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67 minutes | Jun 30, 2020

ALEX FERREIRA OF FOOTBALL ACADEMY MADRID ON COACHING IN SPAIN & THE US - PART 2 | Ep. 47

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have ALEX FERREIRA again! He is the director of football and head coach at Football Academy Madrid, a new club focused on providing an alternative pathway to going pro in the US! On this episode, we feature his coaching knowledge, asking him about his coaching philosophy, his experience coaching in Spain and how it compares to the US, discussing how other sports can help in teaching Soccer and so much more! === Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballacademymadrid/ Website: https://www.fam2021.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUDMy5zAz46kZKZvek-keg? Blog on website: https://www.fam2021.com/blog === Time Stamps 0:00 - 0:43 | Introduction 0:44 - 1:43 | Brief Alex Ferreira bio 1:44 - 2:34 | Coaching background 2:35 - 6:16 | Alex on transformative coaching 6:17 - 10:11 | Alex on possession drills 10:12 - 11:08 | Alex on Marcelo Bielsa 11:09 - 21:28 | How Alex runs a typical session and session philosophy 21:29 - 24:31 | How Alex measures progress 24:32 - 27:09 | Biggest challenge Alex has overcome at the coaching level 27:10 - 28:45 | How coaching has changed Alex 28:46 - 31: 23| Alex’s experience with U5 players 31:24 - 33:44 | Something Alex knows now about coaching that he wishes he knew when he started 33:45 - 42:56 | Coaching in US vs in Spain 42:57 - 45:22 | Something Alex has learned from coaching in Spain 45:23 - 48:21 | Opinion on applying other sports tactics & techniques to Soccer 48:22 - 50:24 | Spanish youth players vs US youth players 50:25 - 51:21 | Advice to coaches wanting to become better 51:22 - 53:21 | Good & bad qualities of a coach according to Alex 53:22 - 54:29 | How Alex deals with pressure 54:30 - 57:15 | Advice to players trying to improve 57:16 - 1:01:51 | Alex on discipline 1:01:52 - 1:03:46 | Advice to trainers trying to maximise chances of their players making it to a higher level 1:03:47 - 1:04:55 | Final thoughts & promo 1:04:56 - 1:06:15 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

57 minutes | Jun 23, 2020

ALEX FERREIRA OF FOOTBALL ACADEMY MADRID ON PROFESSIONAL SOCCER DEVELOPMENT - PART 1 | Ep. 46

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have ALEX FERREIRA, the director of football and head coach at Football Academy Madrid, a new club focused on providing an alternative pathway to going pro in the US! On this episode, we talk about Football Academy Madrid, what inspired him to create the club and discuss the many issues in our current development system. Part 2 featuring more of his coaching background coming out next week! === CHECK OUT FOOTBALL ACADEMY'S SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballacademymadrid/ Website: https://www.fam2021.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUDMy5zAz46kZKZvek-keg? Blog on website: https://www.fam2021.com/blog Blog on USWNT: https://www.fam2021.com/post/uswnt === Time Stamps 0:00 - 0:51 | Introduction 0:52 - 3:49 | Playing career 3:50 - 5:32 | Youth soccer in Indiana vs California 5:33 - 7:38 | Introduction to coaching 7:39 - 11:56 | Introduction to coaching in Spain 11:57 - 15:51 | How perception of going pro has changed for Alex 15:52 - 19:02 | What is Football Academy Madrid? 19:03 - 20:18 | Inspiration for Football Academy Madrid 20:19 - 21:51 | What US lacks in development system 21:52 - 23:17 | How showcases work at the academy 23:18 - 24:33 | How to apply to academy 24:34 - 26:57 | Spanish tier system 26:58 - 29:33 | Women’s Soccer in Spain 29:34 - 33:53 | What has to change in US development system? 33:54 - 37:59 | Why won't development system change? 38:00 - 41:15| Will thinking of Soccer development change? 41:16 - 42:30 | Final thoughts on Football Academy Madrid 42:31 - 48:47 | Coaching philosophy 48:48 - 53:34 | Quickfire questions 53:34 - 54:17 | Final promo 54:18 - 55:49 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

