Dave Meadows is one of Arizona’s most respected coaches, known for his work at Phoenix Rising and Phoenix Premier FC and his passion for player development that goes far beyond the field. With years of experience shaping young athle...

Mario Ornelas is the founder of the Playmaker Development Program, one of Southern California’s most respected training systems, known for producing intelligent, technical, and creative players. Beyond the training ground, Mario also wor...

Jeff Addai is a former professional soccer player turned CEO of OPSM (Optimal Performance Soccer Management), one of the premier player agencies in North America. With experience competing in Europe, Canada, and the U.S., Jeff has...

David Dawood is the founder of DD8, a high-performance player development program that connects U.S. talent to opportunities in Spain and France, and a coach with Phoenix Rising Academy. A former professional player and Ira...

Joe Pehanich is the Head of Youth Soccer at Venice Beach FC, a U.S. Soccer Federation Scout, and a former member of the LAFC academy staff, bringing a rare perspective from both the professional academy system and the grass...

Devin Franklin is building a movement in West Phoenix through Franklin Sports Performance. Where faith, culture, and next-level training collide. Known for his motto “Grind & Give Glory to God,” Devon has carved out a lane w...

Sam Al-Basith’s story is a blueprint for building culture in the game. From the cages of South London to shaping elite talent in Los Angeles, Sam has worn every hat, MLS Academy coach, scout, mentor, and founder of SO LA, one of the most...

On this episode of Hometown FC, we sit down with Valerie Vargas, rising star at UCLA Women’s Soccer and a key player for the Mexico U23 Women’s National Team.Valerie opens up about what it really takes to succ...

In this episode of Hometown FC, we sit down with two of the most influential architects in modern player development.Darnell Simpson-Tomlinson, Chelsea Academy coach and founder of Monster Mentality, opens up about...

Description: In this powerful episode of Hometown FC, we sit down with Coach Joe from SoccerViza — a game-changer in the world of player development and international opportunities. Coach Joe shares his raw journey from the ...

Phil Jackson and Jordan Diana aren't just experienced coaches, they’re the visionaries behind AZ Soccer Lab, Arizona’s top club-neutral training environment. In this episode of Hometown FC, we dive deep into their journey: from coaching battles...

From Red Bulls Academy to Pro Grind In this episode, Coach Eric Capone sits down with Alex Tejera, a player whose path through the soccer world has been anything but ordinary. From growing up in the competitive environment of the New...

In this episode of Hometown FC, I sit down with coach and player development specialist Christian Hernandez to pull back the curtain on one of youth soccer’s biggest problems: the lack of real teaching.We dive deep into:<...

Hear stories about youth development, enjoying the game, building a game model and stories of Didier Drogba from Phoenix Rising Coach Rick Shantz (2018-2022).

How to build Resilience and intelligence with Mick Reavey. 

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