Soccer Girl Problems
310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 803 ratingsThe Soccer Girl Problems Podcast is a fun, entertaining, and informative look into the life of a Ladyballer, on and beyond the field. The three founders and podcast hosts, Carly Beyar, Shannon Fay and Alanna Locast are the Ladyballers behind the hilarious viral YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram account, SoccerGrlProbs. Whether it’s talking about their experience as collegiate soccer players and struggles of being a female athlete, current soccer news, or interviews with professionals, the insights you get here will inspire you to transform your game, your mentality and your overall life as a ladyballer. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
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60. Training And Mindset At Preseason
July 31, 2020 15:11 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhether you are having preseason in a few weeks or it's being pushed back due to COVID, we have ALL the Do's and Don'ts for training and mindset at preseason. SGP will help ease all the jitters for how to do your best at preseason and stay sane while doing it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
59. Preparing for Preseason
July 24, 2020 02:43 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWhether you are having preseason in a few weeks or it's being pushed back due to COVID, we have ALL the Do's and Don'ts to get you ready for your preseason. SGP will help ease all the jitters that come before heading off the preseason and make sure you are fully prepared to kick butt when you get there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
58. Why Soccer Girls are Single and Proud
July 17, 2020 01:47 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWe aren't always single BUT when we are we’re PROUD of it! Soccer girls can thrive and be happy on their own. This week we talk about 10 reasons why Soccer Girls are always (sometimes) single and proud of it. blog: https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/blog/10-reasons-why-were-single-proud-of-it --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
57. Playing Time | What to do when you're not getting minutes
July 10, 2020 10:09 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week SGP spoke with a young Ladyballer about the playing time and it brought up ALL our thoughts and advice. We talk about what to do to get more playing time, communicating with Coach, and how to stay positive. We wish we had this advice when we were playing in high school and college! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
57. Playing Time
July 10, 2020 10:09 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week SGP spoke with a lady baller about the playing time and it brought up ALL our thoughts about wanting more playing time, trying to talk to Coach about playing time, and what to do to get more playing time. We wish we had this advice when we were playing in high school and college!
56. Jimmy Conrad - Former USMNT, MLS defender + Youtube Star
June 26, 2020 11:38 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, we chat with the amazing Jimmy Conrad! Jimmy played on the USMNT and in the MLS. Due to an injury, he had to leave the game...but everything happens for a reason! Jimmy is now a YouTube star and for years he has been entertaining us with his witty commentary and perspective on the game. Jimmy may be the most passionate person we know about the game of soccer and we truly love it! Follow him on social! He's hilarious! Instagram.com/jimmyconrad --- Support this podcast: https://...
55. Soccer Dad Stereotypes
June 19, 2020 11:25 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn honor of Father's Day we dove REAL deep into the world of dads in sports… Is your dad the over-enthusiastic “volunteer” sideline ref?! Or is he the overly aggressive "wannabe" coach dad?! Listen to this week's podcast to find out the 10 Soccer Stereotypes! Soccer Dad Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Uhnn3LQgE&feature=emb_title Soccer Dad Stereotype Blog: https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/blog/10-types-of-soccer-dads --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
54. The Ladyballer's Guide to Life by SoccerGrlProbs
June 12, 2020 06:38 - 28 minutes - 26 MBWe wrote A BOOK (well, a second one! We decided to extend our College Soccer Survival Guide and talk about all things being a Ladyballer! In this book you will find pages of positive, helpful, hilarious and empowering advice about living the life of a ladyballer! On this week's podcast, we give a sneak peak to our book and read an excerpt from our chapter about Social Life! Featuring hilarious and heartfelt experiences, plus tips on training, nutrition, motivation, balancing soccer with a so...
