FOOTYPOD

Nicolai Adam is the Head of International Sports Projects at Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Nicolai is a holder of the UEFA Pro License, has served as a coach educator and International Football Development Advisor for the German Football Association (DFB), worked as the UEFA Head of Coach Education in Azerbaijan where he was also in charge of the U19 National Team, and prepared the India U17 National Team for the 2017 FIFA World Cup. Nicolai joined us at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim to discuss his current role, his past coaching experiences, his preparation leading a team from India for their first-ever World Cup, along with other thoughts on coaching education and development. (Recorded January 12, 2024) Eintracht Frankfurt: @eintrachtfrankfurt Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Jermaine Jones broke into the German Bundesliga at just 18 years old, and went on to make over 200 appearances for the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, and Schalke - along with another 30 games to his name in the UEFA Champions League. Jermaine represented the USMNT on the international level and was a key figure in the American midfield for 8 years, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup - where he scored an iconic goal against Portugal to help his country advance to the round of 16. He is now the Head Coach of Central Valley Fuego FC in USL 1. We met Jermaine at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, and he stopped by to chat with us about his switch to the USMNT from Germany in 2010, cultural differences from Europe to America, his transition now from player to coach, how he is preparing for his new team, lessons learned from his best coach, favorite career memories, and much, much more. You won't want to miss this episode! (Recorded January 12, 2024) Jermaine Jones: @jermainejunior Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Randy Waldrum is currently the head coach for Pitt Women's Soccer and recently took the Nigeria Women's National Team all the way to the Round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, narrowly missing out on the Quarter-Finals on a penalty shootout loss to England - one of the tournament favorites. Randy joined us at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim to discuss his team's preparation for the competition and the tactical adjustments they made game to game to give his team the best chance of success. He also shares his perspectives on the state of the U.S. Women's National Team and the direction that the women's game is headed as a whole. Randy Waldrum: @randy_waldrum Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Victor Ulloa was one of the original FC Dallas homegrown talents signed to professional contracts in 2010, has now played 13 years in the MLS, and is the all-time leader in appearances for Inter Miami with 78 games to his name for the club. Victor sat down with us to talk about his time coming through the FC Dallas Academy, making the transition into the first team, and how he has managed all the highs and the lows of a great career so far, highlighted with Inter Miami's Leagues Cup Final victory this past season in a dramatic penalty shootout. Use our special promo code FOOTY24 for a discounted registration price of $425 to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA from January 10-14. Victor Ulloa: @ulloa_victor Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Use our special promo code FOOTY24 for a discounted registration price of $425 to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA from January 10-14. Dave Simeone is the Director of Education Programs for United Soccer Coaches and plays a big role in the organization of the largest coaching convention in the world. Sean and Evan brought Dave onto the show to discuss the history of the event and what to expect for this year's version. United Soccer Coaches: @unitedsoccercoaches Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

*RECORDED JUNE 22, 2023* Use our special promo code FOOTY24 for a discounted registration price of $425 to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA from January 10-14. Sean and Evan gather in our Dallas studio one last time to recap the 2023 Convention and update listeners on the latest movements from Footy Factory. Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Oliver Berquez was a professional footballer for 19 years, appearing in over 750 senior matches during his career, and is now part of the ownership team for a developmental company called Building Champions. Oliver and his team were our neighbors on Podcast Row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, and sat down with us for our very last interview of the weekend to share insight on the Building Champions vision and the groundbreaking VR technology they have built to aid cognitive development and tactical awareness/understanding. Oliver Berquez: @oliverberquez1 Building Champions: @buildingchamps1 www.building-champions.pro Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Kareem Rae is the Founder/CEO of One Soccer Nation and author of the book, I Want to Become A Professional Soccer Player. Kareem sat down with us on the last day of the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to talk about his ambition to build a professional club, his inspiration for writing his first book at 18 years old, and the process he took to publishing it. Kareem Rae: @kareem.rae One Soccer Nation: @osnationllc www.onesoccernation.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Alexi Lalas is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame for his contribution to the USMNT and MLS during his professional career, earning the 1995 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year following his performances at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He is now a prominent soccer analyst for Fox Sports and hosts the State of the Union podcast. Alexi shared his time with us at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to discuss the evolution of individual player development, the future potential of our current USMNT group, and how he is able to leverage his position on TV to generate more interest in the game and further the sport in our country. Alexi Lalas: @alexi_lalas Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Jackie Gutierrez is an independent soccer journalist covering the NWSL and USWNT under her media company, Women Kick Balls. Jackie stopped by our booth at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to chat about how she carved out her role in telling the story of the NWSL, investment in the women's game, and insights she's learned from being so close to coaches and players. Jackie Gutierrez: @jackieguttie Women Kick Balls: @womenkickballs www.womenkickballs.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

