In this episode of "The Inside Scoop," host Neil Crawford sits down with Alex Meyers, the founder of the High School Workouts app, to delve into the world of strength and conditioning for young athletes. The conversation covers the ideal age for starting resistance training, the risks of early weightlifting, the role of AI in personalized workout programs, and the benefits of circuit training. He also shares how the app complements in-person coaching and offers personalized training programs to a wide range of athletes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytim ..read more

Here's a quick video snippet where I throw in some examples to spice up our discussions on vision and forming habits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytime-soccer/support ..read more

In this episode of "Inside Scoop," host Neil Crawford interviews Kaig Lightner, founder of the Portland Community Football Club (PCFC). The podcast explores the challenges of the pay-to-play system in youth soccer in the United States. Lightner discusses the club's mission to make soccer accessible to communities facing financial barriers and emphasizes the importance of recruiting coaches who reflect the diversity of the communities served. The conversation delves into the impact of underfunding in recreational programs and the efforts of the Portland Community Football Club to provide qual ..read more

Welcome to Inside Scoop. I'm Neil Crawford, the founder of Anytime Soccer Training. Today, I am making another weird link between a Netflix show about the Devil and a controversial topic in youth soccer. Join the conversation at Anytime-Soccer.com. Neil Crawford, signing off. The mystery of soccer development awaits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytime-soccer/support ..read more

Q&A Follow-up to yesterday's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytime-soccer/support ..read more

Imagine having world-class soccer resources at your fingertips, 24/7 but not using them as intended. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytime-soccer/support ..read more

In this episode, Jacob Mader delves into Neil Crawford's fascinating soccer parenting journey. Join them for an insightful conversation that sheds light on one individual's deep connection with the beautiful game. Whether you're a seasoned soccer fan or a newcomer to the sport, this podcast provides a unique perspective that's sure to entertain and inspire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytime-soccer/support ..read more

? Join me for an interview with Coach Tommy Carter, Founder of Carter's Elite Futbol Academy, as he shares his journey and insights into the program sending kids to Spain for a unique soccer experience! ? About Tommy Carter ? Passionate about soccer since his college days, Tommy Carter was a standout scholarship athlete at Old Dominion University, winning the Leadership Award in 1998. He played for Bermuda in World Cup Qualifiers and earned recognition as the "Best Player" at Academia de Tahuichi in Bolivia. His professional career included clubs like Luton Town FC, Swansea FC, Bristol Rovers ..read more

This episode delves into the reality of motivating kids in the world of soccer and how short, focused practice sessions can lead to remarkable results. In a recent Facebook group discussion within our Anytime-Soccer Training community, I shared a fantastic review from one of our users, highlighting the incredible power of visible improvement. As an adult, I've learned that hard work, dedication, and discipline are the keys to success, and we're passing on this wisdom to our kids through deliberate practice. One member shared a success story about their son, who experienced immediate improve ..read more

Today, we're going to have a frank conversation about what to expect from your youth soccer club. This is not an official recommendation. This is designed to help you keep your sanity! Let's get better together! ⚽? #YouthSoccer #InsideScoop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anytime-soccer/support ..read more