Episodes

5d ago

Fred Lipka is the Vice President and Technical Director of Player Development at Major League Soccer, where he oversees youth and player development initiatives across the league. In this role, he has been a key architect of MLS’s academy and coaching education structures, helping design pathways and programs intended to produce the next generation of professional players and coaches in North America. To become a sponsor of I Hate Soccer, please email playmakertraining13@gmail.com Support the show

Dec 8

Sam Watts runs Special Teams Academy, a private training program focused on kicking, punting, and mentoring athletes, with more than three decades of coaching experience. He promotes year‑round specialist training and works with athletes from youth through professional levels. Support the show

Dec 1

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Nov 24

James Blankenship is currently active in the Buffalo, NY soccer community as a coach and director. He serves as the head coach for the Niagara University Women's Club Soccer team and is also the Director of Coaching (DOC) for Buffalo Rush, a competitive youth soccer club in the area. Support the show

Nov 17

Nate Huckle is a mental performance coach that works with over 600 athletes that focuses primarily on confidence, self-awareness, mindfulness, and stress-response. His philosophy of strengthening a client’s self-image helps athletes find greater consistency and enjoyment in performance, while also enhancing overall well-being. Join the "I Hate Soccer Parents" private community where parents share their stories of how they navigated the youth soccer landscape! https://www.skool.com/i-hate-soccer-parents-4726/about?ref=6dc92e58b9634c3e84faf8c79d85fedc Support the show

Nov 10

Support the recovery efforts in Jamaica! https://www.gofundme.com/f/restoring-hope-for-families-affected-by-hurricane-melissa Support the show

Nov 3

Rory Charcholla is the MLSNext Academy Director at RNYFC located in Rochester, New York. Support the show

Oct 27

Kevin Tapchom is the founder of Evolution Soccer Training in Michigan and played collegiate soccer at the University of Detroit Mercy. Support the show

Oct 20

Brooks Laimbeer is a co-founder of We Are Soccer , a media platform dedicated to engaging and informing soccer fans across the U.S. He is also a scout for The Soccer Syndicate that focuses on scouting youth talent for MLS and USL Academies. Support the show

Oct 13

Nate Holler is the assistant coach with the women’s soccer program at Buffalo State University as well as a staff coach for the Western New York Flash. Support the show

Oct 6

Andy Stoots was named head coach of the Ball State women’s soccer program on March 11, 2025, bringing experience from his previous roles as associate head coach at Missouri and assistant positions at Louisville and Minnesota. If you're a soccer parent that listens to the show and would like to join our I Hate Soccer Parent Member community to discuss all things youth soccer, email PlayMakerTraining13@gmail.com! Support the show

Sep 29

Paul Klopfer is a former Division 1 soccer player and recently started his own training company The Training Pitch, where he works with teams and small groups in Buffalo, New York. Support the show

Sep 22

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Sep 15

Primo Giammusso is a young entrepreneur and a former youth soccer player in Western New York. He is the founder of Primo Lighting and Sound located in Buffalo, New York. Support the show

Sep 8

Dan Raben is a former colleague of mine from the state of Michigan where we coached in the states ODP program. Dan, a graduate of Michigan State (GO GREEN!) has had coaching stints in Michigan with the TNT Dynamite, in Virginia with Loudon Soccer Club, and now with LAFC So Cal Youth. Join our Confidence Challenge! If you are a player, parent, or coach trying to navigate the youth soccer landscape let me help you and join our 3-virtual call challenge and figure it all out! PlayMakerTraining.com/confidence Support the show

Sep 1

Andy McDermott is a former professional soccer player in the USL, a philanthropist that's raised over 35 million dollars, and an actor. PlayMakerTraining.com/confidence Support the show

Aug 25

Ryan DiNunzio is currently a director for the Buffalo Pro Soccer Academy. He played professionally from 2002 to 2007 across USL leagues, including stints with Rochester Raging Rhinos, Western Mass Pioneers, and Charlotte Eagles. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and development roles—serving as assistant coach for collegiate programs like UNC Charlotte and Pfeiffer University, and later moving into youth development and program leadership in Western New York, including roles with FC Buffalo Youth Academy and Algonquin Sports for Kids. Join the Confidence Challenge! PlayMakerTraining.com/confidence Support the show

Aug 18

Jim Kielbaso is a strength and conditioning coach, author, and speaker known for his work in athletic performance and youth sports development. He is the Director of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) and the owner of Impact Sports Performance in Michigan. Join the Confidence Challenge! PlayMakerTraining.com/confidence Support the show

