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JP Dellacamera known for his coverage on FOX Soccer and Anna discuss the growth of the Womens game in this episode.
Be sure to listen and subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jp-dellacamera-play-by-play-broadcaster/id1480311303?i=1000598166982
How do referees reflect after a big game, especially when they know some on social media may have an opinion on key moments?
An amazing conversation with FIFA Referee Sam Martinez: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-martinez-fifa-referee/id1480311303?i=1000597162114
After a very long break Anna's excited to return with Sam Martinez from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia earlier this month. Just a few days prior to this interview Sam had learned that she earned her FIFA Badge as a referee.
What an exciting opportunity for her 100th guest!
Make sure to listen to the full interview at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-martinez-fifa-referee/id1480311303?i=1000597162114
Anna is back with a new episode featuring Kim Crabbe, the first African American member of the US Women's National Team. Her story and passion for soccer is incredible. She is humble and loves to share the game with players at the grassroots level in areas where the game may not be as accessible.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-11-kim-crabbe-youth-soccer-coach/id1480311303?i=1000565558181
Before Esse Baharmast was a referee he was a child who played street soccer and loved the game, dreaming of some day making it to the Olympics. I'm so glad that I had a chance to hear his story!
I loved talking with Ben and Blake of Kick It Forward. We talked quite a bit about mini pitches and how these hard surface soccer courts can help grow the game and give players a safe place to play.
Listen to the full episode at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-08-kick-it-forward-ben-brackett-blake-siberz/id1480311303?i=1000552855657
I love this advice from Mandy Green of Busy Coach. It's so important for athletes to know what they do well or what makes them stand out. Listen to our full interview at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-07-mandy-green-busy-coach/id1480311303?i=1000550272591
Mandy Green - Busy Coach joined me at convention to share a few of the ways she helps coaches manage their workflow, including keeping focus of their individual why. Thanks for all the tips and ideas!
Listen to the episode at: https://buff.ly/35KbMtQ
What an exciting opportunity to be part of celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day with United Soccer Coaches!
In August of 2020 I talked to Yael Averbuch West about the NWSL Players Association and what it meant to have a players union. So exciting that this week NWSL Owners and Players have reached a contract agreement that has some really innovative things like mental health and parental leave.
Episode 47: https://buff.ly/35Grx5d
Here is a clip of Amy Griffin sharing her experience on the podium as part of the US Women's National Team 1991 World Cup Championship team.
Listen to the full episode at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-06-amy-griffin-uswnt-gk-usa-deaf-womens-national-team-coach/id1480311303?i=1000549237110
Check out what former USWNT GK Amy Griffin has to say about the role of the backup goalkeeper. In the episode she talks more about her experiences and how she supported her team even when she wasn't in the net.
Listen at: https://buff.ly/3ILCwse
Talking with Amy Griffin, GK USWNT `91 and USA Deaf Women's National Team Coach was awesome. Her strong belief that in soccer everyone has a contribution, and we all belong is important to remember.
The full episode is at: https://buff.ly/3r8oHhJ
(We do continue to work on improving accessibility!)
Later this week I'll post my interview with Amy Griffin (USWNT GK `91) who was recognized at with the Women’s Soccer Award of Excellence.
The US Deaf Women's National Team is UNDEFEATED in International Competition. They are preparing for the Deaflympics this May.
The team is actively seeking donations and partners to help them succeed. Take a few minutes and learn more, follow the team social media channels, and share.
Last year I had a chance to interview Staci Wilson. She is a driven competitor who really knows how to bring out the best in people. I'm excited that she's willing to share her knowledge as a coach and as a strength training professional at
Ep 2-27: https://buff.ly/3u3ajpq
Samantha Snow was a guest last year at the virtual convention. So excited that she'll be presenting this year in Kansas City. Can't wait til
https://buff.ly/3zqlEnD
One of my most recent podcasts was with Kevin Sims. I look forward to seeing Kevin Sims at . Thank you to him and all the board members and staff of for putting together a great program!
Ep 3-04: https://buff.ly/3EaYP7X
In Baltimore I was able to spend time with Corey Rockwell at the PRO booth. I'm really excited that he will be at as part of the Celebration of Soccer Officiating! I know each of his sessions will be great if you get a chance to see them!
