A story about a mother/daughter, rugby, and BODY POSITIVITY here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess from Mine to Define connected with Ashley McCrea Sullivan and her daughter, Georgia. Mom Ashley is no stranger to competition with her own rugby career at the U.S. Naval Academy, US Marine husband, and 5 kids who are multi-sport competitive athletes. But, she found herself in new territory when daughter, Georgia (at age 9), started to question the worth of her own physicality. Listen in for the...

Today’s episode was live from Guelker Field, on the bluffs at SIUE. The 25th-ranked Cougars hosted Big 10 heavyweights, the Spartans from Michigan State. An overview of the current program, the visitors, a chat with the women’s coach, and a second-half visit from the AD to help explain the new NCAA scholarship and roster rules… it was a blast. Let’s go!

Today’s guest is 1 for 1 as a head coach winning the Division 2 National Championship last year with Franklin Pierce University. Travis Brent, a Virginia Beach kid, played his college ball at Marshall, and took his skills to the Netherlands after to play pro Dutch style… AND his Uncle won Wimbledon. Random, I know, but super cool. Check out coach Brent’s philosophy and approach to the game, which based on early returns… is working. Let’s Go! #ncaa #Division2 #menssoccer #collegerecruiting

This episode is a mashup! Our friends Jake and Justin from Ball Watching invited the Soccer Dad Pod crew over to their HQ… the Pitch… to chat all things City SC and a few fringe topics like high school music jams. Since my partners in crime Jarod and Zach were off doing Soccer Dad stuff I called in a super sub, AJ Cochran. We had a blast, solved some problems, predicted the future, and drank some Spatens… enjoy!

Another soccer LEGEND on Soccer Mom Sunday! Thanks to a Ruth Harker hookup, Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chatted with Saskia Webber - former USWNT Goalkeeper, 1999 World Cup Soccer Champion, professional in the Japan Women’s Football League and the WUSA, plus collegiate coach. Saskia started her National Team career at age 17 with the U-20 team. Her Senior Team debut was in 1992 where she would become a mainstay with the U.S. Team for the next 8 years. This first-time female Hall of...

Tony Kuster. Old School. A coach that helped mold some of STL’s most iconic talent. With a simplistic, straight forward approach, Tony talks about the game, his coaching style, what worked, and what doesn’t. Also... we get a glimpse into his pre-playing/coaching days that included a PA, Ted Nugent, and a van! Let’s Go!

Soccer Mom Sunday goes halfway around the world to Australia! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define sat down with fellow Eureka High School Wildcat, Sidney Allen, to get the story on how this St. Louis player went “down under” to play The Beautiful Game. Sidney found success with JB Marine soccer club, moving on to play for the University of Missouri - St. Louis where she was named to its 2010-19 All-Decade Team. Sidney was able to continue with the game playing for the Women’s Premier...

Greg Vitello. Legend. Simple as that. And… an even better human. This is quite simply one of our favorite conversations. From his Northside of Chicago baseball roots, to rural Kansas, and a lifetime in the Lou spent leading countless young Spartans… just an ace. From State Titles to a College World Series dream come true, this chat is simply a blast. Let’s go! #statechamp #highschoolsoccer #tennesseebaseball #collegeworldseries #coach #mentor #friend

Let’s talk some BLUES Hockey with a true, in the weeds, soccer Dad. Chris Kerber. As the radio voice of the blues for over 25 years, he’s seen a lot, including our franchises first AND ONLY Stanley Cup victory. We talk all things hockey, and break down some suggested improvements for youth, cyc, and club soccer… It was a blast. Enjoy!

Ted Williams was a fan of the Women’s side of The Beautiful Game long before it was cool! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define sat down with Ted to chat about his journey from becoming a fan of soccer in coaching his daughters, to helping run St. Louis’ longest-running soccer show, STL United FC Soccer Sunday. In his words, being pretty ”good with The Googles” was handy in reaching out to many prospective guests from the University of North Carolina to...

Today we got to chat with Matt Mueller… yet another hammer in the youth soccer scene here in the Lou. As the director of coaching and competition at Lou Fusz Soccer, Matt oversees the development and more of over 200 boys and girls teams at the club. From SLYSA to MLS Next, he talks about their focus and philosophy on getting the most out of the teams and the players. We cover his past, his influences, and what’s next. A brilliant chat… please enjoy! Let’s Go!

Athleticism just seems to run in some families, and so it does for Michelle McCarthy Restovich and her daughters! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define catches up her former opponent and teammate to chat about being an athlete in the earlier days, then becoming the greatest fan of your kids. No stranger to high-level play herself, Michelle had great times on the pitch in The Beautiful Game, winning national championships with her JB Marine club team,...

Today I had a one on one with Tony Doellefeld. From local club, to SLU high, a D1 stop at Tulsa before a 3 year run at Belmont, all followed by a year in Spain to play pro, Tony now owns and operates Prospect 2 Player. His services focus on connecting High School age players to one of 1200 universities and their 12K scholarships in the College Soccer Marketplace. He breaks down the evaluation process and points out the dream school might not be the first stop. Tremendous info and insight...

