The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the World

Neil Crawford
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The Inside Scoop Youth Soccer podcast is a place where parents and coaches from around the world get together to discuss how youth soccer works in their city. Go to www.anytime-soccer.com to learn more.

  1. The Questions Nobody Asks Before Judging You

    4d ago

    The Questions Nobody Asks Before Judging You

    Every soccer parent has faced it — someone jumps in the Facebook group and tells you your kid should "just have fun." Push back even slightly and suddenly you're the villain. I'm not backing down. In this episode, I share the exact questions I ask every time someone tries to tell me I'm doing it wrong. Not to judge — but to find out if we're even talking about the same thing. Do you train your own child? At what age did you start? How many hours a week? How many years have you been doing it? Because without those answers, the conversation is noise. Can you answer the questions?

    14 min
  2. NCAA Changes Every Soccer Parent Needs to Know | Dave Morris, College Athletic Advisor

    5d ago

    NCAA Changes Every Soccer Parent Needs to Know | Dave Morris, College Athletic Advisor

    The NCAA just got sued — and everything is changing. In this episode of The Inside Scoop, Neil Crawford sits down with Dave Morris, founder of College Athletic Advisor, to break down the latest NCAA rule changes and what they mean for high school soccer players and their families right now. From JUCO pathways to Division 1, 2, and 3 recruiting, Dave explains how these shifts could impact your child's college journey — and why most parents have no idea how any of this actually works until it's too late. If your child has dreams of playing college soccer, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss. 🔗 Learn more about Dave Morris: collegeathleticadvisor.com

    32 min
  3. The Real Reason Soccer Costs So Much (It's Not What I Thought)

    May 25

    The Real Reason Soccer Costs So Much (It's Not What I Thought)

    When I started this journey as a soccer parent, I had no idea what I was signing up for financially. Now, a few years in, I think I finally get it — and it's not a simple answer. In this episode I walk through both sides of the equation: the demand side, where American culture around opportunity is driving prices up, and the supply side, where consolidation is locking out competition. Once you understand both, the picture gets a lot clearer.Free resources mentioned in this episodehttps://www.anytime-soccer.com/soccer-club-cost-calculator https://www.anytime-soccer.com/free-resource-hub

    19 min
  4. Osgood-Schlatter Disease: What Every Soccer Parent Needs to Know | Jason Goumas, Physical Therapist

    May 22

    Osgood-Schlatter Disease: What Every Soccer Parent Needs to Know | Jason Goumas, Physical Therapist

    Your kid comes off the field holding their knee. You've heard them say it before — my knees are killing me. But this time, something feels different. In this episode of The Inside Scoop, Neil Crawford sits down with Jason Goumas — physical therapist and founder of New Direction Wellness & PT — to break down one of the most common and most misunderstood conditions affecting young soccer players: Osgood-Schlatter disease. Jason explains what it actually is, why soccer players are hit harder than any other sport, and the signs parents need to watch for during their child's growth spurts. He also tackles the question every parent faces — should your kid play through the pain or stop completely? If your child has ever complained about knee pain after practice or a game, this conversation could change how you handle it. 🔗 Learn more about Jason: newdirectionwpt.com/blog

    39 min
  5. How Anytime Soccer Training Actually Works — Your Questions Answered

    May 21

    How Anytime Soccer Training Actually Works — Your Questions Answered

    I get a lot of questions about how the program is structured, so I dedicated this episode to breaking it all down. I explain what QR and FR mean in the video system — Quick Review and Final Review — and walk through the curriculum logic: how we introduce one move at a time, build in interval-based repetition, and systematically review everything so your child gets maximum touches in minimum time. I also share why the program focuses on structured repetition over lengthy verbal instruction, why we don't have extensive demo videos, and how this system is designed to last your child 10 to 15 years without repeating a single video.

    31 min
  6. Stop Complaining About the Cost of Pay-to-Play Before You Answer These Questions

    May 20

    Stop Complaining About the Cost of Pay-to-Play Before You Answer These Questions

    Everyone has an opinion about how expensive youth soccer has become — but before you join the conversation, there are questions you need to answer first. I break down what every soccer parent should know before deciding whether the cost is worth it, a ripoff, or somewhere in between

    40 min
  7. Building a Summer Training Plan: Position-Specific Skills for Girls

    May 20

    Building a Summer Training Plan: Position-Specific Skills for Girls

    A soccer parent asks how to structure a 3-hour-per-week summer program for his daughter's team. Neil breaks down how to layer foundational ball mastery and juggling for all players while adding position-specific 1v1 skills for forwards and midfielders — giving coaches and parents a simple, practical framework to keep girls sharp all summer long.

    12 min
  8. What Pro Scouts Actually Look For | Chris Robinson, Former Chelsea FC Academy Scout

    May 17

    What Pro Scouts Actually Look For | Chris Robinson, Former Chelsea FC Academy Scout

    What does it really take to get noticed by a professional scout? In this episode of The Inside Scoop, Neil Crawford sits down with Chris Robinson — Director of The Scouting Game and a veteran of over 30 years in professional soccer, including nearly a decade recruiting for Chelsea FC's academy. Chris breaks down what scouts are actually evaluating when they watch your child play, the traits that get players noticed, and the hard truths most parents aren't ready to hear. If your kid has dreams of playing at the next level, this conversation could change how you see the entire process. Chris is also the author of The Scouting Game: An Insider's Guide to Talent Spotting Football's Next Stars — a must-read for any serious soccer family. 🔗 Grab the book: https://amzn.to/4tKC44H 🌐 Learn more: https://thescoutinggame.co.uk

    7 min
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