58 minutes | Jun 16, 2020

EMILEE TOMINOVICH OF MCU ON COLLEGE COACHING | Ep. 45

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have EMILEE TOMINOVICH, a coach with countless coaching experience at the club and high school level, who is now coaching at Marymount California Universtiy! On this episode, we talk about her coaching career and how she approaches coaching college. We also go in depth on the many things she has learned as a coach, her coaching philosophy, advice and so much more! === CHECK OUT EMILEE'S SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etominovich/ Trainer page: https://www.instagram.com/tecnicafutbol/ === Time Stamps 0:00 - 1:08 | Introduction 1:09 - 2:56| Playing career 2:57 - 3:56 | Mental aspect of injury 3:57 - 5:54 | Introduction to coaching 5:55 - 7:06 | Motivation to move to CA 7:07 - 9:14 | Opinion on coaches with no pro experience 9:15 - 11:42 | West Coast Coaching journey 11:43 - 13:59 | Recommendation on how to get started coaching 14:00 - 16:22 | Coaching Philosophy 16:23 - 18:49 | How do you measure success? 18:50 - 20:44 | How do you deal with pressure? 20:45 - 21:41 | How has coaching changed you? 21:42 - 25:19 | Why was team she coached so successful? 25:20 - 31:26 | How do you run sessions? 31:27 - 33:57 | How do you approach coaching games? 33:58 - 36:25 | Discussion on coaching when things are not going well during a game 36:26 - 38:02 | JC vs 4 year 38:03 - 40:33 | What has Emilee learned while coaching college? 40:34 - 43:17 | NAIA vs JC 43:18 - 45:59 | What do coaches see when recruiting? 46:00 - 47:05 | Advice to coaches wanting to coach at a higher level? 47:06 - 49:47 | Good & bad qualities of a coach 49:48 - 51:11 | Trainer advice 51:12 - 52:18 | Goals for future 52:19 - 55:50 | Quickfire questions 55:51 - 57:11 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

81 minutes | Jun 9, 2020

ADIL MUQAIBAL ON OMANIAN SOCCER CULTURE | Ep. 44

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have ADIL MUQAIBAL, an international student from Oman that played alongside Alfonso at CSULB! On this episode, we talk about Omanian soccer culture and how it differs to the US. We also go in depth on the developmental system in Oman, the pro league, and discuss the uniqueness and beauty of Oman. === Adil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/past0ry/ === Time Stamps 0:00 - 1:20 | Introduction 1:21 - 2:00| How Alfonso and Adil met 2:01 - 3:02 | What is Oman FC? 3:03 - 6:18 | Soccer culture in Oman 6:19 - 8:40 | Why was Oman FC so good? 8:41 - 10:01 | Why such a big Omanian population at CSULB? 10:02 - 13:30 | Adil's experience growing up playing Soccer in Oman 13:31 - 15:29 | Tribal leagues 15:30 - 20:26 | Technology's influence on youth 20:27 - 23:22 | Club system in Oman 23:23 - 28:38 | Adil's goals for future in Soccer 28:38 - 40:13 | Oman pro soccer league and fan culture 40:14 - 44:50 | Intramural league semifinal story 44:51 - 46:48 | Thoughts on American culture 46:49 - 51:02 | Oman geography, weather and culture 51:03 - 52:57 | Thoughts on US soccer 52:58 - 57:11 | What should people know about Oman? 57:12 - 1:02:40 | GOOGLE SEARCH SEGMENT!!! 1:02:41 - 1:07:35 | Skydiving story 1:07:36 - 1:08:37 | Best thing to do in Oman 1:08:38 - 1:10:06 | Why visit Oman? 1:10:07 - 1:11:39 | Adil's favorite food in US 1:11:40 - 1:13:25 | What Adil will miss most from US 1:13:26 - 1:19:17 | Adil's Final thoughts + Alvista FC stories! 1:19:18 - 1:20:15 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

