Inside College Soccer

From earning a roster spot at Fort Hays State to leading Bob Jones University to an NCCAA National Championship, Dallas Albert’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and grit.

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Dallas — a former SRUSA client — to discuss the ups and downs of college soccer, how he pushed through the hard times, and how those experiences prepared him not just for success on the field, but for his career in real estate in Dallas, Texas.

It’s an inspiring look at leadership, resilience, and the lasting lessons of college athletic...

In this episode, Don Williams of SRUSA sat down with Matt Anderson and Matt Baehr, who each surveyed nearly 200 college soccer coaches, to uncover what truly shapes college recruiting today.

Matt Anderson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
His research focused on player identification, qualities coaches value most, and talent development pathways. He shared insights into what separates a recruitable athlete from the rest, emphasizing skill acquisition, psychological factors, and long-term growth.

Matt Baehr (Discover College Soccer)
His survey explored the recruiting ecosystem—where coaches recruit from, how they allocate budgets, staffing sizes, and trends in sc...

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In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling.


This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition questions athletes and parents ask most often:

⚽️ What to eat before, during, and after games.

💧 Hydration tips that actually impact performance.

📅 The difference between fueling on training days, rest days, and tournament weekends.

👩‍🦰 Nutrition challenges for female athletes.

🌱 Vegetarian and vegan considerations. Duration: 00:48:55

In this special edition of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams answers a parent’s big question: “What’s the general timeline of the college soccer recruiting process?” If you’ve got a 2026 or 2027 player navigating emails, phone calls, ID camps, and wondering why coaches go quiet, this is the episode for you.

In this powerful episode of Inside College Soccer, SRUSA’s Don Williams sits down with Dr. Ryan Swanson, professor and author of A Beautiful Shame — a deeply personal and riveting book chronicling the final season of men’s soccer at the University of New Mexico.

This story isn't just about a game. It’s about identity, sacrifice, and what happens when a successful program is abruptly cut from a university's future.

With unprecedented access to the team, Dr. Swanson captures the voices of athletes, administrators, and legendary coach Jeremy Fishbein, the winningest coach in UNM history with a r...

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In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration, and fostering a championship mindset.

🧠 Meet Dan Abrahams
Global Sport Psychologist with a Master’s in Sport Psychology and HCPC registration, Dan has served elite soccer clubs—Premier League, Championship, and national teams—to optimize performance through mindset uk.linkedin...

🎙️ Inside College Soccer | Featuring Steve Purdy
Presented by Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)

In this episode, host Don Williams sits down with former professional and current trainer Steve Purdy to unfold a compelling story of resilience, adaptability, and passion—from Northern California youth leagues to Germany's 2.Bundesliga and MLS, and finally into elite coaching.

🧭 Journey Through the Game
Purdy reflects on pivotal career milestones: breakout youth performances in Northern California, powering the Cal Golden Bears to a Pac‑10 title, testing himself in Europe with 1860 Munich, enduring injury setbacks, and representing both MLS clubs (FC Dallas, Portland Tim...

In our latest podcast episode, Don Williams had the privilege of diving deep into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Kristi Dosh, author of the newly released book The Athlete’s NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness (available for pre-order, set to release July 2, 2025, from Wiley). Kristi, a leading expert in sports business, shared invaluable insights on navigating the rapidly evolving NIL landscape for athletes at all levels.

We explored the role of NIL collectives, which have become pivotal in facilitating deals for college athletes, often ac...

SRUSA's consultant Kendyl Baird joins Don Williams to talk about her experience in college soccer and how she got to work in the recruiting world.

This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly with Kendyl Baird please reach her at kendyl@srusasoccer.com.

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In this insightful episode of the Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast, we sit down with Mitchell Heath, a former NCAA Division II soccer player and current SRUSA Consultant. Mitchell shares his unique journey from collegiate athlete to guiding aspiring soccer players through the U.S. college recruitment process.

Key Highlights:
- Mitchell's experiences and challenges as an NCAA D2 soccer player
- Transitioning from player to consultant: motivations and insights
- Common misconceptions about college soccer recruitment
- Tips for aspiring athletes navigating the recruitment landscape
- The role of SRUSA in supporting student-athletes' dreams<...

In a two-part podcast series, the Inside College Soccer Podcast and Advanced Football Academy Podcast featured engaging conversations with Ben Garrick from Advanced Football Academy. In the first segment, hosted by the ICSP, Ben discussed his innovative project, which provides a comprehensive library of content focused on the technical, tactical, physical, and mental development of soccer players, offering valuable resources for players, coaches, and clubs. He also shared insights into his background, including his experience at the professional youth academy of Dundee FC in Scotland.

In the second segment, hosted by AFA, Ben interviewed Don Williams from Sports...

Thomas Dooley, a former U.S. international soccer player with 81 caps, World Cup appearances in 1994 and 1998, and a notable club career in Germany, followed by coaching roles in Asia. 

The episode explored his remarkable career, touching on his rise from the U.S. National Team to the Bundesliga, his experiences on the global stage, and his transition to coaching.  Central to the discussion was his new book, The Truth About Success in Soccer No One Teaches (td5mp-book.com), which offers unconventional insights into achieving soccer success. In his book, Thomas emphasizes overlooked aspects of the game—such as m...

In a dynamic podcast, Don Williams and Coach Jon Beck explore nurturing young athletes through multi-sport participation for well-rounded growth, warning against early specialization’s risks like burnout. They stress practicing skills in game contexts over isolated drills to build adaptable players. Beck underscores sports as a vehicle for teaching resilience, discipline, and grit—valuing life lessons over pro aspirations—and insists confidence comes from preparation, advocating for inclusive coaching that fosters team-first athletes.

Erica and Don discuss Snow Plow parents and player mental health. They also talk about training and the role genetics play in player success.Join Erica and Don on this week's journey into the inside world of what it takes to play College Soccer.GET ERICA'S SPEED TRAINING COURSE FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: https://coachtube.com/course/soccer/s...

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SRUSA's own Andre Luciano https://x.com/LVHoosierGK and Don Williams https://x.com/Don_K_Williams talk with Sports performance specialist Erica Sutter about what it takes for players to play for a top 25 NCAA D1 College soccer program.

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Nutritionist Nick Lemke joins Don Williams to discuss the importance of body health through sports, as well explains the proper path to follow when in soccer.

Nick Lemke, a passionate sports nutritionist making waves in athlete performance! Nick, a Registered Dietitian based in Seattle, founded Clutch Performance Nutrition to revolutionize youth nutrition, helping young athletes boost speed, strength, and energy through smart eating. With a degree from Central Washington University and years of experience working with high school athletes, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In this episode, hosted by Don Williams, Nick shares how...

Coach Sinead McSharry joins Don Williams to talk about her experience in college soccer and how she grew into the sports world to now be a coach with a UEFA Pro B Certification. 
 
This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly with Coach McSharry please DM her at @CoachNayNay on X or @coachsineadmcsharry in Instagram.
 
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SRUSA’s consultant George Kee joins Don Williams to talk about his experience in college soccer and how he got to work in the recruiting world.

In this episode of the Inside College Soccer podcast, consultant George Kee shares his journey through college soccer, coaching experiences, and insights into the recruiting world. He discusses the challenges of coaching both men's and women's teams, the importance of preparation for college athletes, and the complexities of the recruiting process. Kee emphasizes the significance of mental preparedness, physical health, and the right attitudes to succeed in competitive college soccer.
 
Thi...

Men's Soccer Head Coach from Lindenwood, Kris Bertsch, joins Don Williams to discuss his coaching career and share valuable advice on the college soccer recruiting journey.

Kris Bertsch is a seasoned college soccer coach who understands every detail that student-athletes must master to excel in collegiate leagues. His comprehensive knowledge of the recruitment process and collegiate soccer dynamics makes him an invaluable resource for aspiring players.

This episode is packed with invaluable #CollegeSoccer recruiting advice for players, parents, and anyone interested in the subject.

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Former U.S. Men's Soccer player and current goalkeeper coach at LA Galaxy, Ian Feuer, joins Don Williams to discuss his coaching career and share valuable advice on the college soccer recruiting journey.

He delves into his extensive career, spanning from MLS to the Premier League, and explains how he leverages his experience to benefit younger generations. Additionally, he provides a glimpse into his hobbies, which include playing music and acting in movies.

This episode is packed with invaluable #CollegeSoccer recruiting advice for players, parents, and anyone interested in the subject.

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Don Williams shares his experience with us on how to stand out in College Soccer ID Camps. It is a challenge that can be difficult for many, but with the proper guidance, it is possible!

This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

To reach out directly to Don please send an email to don@srusasoccer.com.