Aug 11

Izzy Schmidt is heading into her junior year at Niagara University where she plays on the women's soccer team. Izzy has been a PlayMaker Training athlete since 2017. She played at the Western New York Flash on the 05' ECNL RL. She was also a standout in high school at Williamsville North High School where she earned New York Third Team All-State. Support the show

Aug 4

Alexi Lalas is a former U.S. men’s national team defender who earned 96 caps and gained fame as one of the first American players to compete in Italy’s Serie A with Padova, before returning home to win the 2002 MLS Cup with LA Galaxy. After retiring he held executive roles in MLS and became a long‑time soccer studio analyst for ESPN and later Fox Sports, earning a Hall of Fame induction in 2006. Support the show

Jul 28

Carissima Cutrona is a standout women’s soccer player from Williamsville, New York, who starred at the University at Buffalo—earning multiple All‑MAC honors, Academic All‑District recognition, and finishing her UB career as one of the program’s all‑time leaders in goals and assists. After collegiate play, she continued professionally—captaining FC Buffalo in United Women’s Soccer and signing with Norway’s Medkila IL in the Norwegian First Division. She is currently a staff coach with Jason Collinsworth at PlayMaker Training and the head women's varsity coach at her alma mater Williamsville South. Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Jul 21

Collin Rehwaldt is going into his junior year at Mercyhurst University. He has been a PlayMaker Training athlete with Jason Collinsworth since 2015. Collin played his club ball in the DA/MLSNEXT with RNYFC as well as in the Boys ECNL with the Western New York Flash. Support the show

Jul 14

AJ Zarcone spent his youth soccer career with GPS NY and RNYFC in the MLSNEXT. He has been a PlayMaker Training athlete with Jason Collinsworth since 2016 and is headed into his junior year at Canisius University in Buffalo, New York. Across his freshman and sophomore seasons at Canisius, he started every match, logged over 1,300 minutes each year, earned MAAC All‑Academic Team honors, and was recognized as a CSC Academic All‑District honoree . Support AJ through his NIL Gear! https://athletesthread.com/pages/athlete/aj-zarcone-canisius-university-ncaa-mens-soccer Work with Jason! PlayMakerTraining.com Support the show

Jul 7

Chris Hall, a Georgia native, joined Binghamton’s women’s soccer program in April 2023 after six successful years at Reinhardt University—where he helped guide the team to back‑to‑back conference titles and three consecutive national tournament appearances with a 72 % win rate. Since arriving, he has been promoted to associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, playing a key role in Binghamton’s unbeaten regular‑season America East title run and shaping its future recruiting classes. Support the show

Jun 30

Sarah Woods is a midfielder from Lewiston, New York, majoring in Health and Human Services and starting for the University at Buffalo since her freshman year earning MAC All‑Freshman Team honors in 2022 and Academic All‑MAC recognition in subsequent seasons. Her breakout junior season saw career highs in goals (2), assists (4), points (8), and shots (27), all while continuing to excel academically with Academic All‑District honors. Kam Vanderbosch is a standout center back for Siena College’s women’s soccer team from Lancaster, New York, where she has been a three-year starter and was named a two‑time team captain and Third Team All‑MAAC honoree—anchoring a defense that helped the Saints record their most clean sheets in six years while logging over 1,700 minutes last season. Off the field, she has earned consistent academic recognition—including spots on the MAAC All‑Academic/Honor Roll and a Leo Dufort Student‑Athlete of the Month award—while pursuing her studies in accounting and preparing for a future in law enforcement. Support the show

Jun 23

Lew Potter is the founder of SoccerRoos in Buffalo, New York. SoccerRoos focuses on the development of the love of the game for kids from the ages of 2.5 years old to 8 years old. Lew has an extensive soccer coaching background that takes him from all ages from 2.5 to pro! Support the show

Jun 16

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Jun 9

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Jun 2

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May 25

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May 19

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May 12

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May 5

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

May 1

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Apr 21

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Apr 7

Get in touch with Jose! Jm.elena.garcia@gmail.com Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 31

Work with Kellie! http://www.kelliepeipersports.com/ Work with Jason! http://www.playmakertraining.com/ Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 30

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 29

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 24

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 17

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 10

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 3

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Mar 3

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Mar 3

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Feb 28

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Feb 28

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Feb 28

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Feb 24

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Feb 24

Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Feb 24

I Hate Soccer with Jason Collinsworth is a Podcast that focuses on college athletes, club coaches, and college coaches to share their stories. We also sit down with other business owners that support the youth athlete such as sports performance coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and more! Fanatics Fanatics is the place to get all of your favorite teams merch. Franklin Sports Get all your soccer equipment at Franklin Sports Kansas City Chiefs Pro Shop I'm a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan and get all of my gear here! 47' Brand The preferred hat of the I Hate Soccer Podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show