In this episode we have sports broadcaster John Freeman. He has experience broadcasting in the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference in college athletics as well as United Soccer League and Major League Soccer.

Today’s episode has the story of Tom Heinemann, a player who was cut from his High School team, experienced two Torn ACL injuries (same knee) and still worked his way into the MLS with the Columbus Crew. We talk about facing rejection, and continuing on the path to success.

In today’s episode one of the founders of Vardar Soccer comes on to share his journey in the game, from humble beginnings to starting one of the most successful clubs in the Midwest. His latest venture is co-founding NL Tactical Boards in 2019 a new coaching board for coaches to be more efficient and effective.

In today’s episode we talk about what it’s like to be the president of a supports group in the MLS, some of the challenges, some of the changes, and of course, the fun. Stephen shares his passion for the game, and his commitment to the Nashville community to create a fantastic fan experience and the type of environment any player would want to call home.

In this episode Devin Arand shares his journey in the game from traveling for youth soccer in St. Louis, playing Junior College and NCAA D2 and D3 college. He continued coaching before becoming operational business manager for St. Louis Scott Gallagher soccer club. He shares how some of the skills he learned are applied in work/life outside the game.

In this episode Tom White shares his journey to the USA after playing with Norwich academy. He shares his experiences playing in an NAIA national championship game, to becoming a coach, going through the pathway to becoming the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Bellevue University.

In this episode I really reflect on some of the fabulous guests we’ve had so far and several themes we’ve seen. Specially Improvement....self improvement, and taking accountability for our own path towards it.

Today’s episode we explore the journey that Lindsay takes from playing soccer at Maryland University, to becoming a graduate assistant at Toledo, to starting an NCAA DIvision 1 women’s program at Eastern Kentucky, to taking over the Bowling Green program to starting her own Company Competitive Edge Institute and all of the challenges faced throughout.

In today’s episode our Guest Colton Bryant shares his story in the game, and where he started the Women’s Soccer Program at Columbia State Community College. He shares his philosophy being built upon the foundation of Belief and how his pillars are Empathy and Vulnerability.

In this episode Coach Nicholson shares his journey in the game from playing in England, playing College Soccer and Professional soccer here in the US, transitioning into Coaching, and his new Role as Head Coach of Kings Hammer FC in the United Soccer League 2 (USL2).

In this episode we have Steven Smith sharing his journey from Dublin Ireland to the US, where he experienced college soccer from Junior College, to NAIA, to coaching at NCAA, professional trials in Ireland and everything in between. He shares how he has turned his setbacks into positive experiences to utilize in moving forward.

In this episode we are joined by Sebastian Giraldo P.hD in Sports Management with a specialization in Elite Athlete Development. Sebastian is currently the Director of Coaching & Methodology with San Antonio Soccer Club (SA City). He has experience in coaching for the past two decades in a number of levels and environments, and he is also a member of the US Soccer National Instructor Coaching Education Staff. He shares his values and methods in coaching and creating the best environments for player development.

In this episode we Jack shares his journey within sport, his mission with The Coaching Lab, and the importance of creating each player as an individual project with a unique pathway forward. He shares how he started The Coaching Lab and how they’re positively impacting coaches and athletes around the world.

In this episode we go through Tony’s journey in the game in Cincinnati Ohio. His experiences in youth, HS, College, Indoor Pro, from playing as well as his coaching experiences. He discusses how he approaches conflict with parents and shares insights on player development. He also talks about his program with the Cincinnati public school system in giving soccer opportunities to those who would not otherwise have it.

In this episode we hear from AJ Bannister, from Kidderminster England sharing his journey within the game, the challenges he’s faced, and the tools he used to maintain his course of achieving his goals.

In this episode we have Assistant Athletic Director/Communications lead for IUPUI. He discusses all things athletic department as well as the evolution of their soccer facilities into the facility they have now that was shared with the Indy 11 of the USL. He shares his love and passion for all things IUPUI as an Alumni and how much it means to him to give back to the student athletes they have.

In this episode Vadim shares his story from multicultural upbringing, adjusting to life in Ireland, and then coming to the USA to play college soccer and the challenges involved. He shares his journey from Junior College to NCAA, PDL, and Indoor professional experiences along with establishing his own private training in VAVA 1on1.

In this episode of Down the Tunnel we visit with Toby Frolich, Technical Staff member, age group coordinator and ECNL head coach for Pleasanton Rage in California. He talks about his journey in the game, some struggles he has had with anxiety and depression and overcome them to be where he is now.

In this episode we recap the first season of down the tunnel and talk about the top 5 episodes of the year. It’s an appreciation episode to the guests who’ve come on, and the listeners who follow!

in this episode of Down the Tunnel we hear the story of Head Womens Soccer Coach Dylan Cassidy as he has embarked on his college coaching journey. He come to the US to play junior college soccer at East Central College, progressed to McKendree University to play NCAA Division 2 soccer and has had several assistant jobs before being named the new Head Womens Soccer Coach at Fontbonne University.