63 minutes | May 25, 2020

JESUS 'PEE WEE' ARAMBULA OF BOLA ON STREET SOCCER CULTURE | Ep. 43

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have JESUS 'PEE WEE' ARAMBULA, founder of Bola, a street soccer agency representing the world's top street soccer and freestyle professionals! On this episode, we talk about why Jesus founded Bola, where he thinks street soccer is going, discuss the importance of street soccer for the development of the youth in the US and many more topics concerning street soccer culture! === CHECK OUT BOLA'S & OTHER STREET LEGEND'S SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! Bola Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bola.inittowinit/ Bola Agency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolaagency/ Edward Van Gils: https://www.instagram.com/edwardvangils_official/ Issy Hitman: https://www.instagram.com/issyhitmaain/ Jermaine Vanenburg: https://www.instagram.com/jermainevanenburg/ Sean Garnier: https://www.instagram.com/seanfreestyle/ === Time Stamps 0:00 - 2:28 | Introduction 2:29 - 8:50 | Bola Origins 8:51 - 10:10 | Who is Edward Van Gils? 10:11 - 12:30 | How does Bola find talent? 12:31 - 14:47 | Where is Bola & street soccer heading towards? 14:48 - 16:12 | What can community do better to develop street soccer and youth? 16:13 - 23:02 | What is role of street soccer in development of soccer in US? 23:03 - 24:42 | What does street soccer mean to you? 24:43 - 30:27 | Goals for future of Bola 30:28 - 32:16 | Advice to street soccer players 32:17 - 36:57 | Neymar story 36:58 - 39:58 | Oversea adventures 39:59 - 42:12 | Street soccer players people should know about 42:13 - 44:44 | Unique street soccer nicknames 44:45 - 47:20 | Ground moves every street player should know 47:21 - 50:00 | Street soccer term definitions 50:01 - 51:54 | Good street soccer locations 51:55 - 53:32 | Hidden gem pick up locations 53:33 - 56:20 | Bola on pickup rules 56:21 - 59:18 | QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS!!! 59:19 - 1:02:00 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

41 minutes | May 18, 2020

NATALIE JACOBS OF THE WASHINGTON SPIRIT ON COLLEGE SOCCER & GOING PRO | Ep. 42

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have NATALIE JACOBS, professional soccer player for the Washington Spirit! On this episode, we talk about Natalie's college experience at USC, how she made it pro and what contributed most to her success! === CHECK OUT NATALIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieejacobs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/natalieejacobs?lang=en === Time Stamps 0:00 - 0:55 | Introduction 0:56 - 1:47 | Playing Career 1:48 - 2:41 | How does one get noticed by US national team? 2:42 - 3:48 | Why transfer college? 3:49 - 4:53 | What should HS players know before getting into college program? 4:54 - 6:25 | Typical college week for Natalie 6:26 - 8:04 | Is there time for personal sessions? Do you recommend it? 8:05 - 9:21 | How do you balance energy with such a big workload? 9:22 - 10:38 | Thoughts on CC route 10:39 - 11:47 | Opportunities for players with low funds 11:48 - 13:34 | What does it really take to go pro? 13:35 - 14:18 | Positional talk 14:19 - 15:45 | How does one stay consistent? 15:46 - 17:02 | What are college players not doing that is costing them going pro? 17:03 - 17:57 | Logistics of the NWSL Draft 17:58 - 18:42 | Thoughts on recording games at HS level? 18:43 - 21:19 | NWSL Draft experience 21:20 - 22:20 | Logistics of post-draft adjustment to team 22:21 - 24:01 | How Covid-19 has impacted Natalie 24:02 - 24:44 | How Natalie balanced her week in HS 24:45 - 26:04 | How do you organize personal sessions? 26:05 - 26:51 | What is one thing you know now that you wish you knew before? 26:52 - 28:00 | What can trainers do to maximize their players chances of going pro? 28:01 - 29:46 | Positional advice 29:47 - 31:00 | Characteristics of a good coach 31:01 - 31:36 | Main motivation going forward 31:37 - 33:00 | Goals for first NWSL Season 33:01 - 34:38 | FInal thoughts/Support the NWSL! 34:39 - 38:38 | QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS!!! 38:39 - 40:20 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

