THE Soccer Dad-Pod – Details, episodes & analysis

We come full circle on this Soccer Mom Sunday! In June of 2024, Jen Siess sat down to chat with her former coach at Lindenwood University, Debbie Washburn. Not only did we talk about her soccer origin story, she also shared the story of her TWICE WINNING 1989 and 1990 National Women’s Over-30 Division teams. A first in St. Louis women’s soccer history. For years, these soccer champs have gone unrecognized, but that just changed on February 27th, 2025 when they were formally honored by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Tune in for a great conversation with Debbie, along with former teammates, Lisa Lamb and Mary Carpenter, as they share their own soccer origin stories, along with some grit-forming experiences like sleeping in a hotel lobby before a big game. Not kidding! It’s an emotional one - a bittersweet story of finally having a seat at the table. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Reis... he's a Quincy "lifer"! Grew up there, played college soccer there, and is now the head coach of the Women's program at his alma matter. Taylor spent some time with Jarod and I at Session Taco talking about all things soccer... including his view on culture, recruiting, pathway, transfer portal, and more. BE SURE TO SHOOT US A REVIEW, because apparently the algorithm loves that the most! Need help with your high school player's college pathway? Check out "Choose It Right" for a beautifully formatted resume platform, an up-to-date school catalog, and tools to help connect the two! https://www.chooseitright.com/soccerdadpod/smart-college-report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got a CITY voice on this Soccer Mom Sunday! When you walk into the stadium on a St. Louis CITY SC game day, there’s a mainstay voice you hear - and a face you see on the jumbotron - it’s Kristen Carver! We got a chance to sit down with Kristen just before the 2025 season begins, because she’s WAY too busy IN season with not only her duties on game days, but so much more! Listen in for a conversation about how Kristen’s soccer story started like many of ours did - YMCA, CYC, select, and high school ball at Ursuline Academy. Then hear how her humble start in broadcast finally wound its way to being a front-facing personality for St. Louis’ first MLS team. Not only is she busy with CITY, but Kristen also still plays the game and has found herself loving the world of youth coaching. Lots of great thoughts on how some steps, with faith and trust, align for a journey you may have never even dreamed of.  #stlcitysc #ingameexperience #gamevoice #womeninmedia #soccer #stlouis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the privilege to sit down and chat with 9 Steamer legends in front of a room full of dedicated fans! In attendance: Carl Rose, Steve Pecher, Larry Hulcer, Denny Vaninger, Sam Bick, Darryl Doran, Jeff Cacciatore, Don Ebert, and Ty Keough! One of the greatest collections of STL soccer talent in their day, we talked about their years with the St Louis Steamers... some on the field details, some past teammate memories, and a little off the pitch antics! Enjoy!!! #misl #stlsoccer #stlmade #indoorsoccer #nasllegends #slsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of us are in, and others are ALL IN! Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define was joined by Betsy Birkenmeier Hanak, athlete-coach-teacher-parent-fan extraordinaire. Whether doing a Teamsnap update or making a training basement, Betsy is 100% in supporting her kids in their pursuit of their dreams both on and off the pitch, court, or wherever. With 3 kids, each with different personalities and needs, Betsy and her husband, Tim, have learned a lot along the way in terms of when to step in, when to call out, and when to step back in supporting each of their journeys. Listen in for wisdom they’ve gained along the way, what they are working on, and the hopes for their kids and their family in The Beautiful Game and beyond. #parenthood #soccermom #family #familylogistics #kidscomefirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sascha Bauer comes from a literal soccer (futbol) powerhouse - Germany. But it was a flamboyant 42 year old Roger Milla of Cameroon that danced at a corner flag in the 90' World Cup that helped steer his soccer career, passions, and idealism! Check out City SC's Director of Regional Training and Development, as well as City Future's Director, as he chatted with the three of us all things soccer/futbol, INCLUDING ADIDAS vs. NIKE... really. #german #stlcitysc #futbol #passion #youthdevelopment #playpracticeplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estella Hunter & Hilda Taylor Soccer can be the tie that binds, and so it is for our guests. Estella Hunter and Hilda Taylor are together both on and off the pitch with their soccer-player-best-friend-daughters. They joined host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define to chat about the soccer life for their teen-student-athletes who are navigating their way through the competitive soccer scene on their Lou Fusz Girls Academy team with practices, games, travel, showcases, college recruiting, and more … oh, and keeping up with their schoolwork and friends! Hear their unique perspectives on time management, balance, decision-making, and having daughters who play The Beautiful Game with teammates and coaches who don’t normally look like them - and how, for a rare time, a female coach of color made a massive impact on their daughters (first Soccer Mom Sunday guest, Bry McCarthy).   #soccer #podcast #soccermoms #pathway #recruiting #college  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Pat Turner is one of those coaches that loves his job. A Duchesne grad himself, with a day job far from the campus, Coach Pat dedicates all his free time to the boys and girls soccer programs of his alma matter! With a number of state championships on both sides of the fence, he knows a little (a lot) about loyalty, perseverance, and winning! #highschoolsoccer #statechampion #loyalty #family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of STL's best, from St. Louis Scott Gallagher, to DeSmet, to Indiana University, to the MLS... William Christopher Bruin... or just Will. The "Dancing Bear" joined us to talk about his multi-sport path, the early day's in the MLS, and what's next for this father of 3!!!  #MLS #HoustonDynamo #SeattleSounders #AustinFC #SoccerDad #Striker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the game is simply a vessel. In this episode we're introduced to 3 friends with an incredible cause, and a secondary love of the game. "Dueling for Lincoln" is the first/only #STL exclusive team in this years #TST7v7 tournament. A heartwarming story born out of unthinkable loss. Enjoy the show, and consider supporting the organization at:  http://www.duelingforlincoln.org/home.html #soccer #tst #1milliondollars #noonansyndrome #friends #loyalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices