Dan Raben is a former colleague of mine from the state of Michigan where we coached in the states ODP program. Dan, a graduate of Michigan State (GO GREEN!) has had coaching stints in Michigan with the TNT Dynamite, in Virginia with Loudon Soccer Club, and now with LAFC So Cal Youth. Join our Confidence Challenge! If you are a player, parent, or coach trying to navigate the youth soccer landscape let me help you and join our 3-virtual call challenge and figure it all out! ...
Andy McDermott is a former professional soccer player in the USL, a philanthropist that's raised over 35 million dollars, and an actor. PlayMakerTraining.com/confidence Support the show
Ryan DiNunzio is currently a director for the Buffalo Pro Soccer Academy. He played professionally from 2002 to 2007 across USL leagues, including stints with Rochester Raging Rhinos, Western Mass Pioneers, and Charlotte Eagles. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and development roles—serving as assistant coach for collegiate programs like UNC Charlotte and Pfeiffer University, and later moving into youth development and program leadership in Western New York,...
Jim Kielbaso is a strength and conditioning coach, author, and speaker known for his work in athletic performance and youth sports development. He is the Director of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) and the owner of Impact Sports Performance in Michigan. Join the Confidence Challenge! PlayMakerTraining.com/confidence Support the show
Izzy Schmidt is heading into her junior year at Niagara University where she plays on the women's soccer team. Izzy has been a PlayMaker Training athlete since 2017. She played at the Western New York Flash on the 05' ECNL RL. She was also a standout in high school at Williamsville North High School where she earned New York Third Team All-State. Support the show
Alexi Lalas is a former U.S. men’s national team defender who earned 96 caps and gained fame as one of the first American players to compete in Italy’s Serie A with Padova, before returning home to win the 2002 MLS Cup with LA Galaxy. After retiring he held executive roles in MLS and became a long‑time soccer studio analyst for ESPN and later Fox Sports, earning a Hall of Fame induction in 2006. Support the show
Carissima Cutrona is a standout women’s soccer player from Williamsville, New York, who starred at the University at Buffalo—earning multiple All‑MAC honors, Academic All‑District recognition, and finishing her UB career as one of the program’s all‑time leaders in goals and assists. After collegiate play, she continued professionally—captaining FC Buffalo in United Women’s Soccer and signing with Norway’s Medkila IL in the Norwegian First Division. She is currently a staff coach with Ja...
Collin Rehwaldt is going into his junior year at Mercyhurst University. He has been a PlayMaker Training athlete with Jason Collinsworth since 2015. Collin played his club ball in the DA/MLSNEXT with RNYFC as well as in the Boys ECNL with the Western New York Flash. Support the show
AJ Zarcone spent his youth soccer career with GPS NY and RNYFC in the MLSNEXT. He has been a PlayMaker Training athlete with Jason Collinsworth since 2016 and is headed into his junior year at Canisius University in Buffalo, New York. Across his freshman and sophomore seasons at Canisius, he started every match, logged over 1,300 minutes each year, earned MAAC All‑Academic Team honors, and was recognized as a CSC Academic All‑District honoree . Support AJ through his NIL Gear! h...
Chris Hall, a Georgia native, joined Binghamton’s women’s soccer program in April 2023 after six successful years at Reinhardt University—where he helped guide the team to back‑to‑back conference titles and three consecutive national tournament appearances with a 72 % win rate. Since arriving, he has been promoted to associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, playing a key role in Binghamton’s unbeaten regular‑season America East title run and shaping its future recruiting classes. ...
Sarah Woods is a midfielder from Lewiston, New York, majoring in Health and Human Services and starting for the University at Buffalo since her freshman year earning MAC All‑Freshman Team honors in 2022 and Academic All‑MAC recognition in subsequent seasons. Her breakout junior season saw career highs in goals (2), assists (4), points (8), and shots (27), all while continuing to excel academically with Academic All‑District honors. Kam Vanderbosch is a standout center back for Siena College’s...
Lew Potter is the founder of SoccerRoos in Buffalo, New York. SoccerRoos focuses on the development of the love of the game for kids from the ages of 2.5 years old to 8 years old. Lew has an extensive soccer coaching background that takes him from all ages from 2.5 to pro! Support the show
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FanaticsFanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch.Franklin SportsGet all your soccer equipment at Franklin SportsKansas City Chiefs Pro ShopI'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here!47' BrandThe preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer PodcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
FanaticsFanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch.Franklin SportsGet all your soccer equipment at Franklin SportsKansas City Chiefs Pro ShopI'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here!47' BrandThe preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer PodcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show