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119: 🎙️ Tony Mohammed: AI, Player Development and How...

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2026/10/05

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Tony Mohammed - player development expert and Impact Soccer - to talk about his years helping players develop through Black Rock FC, his new role with Impact Soccer and how Artificial Intelligence is beginning to change the way soccer players, coaches and scouts evaluate the game.Tony brings extensive experience in player development, recruiting, college soccer and the academy environment. The conversation covers his

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91:46

118: Chris Mueller: From Struggling Freshman to NCAA...

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2026/09/28

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with former University of Wisconsin star and professional soccer player Chris Mueller for a powerful conversation about perseverance, confidence and what it really takes to believe in yourself when things are not going the way you hoped.Chris made 75 appearances and scored 22 goals for the Wisconsin Badgers between 2014 and 2017 - but his first two years were far from straightforward. Rather than walking away, he stuck with it. By his

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63:15

117: TJ Perez: Why D3 Soccer Offers Something Unique...

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2026/09/21

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with TJ Perez - Head Coach of Chapman University Women's Soccer - for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from player to Division III head coach.TJ talks about his playing days at Cal State LA before making the decision to transfer to Sonoma State, where he played under legendary coach Marcus Ziemer, scored 10 goals across two seasons and was part of two NCAA Tournament appearances. That decision became a defining moment in

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40:29

116: 🎙️ Henrik Teisbaek: AI, Video Technology and the...

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2026/09/14

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Henrik Teisbaek - CEO and Co-Founder of VEO - for a fascinating conversation about the evolution of sports video, artificial intelligence and the future of performance analysis.Henrik takes us back to the beginning of VEO and explains how the company set out to make high-quality sports video and analysis more accessible to teams, coaches and players across youth, college and professional sports.The conversation covers how VEO has

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61:11

115: 🎙️ Ben Waldrum: Family Legacy and Inside Power...

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2026/09/03

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Ben Waldrum - Head Coach of Pitt Women's Soccer and son of coaching legend Randy Waldrum, who joined us on Episode 110.Ben shares his coaching journey from Notre Dame to FC Dallas to seven seasons as Pitt's associate head coach before being elevated to head coach in May 2025. He gives a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on what it was like holding down the fort at Pitt while his father was coaching the Nigerian Women's

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110:11

114: 🎙️ Nathan Kogut: Building a Championship Program...

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2026/08/17

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with Nathan Kogut, Head Coach of Lamar University Women’s Soccer, for an inside look at building a championship-winning college soccer program and developing players capable of competing at the highest levels.Since taking over at Lamar in 2022, Kogut has transformed the Cardinals into one of the Southland Conference’s most successful programs. In each of his first two seasons, Lamar won both the SLC regular-season and tournament

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81:26

113: Richard Bucciarelli: The Science Behind Soccer...

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2026/08/12

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with sports scientist, performance coach, educator, and researcher Richard Bucciarelli for a fascinating look at the science behind player development and athletic performance.Richard has worked across some of the highest levels of the game, including the Canadian Women’s National Teams, Toronto FC Academy, Ottawa Fury FC, Canadian SC Uruguay, and Ontario Tech University. As a professor, researcher, and internationally recognized

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95:57

112: Taylor Schram & Rachel Pitman: What Ivy League...

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2026/08/04

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sits down with Taylor Schram, Head Coach of Dartmouth Women's Soccer, and Rachel Pitman, Associate Head Coach, for an inside look at one of the nation's premier Ivy League programs.Coach Schram shares her journey from being a U.S. U-20 World Cup champion and standout at Penn State to leading Dartmouth back to national prominence, including the program's return to the NCAA Tournament and an Ivy League Tournament Championship. Coach Pitman

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50:05

111: Sam Newell: From SRUSA Elite Client to College...

Inside College Soccer ·

2026/07/27

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with SRUSA consultant Sam Newell - a former NCAA Division II player who competed at the University of Charleston and West Virginia Wesleyan, and a former SRUSA elite client who now works directly with players in the UK and beyond to help them navigate the college soccer pathway.Sam shares his journey from student-athlete to consultant, drawing on his own experience of the college game to provide honest, practical advice for players at

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104:29

110: Randy Waldrum: Two National Championships, The...

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2026/07/09

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, brought to you by SRUSA, host Don Williams sat down for an extensive two-hour conversation with one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of soccer, Randy Waldrum.Waldrum's remarkable career has spanned nearly five decades, including building successful programs at Baylor, leading Notre Dame to two NCAA National Championships, coaching professionally in the NWSL with the Houston Dash, transforming the University of Pittsburgh into a national

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69:23

109: John Murphy: Youth Soccer, Player Development...

