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-Where Play Happens-On a journey to create the best youth soccer experience where enjoyment and freedom lead to lifelong passion for playing the game!

Episodes

  1. 05/19/2021

    Episode 9 - Father and Son Conversation About Soccer - Rainer Cruz

    In this episode with have a conversation with my 11 year old son Rainer Cruz. We talk about what he enjoys about soccer, what he doesn't enjoy and some advice he has for coaches. Enjoy! selfdirectedsoccer.com

  2. 05/11/2021

    Episode 8 - David Flores - Coach, Teacher, Author

    You can find more about Coach David Flores and his work at the following links. browniebooks.com southcityac.org soccerlittle.com In this episode we learn about David's soccer playing and coaching journey, from his love for the game playing street soccer to his college playing days and his current coaching activities.  David is a coach at South City Athletic Club in Waxahachie, TX which combines ministry and soccer. He is also the author of Soccer Little books that focus on a fun start with soccer and reading.  Enjoy!

  3. 05/04/2021

    Episode 7 - Coaching a U7 Game

    1. Kids want to play! 2. Kids are people not soccer players. 3. Perspective change from winning to enjoyment.  Check out the blog at www.selfdirectedsoccer.com

  4. 04/27/2021

    Episode 6 - Josh Harms - Recreational to Club to College to Coach

    In this conversation we discuss my friend's soccer journey and how the game has been a consistent and positive influence in his life. Josh and I have been coaching our kids' U13 recreational soccer team for the past 3 years and have similar views on the game where a positive experience is the highest priority.

  5. 04/20/2021

    Episode 5 - Donny Lutrick - Starting A Soccer Club and Defining What We're Not

    In this episode I speak with Donny Lutrick, a founding member of the South City Athletic Club in Waxahachie, TX. Here are some of the topics that we discuss: Defining what we're notUsing a filter to guide our actionsThoughts on competitionPurpose of starting SCAChttps://www.southcityac.org

  6. 04/13/2021

    Episode 4 - Oscar Lewis, Red Oak HS Boys Varsity Head Coach

    In this episode Oscar and I discuss: His youth soccer experience growing up in GermanyHis coaching development and team trainingFavorite professional players and teamsEnjoy!

  7. 04/06/2021

    Episode 3 - The Soccer Parent Experience

    My wife Noemi and I share our experience as soccer parents. While there are pitfalls to being a soccer parent it can be a very rewarding experience.

  8. 03/30/2021

    Episode 2 - A 12 year old's take on free play

    We hear from two 12 year old soccer players about their experience with free play - good and bad.

  9. 03/23/2021

    Episode 1 - The Free Play Experience

    In today's episode I am sharing my introduction, observations, experience and results of implementing free play with my recreational soccer team.  Link to Podcast with Ted Kroeten, Joy of the People https://scuffed.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-55-interview-with-ted-kroeten-an-9cbea49b joyofthepeople.org Link to the Book Free to Learn by Peter Gray https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00B3M3KZG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AS0X2QNBN12HHWS4AT6D

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-Where Play Happens-On a journey to create the best youth soccer experience where enjoyment and freedom lead to lifelong passion for playing the game!

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  • Creator
    Mike Cruz
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Self Directed Soccer
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