53. Indi Cowie- Pro Freestyler and 3X Guiness World Record Holde
May 29, 2020 01:33 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWe chat with Indi Cowie (aka the best female freestyle in the World) about her decision to choose freestyle over playing professional soccer while at UNC after a bad knee injury. We also find out from Indi what it takes to be a professional freestyler, the dedication that comes with it and the craziest/coolest experiences she's had from performing! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indicowie/?hl=en
53. Indi Cowie- Pro Freestyler and 3X Guinness World Record Holder
May 29, 2020 01:33 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWe chat with Indi Cowie (aka the best female freestyle in the World) about her decision to choose freestyle over playing professional soccer while at UNC after a bad knee injury. We also find out from Indi what it takes to be a professional freestyler, the dedication that comes with it and the craziest/coolest experiences she's had from performing! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indicowie/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
52. Yael Averbuch - Founder of the Techne Futbol + UNC NWSL & USWNT alum
May 22, 2020 10:40 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWe chat with Yael Averbuch about her dedication and passion for the game she loves. Yael played at UNC, NWSL and the USWNT and is the creator and founder of the Techne Futbol app. We discuss Yael’s focus and determination as an athlete at every level she played, the difficulties of playing professionally, and her vision is to empower young players to own their development, (plus her passion for hardcore 90's techno)! Yael's Month Motivation Challenge: https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/blog/de...
USWNT LEGEND Brandi Chastain
May 15, 2020 06:07 - 1 hourWe chat with USWNT legend and our good friend (aka long time bestie) Brandi Chastain about EVERYTHING! She shares with us what kind of College Coach she is, what she expects from her players, the power of social media and what she's cooking today! Brandi is inspiriting, brilliant, and always makes us laugh.
51. Brandi Chastain - Our idol + USWNT 99'er World Champ
May 15, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe chat with USWNT legend and our good friend (aka long time bestie) Brandi Chastain about EVERYTHING! She shares with us what kind of college Coach she is, what she expects from her players, the power of social media and what she's cooking today! Brandi is inspiring, brilliant, and always makes us laugh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
51. Brandi Chastain- Our idol + USWNT 99'er World Champ
May 15, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe chat with USWNT legend and our good friend (aka long time bestie) Brandi Chastain about EVERYTHING! She shares with us what kind of college Coach she is, what she expects from her players, the power of social media and what she's cooking today! Brandi is inspiriting, brilliant, and always makes us laugh.
Former Pro Erika Tymrak
May 08, 2020 11:31 - 44 minutesWe chatted with Erika Tymrak about her successful soccer career at IMG Academy, UF, the NWSL, learning more about yourself while playing overseas, deciding when to stop playing and the importance of nutrition as an athlete! https://www.erikatymrak.com
50. Erika Tymrak Former Pro
May 08, 2020 11:31 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWe chatted with Erika Tymrak about her successful soccer career at IMG Academy, UF, the NWSL, learning more about yourself while playing overseas, deciding when to stop playing and the importance of nutrition as an athlete! https://www.erikatymrak.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
49. Lynn Williams- USWNT
May 01, 2020 08:51 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBUSWNT and North Carolina Courage's Lynn Williams chats with SGP about her rollercoaster journey ride to the National Team, the best tips to watching and learning from game film, and how talking about yourself in the third person may just give you the perspective you need! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
49. USWNT's Lynn Williams
May 01, 2020 08:51 - 49 minutesUSWNT and North Carolina Courage's Lynn Williams chats with SGP about her rollercoaster journey ride to the National Team, the best tips to watching and learning from game film, and how talking about yourself in the third person may just give you the perspective you need!
48. Injury Stereotypes (the good, the bad and the annoying)
April 22, 2020 19:57 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week we talk about the different injury stereotypes based on our hilarious YouTube video. Players deal with injuries in different ways and we tell you which stereotypes to follow and which to stay away from! Laugh at our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErNdqswW6SU Take our Injury Stereotype Quiz to find out which one you are! https://app.ex.co/stories/soccergrlprobs10/what-injury-stereotype-are-you- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlpr...
47. Jess Mcdonald USWNT- "Against All Odds (crunchy crunchy)"
April 17, 2020 01:49 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWe were lucky enough to chat with one of our favorite World Cup Champions! She is a bada** mom and plays for both the USWNT and North Carolina Courage. Jess McDonald's story and words of wisdom were just what we needed to hear to motivate us through another day of quarantine! She also spoke about the struggles of being a mother in today's footballer world. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! For more info on Jess and the Jessica McDonald Foundation: https://www.jessmcdonald1422.net/ --- Support this p...
