Inside College Soccer
In 'Inside College Soccer' Podcast is a regular podcast with interviews from top coaches, players, and personnel from the world of NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA Soccer.
Episodes
December 23, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with Jose Luiz Rodriguez, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Meadowcreek High School in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. A 30 Under 30 United Soccer Coaches Alumni, Coach Rodriguez brings an impressive background that includes USSF C License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, and experience at both the college and youth national levels.
Coach Rodriguez shares h...
Coach Rodriguez shares h...
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December 14, 2025 • 88 mins
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Francis Dickerson, the father of Lindsay Dickerson - a former U.S. Youth National Team goalkeeper, #1-ranked youth keeper in the nation, Stanford University standout, and NCAA National Champion. Don coached Lindsay during her youth years, giving this conversation a rare, personal depth that only a coach-parent duo can offer.
Together, they unpack:
⭐ Lindsay’s Yout...
Together, they unpack:
⭐ Lindsay’s Yout...
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December 6, 2025 • 85 mins
This week, host Don Williams sits down with Greg Rubendall, a lifelong coach, educator, and soccer culture builder with deep roots in the American game.
Greg brings over two decades of experience - from playing NCAA Division I soccer at Loyola Marymount University, to coaching at Cal State East Bay, and now leading multiple organizations focused on developing the game at every level.
Currently the Founder of...
Greg brings over two decades of experience - from playing NCAA Division I soccer at Loyola Marymount University, to coaching at Cal State East Bay, and now leading multiple organizations focused on developing the game at every level.
Currently the Founder of...
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November 30, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Tallulah Miller, former SRUSA client who began her journey at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Monmouth University for graduate school - where she became team captain and a standout leader on and off the field.
Tallulah opens up about the realities of college soccer - from the challenges of being a freshman at a major SEC program, to the thrill of earning ...
Tallulah opens up about the realities of college soccer - from the challenges of being a freshman at a major SEC program, to the thrill of earning ...
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November 23, 2025 • 74 mins
In this episode, Don Williams and Chris Cousins sit down with Dan Nimick, former SRUSA client and now professional footballer, to talk about his remarkable journey through the U.S. college soccer system and beyond.
Dan shares how he first connected with Chris Cousins and the SRUSA team, how that relationship shaped his recruiting process, and his standout career at Western Michigan University, where he captained the B...
Dan shares how he first connected with Chris Cousins and the SRUSA team, how that relationship shaped his recruiting process, and his standout career at Western Michigan University, where he captained the B...
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November 8, 2025 • 97 mins
In this special episode, SRUSA staff Don Williams, Chris Cousins, and Andre Luciano dive deep into one of the hottest topics in college athletics — the Transfer Portal — and how it’s reshaping the landscape of college soccer recruiting.
The team unpacks:
⚽ The pecking order of college soccer recruiting
🔁 How the Transfer Portal has changed the face of recruiting
🎓 Advice for high school players aspiring ...
The team unpacks:
⚽ The pecking order of college soccer recruiting
🔁 How the Transfer Portal has changed the face of recruiting
🎓 Advice for high school players aspiring ...
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November 2, 2025 • 109 mins
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Stan Anderson - former college coach and founder of Camp Shutout, the largest goalkeeper camp in the world.
With over 34 years of experience coaching goalkeepers at every level, Stan has developed countless players who’ve gone on to achieve amazing things - including playing professionally. His coaching career includes stops at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette, Loyola Chicago, UW–Ma...
With over 34 years of experience coaching goalkeepers at every level, Stan has developed countless players who’ve gone on to achieve amazing things - including playing professionally. His coaching career includes stops at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette, Loyola Chicago, UW–Ma...
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October 27, 2025 • 62 mins
From earning a roster spot at Fort Hays State to leading Bob Jones University to an NCCAA National Championship, Dallas Albert’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and grit.
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Dallas — a former SRUSA client — to discuss the ups and downs of college soccer, how he pushed through the hard times, and how those experiences prepared him not just for success on the field, but fo...
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Dallas — a former SRUSA client — to discuss the ups and downs of college soccer, how he pushed through the hard times, and how those experiences prepared him not just for success on the field, but fo...
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October 13, 2025 • 104 mins
In this episode, Don Williams of SRUSA sat down with Matt Anderson and Matt Baehr, who each surveyed nearly 200 college soccer coaches, to uncover what truly shapes college recruiting today.
