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” Shapiro: High School Coaches Community, Union City - NJ

• Brigid Meadows: Vestavia Hills High School - AL

• Rick San-Martin: Latino Coaches Community, Cathedral High School - CA

• Julie Bergstrom: Waubonsie Valley High School - WV

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 Men’s Head Coach

Erica Dambach – Penn State Women’s Head Coach

Kieran Hall – Duke University Women’s Head Coach

Katelyn Longino – Grand Valley State Women’s Head Coach

Sue Patberg – Emory University Women’s Head Coach

🎙️ 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 look at the exciting happenings

From celebrating leaders in the game to driving change and innovation—don’t miss these powerful conversations

🎙️ 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