The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke

The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke

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The United Soccer Coaches Podcast – August 27, 2026
New episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke! This month’s episode brings together a great lineup of voices from across the game, sharing stories, insights and perspectives from different corners of soccer. Featuring: Ralph Polson – United Soccer Coaches Foundation Keith Buckley – Rollins Men’s Soccer Amanda Evans – New Mexico Highlands Women’s Soccer Gary Hopkins – Author of 94–26: Building a Soccer Nation Whether you’re coaching, leading, learning or simply love the game, there’s something worth hearing. Give it a listen and hear the conversations shaping the soccer community!
Aug 27, 2026
1:15:56
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast – July 30, 2026
A new episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke is here! This month's episode features - Mike Woitalla – Executive Editor, Soccer America Dr. Joe Machnik – World Cup Soccer Rules Analyst Katie Hultin – Head Women's Coach, Illinois John Kerr – Head Men's Coach, Duke University Listen now!
Jul 30, 2026
1:22:10
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - June 25, 2026
A new episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke is here! This month's guests: • Steve Goff – FIFA World Cup & USMNT insights • Dan Woog – 2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame induction • Lori Walker-Hock & Allison Pronske – IWSOC + United Soccer Coaches partnership • Jon Mugar – The latest on TST Listen now!
Jun 25, 2026
1:11:25
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - May 28, 2026
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke returns this week with a World Cup Special previewing the road to 2026! Joining the conversation: Paul Marco — Director of Education, United Soccer Coaches Paul Kennedy — Editor in Chief, Soccer America Nicole Hercules — Founder & CEO, Rochester City Soccer League Sasho Cirovski — Head Coach, Maryland Men’s Soccer Don’t miss this discussion on the global game, player development, and the excitement building toward the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
May 28, 2026
1:16:03
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - April 30, 2026
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast returns Thursday with a must-listen episode. Dave Simeone on World Cup webinars & summer learning Alex Adams on Keiser’s championship season Colin Schmidt from America SCORES Marcelo Balboa with insight + USMNT stories John DeBenedictis and his message to all coaches before the World Cup. Tune in for a quick hit of insight and inspiration on the road to 2026.
Apr 30, 2026
1:14:50
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - March 26, 2026
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast returned this week with our March episode – Get ready for fresh insights and conversations from across the game featuring: Carla Overbeck – Former USWNT Player and Duke Women’s Coach, Kyle Dezotell – Tufts Men’s Head Coach and DIII National Champions and Staff of the Year, Jim Conlon – WashU Women’s Head Coach and DIII National Champions and Staff of the Year, and David Murray – Award winning journalist and author of Soccer Dad.
Mar 26, 2026
1:37:50
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - February 19, 2026
Join host Dean Linke as he sits down with DII National Champions and United Soccer Coaches Division II Staff of the Year, Head Coaches Michael Meachum (Midwestern State Men’s) and Katy Freels (Florida Tech Women’s). Plus, hear a powerful story from Evan Johnson and his connection to the United Soccer Coaches Foundation, and a conversation with Kim Crabbe — the first African American woman to play for the United States Women's national soccer team and her new adventures. Listen now and be inspired by the leaders shaping our game!
Feb 19, 2026
1:25:35
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - January 22, 2026
We’re wrapping up an unforgettable 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention 🎉 In this episode, Dean Linke recaps the biggest moments and voices from the event, including: Jeff Farnsworth 2025 Honor Award Winner, Insights from Greg Davidson, VP of Membership & Communities DI National Champions - Doug Allison — Furman (Men) Brian Pensky — Florida State (Women) From leadership and community to championship culture, this episode captures what makes the convention special.
Jan 22, 2026
1:16:46
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - December 18, 2025
🎙️⚽ Convention Special! The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke returns this week with the perfect kickoff to Convention —listen now! Sarah Wilbur (National Office) Media Career of Excellence Award winner Michael Lewis JT Dorsey & Katlin Okamoto on “The Coach as a Mentor” Glenn Crooks on his new book Put It on Frame
Dec 18, 2025
1:13:40
The United Soccer Coaches Podcast - November 20, 2025
The November episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke is here, packed with insights you won’t want to miss! Featuring: Ralph Polson – United Soccer Coaches Foundation and Giving Tuesday Dr. Colleen Hacker - Previews her Convention panel on mastering the mental game during career transitions Ray Cieplik - Red Apron and host of our Award Ceremonies reflects past conventions and looks forward to 2026 in Philadelphia. Scott Wollaston, Co-Founder of the Institute for Youth Sports Leaders, on developing strong leaders in youth sport Tune in for inspiration and stories that strengthen our coaching community!
Nov 20, 2025
1:51:32
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