James Beeston and Matthew Needham are part of the ownership team at Beestera Soccer Training, based out of Albany, NY. We caught up with James and Matt at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia back in January to discuss the importance of supplemental training in our culture, how different types of teaching and learning can affect outcomes, and what direction they plan to take their brand in the coming years. One of the most insightful interviews of our United Soccer Coaches Convention series! James Beeston: @jamesbeeston23 Matthew Needham: @needham1110 Beestera Soccer Training: @beesterasoccertraining www.beesterasoccertraining.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

James Wagenschutz is a coach educator for the U.S. Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches and has taken up numerous positions with youth clubs, college programs, MLS clubs, and the U.S. National Team over the years. James joined us at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to define sports performance and how it will evolve going forward with more congested competition schedules at the highest levels. He also shared his views on fitness testing for footballers and how young athletes should approach their athletic development to maximize their potential. James Wagenschutz: @jwagz13 www.wsportsperformance.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Rachel Allen just finished her sophomore year nabbing 3rd Team All-American honors at Dallas Baptist University, after a freshman campaign where she earned 1st Team All-Conference and helped her team all the way to the NCAA II Final Four. Rachel is also Evan's cousin. She made her way to the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to attend the All-American Banquet and stopped by our booth on Podcast Row to talk about her experience at DBU, her ambitions for the future, and what young players should look for in a school during the recruiting process. Rachel Allen: @rachelallllen DBU Women's Soccer: @dbuwomenssoccer Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Ryan Kennedy started 51 of his 61 career games at West Texas A&M, and went on to play semi-professionally for Philadelphia Fury before getting involved with Trace Soccer in Austin, TX. Ryan met up with us at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to discuss his role in the company, what separates Trace from its competitors, and the direction they are headed for the future. Ryan Kennedy: @ryanbkenn Trace Soccer: @traceup www.traceup.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Tim Schum is a longtime head coach at Binghamton University, where he won 259 games across 29 seasons in a Hall of Fame career. Tim also served as editor of the NSCAA Soccer Journal for 20 years, and published his most recent book, 'Relentless' in 2022. Tim met with us on Day 2 at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to talk about his new book and pioneering the growth of the game in the US from the ground level. Buy 'Relentless by Tim Schum: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-American-Soccer-Coaches-Helped/dp/1782552243/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1680149815&refinements=p_27%3ATim+Schum&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Tim+Schum Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Dan Abrahams is a world-renowned sports psychologist, best-selling author, and Host of the Sport Psych Show. We were fortunate to meet Dan at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, where he shared stories of his experiences working with some of the top footballers in the world, and gave practical and insightful advice for young players on how to train their mental capacity to achieve high performance. Dan Abrahams: @danabrahamssport www.danabrahams.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Vince Ganzberg is the former Director of Coaching Education with United Soccer Coaches, and is now in the same role with US Club Soccer. Vince sat down with us in Philadelphia at the United Soccer Coaches Convention to talk about his vast experience as a coach developer and the biggest differences between USSF and USC coaching education. Vince Ganzberg: @vinceganzberg United Soccer Coaches: @unitedsoccercoaches US Club Soccer: @usclubsoccer Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Jimmy Elder is the Founder of Soccer Innovations and is now a 4-time NJCAA National Championship winning Head Coach of Brookhaven Women's Soccer. His son, Jeremy is now the COO of the company and has been running the business full-time since 2015. The Elders joined us in Philadelphia at the United Soccer Coaches Convention to talk about the origin of the company, building a championship culture in the women's soccer program at Brookhaven College, and more on our partnership together. Jimmy Elder: @jimmyelder1 Jeremy Elder: @jelder1987 Soccer Innovations: @soccerinnovations www.soccerinnovations.com Brookhaven Women's Soccer: @brookhavenwsoccer Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Surprise episode before we return to our United Soccer Coaches Convention interviews. Brad Namdar is the GM and Technical Director for Denton Diablos FC in the NPSL, and has been in former roles such as the Head Coach at Mountain View College, Director of Soccer Operations at SMU, and Estagio at FC Dallas. Brad joined us to talk about the ambitions of the club, the types of players and staff they are looking to build around, and how he is working to build a community behind the brand in the Denton area. Brad Namdar: @bradnamdartx Denton Diablos FC: @dentondiablosfc www.dentondiablos.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Ged Quinn is a product of Sunderland AFC's youth academy in England, came to the U.S. to play collegiately where he was an All-American at Lenoir-Rhyne University, and is now the Academy Director at Barca Residency Academy in Casa Grande, AZ. Ged took the time to answer all of our questions about the structure and daily workings of Barca Academy, their relationship with La Masia, and some of the challenges they face that naturally prompt their plan for each player. Ged Quinn: @quinng83 Barca Academy AZ: @barcaacademyaz www.barcaresidencyacademyusa.com Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Footy Factory: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod www.footyfactory.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support