The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me
The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me
Podcast Description
The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me is a podcast dedicated to young soccer players and their families who dream of going pro. Hosted by soccer mom Megan Linke and her son Liam, this show brings in professional players, coaches, and industry experts to share their journeys and offer insights into what it takes to climb the ranks in the soccer world. Whether you're just starting or already on the path, we provide real stories, practical advice, and inspiration to help you reach the next level.For more follow us along @liandmeinnyc on YouTube and Instagram *Don't forget to give us a review below
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as player development, the transition from youth soccer to professional careers, and the importance of support systems and training regimens, with episodes including Serge Ngoma’s journey from academy to professional player which highlights challenges and successes within the soccer landscape.
The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me is a podcast dedicated to young soccer players and their families who dream of going pro. Hosted by soccer mom Megan Linke and her son Liam, this show brings in professional players, coaches, and industry experts to share their journeys and offer insights into what it takes to climb the ranks in the soccer world. Whether you’re just starting or already on the path, we provide real stories, practical advice, and inspiration to help you reach the next level.
For more follow us along @liandmeinnyc on YouTube and Instagram
*Don’t forget to give us a review below
In Episode 36 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan and Liam sit down with Matteo Masucci, founder of Juventus Academy Los Angeles, entrepreneur, coach, and creator of innovative AI-powered coaching technology.
Born and raised in Italy, Matteo shares his journey from professional soccer and sports science to building one of the premier youth development environments in the United States alongside Alessandro Del Piero. He offers valuable insight into player development, technical training, decision-making, and what today's players and parents should really be focusing on.
In this episode we discuss:
⚽ The biggest differences between European and American youth soccer
⚽ Why individual development should come before team trophies
⚽ What players ages 12–15 should focus on during key growth years
⚽ The impact of physical growth on coordination and performance
⚽ Why technical skills should be developed before soccer IQ
⚽ What defines a strong midfielder in today's game
⚽ Common mistakes ambitious soccer parents make
⚽ The importance of 1v1 play and shooting development
⚽ How neuroscience influences player decision-making
⚽ The future of AI in coaching and player development
Learn more:
⚽ Juventus Academy Los Angeles
📲 Instagram: @juventusacademyla
⚽ Zone360 AI
📲 Instagram: @zone360.ai
Follow:
📲 Matteo Masucci: @Matteo_masu
📲 Juventus Academy Los Angeles: @juventusacademyla
📲 Juventus Academy Phoenix: @juventusacademyphoenix
📲 Layout HM MLS Next: @layouthmlsnext
📲 Zone360 AI: @zone360.ai
📲 Alessandro Del Piero: @alessandrodelpiero
📲 N10 Los Angeles: @n10losangeles
Follow The Soccer Ladder:
📲 Instagram: @meganlinkeofficial
📲 Instagram: @liamlinke18
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