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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 Aug 11, 2022
Pre-Season Training Tips For Soccer Coaches At Every Level
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
What are some things to keep in mind as you head into the pre-season as a youth soccer coach? Find out from Ian Barker, Soccer Coach Instructor.
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Pre-Season Sleep Tips For Youth Soccer Players
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Summer is over and it's time to get back into a productive sleep routine. Get some tips and advice from Dr. Amy Bender, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Pre-Season Nutrition For Soccer Players: Getting Back Into The Zone
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
With pre-season soccer quickly approaching, soccer players need to get back into the zone when it comes to nutrition. What are some tips to getting your nutrition on point? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition, as we dive into the subject here on the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.
For more information on Lindsay Hazard and Cherish Nutrition, click here: https://www.cherishnutrition.net/
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Ways To Motivate & Reward Your Youth Soccer Players
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
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.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
The Truth About The Pressures Of Playing Collegiate Soccer
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
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.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
How To Give More Effective Feedback To Soccer Players
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
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.
Friday May 13, 2022
Real Talk About Suicide When It Comes To Our Youth Soccer Players
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
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
1-800-273-8255
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Menstrual Cycle Nutrition For Youth Soccer Players
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
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.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Tips For Staying Healthy During The Spring Soccer Season
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
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
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Better Developing Our Youth Soccer Referees
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
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.