WVSA provides information for youth soccer players, parents, referees and coaches to improve their overall development, including nutrition, hydration, mental health, soccer skills, injury prevention, sleep health and so much more. We talk to the experts every week to give you the information your need to be better both on and off the field.
Ever hear "If you score a goal, I'll give you $5."? Is there a problem with parents or families using this method? Excited to welcome Shay Haddow from Alpha Girl Confidence back to the podcast to talk about this subject and so much more about player motivation and incentives.
Did you know there is a lot more to play college soccer than you think? Find out what it's like and the various pressures athletes face with Kerrigan Johnson, former D2 collegiate soccer player.
SOCCER COACHES - THIS EPISODE IS YOUR YOU! We are excited to welcome Jenny Rearick, communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak, back to the podcast to talk about how soccer coaches can give more effective feedback to their players.
Today, we talk about a tough topic: suicide. May is #MentalHealthMonth. WVSA is committed to the mental health of our members and not afraid to tackle the tough topics. With the recent deaths of two collegiate athletes, we speak with Dr. Ashley Coker Cranney of Whole Brain Solutions, LLC about suicide. What are the warning signs? What can parents and coaches do? Find out and listen.
National Suicide Hotline
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Join us as Stephanie May, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition, talks about how female youth soccer players can be properly fueled during their menstrual cycle. She will be providing FIVE tips for our players that can be implemented immediately.
Great new episode of the podcast coming your way. We talk to Andy Seraphin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, about the things youth players can do to keep themselves fit and healthy this spring season. DON'T MISS IT! #soccer #fit #healthy #physicaltherapy #injured #wellness #development
What can coaches, clubs, parents and associations do to better develop our young referees and keep them in the game? Find out the thoughts of Jason Hutchinson, State Referee Administrator, Idaho Soccer Referee Committee.
WVSA is excited to welcome author Jon Townsend to the show to talk about his new book, "It's Just A Ball". It's an amazingly insightful book for both soccer players and coaches. Don't miss this episode with Jon.
Buy "It's Just A Ball" here: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Just-Ball-Exploring-Complexity/dp/1911121936
Did you know that the words you use as a youth soccer coach can affect your players? Same things goes for parents. Find out more from Jenny, Rearick, communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch podcast.
So, what is TOPSoccer and how can you start a program in your community? Find out with Pete Bussa, US Youth Soccer East Region TOPSoccer Chair.
