The "A" Game with Amanda Axelson

Heidi Strickler

Amanda speaks with Heidi Stickler, a Registered Sports Dietitian (RD/RDN), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist (METS), with a Master’s in Sports Nutrition (MSc) from Liverpool John Moores University in England. They discuss how diet can affect athletic performance, the taboo topic of training around a women's menstrual cycle, and how a women's period is actually a super power.

Alexa Diaz

Alexa Diaz joins Amanda to talk all things youth soccer. From her experience as a youth player to her college recruiting experience as well as her time with the Philippine National Team she shares her experience and advice for young athletes. As the Director of League Development and Player Programs for the Girl's Academy Alexa shares insight as to what coaches are looking for both on and off the field. This is an episode you won't wanna miss!

S2E1 - Haley Steskal

Today’s guest is a former Gunner who overcame a number of setbacks throughout her youth soccer career and by sheer grit and determination made her dream of playing collegiate soccer come true. She now plays for NCAA Division II Black Hills State University. She was the G02B captain for four years and played High School ball at Mt. Si. Without further ado, we bring you Ms. Haley Steskal.

Season 2 Trailer

We're back! After taking a hiatus from the podcast due to a tough pregnancy, Amanda is excited to be back with Season 2 of the A Game!

The A Game - Trailer

Karlee Stueckle

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Siarfo Abekah

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Macy Jo Harrison

Amanda & Anna sit down with WPSL West Region Commisioner and Gunners Director of Operations Macy Jo Harrison. Macy explains her journey through youth soccer playing for her club, ODP & the US Youth National Teams. She explains how she navigated the recruiting process and ultimately transferred to UNLV. We also discuss the importance of women in the world of sports and give a number of shout outs to the women who have inspired us in our own coaching careers. Love the "A" Game? Leave us a rat...

Giovanni Monroe

Amanda & Anna sit down with ISC Gunners Coach & Select Program Director Giovanni Monroe. Gio is UEFA B Licensed Coach who was selected as part of the United Soccer Coaches "30 Under 30" Class of 2020 and brings one of the most unique backgrounds to the ISC Gunners Staff. From growing up on a horse farm in Washougal, Washington to navigating his way around the world, Gio has traveled far and wide as a player and coach and we could not be more excited to share some of his story. Today Gio gives...

Claudia Longo

We sit down with Claudia Longo, a 2x State Champion with the Issaquah Girls Soccer team, the 2019 Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Award Winner, a Gunners G99 Legend and the current University of Washington Women's Soccer Captain. Claudia tells us a bit about her journey through the recruiting process, what motivates her, how she leads on and off the field and a little bit about how to bring your "A" Game.

Claudia Longo - Sneak Peak

Claudia Longo drops some TRUTH in our first ever interview on the "A" Game