The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke
Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., United Soccer Coaches is the trusted and unifying voice, advocate and partner for coaches at all levels of the game. The largest community for soccer coaches in the world, we unite coaches of all levels around the love of the game and we elevate the game through advocacy, education and service. To learn more visit UnitedSoccerCoaches.org.
Episodes
This month’s episode looks ahead to the 2027 Convention in Kansas City, highlights new education opportunities for high school coaches, and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hear from Sarah Wilbur, Dave Simeone, John Barata, Amy Dunlap, Nick Garcia, and Camilo Valencia as they share insights, career stories, and perspectives from across the game.
Listen to the September episode and catch up with United Soccer Coaches!
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 – Aut...
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
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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
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 St...
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, t...
🎙️⚽ 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
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 202...
Join host Dean Linke for a special edition of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast spotlighting Women’s College Soccer — featuring United Soccer Coaches President Paul Payne and the newly formed IWSOC - Intercollegiate Women's Soccer Organization for Coaches
This week on the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke we’re spotlighting Youth Soccer & the Fight Against Cancer. Join us for a powerful conversation with leaders shaping the future of the game:
– Christian Lavers – ECNL
– Trish Hughes –Girls Academy League
– Marc Frankland – USYS National League
– Ross Paule – US Club Soccer
– Felicity Day – Campaign agai...
High School Soccer takes the spotlight this September on the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke! Tune in for powerful stories from coaches and communities, insights on Foundation Scholarships, and a celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Featured Guests -
- Ralph Polson: United Soccer Coaches Foundation Inc.
- John Barata: High School Coaches Community, Oliver Ames - MA
- William “Shap&r...
The 2025 college soccer season is here — and we’re celebrating this episode of The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke!
Coaches from every level of the game share their insights, stories, and what’s ahead this season. Don’t miss this all-access kickoff to fall soccer!
Guests Include –
Jim McElderry – Rutgers University Men’s Head Coach
Craig Stewart – Providence College M...
🎙️ New Episode Alert! The United Soccer Coaches Podcast w/ Dean Linke is LIVE! ⚽🔥
Featuring:
✅ Allison Pronske – 2025 College Services Update
✅ Noah Parker – Kansas Rush U17 (ECNLRL Champs!)
✅ Jason Neuman – Philly 2026 Convention Registration!
✅ Dan Tuuri – Disabilities Allies Coaches Community Chair
🎙️ New Episode Alert! This week on The United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke:
🏆 Pat Madden & John Mayer – Meet the team behind our awards program
🏳️🌈 Sarah Gonzalez – LGBTQ+ & Allies Community Celebrates Pride Month
⚽ Jon Mugar – The Soccer Tournament (TST) Founder and CEO looks back on the event’s success
💥 Dr. Ashlee Fontes – Owner/CEO of TLH Reckoning offers an exclusive lo...
🎙️ The United Soccer Coaches Podcast is BACK! Join your host Dean Linke as he kicks off the new season with: ⚽ President Paul Payne ⚽ Membership Manager Sarah Wilbur ⚽ Education Director Dave Simeone ⚽ Head Women's Coach at Hawaii, Michele Nagamine
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