Listen to Episode 12: https://buff.ly/32xq3Jo
This year the referees are coming to . Tori Penso has been an awesome person to look up to and I'm so excited to see how her talk is received. I can't wait to visit in Kansas City!
Listen to Episode 2-04 https://buff.ly/3lEGJCy
I love what Ann Murphy is doing in her work with Youth Rise KC to change her community. I can't wait to visit with her at to hear and see all the cool things she is doing now!
Listen at: https://buff.ly/2UeEl9x
So excited to connect with Sarah Lowdon at . She is an incredible coach and does a great job approaching each opportunity with a learning mindset. I hope to catch some of her talk!
Listen to Episode 2-31:
Show Keep The Game Beautiful, Ep 231 - Sarah Lowdon, Penn State & Author, A Desk And A Chair - Jun 13, 2021
At my first United Soccer Coaches class I met Alli Lipsher. I was lucky enough to have her on the podcast for Episode 29. I'm really looking forward to seeing her in Kansas City and watching her GK training sessions with Lisa Cole on Sunday!
Listen to Episode 29:
Show Keep The Game Beautiful, Ep 029 - Alli Lipsher - Mar 30, 2020
I met Molly Grisham at the Camp Shutout Leadership Event. We've stayed in touch since and I am so happy to have met her! She really taught me the importance of being a quiet leader. I'm excited to see her at !
Episode 13: https://buff.ly/3JnDcVM
Vince Ganzberg is at . One of the fun things I remember from our podcast was a story or two he shared about a friend of our family who he coached as a youth. If you listen to Episode 2-01 you'll hear the nick name his players gave him in these early years! :)
Episode 2-01: https://buff.ly/3HrLHgD
Lesle Gallimore is going to be keeping busy at . We've connected a few times over the past couple of years but I'm really excited to meet her for the first time in Kansas City!
Check out episode 2-05: https://buff.ly/3EADu8c
Candice Fabry is doing great work in helping people to find their support systems, including mentors. So glad to have her support! :) Can't wait to see her in Kansas City at .
Listen to Episode 36: https://buff.ly/3JtM0tc
I had a chance to meet and visit with Skye Eddy Bruce in Baltimore. So excited that she joined me on the podcast and can't wait to see her again at !
Listen to our podcast from Episode 2-10: https://buff.ly/39AZLHl
Since I interviewed Margaret Domka a year ago her work with the US Center for Mental Health & Sport has taken off. I can't wait to learn more at about this important work!
Episode 2-19: https://buff.ly/3oMxCB3
Last year I talked with Dave DiIanni about the success of the University of Iowa's soccer program. Make sure to check out his presentation at !
Listen to Episode 2-33: https://buff.ly/3eyZHsL
Lisa Cole does such an amazing job sharing her knowledge, I'm excited for her sessions at in Kansas City!
Listen to episode 2-30: https://buff.ly/2RWNtCc
Excited to visit with past guest Haley Carter at , be sure to catch one of her sessions!
Listen to Episode 37: https://buff.ly/3qvI6aQ
You'll have a few opportunities to hear from former guest Becky Burleigh at in Kansas City!
Link to Podcast Episode 2-02: https://buff.ly/2Sg3mQZ
Ian Barker, Episode 31, is presenting at in Kansas City!
Listen to our podcast conversation at the link:
Over the next week we'll share past podcasts of guests who are presenting at in January! Hope to see you in Kansas City!
Did you know that 19 former guests of Keep The Game Beautiful are presenting 31 sessions at the upcoming in Kansas City?
I'm so grateful that they shared their knowledge with me and excited that they are leading sessions at convention in January.
Register Today!
http://www.unitedsoccercoaches.com
I'm joined by Kevin Sims, the Immediate Past President of United Soccer Coaches. He is an incredibly experienced coach with over 45 years of experience! I can't wait to catch up some more at
Listen at: https://buff.ly/3EaYP7X
We're getting ready for Podcast Row at the worlds largest gathering of soccer coaches in Kansas City!
A total of -19- presenters at this years convention have been interviewed on Keep The Game Beautiful.
