Youth Soccer Spotlight

This week Dinah and Michael are joined by Todd Hoffard (Owner of One on One Soccer Schools). The three of them delve into the world of summer soccer camps, and debate the merits and detriments of "specialized " camps vs traditional "all inclusive" camps. Dinah also has some fun with the new sound board, as Michael freaks out to keep the educational manner of the show.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by Aviata Sports CEO, and former Canadian Intl. Trevor Stiles to discuss the merits and faults of the Canadian youth system in comparison to the US. The three also delve into the world of Para-Soccer (Trevor was named Canadian player of the year in 2015), and how it's making a global impact both on the field and off.

In this Episode Dinah and Michael welcome Alberto Bru for his triumphant return to YSS. They discuss diversity in Youth Soccer, and whether blending styles of play, languages, and cultures is improving the level of youth soccer in general.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by former Chicago Fire defender Simon Deery. They reminisce about Simon's glory days at Indiana Univ, and how Michael really needed him at centerback on their men's team this past Sunday. The discussion then centers on whether MLS does a good job of developing youth players. Simon shares his personal experiences in the league as a young player; in juxtaposition to his European youth experience.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by FC Golden State OC's Bart Hess and David Arvizu. They discuss the upcoming birth year registration change by US Soccer, and debate the short and long term affects.

In this episode Dinah and Michael are joined by Sean Fortier, Youth Director at OC Nomads. The three of them have fun discussing the differences between rec. and club soccer. Some of the topics covered are: Mistakes parents make during the transition; The benefits of joining a club environment at an early age; How parents can help their kids with the transition.

In this episode Dinah and Michael interview Skye Eddy-Bruce (founder of soccerparenting.com) on issues that parents face in youth soccer. Skye discusses the pitfalls that many parents and coaches can make, and gives advice on how to prevent them. The three of them also discuss success stories and debate the best ways to keep open communication between players, parents, and coaches.

In this episode, Michael and Dinah speak with Kevin Morris – former American trailblazer in the European professional game – about his roots in soccer, and the current state of youth development in America today. Dinah, Michael and Kevin discuss the pros and cons, specialization of youth players at a younger age and why players of yesteryear were more well-rounded as athletes.

In this episode Michael and Dinah discuss The Complete Goalkeeper Coach vs. The Club Goalkeeper Coach with Nate Failing from Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club, and they have a special call-in from Oscar Ortega (IG @oscarortega94) of Albion SC Pros to talk about their upcoming game against LA Galaxy 2.

In this new episode of Youth Soccer Spotlight, hosts Michael Magid and Dinah Leffert welcome Noah Gins, the Director of Coaching at Albion Soccer Club in San Diego. Substitution patterns in youth soccer is the big topic of the week, as Gins gives his suggestions on how substitutions can be better used in order to give youth players a better experience. All that and more in this jam-packed episode!

Hosts Michael Magid and Dinah Leffert welcome another spectacular guest to the show this week. Mat Herold of TotalSoccerPlayer.com is here to talk about ways that players and coaches can better utilize performance training in youth soccer. What are some misconceptions when it comes to performance training? And how can coaches better understand them in order to get maximum results from training within their club? Find out in this awesome new episode of Youth Soccer Spotlight!

It's a can't-miss new episode of Youth Soccer Spotlight, as Carrie Taylor of Laguna United FC joins hosts Michael Magid and Dinah Leffert to discuss the role of women coaches in youth soccer. Taylor gives her thoughts on how women coaches are sometimes treated differently within the coaching fraternity and how they can best make strides within the youth soccer coaching world.

Hosts Michael Magid and Dinah Leffert welcome Catiana Vitanza and Ariel Lassiter to the show, as they talk about the world of college soccer. What are the pros and cons of playing in college? What limitations are there? And most importantly, is it the best choice for players looking to make it into the professional ranks? Find out in this exciting new episode of Youth Soccer Spotlight!

Hosts Michael Magid and Dinah Leffert are joined by Alberto Bru, the Director of Coaching at Real So Cal. The trio discuss the major differences between playing for independent clubs and MLS academies, and also touch on how players can best decide which route is best for them. All that and more in the very first episode of Youth Soccer Spotlight!