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The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the World

The Inside Scoop Youth Soccer podcast is a place where parents and coaches from around the world get together to discuss how youth soccer works in their city. Go to www.anytime-soccer.com to learn more.

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00:43:48

How Players REALLY Go Pro: Former FIFA Agent (Miro...

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2025/11/29

How do young players actually go from youth soccer to a professional contract?In this episode, former FIFA-licensed agent Miro Gladovic answers real questions from parents in our community. No fluff—just honest insight into how the process really works.Coming up in this episode:🔹 1:40 – What Miro has observed separates players who make it🔹 7:08 – Why waiting to be "discovered" is a losing strategy🔹 7:50 – How coaching in his spare time shaped his perspectiveWe cover:✔ What scouts

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00:24:25

I Don’t Have All the Answers — But Let’s Talk About It

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2025/11/26

In this episode, I respond to a parent’s email about a nine-year-old losing confidence — not with solutions, but with honesty. I don’t have all the answers, but I wanted to acknowledge the struggle and start a real conversation about confidence, environment, and what our kids actually need from us in youth soccer. Sometimes the most important thing isn’t a fix — it’s realizing we’re not navigating this alone.

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00:35:46

🔥 How Players REALLY Go Pro: Former FIFA Agent...

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2025/11/26

If you’ve ever wondered how young players go from youth soccer → academy → professional contracts, this interview is for you.In this special episode, former FIFA-licensed agent Miro Gladovic joins me to answer real questions submitted by parents from our community.We dig into what scouts actually look for, how the process really works, and the common mistakes families make when chasing opportunities.Inside this conversation, we cover:✔ What separates players who get noticed✔ The role environment,

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00:27:28

The Parent Side of Youth Soccer: Tools, Tricks and...

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2025/11/26

When Frederick emailed me asking how to train his two sons—ages 8 and 10—it took me right back to those early days when I was trying to figure everything out myself. I remember the uncertainty, the frustration, and the feeling that everyone else somehow knew what they were doing… except me.In this episode, I share what I’ve learned along the way: why structured training matters, how simple routines create momentum, and why mindset and consistency often matter more than natural talent. I also walk

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00:23:38

My Most Offensive Youth Soccer Rant Yet: Parents...

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2025/11/24

In this episode, I go on a short rant that probably won’t make me more popular—but I think it needs to be said. I talk openly about why I don’t believe “bad soccer parents” are the biggest problem in youth development, why coaches focus so much on things they can’t control, and why the real work still happens Monday through Friday on the training ground. If you’re a coach or parent who’s tired of hearing that you are the problem, this one is for you.

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00:09:14

Big Update: New Tools, New Layout, New Training...

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2025/11/24

In this episode, I walk you through the newest improvements now available inside Anytime Soccer Training — designed to make home and team training even easier and more effective.You’ll get a quick video tour of new enhancements across the platform, including:Weekly Training PlansQuick Sessions for Busy DaysCustom Training Plans for Any Player or TeamKey Skill Area Organization for Faster NavigationAnd more…Whether you're coaching a team, training your child at home, or using Anytime Soccer

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00:20:03

The Hard Truth About Training at Home

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2025/11/20

Everyone wants their kid to train more at home… but nobody warns you about this part.In this short, real-talk episode, I share a conversation with a friend whose son loves soccer — but doesn’t always love the work. If you’ve ever tried to get your child to do solo reps, wall passing, juggling, or even follow-along videos… you already know.This isn’t about motivation hacks, gimmicks, magic apps, or the promise that training will somehow become “fun.” It won’t — not in the way kids expect fun. Solo

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00:16:50

The Secret Behind Soccer IQ (No One Really Talks...

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2025/11/20

Everyone wants their child to have “better soccer IQ”… but what if we’ve been approaching it the wrong way?In this short episode, I break down the real foundation—something I stumbled across while scrolling a coaching group—that might completely shift how you think about developing smarter players.Listen now… the answer may not be what you expect.

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00:29:57

What Neuroscience Really Says About How Kids Learn...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Val Rytova to break down what’s actually happening in a child’s brain as they learn soccer skills. We explore how kids develop movement patterns, why they sometimes perform skills in games they’ve never formally practiced, and whether parents need to be skilled players to help their children grow.We also discuss the ongoing debate of unopposed vs. opposed training, the role of repetition vs. realism, and why a mix of structured practice, free

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00:24:09

The Truth About “Fun” Soccer Training

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2025/11/11

It’s the holidays — and every year I get the same questions about new gadgets, apps, and “fun” soccer programs. In this episode, I reveal why most kids lose interest fast… and why real development is more nuanced.Enjoy!

