
Soccer Dad Nation
The best youth soccer podcast in the world... real talk.
Reach out to us directly at aaron@soccerdadnation.com.
Episodes
16 episodes
How does your youth soccer player get better TWICE as fast?
In today's episode, we get right to it and talk about how to get your soccer player better TWICE as fast. Do you want that for your player? If so, don't be scary, give this podcast a listen.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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12:34

Soccer Dad Nation #15 What Parents need to Know About Youth Soccer Development
In today's podcast, I talk about what do YOU need to know about your player's youth soccer development. What do you think I'm going to preach about? Give this podcast a listen and find out bruh!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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20:02

Soccer Dad Nation #14 Why Futsal Should be Part of your Training 12 Months a Year
Futsal is not just your Winter season escape. It should be part of your training 12 months out of the year. Give this pod a listen to learn why bruh.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:38

Soccer Dad Nation #13 What do your club dues entitle you to?
In this episode, I talk about what you are entitled to when you pay your annual club soccer dues? You get practices, games and tournaments. However, what you don't get is playing time! To hear more, check out the podcast bruh.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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11:47

Soccer Dad Nation #12 The Parent-Player Partnership: How do you Measure Up?
In today's episode, I explain the Parent-Player Partnership. You want your player to give all they can on the pitch, but do you do the same? Do you practice what you preach? You need to give 100% also, but do you know what to do? So... give thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:53

Soccer Dad Nation #11 When should your Child play up?
In today's episode, I talk about WHY and IF your son or daughter should play up when it comes to their soccer team? Is your child the best player on their team? That means you need to leave. Top two or three player? You should probably leave to...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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12:04

Soccer Dad Nation #10 The Youth Soccer Advisor: Tommy Pham
In this episode, I chat with Tommy Pham aka The Youth Soccer Advisor. This guy is the person to know if you need direction and insight into how to go about your player's soccer journey. Check out these show notes below!Keywordsy...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:24

Soccer Dad Nation #9 Interview: One of San Francisco's Best Coaches Tells It Like It Is!
In today's episode, I do my first interview with Coach Amir from the San Francisco Seals Soccer Club. Amir gives us his opinion on what soccer dads can do to help their player develop and tells us how he would change the US Youth Soccer system....
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:29

Soccer Dad Nation #8 Fan Mail: What should soccer parents do on the sidelines?
In today's episode, I talk about what parents should be or can be doing on the sidelines to get the most out of their son or daughter. Should we 'joystick' our player or let them figure things out on their own? What do you think? Give this a li...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:47

Soccer Dad Nation #7 What are you doing this off season?
In today's episode, I talk about what the off season is for and what I'm doing with my daughter to have her be top of her team come this Spring. How about you? What will you do to give your player a competitive advantage? Listen to this to find...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:23

Soccer Dad Nation #6 Can you develop your player WITHOUT club soccer?
In today's episode, I talk about going "Lone Wolf" or taking your son or daughter out of club soccer and developing their skill in a different way. Should you do it? Do you have the guts? Does it even make sense? Give this podcast a listen to f...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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14:53

Soccer Dad Nation #5 Winter (Futsal) is Coming.
In today's episode, I talk about the real "winter is coming"... futsal. Are you playing it? Do you even care? Should you just play futsal to get better at soccer? Give this episode a listen, you won't be disappointed.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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12:08

Soccer Dad Nation #4 What is US Youth Soccer Missing? That's an Easy One!
In Episode #4, I talk about what the hell is youth soccer missing??? Easy... where is the pick up soccer at?? We need to let the kids play if we want them to shine at the highest levels. Don't believe me? Listen to the episode to get my take on...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:53

Soccer Dad Nation #3 How many hours should your child put into soccer each week?
In Episode #3 of Soccer Dad Nation, I talk about how many hours should your son or daughter put into the beautiful game. It it 5, 10 or 15? You'll have to listen. I also explain "technical debt" and why your player may be falling behind!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:10

Soccer Dad Nation #2 The Hierarchy of Youth Soccer Development
In Episode 2 of SDN, I talk about what building blocks do we have to build our youth soccer player. From building a culture of soccer, pick up soccer, private training, team practice and to the actual game, which are the most important and whic...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:05

Soccer Dad Nation #1 How do soccer clubs take your money? Competition versus Rec Soccer?
In today's episode, I talk about the current youth soccer divisions and what it means for you as a parent. There is Copper, Bronze, Silver and Gold in most places. Copper & Bronze mean you are just losing money. Silver and Gold mean you are...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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8:09
