The Bear and the Ball

Nick Webster
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The Bear and the Ball

Soccer, for both youth and adult players, is the fastest growing sport in Southern California. With the World Cup and Olympics coming to the region in the next few years, https://calsouth.com/ is poised to lead the charge. Join soccer celebrity, broadcaster, coach and author, Nick Webster as he keeps you close to the ball, action, and latest news.

  1. Street Child United & the FPL

    -3 J

    Street Child United & the FPL

    Gianni Buttice is a national treasure. Not only is he an expert in the world's most popular fantasy game, Fantasy Premier League but he also helps run Street Child United, an NGO that does unbelievable work throughout the world. On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Gianni describes the secrets of how to climb the FPL ladder along with his work in creating World Cups for homeless children. With the next edition landing on American shores in 2026, Los Angeles could be a prime host city for an event that truly changes lives.

    19 min
  2. Always a Red

    5 NOV.

    Always a Red

    Gemma Thompson has lived the dream. As a young girl, she loved Manchester United and by writing a match report for the team, she won a competition that would change her life. Embedded with the Red Devils for over two decades, Gemma witnessed firsthand the winning of European trophies, Premier Leagues, and so much more. She developed close relationships with the players and the legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. In this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Gemma speaks about her incredible journey with one of the biggest clubs in the world.

    36 min
  3. From Scotland to CSUN and beyond...

    23 OCT.

    From Scotland to CSUN and beyond...

    Bradley Mulvey is the founder and CEO of FirstStrikeSoccer.com. Since arriving in the USA from Glasgow, Scotland, Mulvey has reinvented 1-on-1 training. His methods have produced top-class youth, collegiate, and pro players. On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," host Nick Webster discusses Bradley's soccer journey, and the four pillars of creating players that represent the best versions of themselves, namely, technical, tactical, physical, and most importantly, mentally strong individuals.

    37 min
  4. Samba Time

    15 OCT.

    Samba Time

    Brazilian-born midfielder Marcelo Sarvas has had a fantastical journey within “the Beautiful Game,” beginning in his hometown of Sao Paulo, playing for the legendary Corinthians. From there, stops on teams in Sweden, Poland, and Costa Rica eventually led him to the United States, where he joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in David Beckham’s final year with the team. In his first of four seasons playing with the Galaxy, Sarvas won the MLS Cup and got a close-up understanding of what it takes to play at the most elite levels through his conversations with Beckham. In this episode of “The Bear & the Ball,” Sarvas, who just signed a two-year contract to play indoor soccer with the Empyre Strikers of the MASL, takes us through his journey from playing to coaching, with some truly invaluable insights along the way.

    33 min
  5. Get on the Bus

    17 SEPT.

    Get on the Bus

    Get on the Bus's mission is to make soccer accessible by giving as many kids as possible the opportunity to participate in GOTB so that they can use what they learn on and off the field to become positive contributors to their communities. Tim Ryerson is the creator and executive director of one of the truly great programs that enable kids to play "The Beautiful Game". In today's episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Tim talks about the program, how it all began, and takes us into his own personal history with soccer.

    29 min
  6. Mo Better - From Fontana to the World Cup

    10 SEPT.

    Mo Better - From Fontana to the World Cup

    Former USMNT player Maurice Edu is one of the most outstanding players of his generation. A product of Cal South and our Olympic Development Program, his journey to the professional ranks is truly inspirational. In this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Maurice talks about the steps, the adversity, and ultimately the triumph of realizing his dream of becoming an international and playing on the world's biggest stages.

    30 min
  7. Swimming Upstream

    3 SEPT.

    Swimming Upstream

    Filmmaker, producer, director, and lover of "the Beautiful Game," George Valencia has been making a difference for decades providing opportunities for kids that didn't previously exist. As the founder of the Sound of Gol Foundation, George has created the animated character, La Golda, that has opened up conversations in areas that were once untouched. Now he embarks on his most ambitious project ever: sending young Latinas to England and Watford FC to further their coaching careers. For many of these young, brave women, it is their first trip to Europe, and what they bring back to their club is nothing short of life changing.

    31 min
  8. The Man in Black

    27 AOÛT

    The Man in Black

    Juan Guzman Jr. is one of the most respected referee educators in the country. His Referee Education program with Cal South is considered by many to be the best. In this episode, we talk about how and why to become a referee, and we also delve into the new Cal South program designed around RESPECT for officials as incidents of referee abuse continue to grow. (We can't forget VAR either!)

    30 min
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À propos

Soccer, for both youth and adult players, is the fastest growing sport in Southern California. With the World Cup and Olympics coming to the region in the next few years, https://calsouth.com/ is poised to lead the charge. Join soccer celebrity, broadcaster, coach and author, Nick Webster as he keeps you close to the ball, action, and latest news.

Informations

  • Création
    Nick Webster
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    88
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Nick Webster
  • Site web de l’émission
    The Bear and the Ball

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