67 minutes | May 11, 2020

THOMAS GRONNEMARK, THROW-IN COACH, ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THROW-INS IN THE MODERN GAME | Ep. 41

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have THOMAS GRONNEMARK, a freelance throw in coach who has trained many professional clubs including Liverpool, Ajax, Atlanta United, RB Leipzig and many more! On this episode, we discuss what inspired him to pursue a career dedicated to throw ins, how he ended up at Liverpool, what his throw in philosophy centers on and so much more! === CHECK OUT THOMAS'S SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! Website: https://thomasgronnemark.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Succeskultur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasgronnemark/ Twitter https://twitter.com/thomasthrowin?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/487174311774406/ World Record Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIPSjXWlJLk === Time Stamps 0:00 - 1:15 | Introduction 1:16 - 3:12 | Playing Career 3:13 - 5:40 | Inspiration to be throw in coach 5:41 - 10:22 | Liverpool Story 10:23 - 19:27 | Approach to training sessions 19:28 - 21:00 | More on approach and working alongside coaches 21:01 - 25:16 | What differentiates Liverpool from other teams? 25:17 - 26:31 | Will Liverpool win title? 26:32 - 35:06 | Coaching philosophy 35:07 - 41:12 | How much does score influence throw in strategy? 41:13 - 43:54 | How has throw in landscape changed overtime? 43:55 - 46:35 | How do you see landscape changing in the future? 46:36 - 50:07 | How should coaches approach teaching fundamentals? 50:08 - 52:21 | Drill for practicing precise throw ins 52:22 - 55:39 | Strength vs Technique in throw ins 55:40 - 58:53 | Flip throw in technique 58:54 - 1:02:43 | World record story 1:02:44 - 1:04:25 | Final Advice to coaches 1:04:26 - 1:05:13 | Final thoughts 1:05:14 - 1:06:17 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

66 minutes | May 4, 2020

BALDY PINEDA OF BP6 ELITE TRAINING ON BEING A FULL TIME SOCCER TRAINER | Ep. 40

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have BALDY PINEDA, a personal soccer trainer for BP6 Elite Training! On this episode, we discussed his career as a full time personal Soccer trainer for the best Soccer athletes in the US and Mexico, gained insight on why he is so widely sought out and learned more on how to be better trainers. === FOLLOW BALDY BELOW! BP6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bp6elite/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baldy.30/ Website: https://www.bp6elite.com/ === Time Stamps 0:00 - 1:10 | Introduction 1:11 - 2:09 | Playing Career 2:10 - 5:08 | Baldy's introduction to private training 5:09 - 6:38 | How did you find out this could be a career? 6:39 - 8:03 | Further explanation on growth 8:04 - 9:33 | Explanation of popularity in Soccer community 9:34 - 10:40 | Approach to first session with new client 10:41 - 12:50 | Approach to goal setting 12:51 - 17:45 | Approach to preparation 17:46 - 20:12 | Typical session 20:13 - 23:12 | Thoughts on why kids are burned out early in career 23:13 - 24:46 | Why age 13 is an important transitional age in Soccer 24:47 - 27:38 | How can players stay committed with training? 27:39 - 29:59 | Competition vs personal training 30:00 - 32:35 | Alternatives to better competition 32:36 - 35:36 | What trainers should do now to differentiate themselves from other trainers 35:37 - 38:37 | Biggest challenges and work-life balance 38:38 - 39:54 | How should players approach training on their own 39:55 - 42:19 | Soccer trainer pet peeves 42:20 - 43:22 | How many of Baldy's drills are original? 43:23 - 44:30 | Advice to trainers trying to become better 44:31 - 46:01 | Dealing with Covid19 46:02 - 48:24 | Goals for 2020 48:25 - 49:48 | Brief discussion on joy for training 49:49 - 52:22 | Misconceptions of training 52:23 - 55:05 | Approach to training younger players vs older players 55:06 - 57:00 | What a successful session to Baldy 57:01 - 58:30 | Think in player's perspective 58:31 - 59:40 | Pressure of being a trainer to pro athletes 59:41 - 1:01:00 | Proudest moment as a trainer 1:01:01 - 1:03:50 | Promo 1:03:51 - 1:04:47 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

