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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.
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Thursday May 04, 2023
The Importance Of Coaching Development For Youth Soccer Coaches
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Coaching soccer is more than just Xs and Os. Coaches need to be looking for opportunities for personal and professional growth. We speak with Marty Beall from Inkwell Sports Solutions (and former NCAA D1 women's soccer coach) about coaching development as well as college recruiting on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
WVSA Referee Program - State Of The Union with Mike McCarthy
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
WVSA State Referee Administrator Mike McCarthy came back on our podcast to give a state of the union on the referee program. We talk referee numbers, upcoming events as well as programs in place to help our referees develop.
For more information on the WVSA Referee Program, please visit www.wvsoccer.net and click "Referee" from the navigation menu.

Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Top 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions When It comes To Athlete Nutrition
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
What are the top 5 most frequently asked questions when it comes to athlete nutrition? Find out and get the answers to those questions with Stephanie May-Militano, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition.

Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Why We Are In A Serious Referee Shortage In Youth Sports In Our Country
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
The numbers continue to dwindle. We are facing a serious crisis as there is a shortage of referees in youth sports. Find out the details behind this issue and what we can do to reverse the trend with Branda Hilton, Founder and CEO of Officially Human.
Visit Officially Human at: www.OfficiallyHuman.com.

Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Why Nutrition Is So Important To Soccer Players During Their Menstrual Cycle
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
When it comes to your menstrual cycle, nutrition can play such an important part. Get some tips and advice to a healthier cycle from Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition.

Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
What are some things we can do as parents to help raise happy, healthy, successful athletes? We talk with Asia Mape, founder of ILoveToWatchYouPlay.com on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.
Website: www.ilovetowatchyouplay.com

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
How Coaches Can Better Communicate With Players & Parents This Season
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Excited to welcome back Jenny Rearick on this week's episode of WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast. Jenny is a communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak. She will be providing our coaches tips to better communicating with players and parents this upcoming season. Check it out!

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Tips For Better Sleep For Youth Soccer Players with Dr. Amy Bender
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
What should you do when you wake up in the middle of the night? How is "blue light" affecting your sleep? Find out these answers and more with Dr. Amy Bender, director of sleep science at Cerebra.

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
What is the latest with US Adult Soccer? What is planned for 2023? Find out with John Motta, president of USASA, as we welcome him to the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
2023 US Youth Soccer State Of The Union with CEO Skip Gilbert
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
We kick off a brand new year and and new season of WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast with US Youth Soccer CEO, Skip Gilbert. We talk about some of the initiatives of USYS in 2023. Don't miss this "state of the union" with Skip Gilbert.