If you’re raising a young baller—or coaching one—this episode is your new secret weapon.

Today, we sit down with Coach Craig Barclay, a proven youth soccer developer who knows exactly what it takes to build players who are confident, composed, and dangerous on the pitch (the good kind of dangerous, not the red-card-and-we-need-to-talk-after-the-game kind).Coach Barclay has trained athletes at multiple levels and has a reputation for turning raw potential into refined performance.

We dig into real game-changing topics:

🔥 How to develop soccer IQ (so your kid’s not just chasing the ball like it owes them money)

⚽ Why technical fundamentals still beat fancy footwork in the long run

🧠 The mental side of the game—and how parents can support, not suffocate their young athletes

🥅 Training habits that separate future starters from future “I could’ve gone pro if I didn’t hurt my knee” storytellers

💬 Best communication tips for parents, coaches, and players to stay aligned

Whether you're a parent, a coach, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help your athlete grow, compete, and enjoy the beautiful game without burning out.

If you’re raising a young baller—or coaching one—this episode is your new secret weapon. Today, we sit down with Coach Craig Barclay, a proven youth soccer developer who knows exactly what it takes to build players who are confident, composed, and dangerous on the pitch (the good kind of dangerous, not the red-card-and-we-need-to-talk-after-the-game kind).Coach Barclay has trained athletes at multiple levels and has a reputation for turning raw potential into refined performance. We dig into real game-changing topics:🔥 How to develop soccer IQ (so your kid’s not just chasing the ball like it owes them money)⚽ Why technical fundamentals still beat fancy footwork in the long run🧠 The mental side of the game—and how parents can support, not suffocate their young athletes🥅 Training habits that separate future starters from future “I could’ve gone pro if I didn’t hurt my knee” storytellers💬 Best communication tips for parents, coaches, and players to stay alignedWhether you're a parent, a coach, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help your athlete grow, compete, and enjoy the beautiful game without burning out.

Fueling your athlete’s performance starts long before game day — it starts in the kitchen. In this episode, I sit down with Krysten McCaughey, Sports Dietitian, to break down how nutrition impacts energy, focus, recovery, and long-term development. Whether your kid’s chasing a college scholarship or just trying to level up this season, the right fuel makes all the difference.We talk real strategies for busy parents — from smarter pre-game meals to post-workout recovery tips, hydration hacks, and how to build a nutrition routine that actually sticks.🍎 Watch now to learn how to feed your athlete for peak performance — without losing your mind (or your grocery budget).