45 minutes | Apr 27, 2020

SANTIAGO HALTY OF SENDA ATHLETICS ON ETHICAL PRACTICES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Ep. 39

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have SANTIAGO HALTY, owner of SENDA ATHLETICS, a soccer and futsal company that exists to disrupt the industry by embracing Fair Trade, promoting small-sided soccer, bringing back product quality, and improving lives! On this episode, we discus Santiago's inspiration for the company, his thoughts on ethical business practices, entrepreneurship and his thoughts on the current landscape of soccer in the US! Documentary Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqbzwsuO23E === FOLLOW SENDA BELOW! Website: https://sendaathletics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sendaathletics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SendaAthletics Twitter: https://twitter.com/SendaAthletics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SendaAthletics/ === Time Stamps 0:00 - 1:38 | Introduction 1:39 - 2:50 | Playing Career 2:51 - 3:56 | Inspiration for Senda 3:57 - 6:50 | Why focus on Beach, Futsal & Freestyle? 6:51 - 7:32 | Meaning of Senda 7:33 - 9:18 | How has Senda evolved from first product? 9:19 - 10:01 | How does it feel knowing ball is all over world? 10:02 - 11:15 | Goals for future of brand? 11:16 - 15:17 | Relationship with supplier 15:18 - 17:08 | Ethics vs profit 17:09 - 19:20 | Challenges in US market 19:21 - 20:44 | What should entrepreneurs know before starting business? 20:45 - 23:37 | Santiago's team 23:38 - 26:20 | Advice to people wanting to start business that do not have much capital 26:21 - 30:22 | Opinions on rebranding 30:23 - 34:31 | Discussion on the landscape of soccer in the US 34:32 - 36:20 | Current projects 36:21 - 39:09 | Issues pertaining to COVID19 39:10 - 41:44 | Final advice to entrepreneurs 41:45 - 43:46 | Senda promo 43:46 - 44:40 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

