Kick It With Katie: A Soccer Podcast
Ever wonder what former youth soccer players pathways looked like? What journeys they took to get where they are today? Who were their influences? What resources they used to play collegiate or professionally? Listen in to hear from former players, coaches, parents, administrators, referees, scouts and many other people involved in youth soccer that help enhance players lives to reach their goals in life. How are they supported by the people around them? Is there one right pathway to going pro? Is there a perfect way to get scouted by colleges? Listen in to the stories from those who have been through the systems and hear what they have to say about their journey and what you can learn from their experiences.
Episodes
46 episodes
Jordyn Wickes, Soccer & Engineering at MSU
Discover the inspiring journey of Jordyn Wickes, a senior forward at Michigan State University, as she shares her incredible soccer story from childhood to collegiate success. Ever wondered how a multi-sport athlete can excel in soccer? Jordyn ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:02:30
Andrew Clifton, Coaching Inside the Box
Today's interview with Andrew Clifton we discuss his playing and coaching career for the Kansas City Legends. How the game changed from when he was playing and now as a coach and how their philosophy as a club has molded several professional pl...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:35:37
Kelly Hafer, Soccer Mom- Colorado
In today's latest episode, I have a discussion with fellow soccer mom, Kelly Hafer out of Colorado about her journey so far as a soccer mom through two different kids. We discuss the changes in soccer from her older son to her younger son and h...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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57:00
Cari Gonzalez, Soccer Moms Unfiltered
To start celebrating Mother's Day here in USA, I have set out to interview soccer moms from all over the country. In today's episode I interview soccer mom Cari Gonzalez out of Florida. She shares her experience with her son playing soc...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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27:56
Amy Schweizer, Tiny Troops Soccer
In today's episode, I speak with one of the Tiny Soccer Troops founders, Amy Schweizer. She shares her soccer experiences growing up and then how becoming part of a military family had an impact on her love of the game and how she was able to s...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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57:00
Nathan Lowery, College Coach Toccoa Falls
In today's episode, I interview Nathan Lowery, the current men's soccer coach at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. We discuss his unique soccer background, how he got into coaching and his experiences so far as a college coach. He gives some adv...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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43:17
Charlie Sandson, Keeper & Referee Part 2
Today's episode is part two with Charlie Sandson. We delve deeper into the life of a referee currently. What can we expect from referees on game days? Does it help to talk to a referee before a game? What limits can some referees handle during ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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49:09
Charlie Sandson, Keeper & Referee Part 1
In today's first part episode of my interview with keeper and referee, Charlie Sandson. He shares his story through the sport of soccer and playing as a keeper. He discusses his transition from player to referee and why he loves what he does as...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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40:14
Brooks Laimbeer, Recruiting & Playing Up
Today, Brooks and I continue our conversation regarding scouting, recruiting and more. Big topic of discussion, will it benefit players to play up? We talk about the benefits and also some setbacks people might face by having players play up. &...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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53:42
Brooks Laimbeer, Scouting
In part one of my interview with scout, Brooks Laimbeer, we discuss some of his playing career and how he wanted to stay in the sport of soccer when his career was winding down. He has found a way to stay in the game by becoming a Midwest regio...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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41:52
Brennan Neeley, Working Hard
In my interview with Breenan Neeley, he shares his love for soccer and how he has had family by his side during many teams he has been on, whether it's cousins or his brother. He shares experiences moving from a second team to a first team as a...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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51:46
Yura Movsisyan, Pro, Parent, Owner
Today I interview Yura Movsisyan, 2009 MLS Cup Champion with Real Salt Lake and now current owner of Lions United FC. Hear about Yura's youth in Armenia vs moving to the United States at age 12. Hear about his determination as an immigrant to b...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:02:31
Kyle Wilson, Parent Education
In today's episode, I interview Kyle C Wilson, aka the Angry Soccer Guy. He gives us his history playing soccer through youth, collegiate and eventually playing for the US Men's National Futsal Team in the World Cup in Argentina. He talks about...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:27:26
Tosh Adams, Sports Coach
Today I interview Coach Tosh Adams. Tosh grew up playing soccer throughout different ranks, leagues, ODP, high school and beyond. As a youth player she was introduced to the coaching side of sports and caught the bug to coach. As an adult, she ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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53:27
Valentino Di Lorenzo, No Fear
In today's interview, Valentino Di Lorenzo, shares about growing up playing in Italy, playing professionally, making a move to the United States for work, getting into coaching and what he does now with player mindset sessions. Do y...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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36:43
Abby Carchio, Megged and More
Abby Carchio is the other co-host of the Megged Podcast, she gets to share her story through her soccer career so far. We focus most of our discussion on her collegiate and professional careers and how she has navigated both. She shares the tea...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:20:36
Sydney Cummings, Megged
In this episode I have a great conversation with Sydney Cummings about her football/soccer journey to date. She goes in depth about playing her youth career, getting recruited to play in college, and making the transition to play professionally...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:13:01
Annie Cutri, Breathwork
Ever wondered about breathwork and how it can help athletes on and off the pitch? Listen to my interview with Annie Cutri about her soccer (football) career through youth, college, coaching and what she does to help elevate players games ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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46:57
Filip Handl, Sacramento Republic
In today's episode I share my interview with Filip Handl, one of the youth program coordinators for Sacramento Republic. He shares his journey throughout his soccer/football journey, how he got into coaching and what he does now with the Sacram...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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55:32
Duncan Jarvie, Striker
In this episode I interview Duncan Jarvie out of Utah. He is currently playing soccer for Stanford and having an amazing season as a freshman. He shares his story through youth teams, MLS Academies, MLSNext Pro and recruiting for college soccer...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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33:17
Jaimee Cooper, Soccer Nutritionist
Today's episode features my interview with Jaimee Cooper, The Soccer Nutritionist. She shares her story from starting late into soccer, coming back from injury in college and having a family medical emergency that led her to make a decision tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:00:12
Katie Koelliker, Summer of Champions
In this week's episode, I breakdown week by week, my crazy 2023 summer schedule. What tournaments we participated in, who had championships to celebrate and the craziness behind tryouts. You want to know what life is like behind the scene...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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37:03
Jack Murray, Playing Abroad
Ever wonder what it's like playing soccer abroad in another country as a youth player? Check out this week's interview with Jack Murray who is currentlyin Portugal. Stay tuned to see who the Player of the Week is at the end of the episode.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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54:00
I'm Back! Fall Season In Full Swing!
Quick update and new season coming out!Want to nominate a soccer player for "Player of the Week", email me kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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8:58
Greg Garza, Beyond Goals Mentoring
In today's interview with Greg Garza, he talks about the nomad route he took to becoming a professional soccer player. Playing in a youth academy in Brazil and playing professionally in Portugal, Mexico, and in the United States as well as repr...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:41