Latest Howtobeaprosoccerplayer Podcast Episodes

Daryl Grove From Total Soccer Show on USMNT and Scouting

Pro Soccer Talks - September 08, 2017 16:08 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Daryl Grove, from Total Soccer Show, talks about scouting talent that is growing in the US with 17-22 year-olds in Bundesliga, EPL and MLS. We talk about the USMNT and what changes Bruce Arena should make to secure a World Cup birth. We talk about defensive mistakes, pressure on Christian Pulisi...

San Juan and McClatchy Soccer Coach Vaughn Boyce

Pro Soccer Talks - September 06, 2017 05:25 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
San Juan Soccer Club and McClatchy Soccer Coach Vaughn Boyce talks about academy player development in the US compared with Bayern Munich. We talk about the "Trophy Culture" of the US" and celebrating participation rather than encouraging winning in our youngest players. We talk about USMNT and ...

Amobi Okugo Portland Timbers' Frugal Athlete

Pro Soccer Talks - August 29, 2017 20:09 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Amobi Okugo, of the Portland Timbers, explains financial literacy and how he helps young, pro athletes to financially plan for themselves. Athletes that have come into a lot of money at a young age have had problems saving and planning for their eventual retirement. Amobi Okugo, plans ahead and ...

Tori Robinson Recovering from Injury and Raising a Sporting Family

Pro Soccer Talks - August 29, 2017 18:05 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Tori Robinson, skier, Soccer player, wife and mom, shares how to recover from injuries. She has had her share of injuries. Ski crashes and athletic mishaps have put her in the doctor office more than a few times. She shares her story of recovery and how to raise a sporting family. Tori was a can...

Development of Players and Securing your Spot on the Team

Pro Soccer Talks - August 23, 2017 21:33 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
We Talk with Coach Buckle of Sacramento Republic about making tactical decisions and signing new players, postgame, V Whitecaps 2. We speak with Harvie Miller, an academy coach from England, in Elk Grove, about the development of players and the MLS league as a whole with improvement and expansi...

James Kiffe Pro Soccer Tips

Pro Soccer Talks - August 22, 2017 21:05 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
James Kiffe, left back for the Sacramento Republic FC, with the killer left foot, tells his soccer story from his earliest years, to getting drafted, to playing pro and having the most minutes on the team. James tells about how to raise your game from being in the pack, to being the go-to-guy th...

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Pro Soccer Talks - August 18, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
We Talk with Dominik Jakubek, Jeremy Hall, Hayden Partain, Dave McCreary and Pat McIntosh about training for and learning from big friendly matches. Pachuca, Newcastle, Chivas, West Brom, Arsenal... they all provide opportunities for players and clubs to showcase themselves. What can you do as a...

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Pro Soccer Talks - August 18, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
We talk with Dominik Jakubek, Jeremy Hall, Dave McCreary, Hayden Partain and Pat McIntosh about Sacramento Republic FC's humble beginnings with 20 thousand sell-out games at Hughes Stadium. We talk at Rubicon Brewery over frosty pints. Dominik talks about Rodrigo Lopez, Emrah Klimenta, Tommy Ste...

Mindset Interviews with Tommy Thompson, Derek Foran, Coach Preki

Pro Soccer Talks - August 07, 2017 19:54 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
 Tommy Thompson, Derek Foran and Coach Preki Talk about Soccer Mindset. They talk about their thinking and actions on and off the field including avoiding and recovering from injury. Coach Preki talks about establishing the standards of effort and play that players rise up to. Pro soccer players...

Earthquakes V Sounders Throwback with Chris Wandolowski, Clint Dempsey, Deandre Yedlin

Pro Soccer Talks - August 07, 2017 19:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
We reflect back at Levis Stadium's opening day with Earthquakes V Sounders. Chris Wandolowski, Clint Dempsey and Deandre Yedlin share their experiences with the National team, An Earthquakes win sets the stage for a great opening for the new Levis Stadium. Clint Dempsey talks about execution and...

Sac Republic Shows up for West Brom

Pro Soccer Talks - August 07, 2017 18:54 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
We talk again with Dom Jakubek, Jeremy Hall, Hayden Partain, Danny Barrera then West Brom Coach Steve McClaren about Showing up, being prepared, working hard and creating results. We get feedback from Most Brom about their impressions on playing Sacramento Republic FC.We have advice for soccer p...