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A great discussion between SRUSA's Don Williams and D3 Direct's Founder, Karl Barkley, who discusses the intricacies and misconceptions surrounding Division 3 college soccer recruiting, sharing insights from his experience and offering advice to players and parents. He highlights the importance of understanding the value of Division 3 schools, financial aid options, player development opportunities, and the need for self-advocacy in the recruiting process.

To reach out directly to Karl please visit https://www.d3-direct.com/.

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FC England's Director of Coaching Paul Spacey joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting advice.

To reach out directly to Paul please send a DM to @PaulJSpacey on X.

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SRUSA’s consultant Andre Luciano joins Don Williams to talk about the transfer portal and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice.

This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Transfer Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

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SRUSA’s consultant Mason Schuster joins Don Williams to talk about his work with SRUSA, his #CollegeSoccer career at the D1 level, and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice.

This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

To reach out directly to Mason please email mason@srusasoccer.com.

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SRUSA’s consultant Karen Zmirak joins Don Williams to talk about her coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice.

She talks about how she came from Canada, to the U.S. to play College Soccer. She talked about her own transfer between schools, and how she helps players with their College Soccer recruiting journeys now. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

To reach out directly to Karen please email to karen@srusasoccer.com.

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SRUSA’s consultant Ernie Yarborough joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice.

One of our most experienced consultants shares his time in college soccer, how he started and talks about his journey. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

To reach out directly to Ernie please email to ernie@srusasoccer.com.

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SRUSA’s consultant Andre Luciano joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice.

Andre, a NJCAA hall of famer, has been in the College Soccer world for many years, so has a wealth of knowledge of advice, including what he predicts for the future. 

This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

To reach out directly to Andre please email to andre@srusasoccer.com.

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SRUSA consultant Joe Flanagan joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice.

Joe Flanagan, a former National Championship winning coach, has been in the college soccer world since late 90's and has seen the evolution of it through the years.

This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject.

To reach out directly to Joe, his email is joe.flanagan@srusasoccer.com 

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Dr. Erin Henderson joins SRUSA's Don Williams to talk all things Performance Psychology.

Dr. Erin Henderson is a collegiate athlete and a wellbeing, burnout and leadership researcher with a PhD in performance psychology

2:00: Who's the Dr. Erin?

6:00: Why does female players quit soccer?

9:00: The sacrifices that make you burn.

14:00: What is a burnout?

19:00: The pressure we put on our kids.

27:00: Soccer is something you, not who you are.

31:00: Coaches, set real expectations!

35:00: Parents also needs education.

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Kai Edwards joins Don Williams to talk about his journey from youth player to College Soccer coach. 

Who's Kai Edwards? - 0:43

First head-coaching - 16:03

Player management - 23:34

What happens to players that don't meet expectations? - 30:12

How smartphones make the job difficult? - 35:07

No negotiables - 37:44

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Kurt Hines, the motivational speaker, joins Don Williams on this weeks episode.

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We are once again LIVE from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. This time at the 2024 edition in Anaheim, California.

Our good friend, and advisory board member, Dan Abrahams, who is one of the World's Leading Sports Psychologists, is back.

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An episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia in Jan 2023, that features SRUSA's Rhys Cannella, who interviews former Akron Soccer player, Michael Balogun, who talks about his time at Akron and when and how they won the NCAA D1 National Championship. 

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Our friend and advisory board member, Erica Suter, joins Don Williams for our latest episode to talk about her new book 'Female Athlete High Performance' which can be bought on Amazon from Nov 24th 2023. Just search for the book title.

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Rhys Canella makes his hosting debut on the podcast where we recorded LIVE from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia.

Rhys interviews Louie Rolko and Kieron Toland from Lake Erie Men's Soccer team and talks about their Final 4 run, and much more.

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We are LIVE from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, so its great to do some in-person interviews.

This is our second one we are releasing and it's with our good friend, and advisory board member, Erica Suter, the fantastic Speed and Strength Coach. 

Joining us on the episode is SRUSA staff member, Steve Rollins, who adds his fantastic experience in too. 

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This episodes guest, is former D1 Assistant Coach, and current Head of Goalkeeping at IMG Academy, Paul Jennison.

Paul, who also played at the JUCO and D1 level, talks about his time as a player, then High School Coach, transitioning into D1, and now in his current role at IMG.

Lots of guidance here for players and parents.