26 minutes | Apr 25, 2020

BALDY PINEDA OF BP6 ELITE TRAINING ON THE DA CANCELLATION | Ep. 38

45 minutes | Apr 20, 2020

JONATHAN CAPARELLI OF FC TUCSON ON GOING PRO AND THE PRO LIFESTYLE | Ep. 37

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have JONATHAN CAPARELLI, professional soccer player for FC Tucson, a USL League 1 club in Arizona! On this episode, Jonathan discusses how he made it pro, tips on how to make it pro, how a pro player lives on a typical week and much more insight on the professional lifestyle! === FOLLOW JONATHAN BELOW! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.caparelli/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcaparelli21 === Time Stamps 0:00 - 0:43 | Introduction 0:44 - 2:05 | Playing Career 2:06 - 3:20 | Youth Playing Background 3:21 - 5:33 | Youth Academy Experience 5:34 - 6:26 | Competitive team vs Academy 6:27 - 7:20 | Getting discovered nowadays 7:21 - 8:49 | Transition to Real Monarchs 8:50 - 10:00 | UCLA Full Ride vs Going Pro 10:01 - 12:22 | USL League Experience 12:23 - 13:20 | Experience Abroad 13:21 - 16:16 | USL Contracts and Financial Discussion 16:17 - 19:49 | Training while in High School 19:50 - 20:33 | Professional Workout plan 20:34 - 22:39 | Typical week with team 22:40 - 24:53 | Typical Workload and Game Preparation 24:54 - 27:39 | Mentality during a game 27:40 - 28:45 | Advice yo players that do not get much playing time 28:46 - 30:34 | Characteristics of a Professional Player 30:35 - 32:19 | Why are not many good players going pro? 32:20 - 33:19 | What is something you know now about your position that you wish you knew before? 33:20 - 34:21 | Thoughts on leagues outside USL 34:22 - 35:36 | Soccer Combine Discussion 35:37 - 36:48 | Thoughts on Try Outs 36:49 - 37:48 | Other Opportunities 37:49 - 39:11 | What has contributed most to your success? 39:12 - 40:53 | Goals for future 40:54 - 42:00 | Advice for coaches 42:01 - 42:56 | Final Thoughts 43:56 - 44:06 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

29 minutes | Apr 13, 2020

SAM HUNT OF FIRST TOUCH SOCCER ON COACHING AND YOUTH SOCCER IN THE US | Ep. 36

Welcome back to another episode of The Football Amateur Show, a podcast dedicated to bringing the Football/Soccer community together in an effort to better understand our craft and community! Today we have SAM HUNT, Operations Manager at First Touch Soccer, a soccer services provider in the greater Los Angeles area! On this episode, Sam Hunt discusses how he got into the coaching industry, what his thoughts are on youth soccer in the US and what qualities he thinks makes a good coach. === SUPPORT FIRST TOUCH BY FOLLOWING! Website: https://firsttouchcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttouchcoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstTouchSoccerCoaching/ === Time Stamps 0:00 - 0:45 | Introduction 0:46 - 2:05 | Playing Career 2:06 - 6:24 | Coaching Career 6:25 - 8:30 | Founding of First Touch Soccer 8:31 - 11:55 | What do we do at First Touch Soccer? 11:56 - 13:49 | AYSO and how it is evolving 13:50 - 16:58 | Good qualities in a coach 16:59 - 20:39 | Youth soccer in US vs England 20:40 - 24:38 | Alfonso's experience with First Touch Soccer 24:39 - 25:25 | Advice to coaches trying to get better 25:26 - 26:30 | Closing remarks 26:31 - 27:51 | Outro === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Guest Acquisition: Tony Alcala (@tu_tony) & Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

107 minutes | Feb 24, 2020

Interview with Jackie Gutierrez (Women's Soccer Sports Journalist for Women Kick Balls) | Ep. 35

Welcome back to The Football Amateur Show! Today we have the pleasure of having Jackie Gutierrez on the show! She is a women’s soccer sports journalist for Women Kick Balls, an independent news source covering everything women's Soccer in an authentic voice. On this episode, we go in depth on what inspired her to create Women kick balls, what keeps her motivated to keep pursuing this dream, as well as speak on women’s issues such as equal pay and stereotyping. This and so much more in this fascinating interview! Follow and subscribe to her website and Instagram pages below! Women Kick Balls Website: https://womenkickballs.com/ Women Kick Balls Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/womenkickballs/ Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/jackieguttie/ Jackie's Favorite Article: https://womenkickballs.com/articles/f/how-womens-soccer-changed-my-mindset-as-a-14-year-old === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

