The Bear and the Ball

Nick Webster
  • 5,0 (2)
  • FOOTBALL
  • CHAQUE SEMAINE
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. Soccer Stars Today & Tomorrow

    25 FÉVR.

    Soccer Stars Today & Tomorrow

    Join us on "The Bear & the Ball" podcast as host Nick Webster interviews Claire Smith from Soccer Stars, a comprehensive, developmental experience for children ages 1 to 12+. Soccer Stars recently partnered with Cal South to create our new Cal South Pathways program. Claire shares insights on using soccer to foster self-confidence and physical literacy in children. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about the impact of sports on youth development!

    30 min
  2. 500 Days & Counting

    28 JANV.

    500 Days & Counting

    The FIFA World Cup is just 500 days away, and Los Angeles will play host to the biggest party in America. The Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission (LASEC) attracts, secures, and supports high-profile sports and entertainment events in L.A., and they'll be driving the fan experience in 2026. On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Jason Krutzsch explains how LASEC will support FIFA and gives us a sneak peak of what we can expect when the World Cup lands in Southern California.

    30 min
  3. 5v5 Soccer - Soccer for Everyone!

    17/12/2024

    5v5 Soccer - Soccer for Everyone!

    The "beautiful game" has many variations but perhaps the most exciting is 5v5 soccer. On this week's "The Bear & the Ball," host Nick Webster chats with Andrew Vorce, the president of one of the nation's largest 5v5 organizations which has recently partnered with Cal South. Andrew talks about his journey through soccer, the origins of his 5v5 company, and how they can help you easily start hosting your very own 5v5 tournaments.

    34 min

  4. 13/12/2024

    Birth Year vs. School Year

    Earlier this week, the Cal South team invited our members to discuss U.S.Soccer's announcement that the Birth Year vs. School Year registration debate is officially back on the table. After we first put out a survey to the full membership to gather feedback, we then held a special online town hall meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10th to hear directly what our members had to say about this topic. In this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," you'll hear the voices of the membership (along with Cal South staffers) from that very meeting, as they discuss the pros and cons of both sides of the debate, as well as their concerns and hopes for how this very important subject will potentially play out.

    45 min
  5. Unozero vs. Nike, Adidas and Puma

    26/11/2024

    Unozero vs. Nike, Adidas and Puma

    As the founder of Unozero, Sam Garzon is taking on the big boys, namely, Nike, Adidas, and Puma. With a deep love of "the beautiful game," Sam has designed and produced some of the most desirable cleats in soccer. On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Sam talks about his journey from Venezuela to America, and what was the inspiration behind creating the Unozero brand.

    15 min
  6. Street Child United & the FPL

    20/11/2024

    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
  7. Always a Red

    05/11/2024

    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
  8. From Scotland to CSUN and beyond...

    23/10/2024

    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
Tout afficher (93)

    Notes et avis

    5
    sur 5
    2 notes

    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 - 2025
    • Épisodes
      93
    • Classification
      Tous publics
    • Copyright
      © Copyright 2025 Nick Webster
    • Site web de l’émission
      The Bear and the Ball

    Vous aimeriez peut‑être aussi

    Contenu faisant l’objet d’une restriction

    Impossible de lire cet épisode sur le Web dans votre pays ou région.

    Pour écouter des épisodes au contenu explicite, connectez‑vous.

    Recevez les dernières actualités sur cette émission

    Connectez‑vous ou inscrivez‑vous pour suivre des émissions, enregistrer des épisodes et recevoir les dernières actualités.
    Choisissez un pays ou une région

    Afrique, Moyen‑Orient et Inde

    Asie‑Pacifique

    Europe

    Amérique latine et Caraïbes

    États‑Unis et Canada