Matt Anderson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
His research focused on player identification, qualities coaches value most, and talent development pathways. He shared insights into what separates a recruitable athlete ...
Matt Anderson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
His research focused on player identification, qualities coaches value most, and talent development pathways. He shared insights into what separates a recruitable athlete ...
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September 5, 2025 • 48 mins
Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling.
This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition questions athletes and parents ask most often:
⚽️ What to eat before, during, and after ...
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling.
This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition questions athletes and parents ask most often:
⚽️ What to eat before, during, and after ...
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In this special edition of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams answers a parent’s big question: “What’s the general timeline of the college soccer recruiting process?” If you’ve got a 2026 or 2027 player navigating emails, phone calls, ID camps, and wondering why coaches go quiet, this is the episode for you.
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August 19, 2025 • 51 mins
In this powerful episode of Inside College Soccer, SRUSA’s Don Williams sits down with Dr. Ryan Swanson, professor and author of A Beautiful Shame — a deeply personal and riveting book chronicling the final season of men’s soccer at the University of New Mexico.
This story isn't just about a game. It’s about identity, sacrifice, and what happens when a successful program is abruptly cut from a university's future.
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This story isn't just about a game. It’s about identity, sacrifice, and what happens when a successful program is abruptly cut from a university's future.
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July 7, 2025 • 66 mins
Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)
In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration, and fostering a champ...
In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration, and fostering a champ...
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🎙️ Inside College Soccer | Featuring Steve Purdy
Presented by Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)
In this episode, host Don Williams sits down with former professional and current trainer Steve Purdy to unfold a compelling story of resilience, adaptability, and passion—from Northern California youth leagues to Germany's 2.Bundesliga and MLS, and finally into elite coaching.
🧭 Journey Through the Game
Purd...
Presented by Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)
In this episode, host Don Williams sits down with former professional and current trainer Steve Purdy to unfold a compelling story of resilience, adaptability, and passion—from Northern California youth leagues to Germany's 2.Bundesliga and MLS, and finally into elite coaching.
🧭 Journey Through the Game
Purd...
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In our latest podcast episode, Don Williams had the privilege of diving deep into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Kristi Dosh, author of the newly released book The Athlete’s NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness (available for pre-order, set to release July 2, 2025, from Wiley). Kristi, a leading expert in sports business, shared invaluable insights on n...
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SRUSA's consultant Kendyl Baird joins Don Williams to talk about her experience in college soccer and how she got to work in the recruiting world.
This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly with Kendyl Baird please reach her at kendyl@srusasoccer.com.
This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting ...
This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly with Kendyl Baird please reach her at kendyl@srusasoccer.com.
This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting ...
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In this insightful episode of the Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast, we sit down with Mitchell Heath, a former NCAA Division II soccer player and current SRUSA Consultant. Mitchell shares his unique journey from collegiate athlete to guiding aspiring soccer players through the U.S. college recruitment process.
Key Highlights:
- Mitchell's experiences and challenges as an NCAA D2 soccer player
- Transitioning from ...
Key Highlights:
- Mitchell's experiences and challenges as an NCAA D2 soccer player
- Transitioning from ...
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May 26, 2025 • 109 mins
In a two-part podcast series, the Inside College Soccer Podcast and Advanced Football Academy Podcast featured engaging conversations with Ben Garrick from Advanced Football Academy. In the first segment, hosted by the ICSP, Ben discussed his innovative project, which provides a comprehensive library of content focused on the technical, tactical, physical, and mental development of soccer players, offering valuable resources f...
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May 5, 2025 • 73 mins
Thomas Dooley, a former U.S. international soccer player with 81 caps, World Cup appearances in 1994 and 1998, and a notable club career in Germany, followed by coaching roles in Asia.
The episode explored his remarkable career, touching on his rise from the U.S. National Team to the Bundesliga, his experiences on the global stage, and his transition to coaching. Central to the discussion was his new book, The Truth...
The episode explored his remarkable career, touching on his rise from the U.S. National Team to the Bundesliga, his experiences on the global stage, and his transition to coaching. Central to the discussion was his new book, The Truth...
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April 28, 2025 • 56 mins
In a dynamic podcast, Don Williams and Coach Jon Beck explore nurturing young athletes through multi-sport participation for well-rounded growth, warning against early specialization’s risks like burnout. They stress practicing skills in game contexts over isolated drills to build adaptable players. Beck underscores sports as a vehicle for teaching resilience, discipline, and grit—valuing life lessons over pro aspirations—and ...
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