Media Career of Excellence Award recipient). Following Celine, Dean visits with United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Education and 2023 Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient. For the second half of the show, Dean welcomes Indiana University men's soccer head coach Todd Yeagley and Utah State University women's soccer head coach Manny Martins.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Penn State midfielder Cori Dyke. Next up, we have our last Hispanic Heritage Month Takeover with Community Athletic Soccer Academy Founding Executive Director Maribelia Avalos and Latino Coaches Community Chair Art Hernandez. To button up this week's episode, Dean chats with North Carolina FC forward Oalex Anderson Jr. and Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Dean Linke opens the show with LGBTQ+ & Allies Coaches Community Chair Shalom Kimble ahead of Play With Pride Week. Following Shalom, Dean chats with two college soccer stars: Wisconsin's Emma Jaskaniec and Northwestern's Danika Austin. The podcast then turns its attention to a Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight with Latino Coaches Community Vice Chair Art Hernandez and Hillsboro Rush Director of Coaching Oscar Monteblanco. To finish out this week's show Dean interviews former Tarheel and professional player Kendall Fletcher White.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Gotham FC defender Ellie Jean. Following Jean, we have our third Hispanic Heritage Month takeover with Latino Coaches Community Vice Chair Art Hernandez and Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mónica Villalobos. To button up this week's show, Dean invites on Certified Mental Performance Consultant Joana Bromley and Tampa Bay Top Ten Founder James Harte.