47. Jess McDonald- "Against All Odds (crunchy crunchy)"
April 17, 2020 01:49 - 44 minutesWe were lucky enough to chat with one of our favorite World Cup Champions! She is a bada** mom and plays for both the USWNT and North Carolina Courage. Jess McDonald's story and words of wisdom were just what we needed to hear to motivate us through another day of quarantine! For more info on Jess and the Jessica McDonald Foundation: https://www.jessmcdonald1422.net/
47. USWNT's Jess McDonald- "Against All Odds (crunchy crunchy)"
April 17, 2020 01:49 - 44 minutesWe were lucky enough to chat with one of our favorite World Cup Champions! She is a bada** mom and plays for both the USWNT and North Carolina Courage. Jess McDonald's story and words of wisdom were just what we needed to hear to motivate us through another day of quarantine! She also spoke about the struggles of being a mother in today's footballer world. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! For more info on Jess and the Jessica McDonald Foundation: https://www.jessmcdonald1422.net/
46. Catching Up With the OG YouTube Crew!
April 10, 2020 02:11 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe OG Crew is back together! We chat with our good friends, Matt Danaher and Matteo Marzoli, who have been playing the filming role of coaches, players, refs and everything in between in our SGP Youtube videos since Day 1! We talk about our favorite memories filming, playing and going to college together. You might recognize Matt & Matteo in the following videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZhsCErGcZ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Uhnn3LQgE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SCn_iEB...
45. In Coach Language: What Coach Says and Means are Two Different Things!
April 03, 2020 02:37 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBLet’s face it. Sometimes our coach says one thing, and we know DAMN well they mean something entirely different. (Even if we have no idea what that ‘something’ is at all). This podcast is inspired by our YouTube video #InCoachLanguage where we talk about all of the scenarios when coach says something and what we think he/she actually means. If you haven’t seen our video yet, you need to go watch it now. It has over half a million views! #InCoachLanguage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
44. Social Distancing - SGP does Q & A with Ladyballer Squad
March 27, 2020 02:40 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWe prompted our Ladyballer Squad to ask us ANYTHING they want to know about SoccerGrlProbs. We got all types of questions from "How does a Trex eat corn on the cob?" to "What is our most embarrassing moment on the field?" So many belly laughs and shoutouts in this one! Sign up for our 20-days of Stay At HOME Workouts & Healthy Recipes program WAITLIST- https://soccergrlprobsuniversity.mykajabi.com/forms/353881 SGP Youtube videos we mention: Soccer Mom Knows Best: https://www.youtube.com/wat...
43. Staying Healthy & Positive While At-home due to COVID-19
March 20, 2020 09:50 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBSoccerGrlProbs sits down and chats about the anxieties and fears of the COVID-19 pandemic for female athletes. We give our best advice to staying healthy, sane and staying on top of our game while being stuck at-home. Listen to this if you are feeling scared...it'll make you feel better! Share this episode with your friends and family! Last day to join our 14-day FREE Ladyballer Challenge! http://eepurl.com/gWy_NP 60 Snack Ideas for the Female Athlete: https://soccergrlprobs.com/products/6...
42. Melissa Ortiz; Colombian National Team Player & Equal Rights Activist
March 13, 2020 12:46 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWe chat with our good friend (SGP Youtube superstar) Melissa Ortiz on her journey and decision making process on whether to play college soccer or not then playing D2, her time on the Columbian National Team and. her fight for the team's equal rights (that went viral)! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
41. Belly laughs with ESPN Commentator & USWNT Legend, Julie Foudy
March 06, 2020 03:31 - 43 minutes - 40 MBSo many belly laughs with our idol and US women’s national team 2x World Cup Champ, Julie Foudy. She is currently an ESPN commentator (you might recognize her voice on the SheBelieves Cup coverage). This woman is incredible! She talks about everything from her upbringing to becoming a professional player to what she is up to now. Make sure you listen to her podcast “Laughter Permitted” with ESPN. It makes us smile every time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
40. Manchester City's Janine Beckie
February 28, 2020 03:25 - 39 minutesWe are in ManCity this week and grabbed coffee with Janine Becky! Janine grew up in the US, has played in the NWSL and now plays for the Canadian National team and ManCity. This lady is a BALLER and we loved chatting with her today! Brewing with Beckie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JImk17yDyyvk7DogTKPZF?si=vA3gp2F2RA6WiDv5PM6pUQ Beckie's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeN_NFC27RresHvmV9rjIpg
40. Janine Beckie- Man City
February 28, 2020 03:25 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWe are in ManCity this week and grabbed coffee with Janine Becky! Janine grew up in the US, has played in the NWSL and now plays for the Canadian National team and ManCity. This lady is a BALLER and we loved chatting with her today! Brewing with Beckie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JImk17yDyyvk7DogTKPZF?si=vA3gp2F2RA6WiDv5PM6pUQ Beckie's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeN_NFC27RresHvmV9rjIpg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so...