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00:02:48

You May Be Practicing Wrong - Here’s What Brain...

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2025/11/09

In this short preview, Dr. Val Rytova reveals one of the biggest myths about practice — and what neuroscience says actually builds skill.Learn more here https://www.drvalrytova.com/

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00:01:24

How Practice Transforms Your Brain — with Dr. Val Rytova

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2025/11/08

What’s really happening inside your brain when you practice a skill over and over again?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Val Rytova, neuroscientist and creator of Neuroplasticity and Epigenetics 101, to explore how consistent practice literally rewires your brain. Dr. Rytova breaks down the science of neuroplasticity — how repetition and focus reshape your brain’s structure — and explains why practice isn’t just about muscle memory, it’s about rewiring your identity at the neurological

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00:30:20

Why More Games Won’t Make Your Kid Better.

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2025/10/28

In this episode, I challenge the myth that playing more games leads to better players. Games don’t build skill — they reveal it. I explain how true development happens outside the spotlight, through repetition and deliberate practice, not in the flow state of competition.

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00:25:12

Part Two Recap Turning “Aggression” into Action

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2025/10/26

In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I unpack what I call the universal answer — a framework I use to respond to nearly every question parents ask about their child’s soccer development.This time, the question was: “How can I help my child be more aggressive on the field?” Instead of offering a quick fix, I explain why words like “aggressive” are often too vague to be useful — and how to transform that frustration into teachable moments.I walk through a clear, step-by-step method:Define the specific

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00:32:34

The Universal Answer to Every Soccer Parent Question...

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2025/10/26

In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I share what I call the universal answer — the framework I use to respond to almost every question parents ask about their child’s soccer development.This time, a parent asked how to help their child become more “aggressive” on the field. Instead of giving a quick tip, I break down why terms like aggressive are too vague to be helpful — and how to turn that frustration into something you can actually teach.I walk through a step-by-step method to define what you

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00:27:47

My Child Is Struggling on a Better Team — What Should...

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2025/10/21

In this episode, I answer a parent’s question about how to help their child who’s technically solid but finding it hard to stand out on a stronger team.I share how I’d approach this situation using the principles of play and my experience as both a coach and parent. We talk about balancing technical work, physical training, and tactical awareness, and why development often happens in phases.Sometimes the answer isn’t more practice — it’s helping your child see the game differently and rebuild

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00:05:03

How FuteBALLER Opens Doors: Joao Plantier on Creating...

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2025/10/18

In this follow-up episode of The Inside Scoop, host Neil Crawford sits down again with Joao Plantier, General Manager of FuteBALLER and former scout for Sporting CP and other top European clubs. This time, the spotlight is on how FuteBALLER actively creates opportunities for young players to be seen and evaluated by European scouts.Joao explains the systems and strategies FuteBALLER uses to connect talent with real chances abroad—from curated trials and video scouting to mentorship and development

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00:35:00

Quick Recap Why I Start Every Team Session with...

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2025/10/14

In this quick recap episode of The Inside Scoop, I revisit my approach to starting every team training session with unopposed technical work. I wanted to make this short and clear—just breaking down why I do it, what the benefits are, and some of the drawbacks too.I also share a great conversation we had in the Anytime Soccer Training Facebook group about how unopposed drills fit into modern coaching and player development.If you’ve ever wondered why I emphasize repetition, confidence, and control

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00:16:01

What European Scouts Look for in Young Players — With...

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2025/10/12

In this episode of The Inside Scoop, host Neil Crawford talks with Joao Plantier, General Manager of FuteBALLER and a former scout with Sporting CP and other top European clubs.Joao shares what scouts really look for during a two-week trial — from technical quality and decision-making to mentality and adaptability. He breaks down the difference between American and European development, what separates elite players from the rest, and how parents can better prepare their kids for opportunities

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00:36:43

Why I Start Every Soccer Session with Unopposed...

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2025/10/11

In this episode, I share why I always start my soccer sessions with unopposed technical training — even though some coaches wouldn’t.After talking with a fellow JV coach and alum who gave me great feedback, I wanted to explain my approach and the strategy behind it. For me, it’s about getting a high volume of touches, maximizing football actions, and never wasting time.I also touch on what happens in the brain during repetition — and why that foundation helps players think faster and perform better

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