• How To Navigate Fueling During The Holidays For Soccer Players - Stephanie Militano
    Dec 11 2023

    How can youth soccer players be mindful when fueling during the holiday season? Get some tips from Stephanie Militano, owner of SM Nutrition on the latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

    Learn more about SM Nutrition: www.smnutritionrd.com.

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    10 mins
  • Changing Back To Standard Time - Dr. Amy Bender
    Nov 1 2023

    Check out our latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch podcast with sleep scientist, Dr. Amy Bender! She shares invaluable sleep tips for young soccer players as we transition back to standard time this weekend.

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    9 mins
  • How Youth Soccer Players Can Better Deal With Performance Anxiety & Sports Burnout
    Jun 7 2023
    What can we do to help our athletes that suffer from performance anxiety and sports burnout? We talk about it with Dr. Ashley Coker-Cranney of Whole Brain Solutions, LLC on the next episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.
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    23 mins
  • The Importance Of Coaching Development For Youth Soccer Coaches
    May 4 2023

    Coaching soccer is more than just Xs and Os. Coaches need to be looking for opportunities for personal and professional growth. We speak with Marty Beall from Inkwell Sports Solutions (and former NCAA D1 women's soccer coach) about coaching development as well as college recruiting on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

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    24 mins
  • WVSA Referee Program - State Of The Union with Mike McCarthy
    Apr 20 2023

    WVSA State Referee Administrator Mike McCarthy came back on our podcast to give a state of the union on the referee program. We talk referee numbers, upcoming events as well as programs in place to help our referees develop.

    For more information on the WVSA Referee Program, please visit www.wvsoccer.net and click "Referee" from the navigation menu.

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    27 mins
  • Top 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions When It comes To Athlete Nutrition
    Mar 30 2023

    What are the top 5 most frequently asked questions when it comes to athlete nutrition? Find out and get the answers to those questions with Stephanie May-Militano, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition.

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    18 mins
  • Why We Are In A Serious Referee Shortage In Youth Sports In Our Country
    Mar 23 2023

    The numbers continue to dwindle. We are facing a serious crisis as there is a shortage of referees in youth sports. Find out the details behind this issue and what we can do to reverse the trend with Branda Hilton, Founder and CEO of Officially Human.

    Visit Officially Human at: www.OfficiallyHuman.com.

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    14 mins
  • Why Nutrition Is So Important To Soccer Players During Their Menstrual Cycle
    Mar 2 2023

    When it comes to your menstrual cycle, nutrition can play such an important part. Get some tips and advice to a healthier cycle from Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition.

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    12 mins