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2026/06/26

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, host Don Williams sat down with coaching legend John Murphy for an insightful discussion on the current state of youth soccer in the United States and the future of player development.Murphy brings decades of coaching experience to the conversation, having coached at every level of the game. His career includes leadership roles at colleges such as Assumption University and Georgia Southern University, assistant coaching positions with MLS clubs

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77:01

108: Jack Nicholson: How College Coaches ACTUALLY...

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2026/06/15

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sat down with Jack Nicholson, NCAA Division II women’s soccer coach at Mercy University, for a great conversation on recruiting, culture building, and player development in today’s college soccer landscape.Coach Nicholson shared his coaching journey, which includes serving as both Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services at Mercy University. Before taking over the program, Nicholson spent four years as

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81:28

107: Kyle Segebart: The Two-Semester Model, JUCO...

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2026/06/09

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sat down with Kyle Segebart, the head men’s soccer coach at University of Central Arkansas, for an in-depth conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of NCAA Division I soccer.Coach Segebart discussed his coaching journey, which includes stops at Western Washington University, the University of Dayton, Saginaw Valley State, Franklin College, and Midland University before joining Central Arkansas in 2022 and being promoted to head

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81:29

106: Player Wellness, Recovery and Injury Prevention...

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2026/05/31

Don Williams sits down with Matt Danaher, founder of PlayerPulse, to discuss his journey from NCAA Division I soccer at Fairfield University to playing professionally in Ireland and Germany - and how those experiences led him to develop the PlayerPulse app.Matt and Don dive into:⚽ The realities of NCAA Division I soccer⚽ Playing professionally overseas⚽ The rise in ACL injuries in soccer⚽ Sleep, recovery, and player load management⚽ How PlayerPulse helps reduce injuries⚽ The proposed 2-semester

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83:45

105: Toney Anderson on Goalkeeper Development,...

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2026/05/26

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Toney Anderson, goalkeeper coach at High Point University, for a wide-ranging conversation covering the current state of college soccer, goalkeeper development, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level.Toney shares his journey from playing collegiate soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and University of Illinois Chicago to coaching in MLS Next with FC United and Bavarian SC, before moving into the

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88:40

104: Inside One Of NCAA's Most Successful Programs |...

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2026/05/18

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Marsha Lycan, Associate Head Coach of William & Mary Women’s Soccer - one of the most successful programs in NCAA history.Marsha shares powerful insights on the modern recruiting landscape, including:⚽ The proposed NCAA Division 1 “5-in-5” rule🔁 How the transfer portal is reshaping recruiting🎯 What college coaches are really looking for🧠 How players should approach the recruiting processMarsha also brings a unique perspective, entering coaching

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9:28

103: SRUSA's Don Williams on the Proposed NCAA...

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2026/05/15

In this solo episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams, SRUSA Head of Americas, gives his thoughts on the proposed NCAA Division I men’s soccer shift to a two-semester model starting in Fall 2027.Don breaks down what the changes could mean for players, coaches, recruiting, development, and the future of the college game in the United States.The proposal still requires further NCAA review, but if approved, it would mark one of the biggest changes to the college soccer landscape in

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103:44

102: Stephen Turnbull: From College Soccer to New...

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2026/05/05

In this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Stephen Turnbull, who recently joined the SRUSA staff and will lead SRUSA New York.Stephen discusses his journey through college soccer and into the professional game, while offering valuable insight for aspiring student-athletes.Topics covered include:⚽️ The college soccer pathway to professional football📈 Why playing time is crucial for development🎓 Freshman expectations in college soccer🇺🇸 Promotion and

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64:39

101: The Gap Between Team Training and Individual...

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2026/04/27

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with David Copeland Smith, founder of BeastMode Soccer and one of the top individual skills trainers in the world.David has worked with elite players including Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Kelley O’Hara and many more - from youth level all the way to professional and international athletes.In this episode, we cover:⚽ The importance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)⚽ Why individual training is essential for elite performance⚽ The current youth soccer

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100: 🎙️ From Volunteer to Power 4 Coach | Modern...

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2026/04/16

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Jesse Goleman, Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach at Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer.Jesse shares his journey through the coaching world - from starting as a volunteer to becoming a full-time coach at the Power 4 level - and the lessons young coaches need to hear.We also dive deep into:▪️ The importance of volunteering and gaining experience early in your coaching career▪️ The realities of modern college

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