In today's episode, we get right to it and talk about how to get your soccer player better TWICE as fast. Do you want that for your player? If so, don't be scary, give this podcast a listen. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419490/support

In today's podcast, I talk about what do YOU need to know about your player's youth soccer development. What do you think I'm going to preach about? Give this podcast a listen and find out bruh! Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419490/support

Futsal is not just your Winter season escape. It should be part of your training 12 months out of the year. Give this pod a listen to learn why bruh. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419490/support

In this episode, I talk about what you are entitled to when you pay your annual club soccer dues? You get practices, games and tournaments. However, what you don't get is playing time! To hear more, check out the podcast bruh. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419490/support

In today's episode, I explain the Parent-Player Partnership. You want your player to give all they can on the pitch, but do you do the same? Do you practice what you preach? You need to give 100% also, but do you know what to do? So... give this podcast a listen and find out if you are on the right side of the Parent-Player Partnership! Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the ...

In today's episode, I talk about WHY and IF your son or daughter should play up when it comes to their soccer team? Is your child the best player on their team? That means you need to leave. Top two or three player? You should probably leave too. Give this pod a listen and hear what your boy has to say about this subject. Takeaways Playing up can enhance a player's development. It's important to assess a child's maturity level when deciding to play up. Guest playing for older teams can serv...

In this episode, I chat with Tommy Pham aka The Youth Soccer Advisor. This guy is the person to know if you need direction and insight into how to go about your player's soccer journey. Check out these show notes below! Keywords youth soccer, soccer skills, parental mistakes, futsal, American soccer development, San Francisco soccer, Tommy Pham, Soccer Dad Nation, Messi impact, youth sports Summary In this episode of Soccer Dad Nation, host Aaron Barrera speaks with Tommy Pham, a seasoned...

In today's episode, I do my first interview with Coach Amir from the San Francisco Seals Soccer Club. Amir gives us his opinion on what soccer dads can do to help their player develop and tells us how he would change the US Youth Soccer system. We also have our first session of "Cap or No Cap", Coach Amir tells us truth or false on funny soccer questions. Want to hear what Amir thinks? Give this podcast a listen. You'll love it... no cap! Are you in San Francisco and want to learn more abou...

In today's episode, I talk about what parents should be or can be doing on the sidelines to get the most out of their son or daughter. Should we 'joystick' our player or let them figure things out on their own? What do you think? Give this a listen to see where your boy is coming from! Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link b...

In today's episode, I talk about what the off season is for and what I'm doing with my daughter to have her be top of her team come this Spring. How about you? What will you do to give your player a competitive advantage? Listen to this to find out what my plan is! Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.bu...

In today's episode, I talk about going "Lone Wolf" or taking your son or daughter out of club soccer and developing their skill in a different way. Should you do it? Do you have the guts? Does it even make sense? Give this podcast a listen to find out! Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/...

In today's episode, I talk about the real "winter is coming"... futsal. Are you playing it? Do you even care? Should you just play futsal to get better at soccer? Give this episode a listen, you won't be disappointed. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419490/support

In Episode #4, I talk about what the hell is youth soccer missing??? Easy... where is the pick up soccer at?? We need to let the kids play if we want them to shine at the highest levels. Don't believe me? Listen to the episode to get my take on the situation. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzspro...

In Episode #3 of Soccer Dad Nation, I talk about how many hours should your son or daughter put into the beautiful game. It it 5, 10 or 15? You'll have to listen. I also explain "technical debt" and why your player may be falling behind! Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episode. Click the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419490/support...

In Episode 2 of SDN, I talk about what building blocks do we have to build our youth soccer player. From building a culture of soccer, pick up soccer, private training, team practice and to the actual game, which are the most important and which are over-rated? Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve ...

In today's episode, I talk about the current youth soccer divisions and what it means for you as a parent. There is Copper, Bronze, Silver and Gold in most places. Copper & Bronze mean you are just losing money. Silver and Gold mean you are actually on the path of the comp/travel soccer player. Send us a text Support the show Find us at www.soccerdadnation.com to see and listen to all our podcasts. Want to help a brotha out? Consider supporting the pod, and I'll improve each episod...