Playmaker Fútbol Academy

Kirk is joined by Paul Spacey to discuss one of the more contentious debates in US Soccer: what would happen if NBA and NFL stars had chosen soccer?

Kirk is joined by Gary Kleiban of 3four3 to discuss the US Soccer Media landscape and how it shapes the way Americans do and don't understand the sport. The conversation focuses on the media circus around USMNT Manager Mauricio Pochettino, MLS reporters (and their hate for Marcelo Bielsa), and how many that report on the game in the US end up supporting structures that harm the US's ability to truly progress as a soccer nation.

Peter and Kirk discuss the difference(s) between recreational and truly competitive soccer and how you can tell if you're getting the right thing from your youth soccer club.

Kirk is joined by writer and comedian Travis Helwig to discuss the overlaps in developing creative soccer players and improvisational comedians. Travis is a former member of the Upright Citizens Brigade who have developed some of the biggest names in comedy. He discusses how The Harold and the rules of improv help to develop people who trust their teammates, can stay in the moment, and take risks.

Kirk is joined by Joe Lowery (of The Total Soccer Show and the Phoenix Rising broadcast team) to discuss some of the more common statistics used in the professional game and how these can help contextualize the game alongside the eye test. The also chat about some basic statistics that parents and coaches can use to help analyze their player's game.