39.Feel More, Think Less: How to Rid Anxious Feelings While Playing with Seth Taylor
February 21, 2020 12:04 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWe chat with soccer and life coach, Seth Alan Taylor! We talk about how to deal with game-day anxiety and stress, as well as the best communication skills between players and soccer parents. Seth personally worked with SGP and works with athletes of all ranges from middle school players to professional athletes to help players deal with these very common issues and the best tools to deal with it! This is a must listen! You can find Seth at http://www.iannitraining.com/! --- Support this p...
38. Stanford Alum and NZ’s National Team’s Ali Riley
February 14, 2020 01:44 - 48 minutesWe chat with Ali Riley who played collegiate soccer at Stanford University while at that same time playing on the New Zealand National Team. Just this week Ali announced she is now playing for the Orlando pride. Ali has played all over the world and has great advice for Lady Ballers at all levels of the game, about keeping an open mind, embracing new challenges and being a coachable player!
38. Ali Riley Stanford Alum + NZ’s National Team
February 14, 2020 01:44 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWe chat with Ali Riley who played collegiate soccer at Stanford University while at that same time playing on the New Zealand National Team. Just this week Ali announced she is now playing for the Orlando pride. Ali has played all over the world and has great advice for Lady Ballers at all levels of the game, about keeping an open mind, embracing new challenges and being a coachable player! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
Chatting with Stanford Alum, Orlando Pride Pro and New Zealand National Team Legend Ali Riley
February 14, 2020 01:44 - 48 minutesWe chat with Ali Riley who played collegiate soccer at Stanford University while at that same time playing on the New Zealand National Team. Just this week Ali announced she is now playing for the Orlando pride. Ali has played all over the world and has great advice for Lady Ballers at all levels of the game, about keeping an open mind, embracing new challenges and being a coachable player!
37. Position Problems
February 07, 2020 12:45 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBEach position on the soccer field comes with its own set of problems. We chat about the difficulty of being a goalie, defender, midfielder and forward. #positionprobs Position Probs Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhpRVgPC6-U Bleacher Report App: https://bleacherreport.com/mobile --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
Position Problems
February 07, 2020 12:45 - 25 minutesEach position on the soccer field comes with its own set of problems. We chat about the difficulty of being a goalie, defender, midfielder and forward. #positionprobs Position Probs Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhpRVgPC6-U Bleacher Report App: https://bleacherreport.com/mobile
36. When To Stick It Out And When To Call It Quits
January 31, 2020 02:53 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThe three of us had each had moments where we felt like quitting soccer, but the difference is that these were temporary feelings that we had in a moment of anger, sadness or exhaustion..but how do you decide if you should quit or not? Today we chat about when we think is the right and wrong time to quit the game you love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
When To Stick It Out And When To Call It Quits
January 31, 2020 02:53 - 22 minutesThe three of us had each had moments where we felt like quitting soccer, but the difference is that these were temporary feelings that we had in a moment of anger, sadness or exhaustion..but how do you decide if you should quit or not? Today we chat about when we think is the right and wrong time to quit the game you love.
35. Discovering your Core Values
January 24, 2020 02:55 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIf you’re like us, we've already threw in the towel or put your new 2020 goals on the back burner. How do we stop making goals we can’t achieve?! We chat with Goal Coach and former college athlete, Jess Softcheck (@jess.softcheck)about how athletes specifically can find their core values which will lead them to creating the best goals and how to best break potential barriers to achieve them! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
Discovering your Core Values
January 24, 2020 02:55 - 32 minutesIf you’re like us, we've already threw in the towel or put your new 2020 goals on the back burner. How do we stop making goals we can’t achieve?! We chat with Goal Coach and former college athlete, Jess Softcheck (@jess.softcheck)about how athletes specifically can find their core values which will lead them to creating the best goals and how to best break potential barriers to achieve them!
