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Built Not Born — The GSI Gunners Podcast

Built Not Born — The GSI Gunners Podcast

Written by: Markens Benoit
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Real conversations about developing players the right way. No shortcuts. No politics. Just growth.

Hosted by youth soccer coach and GSI Gunners founder Markens Benoit — Built Not Born is the podcast for parents, players, and coaches who are tired of a system that prioritizes winning over development, results over confidence, and politics over potential.

Every episode tackles the real issues in youth soccer — fear, burnout, overcoaching, tryout culture, creativity, and what it actually takes to develop a great player and a great person.

Because greatness isn't born. It's built. One rep, one conversation, one right decision at a time.

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Episodes
  • College Soccer Recruiting Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

    College Soccer Recruiting Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
    Jun 5 2026

    The college soccer recruiting process is more structured than most families realize. In Episode 1, Markens breaks down the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA landscape and explains exactly when families need to start.
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    3 mins
  • The Problem with Tryouts

    The Problem with Tryouts
    May 30 2026

    Have you ever watched your kid walk out of tryouts with their head down and not known what to say? In this episode GSI Gunners founder Markens Benoit breaks down why getting cut doesn't mean what most people think — and why the system is making permanent decisions about kids who are still growing. If your child has ever been cut or overlooked, this one is for them. Built Not Born — The GSI Gunners Podcast. New episodes every week.
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    3 mins
  • Why Kids Burn Out From Soccer

    Why Kids Burn Out From Soccer
    May 30 2026

    Have you ever watched your kid drag themselves to practice — the same kid who used to beg you to go outside and kick the ball — and wondered what happened? In this episode GSI Gunners founder Markens Benoit breaks down the real reason young players burn out, and it has nothing to do with talent. It has everything to do with joy — and what happens when the schedule destroys it. Built Not Born — The GSI Gunners Podcast. New episodes every week.
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    2 mins
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