Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay

Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay

by Scot Cooper
How ToSoccer
Season 1

9. Adam Perron, University of Virginia, Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator, Men's Soccer

Justin Chezem, Head Coach, Men's Soccer, at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Adam Perron from the University of Virginia. He is the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the historic men's soccer team. He provides insights in recruiting, ID camps and more on this episode.
S1 · E9
Jul 4, 2023
28:06

8. Expectations: Timeline for Communicating with College Coaches

I recently received an email from a parent about the timeline of when recruits fan expect to hear from college coaches. I brought on a Division 1 coach and a Division 3 coach to address when they reach out to players by graduation year. We also discuss the importance of ID camps and other various topics.
S1 · E6
Jun 30, 2023
27:43

7. Carlos Vera- The Ultimate Fighter Contestant- Adapting a Winning Fighter's Mindset to Sport and Life

Welcome to another episode of tales from the trail. This edition is a special one, Justin Chezem and I welcome an up and coming professional athlete, Carlos Vera. Carlos is outside the usual guest profile, he’s a professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is currently a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN. The UFC produced show brings in 16 fighters to compete against each other to determine a winner who is awarded a contract to fight in the UFC. On the show, the 16 fighters are divided into two teams of 8, each coached by a veteran of the UFC. In this season, the coaches are Michael Chandler and Conor MacGregor. Carlos is on MacGregor’s side and shares a bit of that experience with us. However, the main reason I wanted Carlos to join is that he is uniquely qualified to share what mindset it takes to continually progress and reach your goals which transcends sport. As you’ll hear, Carlos went from his comfortable life of wearing a suit and tie in the financial world to become a professional fighter. There are many lessons to glean from this episode about discipline, resilience, sacrifice, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining focus on your objectives. I can’t thank Carlos enough for joining us, he’s put a lot of thought into pursuing a career in fighting and it shows in his thoughtful conversation with us. I’m certain you’ll enjoy this episode and hope that you’ll share it, rate it, and subscribe to Tales From the Trail.
S1 · E5
Jun 28, 2023
1:21:50

6. College of William & Mary Women's Coach - Julie Shackford

Check out the latest episode of Tales From The Trail by MatchPlay with Julie Shackford the head coach of women's soccer at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Coach Shackford shares her thoughts on communicating with coaches prior to tournaments, finding the right fit, and other topics. Summary In this conversation, Julie Shackford, the head women's soccer coach at the College of William and Mary, discusses the recruiting process and what she looks for in potential recruits. She emphasizes the importance of starting the recruiting process early and sending professional emails to coaches. Julie also talks about the significance of passion and grit in players, as well as the role of parents in the recruiting process. She highlights the importance of finding the right fit and culture in a program and advises players to focus on their personal growth and development. Julie also discusses the role of ID camps and visits in the recruiting process and the importance of positive behavior and character. Takeaways Start the recruiting process early and send professional emails to coaches. Passion and grit are important qualities in players. Parents play a role in the recruiting process and should support their child's growth and development. Finding the right fit and culture in a program is crucial. ID camps and visits provide opportunities to learn more about a program and its culture. Positive behavior and character are important in the recruiting process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Jefferson Cup 01:03 Recruiting Process and Email Communication 03:21 Starting the Recruiting Process Early 06:43 Importance of Passion and Grit 08:05 Behavior and Attitude on and off the Field 10:27 Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process 13:05 Scholarship Parameters and Financial Aid 15:39 Choosing the Right Fit and Transfer Portal 18:37 Building a Strong Team Culture 20:38 Exemplifying Grit and Resilience 23:45 Passion for the Game and Time Commitment 25:08 Positive vs Negative Recruitment 27:34 Importance of ID Camps and Visits 32:44 Follow-up after Events and Interactions with Coaches 37:23 Importance of Behavior and Character 39:22 Final Thoughts and Advice
S1 · E4
Jun 21, 2023
23:45

4. Women's Soccer Coach at Johns Hopkins University, Dan Weiler and Justin Chezem, Christopher Newport University

My guests are Dan Weiler, women's coach at Johns Hopkins University and Justin Chezem, men's coach at Christopher Newport University. We discuss strategies high school recruits can use to become college athletes. It can be an overwhelming process and these insights are highly useful.
S1 · E4
Jun 1, 2023
24:47

3. College Soccer Recruiting w/ Chris Norris, William & Mary and Justin Chezem, Christopher Newport University

Guests Chris Norris, men's soccer coach at the College of William and Mary and Justin Chezem, men's soccer coach at Christopher Newport University continue the discussion of recruiting and specifically how to navigate the process of becoming a college athlete. Highlighted by stories about campus visits.
S1 · E3
May 16, 2023
24:48

5. Mike Brizendine, men's soccer coach at Virginia Tech & Chris Norris, men's coach at William and Mary

In this episode I welcome Mike Brizendine, men's soccer coach at Virginia Tech & Chris Norris, men's coach at the College of William and Mary. We discuss several ins and outs of recruiting from the perspective of a coach from arguably the most competitive soccer conference in the country, the ACC.
S1 · E2
Jun 13, 2023
23:42

2. College Soccer Recruiting w/ Chris Norris, William & Mary and Justin Chezem, Christopher Newport University

Part 2 of the discussion with Chris Norris of William and Mary Men's soccer and Justin Chezem of Christopher Newport University both in Southeast Virginia. We continue to discuss insights in recruiting and making the most of your interactions with college coaches.
S1 · E2
Apr 18, 2023
23:05

1. College Soccer Recruiting w/ Chris Norris, William & Mary and Justin Chezem, Christopher Newport University

Chris Norris, Head Coach, Men's Soccer, The College of William and Mary (Division I), Williamsburg, VA Justin 'Cheese' Chezem, Head Coach, Men's Soccer, Christopher Newport University (Division III), Newport News, VA In this episode we discuss writing a succinct & effective email to college coaches. Hit specific points and focus on making it an easy and quick read. Who should write the email? We begin to explore the role of the parent in the recruiting process. Chris and Justin share stories from decades of coaching and recruiting.
S1 · E1
Apr 6, 2023
24:14

0. Tales From the Trail Trailer

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Hi, I’m Scot Cooper, founder of MatchPlay. I started this podcast to bring as much information to high school athlete recruits and their families as I possibly can. Everyone who wants to explore playing their sport in college deserves a shot. To make that equitable from a knowledge standpoint, I started MatchPlay’s Tales from the Trail podcast. I hope you find it informative and enjoyable. We’ve put a lot of work into finding experts and having discussions that will be a benefit to you. Please subscribe, please share it, please rate it. I want to sustain this project so that it will benefit young athletes for years to come.
S1
May 24, 2023
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