The Offside Show

Hector Cantele

Do you want to get to the next level playing soccer? Learn how to prepare to take the next step that will help you achieve your goal with Hector Cantele on The Offside Show. Hector is a former Caracas FC, Venezuela National Team and University of Memphis soccer player. He's the founder of MAGIS, a personal training academy for soccer players located in Memphis, TN. Hector is on a mission to empower young soccer players and help them achieve their goal. His podcast covers experiences from him and others while playing soccer. The ups and downs, the setbacks and much more!

Episodes

  1. Jan 29

    #21 - Valentino Di Lorenzo - How To Play Soccer Without Fear, Limiting Beliefs, How Parents Affect Their Childs Confidence on the field, the Power of a Growth Mindset

    In this episode, we sit down with Valentino Di Lorenzo to break down one of the most overlooked parts of player development: the mental game. We talk about what it really means to play soccer without fear — fear of mistakes, fear of judgment, and fear of failing in front of teammates, coaches, and parents. Valentino dives into how limiting beliefs are formed early, how they silently cap a player’s potential, and what it takes to rewire confidence on and off the field. We also tackle the uncomfortable truth about parents’ influence on a child’s confidence — how well-intentioned behavior from the sidelines can either build resilient athletes or create anxious, hesitant players. Finally, we explore the power of a growth mindset and how players, parents, and coaches can shift from outcome-obsession to long-term development. If you care about raising confident players — or becoming one — this episode is mandatory listening.

  2. 08/22/2025

    #20 - Tony McManus - Facing Boca Jrs. as a Pro, How to get Recruited to play College Soccer and The Importance of the Things that Don't require a Skill

    From Memphis to MLS and back again, Tony McManus has seen it all. A former pro who faced legends like Patrick Vieira and Boca Juniors, Tony now drives the culture shift behind the University of Memphis men’s soccer rise. In this conversation, he opens up about: The moment he had to completely reinvent himself as a player just to stay on the field. Why soccer IQ matters more than speed or strength. The biggest recruiting mistakes players and parents make, and how to avoid them. What really separates good players from the ones who go to the next level How Memphis built a winning culture and what it takes to sustain it. This episode is packed with real talk on mindset, resilience, and the truth about college soccer recruiting. If you’re a player chasing the next level, a parent guiding the journey, or a coach building culture, Tony’s wisdom will change the way you think about the game.

  3. 11/18/2023

    The Offside Show Ep.19 - Nick Dyer / The Journey To College Soccer, How Adversity Helps You Grow, Meaning of MAGIS and More.

    Nick Dyer is a Memphian and current Wofford College Men's soccer player. Prior to college, he played at Soccer Ole, Germantown Legends, Memphis 901 FC and Nashville SC Academy. Nick has also been the longest-active player in MAGIS! In this episode, Nick shares his path to the collegiate level, the ups and downs of his soccer career, how adversity has allowed him to grow as a soccer player and human being and more! We hope you enjoy this episode.

  4. 11/22/2022

    The Offside Show - Ep. 12 - Ronald Garces / Having A Winning Mentality, 1% Better Everyday, What It Takes To Play In A World Cup and More.

    The Offside Show - Ep. 12 - Ronald Garces / Having A Winning Mentality, 1% Better Everyday and More. Ronald is the owner of KS Goalkeeper Academy FL, the leading GK academy in the United States. He's also part of the Inter Miami GK Staff, and back in 2009, he represented Venezuela in the U-20 World Cup, making it the first time in history that the country made it to a World Cup.  In this conversation, Ronald shares tips to make it to the pro level, tools you need to have to play in a World Cup, why having a winning mentality is vital and much more!   Instagram:  @ronaldgarces12 @gkacademyfl

  5. 11/12/2022

    The Offside Show - Ep. 11 - Coach Carlos and Coach Hector's Soccer Experience In Europe, How Culture Impacts Soccer, Top Level Players Vs Elite Level Players and More.

    In this episode, Coach Carlos and Coach Hector dive in and share their experiences during their 10-day trip in Europe, catching World Class soccer games. In a span of just 10 days, both coaches were able to watch 6 different games in 5 different cities... Definitely an experience of a lifetime!  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

  6. 01/14/2021

    Why Reflection and Goal Setting Matter?

    In this episode, Coach Hector talks about the importance of constant self-reflection and how that can help you in your soccer career. He also shares why setting goals is a key factor for success. Not only that, but he shares the exact same process he does each year. I hope you enjoy it!

  7. 11/01/2019

    Cody Uzcategui - Why Relationships Matter For Your Soccer Career?

    In this episode, Cody Uzcategui, former University of Memphis soccer player, shares his story and how he was able to build his soccer career thanks to the relationships he built throughout his life.  Cody goes deep into the importance of connections and how it can benefit you in any area of your life. Hope you enjoy!

  8. 08/21/2019

    Tony McManus - The Power of Adversity

    Tony McManus is the Assistant coach of the University of Memphis soccer team. In this talk, Tony talks about his soccer career and how he was able to adapt his role on his teams in order to play professional soccer.  Tony shares the importance of adversity, how to use it as an advantage and what are the main things a D1 College coach is looking for in a soccer player.

  9. 08/14/2019

    How to Prepare for your Preseason?

    Yes... I get it too... preseason SUCKS!! But, as one of my mentors always tells me, you have to deal with it!  In this episode, I share my experiences through multiple preseasons I went through during my time playing soccer. I share some of the things I did in order to recover and have a good performance on the field.  I hope you enjoy, Hector

  10. 08/08/2019

    Carlos Hurtado - From Venezuela to the United States - The Importance of Details and Decision Making

    Carlos Hurtado is a former University of Memphis soccer player. He was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Carlos started playing soccer at a very young age, but, as time went on, he wanted to raise his level and play in a more competitive environment. After a summer camp at IMG Academy, he got an offer to stay and play for them.  After his playing time at IMG, Carlos got an offer to play D1 soccer for the University of Memphis. There, he was the starter left back, and one of the most skillful and agile players on the team.  This episode is about a talk that happened last week in the 1st MAGIS Training Week. In this talk, Carlos shared how he was able to play for IMG, how he was able to get recruited by a D1 School and how important it is to pay attention to details. PS: Carlos and I didn't know each other before coming to Memphis. Now, after living with him for four years, he is one of my best friends. Hope you guys enjoy!

  11. 07/25/2019

    Manu Monserrat - From Legends 05', to Columbus Crew - The Path to a MLS Academy

    Emmanuel Monserrat is 14 years old. Born and raised in Memphis TN, but with an Argentinian heart, Manu has been playing soccer his entire life. From club soccer, state league games, ODP games, National Team camps... and now, Columbus Crew, a MLS academy team.  In this episode, we go deep into Manu's life and his experiences playing soccer. The ups and downs, what it takes to play for a MLS Academy team and the power of setbacks. I hope you like it! Hector @magisperformance

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Do you want to get to the next level playing soccer? Learn how to prepare to take the next step that will help you achieve your goal with Hector Cantele on The Offside Show. Hector is a former Caracas FC, Venezuela National Team and University of Memphis soccer player. He's the founder of MAGIS, a personal training academy for soccer players located in Memphis, TN. Hector is on a mission to empower young soccer players and help them achieve their goal. His podcast covers experiences from him and others while playing soccer. The ups and downs, the setbacks and much more!

Information

  • Creator
    Hector Cantele
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hector Cantele