So give this a listen.

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We are LIVE from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, so its great to do some in-person interviews.

The first one we are releasing is with Mario Felix, the new assistant coach with the University of Missouri Women's Soccer team.

Don Williams, catches up with Mario on everything he's got going on, his past and much more.

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This episodes guest, is Dave Simeone the United Soccer Coaches Director of Education Programs.

Dave is one of the most respected coaches in the country and his coaching experience covers the game at every level, from youth soccer to the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship team. In his most recent roles, Dave has spent ten years as a state Director of Coaching in Texas, in addition to being the President of Soccer Development Strategies and consulting for a number of clubs

During his time at Midwestern State University, Simeone served as the assistant coach with th...

This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms. We'll be back soon doing more.

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

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This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time).

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

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This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time).

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

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This episodes guest, is former D1 and Juco Coach, Andre Luciano.

Andre is now one of the senior staff here at SRUSA, and his experience as a College Coach, and National Championship winning player, brings lots of knowledge to share.

So give this a listen. 

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The guest in this episode is the Current Philippines Head Coach and Former USMNT Assistant Coach and Player, Thomas Dooley.

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This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time).

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

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This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time).

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

Some of the questions covered were;

When coaches ask me to keep them updated  How often should I send them new highlights ? I don't want to annoy them but I don't want them to forget me either . I have a D3 player who will get a...

This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time).

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

Some of the questions covered were;

Do college coaches put a lot of stock in players rankings on certain platforms that parents have to pay a membership to join and see the information Where are the different men’s levels (D1, D2, etc) at in re...

This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time).

We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour.

Some of the questions covered were;

We are about to start the College Recruiting Journey with my child. What is the first thing I should do? Do you have to play ECNL/GA/MLS NEXT to get recruited How will the CoVid exemption year, and...

The guest in this episode is our very own staff member, Stewart Flaherty, a former D1 Coach at Dartmouth. Stewart also works as an assistant coach on a pro team, and works with athletes as a sports psychologist too. 

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This SPECIAL Episode was from when our very own Don Williams (Head of Operations - The Americas) was interviewed by Erica Suter on the Soccer Queens Podcast.

They go into so much detail about the College Recruitment Process, and specifically touch on about going after schools that want you, and stop chasing the ones that don't.

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This SPECIAL Episode was from a recent United Soccer Coaches podcast we were featured on.

Anna Witty interviewed our very own Don Williams about all things SRUSA.

So if you've ever wondered who we are, what we do, and everything else in-between, then look no further.

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This SPECIAL Episode features brings together some of our most experienced staff to talk about all things College ID Camps.

SRUSA's Don Williams is joined by Joe Cleary, Andre Luciano, and Steve Rollins. 

Some of the subjects covered; Third-party ID Camps School ID Camps What to do when you go to an ID Camp plus much more
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We are joined by former USMNT, English Premier League, and former College player, Jay Demerit.

Jay talks about his time as a Youth player, then in College, and how he made the jump to being a pro.

If you are a up-and-coming soccer player, this is an inspiring story worth listening to.

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Dan Abrahams IS BACK and joins SRUSA's Don Williams to talk all things Sports Psychology in the College game and beyond.
So much gold here for coaches and players on the mental side of their game.

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This special episode recorded LIVE at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, is University of Maryland Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, Alex Ng.

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This special episode recorded LIVE at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, is with VEO's CEO Henrik Teisbæk, and their USA Market Manager, Lee Hudson. 

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This SPECIAL Episode features brings together some of the top Junior College Coaches to give you a full breakdown on the benefits of going the Junior College Soccer route.

SRUSA's Don Williams is joined by;
- Pepe Aragon - Herkimer College (Men's Soccer)
- Christian Devries - Paradise Valley CC (Men's & Women's Soccer) - Salvatore Galvano - Monroe CC (Women's Soccer) - Adrienne Sorenson - San Joaquin Delta CC (Women's Soccer)
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This episode we welcome current London City Lionesses and former NCAA D1 Player Mollie Rouse.

Mollie, is also a former England Youth International who spent time at Louisville and UCF in the states.

This is a great listen for all players (and parents) from the Youth and College levels, and beyond.

You can connect with Mollie on Instagram @mollierouse

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This episode we welcome current Fort Wayne FC (USL League 2) Head Coach, Mike Avery.

Mike, is a former NCAA D1 Coach and is one of the most respected figures in the College game.

