WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast

Menstrual Cycle Nutrition For Youth Soccer Players

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.

Tips For Staying Healthy During The Spring Soccer Season

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

Better Developing Our Youth Soccer Referees

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. 

Author Jon Townsend Joins Us To Talk About His Book, ”It’s Just A Ball”

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

How Words Soccer Coaches Use Can Affect Their Players

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.

What Is TOPSoccer & How To Start A Program In Your Community

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. 

Managing A Lopsided Youth Soccer Match

How should both youth soccer coaches manage a lopsided soccer match? Find out the answers with Tommy Geis, Assistant Technical Director of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association on the latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

Proper Tournament Nutrition & Fueling Tips

How should youth soccer players be properly fueling for weekend soccer tournaments? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition. 

The BEST Assistant Coach You Can Have In Youth Soccer

Are you looking for better, more fun training activities? Don't have the time you need to plan a session? Get the MOJO app and plan your training sessions for the season this Spring. Hear from John Howe of MOJO about the best secret weapon you can have in your coaching arsenal. 

Field Maintenance & Preparation Tips For Grassroots Soccer Clubs

Excited to welcome Jerad Minnick, Director of Grounds and Environmental Management for Maryland SoccerPlex, to the podcast. We will be talking about tips and tricks to getting your fields ready for the spring season and how to keep them looking good.