94 minutes | Feb 17, 2020

Interview with Alessandro Delacruz (Former Premier Club Soccer Player) | Ep. 34

Welcome back to The Football Amateur Show! Today we are welcomed by a former premier club soccer player and former high school teammate of our host, Alessandro Delacruz! On this episode, we discuss the relationship between our host and Alessandro, how Alessandro approached the game as a club player for one of the best leagues in Southern California and what qualities he respected the most from his coaches. We also dig deep on what it means to be a coach and how one can influence a kids life through Soccer. This and so much more in this compelling conversation! If you are interested in learning more about Alessandro or interested in contacting him for advice or other opportunities, follow him on Instagram: Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/delacruz.alessandro/ === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

87 minutes | Feb 10, 2020

Interview with Sean Ward (Student-Athlete at Salem State University) | Ep. 33

Welcome back to The Football Amateur Show! Today we are welcomed by a student-athlete playing at Salem State University, Sean Ward! On this episode, we discuss his unique journey to getting into Salem State and how even when the odds were against him, he worked hard and got onto the team. We also discuss the ins and outs of college soccer, what he thinks of the current situation of Soccer in the US, how he approaches his CM position, and so much more in this insightful interview! If you are interested in learning more about Sean or interested in contacting him for advice or other opportunities, follow him on Instagram: Trainer Page: https://www.instagram.com/befinersoccer/ Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/sean_wardy/ === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

77 minutes | Feb 3, 2020

Jose Castaneda (Semi-Professional Soccer Player for SC Verdugos) | Ep. 32

Welcome back to The Football Amateur Show! Today we are welcomed by a semi-professional soccer player playing for SC Verdugos in the UPSL, Jose Castaneda! On this episode, we discuss his journey in becoming a professional soccer player, what keeps him motivated to become the best he can be and so much more! If you are interested in learning more about Jose or interested in contacting him for advice or other opportunities, follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacastaneda97/ === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

70 minutes | Jan 27, 2020

Kennedy Heywood (Club Soccer Coach for AYSO Utd.) | Ep. 31

Welcome back to The Football Amateur Show! On this episode we are welcomed by an inspiring club soccer coach for AYSO United, Kennedy Heywood! On this episode, we discuss her coaching foundation, philosophy as well as get a different perspective on coaching from a dedicated individual. If you are interested in learning more about Kennedy or interested in contacting her for advice or other opportunities, follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyheywood/ & https://www.instagram.com/coach_kheywood/ === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

64 minutes | Jan 24, 2020

Alvista FC, My College Intramural Team :) | Ep. 30

79 minutes | Jan 20, 2020

A. S. Los Angeles (NPSL Soccer Team) | Ep. 29

Welcome back to The Football Amateur Show! To kick off the year we welcome A. S. Los Angeles, a new NPSL team playing in the Southwestern Conference! Representing the team is the Assistant coach, Erwin Salmeron, and head coach Ramon Rivas! In this interview, we discuss how the team formed, the philosophy behind their team, the importance of amateur leagues like the NPSL, the advantages of Community College Soccer and so much more! If you are interested in learning more about the team or interested in contacting them for advice or other opportunities, follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aslosangelesfc/ A. S. Los Angeles Website: http://aslosangeles.com/ Also follow our interviewees: Ramon Rivas (Head Coach): https://www.instagram.com/rrivass29/ Erwin Salmeron (Asst. Coach): https://www.instagram.com/erwindinho10/ === Year 2 Credits Executive Producer: Alfonso Castaneda (@alfonsoc.96) Script Writer: Alfonso Castaneda Editors: Alfonso Castaneda Hosts/Research: Alfonso Castaneda Graphic Designer: Claire Sum (@claireisawesum) & Alfonso Castaneda Social Media: Alfonso Castaneda Music: Jeremy Fields (@jeremy._field) Publisher: Alfonso Castaneda Do not forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! If there is something that you would like us to discuss or debate on, or if you have any feedback, DM us on our Instagram @the.fa.show or send us an email at footballah.podcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/football-amateur-show/support

61 minutes | Dec 31, 2019

YEAR 1 RECAP!!! | Ep. 28