Kick It With Katie: A Soccer Podcast
The Kick It with Katie Podcast covers different aspects of youth soccer in the United States and around the world. I share stories from former youth players and their pathway through the youth systems and where it took them in life whether it be playing collegiate, playing professionally or finding another avenue, we have it all. The show will also cover coaching, recruiting, and other topics in the youth soccer landscape. I find that sharing your stories will help others in their pursuit of the same goal. Thanks for kickin' It with me!
Episodes
Step onto the sidelines with Katie Koelliker and Cari Gonzalez in the debut episode of Soccer Moms Unfiltered, where two passionate sports moms from opposite corners of the country unite to create a community for parents navigating the wild world of youth sports.
Katie brings her perspective as a former soccer player, current coach, and mother of five soccer-playing kids from Utah, while Cari shares her journ...
While I am still dedicated to telling stories on my Kick it with Katie podcast, I am starting another venture with fellow mom, Cari Gonzalez, to tackle different aspects of being a parent of youth athletes. Buckle up for a fun time! Please subscribe, the first episode is out on March 4th, 2025!
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Teri Tivnin shares her poignant journey of her duather's rise to a professional soccer player while facing the emotional ups and downs of youth sports. Her insights on mentorship, commitment, and the ever-evolving landscape of women’s sports resonate strongly with aspiring athletes and their families.
• Inspiring story of Jenna's development from youth soccer to professional player
• Importance...
In this episode, I answer your question about "where do I start my kid in soccer?" I will talk about the recreation option and the competitive team option. Which one will work best for you, your kid and your family? I want to hear your thoughts about recreation versus competitive teams/clubs, and where you started your kid. What are the pros and cons of each? What is the recreation option like in your area? ...
Welcome to Season Three of the Kick It with Katie Podcast! I am excited to share new interviews and topics related to youth soccer in the United States. If you want to be a guest or have a topic you want covered, please email me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Jordyn Wickes, a senior forward at Michigan State University, as she shares her incredible soccer story from childhood to collegiate success. Ever wondered how a multi-sport athlete can excel in soccer? Jordyn breaks it down, discussing her early start in the sport, the transitions she faced, and the pivotal moments that paved her way to Michigan State, despite the challenges brought ...
Today's interview with Andrew Clifton we discuss his playing and coaching career for the Kansas City Legends. How the game changed from when he was playing and now as a coach and how their philosophy as a club has molded several professional players out of their area. What makes Kansas City Legends different? Coaching Inside the Box. What does that mean? Listen in and find out how this concept has revolutionized ...
In today's latest episode, I have a discussion with fellow soccer mom, Kelly Hafer out of Colorado about her journey so far as a soccer mom through two different kids. We discuss the changes in soccer from her older son to her younger son and how her sons have been able to bond over their love of the game despite their age gap. We talk about how weather affects games, leagues and tournaments (this was recorded in...
To start celebrating Mother's Day here in USA, I have set out to interview soccer moms from all over the country.
In today's episode I interview soccer mom Cari Gonzalez out of Florida. She shares her experience with her son playing soccer and also has a daughter who does cheerleading. Cari talks about their differing schedules from sport to sport, juggling being a team manager and talks about a re...
In today's episode, I speak with one of the Tiny Soccer Troops founders, Amy Schweizer. She shares her soccer experiences growing up and then how becoming part of a military family had an impact on her love of the game and how she was able to stay involved in soccer.
In 2014, founder Amy Schweizer was living in Okinawa, Japan and finding it difficult to find activities for children under 5 years old. Co...
In today's episode, I interview Nathan Lowery, the current men's soccer coach at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. We discuss his unique soccer background, how he got into coaching and his experiences so far as a college coach. He gives some advice to young players of today looking to be recruited for college from his time as a coach and so far on the collegiate level. We discuss some differences players can ...
Today's episode is part two with Charlie Sandson. We delve deeper into the life of a referee currently. What can we expect from referees on game days? Does it help to talk to a referee before a game? What limits can some referees handle during a game as far as what is said to them or yelled at them? What can a new referee expect when signing up to become a referee? What perspectives do we as coaches, parents, and...
In today's first part episode of my interview with keeper and referee, Charlie Sandson. He shares his story through the sport of soccer and playing as a keeper. He discusses his transition from player to referee and why he loves what he does as a referee. We have a lot of things to discuss about his referee career and what referees do that we split this into a two part episode. We discuss a lot regarding referees...
Today, Brooks and I continue our conversation regarding scouting, recruiting and more. Big topic of discussion, will it benefit players to play up? We talk about the benefits and also some setbacks people might face by having players play up. We answer your questions about what should players do to get noticed by colleges when starting to choose schools. What can players do to get noticed when contacting schools? We...
In part one of my interview with scout, Brooks Laimbeer, we discuss some of his playing career and how he wanted to stay in the sport of soccer when his career was winding down. He has found a way to stay in the game by becoming a Midwest region scout with The Soccer Syndicate. We talk about his role as a scout and what his job essentially is for those that may not know what scouts actually do. We cover a lot of impor...
In my interview with Breenan Neeley, he shares his love for soccer and how he has had family by his side during many teams he has been on, whether it's cousins or his brother. He shares experiences moving from a second team to a first team as a youth player and continuing to work hard to become a starter for that new team. His Sparta team was able to travel abroad to play in Spain for a week and train at the Real...
Today I interview Yura Movsisyan, 2009 MLS Cup Champion with Real Salt Lake and now current owner of Lions United FC. Hear about Yura's youth in Armenia vs moving to the United States at age 12. Hear about his determination as an immigrant to become a professional footballer and what it took to get him there. Getting drafted number four in the MLS draft and becoming a professional at a young age.
Yura played...
In today's episode, I interview Kyle C Wilson, aka the Angry Soccer Guy. He gives us his history playing soccer through youth, collegiate and eventually playing for the US Men's National Futsal Team in the World Cup in Argentina. He talks about his important coach and mentor who gave him the wisdom he has today. He shares his knowledge of educating parents for youth player's in the US today. What are th...
Today I interview Coach Tosh Adams. Tosh grew up playing soccer throughout different ranks, leagues, ODP, high school and beyond. As a youth player she was introduced to the coaching side of sports and caught the bug to coach. As an adult, she has helped coach multiple teams and has now crossed over into multiple sports. She has taken her experiences and has created a program to help coaches in all stages of their car...
In today's interview, Valentino Di Lorenzo, shares about growing up playing in Italy, playing professionally, making a move to the United States for work, getting into coaching and what he does now with player mindset sessions. Do you have fears before playing in a game? Do you worry about something that might happen in a game or a training session? Valentino has information on how to get over those hurdles for...
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