Ian Barker
Becky Burleigh
Haley Carter
Lisa Cole
David DiIanni
Margaret Domka
Skye Eddy Bruce
Candice Fabry
Lesle Gallimore
Vince Ganzberg
Molly Grisham
Alli Lipsher
Sarah Lowdon
Ann Murphy
Tori Penso
Corey Rockwell
Kevin Sims
Samantha Snow
Staci Wilson
I asked Sue Vodicka how coaches can encourage athletes to take risks and embrace failure.
Listen to the episode at: https://buff.ly/3GYiASc
Sue Vodicka and I talked about recruiting and some of the challenges both athletes and coaches face. Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/32meDaY
I asked Sue Vodicka () to share some of the qualities that players have that could lead to being a successful coach.
Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!
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How do referees reflect after a big game, especially when they know some on social media may have an opinion on key moments? An amazing conversation with FIFA Referee Sam Martinez: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-martinez-fifa-referee/id1480311303?i=1000597162114
After a very long break Anna's excited to return with Sam Martinez from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia earlier this month. Just a few days prior to this interview Sam had learned that she earned her FIFA Badge as a referee. What an exciting opportunity for her 100th guest! Make sure to listen to the full interview at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-martinez-fifa-referee/id1480311303?i=1000597162114
Anna is back with a new episode featuring Kim Crabbe, the first African American member of the US Women's National Team. Her story and passion for soccer is incredible. She is humble and loves to share the game with players at the grassroots level in areas where the game may not be as accessible. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-11-kim-crabbe-youth-soccer-coach/id1480311303?i=1000565558181
Before Esse Baharmast was a referee he was a child who played street soccer and loved the game, dreaming of some day making it to the Olympics. I'm so glad that I had a chance to hear his story!
In August of 2020 I talked to Yael Averbuch West about the NWSL Players Association and what it meant to have a players union. So exciting that this week NWSL Owners and Players have reached a contract agreement that has some really innovative things like mental health and parental leave. Episode 47: https://buff.ly/35Grx5d
Here is a clip of Amy Griffin sharing her experience on the podium as part of the US Women's National Team 1991 World Cup Championship team. Listen to the full episode at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-06-amy-griffin-uswnt-gk-usa-deaf-womens-national-team-coach/id1480311303?i=1000549237110
Later this week I'll post my interview with Amy Griffin (USWNT GK `91) who was recognized at #UnitedCV22 with the Women’s Soccer Award of Excellence. The US Deaf Women's National Team is UNDEFEATED in International Competition. They are preparing for the Deaflympics this May. The team is actively seeking donations and partners to help them succeed. Take a few minutes and learn more, follow the team social media channels, and share.
Over the next week we'll share past podcasts of guests who are presenting at #UnitedCV22 in January! Hope to see you in Kansas City!
Why did Sue Vodicka and many of her teammates go on to coach? It was a desire to give back to the game of soccer. How can you inspire and encourage others to give back to the game? Listen to the full podcast at: https://buff.ly/315QdhU
It's been a while since we've talked... Here is an update on Keep The Game Beautiful.
So excited to share Manya Puppione of George Mason University. We talk about her experiences as a player overcoming injuries, the environment she creates as a coach, and more! Listen at: https://buff.ly/2V8oQnU
What was it like after a cancelled COVID for Coach Matt Ream and his Des Moines Roosevelt team? We talked about how important HS sports were to his team and some of the challenges they faced. Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/36yFv6i
I first met Coach Matt Ream at a United Soccer Coaches Open Training Week. He answered a bunch of questions while we watched Coach Michael Prunty of Coe College run a session. He is really passionate about growing grassroots coaches. Does your association offer free courses? https://buff.ly/36yFv6i
Coach Dave DiIanni and the University of Iowa Soccer team had a tough start to the 2021 spring season but ended advancing in the tournament and as Big10 Champions. I asked him if there was a moment he could tell the team changed. Listen to the full episode: apple.keepthegamebeautiful.com spotify.keepthegamebeautiful.com
Jordan McMahon and I talked about how it was to commit at a young age (15) and how she prepared for her first collegiate playing season at Iowa State. Make sure to listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more! http://apple.keepthegamebeautiful.com/
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