Hi I’m Scot Cooper and this is the Tales From the Trail Podcast by MatchPlay.  In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Steve Swanson, the long time head coach of the University of Virginia women’s soccer program.  Steve discussed his time with the women’s national team, being a part of two World Cup wins, developing great players and teams at UVA, and how recruiting and college athletics is changing.  Great visit from a top caliber coach and person!  Thank you Coach Swanson!

Summary

The conversation covers various topics including past games, facility renovations, conference alignments, player development, recruiting, national team experiences, and the impact of the transfer portal and NIL. The conversation with Steve Swanson explores the changing l ...