This is a great listen for all players (and parents) from the Youth and College levels, and beyond.

You can connect with Mike on Twitter @coachmikeavery

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This episode we welcome Erica Suter, a former All-American College Soccer player turned Strength & Conditioning guru to thousands of players across the world.

Erica, who recently joined our advisory board here at SRUSA, has also published a book called 'Total Youth Soccer Fitness' which has been sold in over 50 countries.

This is a great listen for all players (and parents) from the Youth and College levels, and beyond.

You can connect with Erica on Twitter @fitsoccerqueen 

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This SPECIAL Episode features brings together some of the most knowledgeable College Soccer people to answer all those College Soccer myths you want answering.

SRUSA's Don Williams is joined by;
- Joe Cleary: Current SRUSA consultant and former College Coach
- Mike Avery: USL Head Coach and former D1 Coach
- Mathes Mennell: Former D1 Coach and current Athletics Director

Some of the myths we answer are; If you’re on a top level team, you’ll automatically get recruited. Going to top-level tournaments automatically gets you offers. Only D3 care about academics How...

This NEW Episode features, father and son duo, Jon and Ged Maloney, who are are part of the Women's Soccer Division here in the UK, to talk all things SRUSA Women's Soccer, and also Jon's U.S. College Soccer career. 
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This NEW Episode features Bruce Murray, a U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee, and former U.S. Men's National Team player.

Bruce joins SRUSA's Don Williams to talk all about his career. He gives some top advice and much more.

Bruce has recently got involved with Sports Recruiting USA as a Senior Consultant, and we have partnered with his Private School (Accelerator School).
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We are excited for our first ONE-OF-A-KIND College Soccer Preparation Camp, being held in Hattiesburg Mississippi, in conjunction with Southern States Soccer Club and VEO.

The event is taking place to help players looking to be recruited get all the tools they need to do so. With regular webinars all weekend, plenty of footage to walk away with, and all the knowledge our SRUSA staff have (from National Championship winning coaches to current pro players), we believe this is a one of a kind event. 

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🇺🇸Brad Williams - SRUSA Senior Consultant and current College Coach, Brad talks with SRUSA Head of Operations (The Americas), Don Williams on his journey playing California, to spending two years in England with the famous University side, Team Bath. Throw in a pro trial in Germany, plus much more. 
Brad will be leading the Goalkeeping coaching at our upcoming SRUSA College Soccer Prep Camp in Mississippi, USA, on 21-22 November 2020.

To apply to attend or for more info, head to www.srusacamp.com
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🇰🇪Kim Kaumbutho - SRUSA Africa Consultant and former NAIA National Champion talks with SRUSA Founder Chris Cousins on his journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to IMG Academy, to playing in College, and now back in Kenya, helping the next generation of players to go on different pathways around the World.
If you are a player from the African continent and are interested in playing and studying in the USA, please head to www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/africa
To connect with Kim on social media check out his handles here; Twitter: www.twitter.com/coachkimkk Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimathikaumbutho Linkedin: https...

This NEW Episode features Travis Clark, the Director of Content from the Top Youth, High School, College and Pro Soccer website, TopDrawerSoccer.com
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You can connect with the guys on social media; Travis' Twitter www.twitter.com/travismclark
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This NEW Episode features two fantastic guests, Nicky Holender and David Park, who work with one-another at SPI (Sports Performance Improvement) based in California, USA.

Nicky and David are both former professional soccer players, and work with some of the World's Top Soccer Players on their individual performances. 

This episode is fantastic to learn about improving your individual performances, diet, fitness, and much more.
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You can connect with the guys on social media; Nicky Instagram https://www.instagram.com/n...

This NEW Episode features English-born, U.S. based coach, Mark Carr, who is the current Head Coach at Oklahoma University and former U.S. U-20 Women's Head Coach. 
Mark joins SRUSA's Don Williams and Jon Maloney, to talk all about his career. He gives some top advice and much more.
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You can connect with Mark on social media; Twitter https://twitter.com/MCarrSoccer
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⁣This NEW Episode features English player, Charlie Machell, who joins SRUSA's James Dawes to talk all things about his time as a College Player at ETSU and Wingate, where he's been playing professionally ever since. Plus much more.

