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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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, 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.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with three Foundation grant and scholarship recipients: High Country SA Executive Director Miriam Hickey, High Country SA Coach Luis Aguilera, and Summit High School Soccer Coaches Jotwan Daniels. Next, we get another Hispanic Heritage Month Takeover with Latino Coaches Vice Chair Art Hernandez and Louisville High School Head Varsity Soccer Coach Ariana Martinez. On the final half of this...

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens up the show with University of North Carolina men's soccer head coach Carlos Somoano, followed by North Carolina Courage midfielder Brianna Pinto. Up next, we have the first Hispanic Heritage Month takeover with Latino Coaches Vice Chairs Art Hernandez and Betty Dominguez. To round out this week's show, Dean invites on University of Central Arkansas men's soccer head coach Frank Kohlenstein and Golden...

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke welcomes to the show East Carolina University women's soccer head coach Gary Higgins, Inter Miami Academy Coach Chris Nurse, What Drives Winning Co-founder Becky Burleigh, and Duke men's soccer associate head coach Michael Brady.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke welcomes to the show Syracuse men's soccer head coach Ian McIntyre, University at Albany women's soccer head coach Sade Ayinde, Notre Dame women's soccer head coach Nate Norman, and Positive Performance Training Founder Lindsey Wilson.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Jamaica Women's National Team head coach Lorne Donaldson. Following Lorne, Dean chats with Duke women's soccer head coach Robbie Church before catching up with UNC Greensboro men's soccer head coach Chris Rich. To button up this week's show, Dean welcomes Adelaide Gay and Tiffany Weimer from Duktig Brand.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with University of North Carolina women's soccer head coach Anson Dorrance and Penn State women's soccer head coach Erica Dambach ahead of their Big Ten matchup Thursday night. Up next, Dean welcomes soccer analyst Jackie Santacaterina Manny, before closing the show with U.S. Armed Forces women's soccer goalkeeper coach Erin Issler and Penn State men's soccer alum Michael Malik Gaines II.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Fox Soccer Academy Founder Christian Fuchs. Dean then chats with longtime United Soccer Coaches Educator Dr. Bill Steffen before closing the show with San Diego Wave Executive Director of Performance and Development Karla Thompson.

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with United Soccer Coaches Foundation Scholarship & Grants Sub-Committee Chair Ralph Polson. Following Ralph, United Soccer Coaches Latino Coaches Vice Chair Art Hernandez interviews Director of HAPIR lab, Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University Mayrene Hernandez. In the second half of this week's show, Dean chats with US Youth Soccer Senior Manager for Grassroots Dr. Sari...

Check out this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps and hosted by Dean Linke! On this week's show, Dean welcomes United Soccer Coaches CEO Geoff VanDeusen, newly appointed United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Education Rob Herringer, McLean Youth Soccer Technical Director Clyde Watson, VIA in Sports Consultant Erin Randall, and 30 Under 30 Program member Alex Fairchild.