Soccer Survival Guide

Everything you need to help you survive the world of soccer! Email soccersurvivalguide@gmail.com with any questions or inquiries.

Why Street and Pickup Soccer Still Matters

Coach Adam and Dima discuss street/pickup soccer and why it still matters.

09-16
47:05

How Joystick Coaching Destroys Player Development

Coach Adam and Coach Dima tackle how joystick coaching can help you win at the detriment of player development.

09-09
29:03

The Elite Only, All The Time Myth

Coach Adam Gonzalez and Coach Dima tackle the myth of having to play elite only, all the time. We talk sustainability, learning curves, opportunity and more.

09-02
34:13

Position Specialization in Youth Soccer or Total Football? W/ Coach Edgar Orozco

What's Total Football? Should you specialize in one position in order to master it? Find out in this episode introducing Coach Edgar Orozco

07-29
26:39

A Perspective on the Branding of Kids and Deceptive Marketing

With Pay to Play, Soccer has become a business. Coach Adam and Coach Erick discuss the branding of Children and deceptive marketing in the US youth soccer world.

02-21
54:32

Stop Defending!

Coach Adam and Coach Erick urge players and Coaches to stop defending and start recovering. 

11-21
18:46

Futsal Follow Up: SSG's and Coaching Competence

A follow up to our Futsal Episode. Coach Adam and Coach Erick discuss if the lack of Small Sided Games and coaching incompetence is fueling the demand for futsal. 

11-21
25:08

Futsal vs Soccer

After a year, we're back! You've been wanting to know if Futsal is a good option to supplement Soccer training...here it is.

09-16
57:15

Action Language vs Non-Contextual Feedback

Coach Adam Gonzalez and Erick De La Rocha discuss bringing value to feedback by using Action Language instead of Non-Contextual language. 

08-17
21:56

How Contextual Interference Aides Long-Term Player Development

Coach Adam Gonzalez and Coach Erick De La Rocha discuss contextual interference. What is it, and how applying it consistently aides in better and long term player development. 

08-17
35:01

An Honest Conversation About Effort

Coach Adam and Erick start an honest discussion on effort. They tackle some of the misconceptions regarding effort and how to be more efficient with your time and energy.  

07-23
20:26

APFC's Bernat Franquesa Is Taking US Soccer To New Heights

US Soccer has been waiting for this! Soccer in the US vs Spain, APFC, Knowledge, Futsal, Methodology, and more topics discussed in the latest Soccer Survival Guide Episode! This is a must listen to for Coaches, Parents and Coaches as Coach Adam Gonzalez and Erick De La Rocha sit down with APFC's head of methodology and CO Founder Bernat Franquesa.

12-09
01:42:30

Soccer Theory

A must listen for Coaches, Parents and Players if you want to begin to take Soccer to the next level! The first episode in a series where Coach Adam Gonzalez and Coach Erick De La Rocha begin to discuss how to think about soccer. 

12-02
01:10:24

FC Barcelona Update

The transfer window is closed, and the League is back to full swing. Adam Gonzalez and Arturo Hoyos get into the squads current strength, predictions, and just general talk moving forward for FC Barcelona.

10-27
01:01:10

BARCA TALK: Messi, Transfers, La Masia, Coaching, and more!

Settle in for an in depth breakdown of all things Barca featuring Coach Adam Gonzalez,  Coach De La Rocha, Arturo Hoyos and Angel Gonzalez. We dive into the Messi fiasco, current team, coaching, transfers and more!

09-18
02:02:40

PAY TO PLAY: Why The US Isn't Producing Top Quality Professionals At The Same Rate As The Rest Of The World

Coach Adam and Coach De La Rocha start skimming the surface as to why the US is not producing top notch professionals, at the same rate of the rest of the world. They discuss one of the biggest factors, pay to play. 

08-28
52:27

San Diego State University Women's Head Coach, Mike Friesen, Joins The Discussion.

SDSU Women's Head Coach, Mike Friesen, shares valuable advice, tips and insight to help you survive in the world of soccer! 

08-03
58:59

Multi-Sport Athletes Playing Club Soccer, and High School Soccer Culture FEAT. Coach De La Rocha

Coach Adam Gonzalez and Coach Erick De La Rocha open up a dialogue about multi-sports athletes playing club soccer, and obstacles that those players might face when diving into High School Soccer Culture.

07-31
01:09:50

How To Be A Professional Soccer Parent FEAT. Coach De La Rocha

What attributes do you need to help maximize your child's soccer development? We break it down to help parents survive the sideline!

07-20
01:08:17

Valuable Soccer and Life Advice FEAT. Andre Acevedo

Andre Acevedo joins the podcast! Former Division 1 soccer player turned, fitness trainer and life Coach. We talk mindset, transitioning to Division 1 College soccer, fitness, nutrition, life lessons and much more! 

07-13
01:00:55

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