Steve Pecher, Pat Barry, Dale Schilly, Kevin Kalish, and Jeremy Alumbaugh. Today’s episode has a brain trust of club soccer like no other. We talked about the massive merger slash three way marriage that combined the historic Busch Soccer Club, Scott Gallagher, and Metro United. The end result has grown to over 4300 players, pumped out countless college and pro players, and is now called St Louis Scott Gallagher. From the why, to the players, to the future, we cover a lot. Enjoy a little...

Sam Adeniran: The flying eagle, born in Houston, youngest of four, with a player passport that has taken him all around the world, we chatted with STL City’s own… Big Sam! The first half of the show our 6’5” striker breaks down his roots, his family, his roommate, and path, while in the 2nd half we talk all things City and his plans. On top of all that we discuss THE MOST IMPORTANT subject matter to everyone’s day… breakfast. Really. Give it a listen, then a share... Let’s Go!!! Thx to...

Today St Mary Dragon, Flo Valley National Champ, 15 year pro, and coaching director for Gateway Rush Soccer Club Larry Julius joined us to break down his incredible resume. He also talks about his unique relationship with #USMNT & #ACMilan superstar #ChristianPulisic.  He reflects on what helped and hindered his own soccer journey, and the tell tale signs at a young age that made future Captain America stand out. Recorded live from Fenton bar and grill, we had a blast… so will you. Let’s go!

St. Louis Soccer Legends on this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chatted with Jan and Joan Gettemeyer - twins, soccer studs, strong women, hall of famers. What started on the playground wound up in building the foundation for the Women’s Soccer Program at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, each with All-American honors. With hand-me-down uniforms, the Gettemeyers found connection on the pitch, leading UMSL to the NCAA Final Four, and helped to bring...

Today’s episode is all about the red flags popping up around our beloved soccer teams. And who better than former national team member, MLS All Star veteran, and now youth academy coach… and Soccer Dad… Brad Davis. After our #USMNT got bounced out in the first round at #CopaAmerica, right on the heels of #STLCitySC parting ways with Bradley Carnell, we had an unlimited number of questions!!! Should Berhalter go? Should Carnell have gone? Are we developing the best possible players? What is...

Sometimes ”The Beautiful Game” starts on a black top! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define caught up with former schoolmate, and sometimes recess soccer teammate, Derek Burton. Like many, Derek started in youth competitive play then represented his Vianney High School Griffins, helping the team to a state championship in 1991 and #1 national ranking by USA Today. After being a four-year starter at Arkansas-Little Rock, he set his sights on coaching through the college D1 level and attained...

One of US Soccer’s iconic players, not only in performance, but in brand identity (think mohawk), Clint Mathis! Clint joined us from his home in SoCal and chatted his path from rural south-east Atlanta Georgia to South Carolina ACC life, to the World Cup, and MLS lives in both LA & NY! Pure fun. Check it out, and please subscribe for more! Thanks to #ExploreSTL #KranzbergArtsFoundation #CrescentPlumbing #clintmathis #ussoccer #mls #lagalaxy #newyork #hannover96 #worldcup

Vadim Cojocov is the new Technical Director at the rapidly growing St. Louis Stars Soccer Club. He was born in Moldova to a Russian dad and spent his childhood in Ireland learning the game. Most importantly he learned to not wear an English Beckham jersey to a “south Dublin” public school. Vadim talks about his path and experiences and the influence it all is having on his new role in helping mold and grow the Stars moving forward. And yes... he’s actually a model. Let’s go…

Today’s guest was a personal friend slash favor for my substitute carpool cohost, AJ Cochran. Robbie Kristo goes all the way back with AJ to their early Busch days, to SLU, abroad, and back! We had a blast going over his travels, the competition, and they dropped some insight for young kids looking to make that leap to the pro’s and beyond! Let’s go!!!

Six degrees of separation here on Soccer Mom Sunday - probably less for many of us! The name “Champion” is practically synonymous with St. Louis Soccer. Host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define was joined by Tim and Thom Champion. If you have played soccer the Lou, chances are that you’ve encountered at least one of these twins on a pitch somewhere, sometime, in some way. Tim and Thom each had their own timeline in playing soccer from youth through college. With backgrounds in education, each...

Dueling For Lincoln is not only a heartbreaking cause, but now doubles as a TST 7v7 alum. I was joined by Tim Koppel, Tim Menzel and Bill Stimac the coach and captains of the team. With a first round sweep of teams that included Bayern Munich & Dortmund, the fellas talk about the experience, the vibe, and the type of players that find success on this team… which included a plumber that notched one vs. the German Legends. Check out Dueling for Lincoln on instagram to follow their story and...

In order to impress a true Futbol (Soccer) loving Brit, we had to do this one at Amsterdam Tavern! Tony Husband was an absolute hammer, bringing incredible stories, perspective, insight, and an accent to this episode. Born/raised in Plymouth England to journalistic parents, his career behind the mic was somewhat pre-determined... his transplant to Nashville to cover the MLS was not! Enjoy the show and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... Like - Review - Follow - Share, it’s free!!! #appleplus #mls...