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You can connect with Pablo on social media;
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charliemachell/
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Some of the SRUSA Team assemble to talk about the whole #Coronavirus situation, and give an update from the last Coronavirus episode we held. This has caused a huge disruption to the College Soccer world, for the teams, coaches, players, recruits, schools, parents plus many others, so we discuss all about that.
Don Williams leads the podcast and is joined by SRUSA Staff Ernie Yarborough, Mathes Mennell, Mike Avery and Chris Cousins. 

The podcast was recorded on 28 May 2020.

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USL League One's Tormenta FC's Pablo Jara joins SRUSA's James Dawes and Dylan O'Kane to talk all things about his time as a College Player at NCAA Division 2 side Wingate University, life at one one Chiles best clubs before, and now his professional career at Tormenta FC.
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You can connect with Pablo on social media;
Instagram @pablo_jara_oct
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Hartlepool United's Lorne Bickley joins James Dawes to talk all things about his time as a College Player at NCAA Division 2 side Wilmington University, and life leading up to, and during, his College experience.
Originally from Jersey, United Kingdom Lorne, tells about how he ended up making the move to the USA and what he's doing now. 
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You can connect with Lorne on social media;
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lornebickley_/
Twitter https://twitter.com/LorneBickley
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Portland Timbers' Aaron Molloy joins Chris Cousins & James Dawes to talk all things about his time as a College Player at NCAA Division 1 Penn State, and life leading up to and during his College experience.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Aaron, tells about how he ended up making the move to the USA. 
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You can connect with Aaron on social media;
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaronmolloy10/
Twitter https://twitter.com/aaronmolloy18
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Ruairi Croskery joins James Dawes to talk all things about his time as a College Player at NCAA Division 2 Limestone College, and life leading up to his College experience, where he was a player at Manchester United, playing in the same team as Marcus Rashford.
He talks about his positive experience as a College Player in the USA, and how he found the College System, and even talks about his time with Jack Harrison (former Wake Forest and now Leeds United player) at Manu. 

Ruairi is now a senior scout at SRUSA helping Irish talent to be s...

Some of the SRUSA Team assemble to talk about the whole #Coronavirus situation that has caused a huge disruption to the College Soccer world, for the teams, coaches, players, recruits, schools, parents plus many others. 
James Dawes leads the podcast and is joined by SRUSA Staff and all former College Coaches, Don Williams, Ernie Yarborough, Mathes Mennell, and Mike Avery. 
If you have any questions to ask the team regarding the Coronavirus situation, please email info@sportsrecruitingusa.com or text us on (650) 297-0655. 
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David Mayer joins Chris Cousins and Don Williams to talk all things about his time as a College Player at NCAA Division 1 Akron and Charlotte.
He talks about how he got to where he is today, and tells us all about his new Best-Selling book Gold Dust, How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Dust-Effective-Quickly-communicator/dp/1709301805/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Gold+Dust%3A+How+to+Become+A+More+Effective+Coach%2C+Quickly%3A+How+to+become+a+better+communicator&qid=1584743574&sr=8-1
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Tony Mohammed joins Chris Cousins and Don Williams to talk all things Prep-School Residential Academy and the College game in this episode.
He talks about how he got to where he is today, and tells us all about Black Rock FC and why it has been so successful in producing some of the best College players. 
To stay in contact with Black Rock FC, theirsocial media handles are;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackRockFootballClub/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_rock_fc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackrock_fc
Website: www.blackrockfc.org
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Dan Abrahams joins Chris Cousins to talk all things Sports Psychology in the College game and beyond. 
He talks about how he got to where he is today, and gives plenty of advice for coaches and players on the mental side of their game. 
To stay in contact with Dan, his social media handles are;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danabrahamssoccer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danabrahamssport
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanAbrahams77
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Matt Barnes joins Chris Cousins to talk all things FC Helsingør (an American owned club in Denmark), U.S. College Soccer, his career, plus much more.
He talks about how he got the role at FC Helsingør, and what the plans for project is about. He also gives an insight to how he enjoyed his time as a College Coach and lets us know whether or not he’d go back into the College game. 
It’s a really fun episode, and we are proud to be working with Matt and FC Helsingør, on a Danish S...

Bobby Clark joins Chris Cousins to talk all things College Soccer, and how he got to coaching in the USA, how he recruited, how he thinks the future of College Soccer is going to evolve, plus much more.

He talks about when he played as a professional soccer player in Scotland and beyond, and gives a few mentions of Sir Alex Ferguson. He also talks about his time as the New Zealand National Team manager, and what led him to the USA. 

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