Goal Setting For Athletes
January 24, 2020 02:55 - 32 minutesIf you’re like us, we've already threw in the towel or put our new 2020 goals on the back burner. How do we stop making goals we can’t achieve?! We chat with Goal Coach Jess Softcheck (@jess.softcheck)about how athletes specifically can find their core values which will lead them to creating the best goals and how to best break potential barriers to achieve them!
34. 27 Things Only Student-Athletes Will Understand
January 17, 2020 12:48 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat being a student-athlete has taught us.. It is no doubt a challenge, and throughout this journey we have experienced a countless number of emotional hurdles we have had to overcome. Disappointment, frustration, sadness, and pain are all feelings buckled along this path to success, hindering the view that keeps one on track. We can each recall moments we have wanted to quit and take the easy way out, not wanting to face the challenges associated with the student-athlete lifestyle. We have ...
27 Things Only Student-Athletes Will Understand
January 17, 2020 12:48 - 26 minutesWhat being a student-athlete has taught us.. It is no doubt a challenge, and throughout this journey we have experienced a countless number of emotional hurdles we have had to overcome. Disappointment, frustration, sadness, and pain are all feelings buckled along this path to success, hindering the view that keeps one on track. We can each recall moments we have wanted to quit and take the easy way out, not wanting to face the challenges associated with the student-athlete lifestyle. We have ...
33. Coach's Exceptions VS Reality Over Winter Break
January 10, 2020 03:19 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week we chat about expectation vs reality over our long winter break. It may consist of more eating and netflix binging than Coach expects... Youtube Video Coach's Expectations VS Reality: https://bit.ly/2T8uhzR Motivational email list: https://bit.ly/36BRZZk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support
Coach's Exceptions VS Reality Over Winter Break
January 10, 2020 03:19 - 17 minutesThis week we chat about expectation vs reality over our long winter break. It may consist of more eating and netflix binging than Coach expects... Youtube Video Coach's Expectations VS Reality: https://bit.ly/2T8uhzR Motivational email list: https://bit.ly/36BRZZk
32. The Power Of Meditation For Athletes With Cory Muscara
January 03, 2020 06:58 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week we chat with Cory Muscara about the power of meditation for athletes. Cory is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology and for the past few years, has taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia Teachers College and currently serves as an instructor of applied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We also speak with Cory about his 6.5 months spent in silence as a monk where he meditated for 14+ hours a day and ho...
The Power Of Meditation For Athletes With Cory Muscara
January 03, 2020 06:58 - 45 minutesThis week we chat with Cory Muscara about the power of meditation for athletes. Cory is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology and for the past few years, has taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia Teachers College and currently serves as an instructor of applied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We also speak with Cory about his 6.5 months spent in silence as a monk where he meditated for 14+ hours a day and ho...
31. Staying Fit & Healthy Over The Holiday Season
December 20, 2019 03:47 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week we are answering all of your questions on how to stay fit over the holiday season. We know first hand how difficult it is to eat healthy (and not eat 300 cookies) and get work outs in over the busy holidays especially when you are not in your typical environment (aka at your parents). Don't worry though, we gotchu!! Here are our tips to staying fit and healthy this holiday season! 6 Ways to Stay Fit Over Winter Break (Without Leaving Your House) https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/b...
Staying Fit & Healthy Over The Holiday Season
December 20, 2019 03:47 - 19 minutesThis week we are answering all of your questions on how to stay fit over the holiday season. We know first hand how difficult it is to eat healthy (and not eat 300 cookies) and get work outs in over the busy holidays especially when you are not in your typical environment (aka at your parents). Don't worry though, we gotchu!! Here are our tips to staying fit and healthy this holiday season! 6 Ways to Stay Fit Over Winter Break (Without Leaving Your House) https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/b...
30. 50 Things that Make All Soccer Girls Scream
December 13, 2019 03:24 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBHere is our list of 50 little things (we could have made it 500) that make soccer girls scream (but also made us laugh to talk about haha). Chances are you are going to agree with all of them blog: https://bit.ly/2PiuYV8 soccer mom video: https://bit.ly/2teG6K3 prewar breaking video: https://bit.ly/2PfCzDF --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support