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 37 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan and Liam sit down with Lou Ruffien, French Youth National Team player, Paris FC academy standout, and incoming Harvard Women's Soccer student-athlete.
After representing France at the UEFA U-17 European Championship and FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Lou shares what it's really like to compete at the highest levels of youth soccer, adapt to life in Europe, and prepare for the next chapter at Harvard. She also opens up about resilience, mental performance, and the lessons she's learned through both triumphs and setbacks.
In this episode, we discuss:
⚽ Representing France at the U-17 Euros and FIFA U-17 World Cup
⚽ Choosing Harvard over a professional contract
⚽ The differences between academy soccer and international football
⚽ The importance of versatility and adapting to new positions
⚽ How mental coaching transformed her confidence and consistency
⚽ What French coaches value most in young players
⚽ Balancing pressure, setbacks, and confidence
⚽ Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters
⚽ Advice for young girls pursuing high-level soccer
⚽ Her goals of playing professionally and representing France's senior national team
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📲 Lou Ruffien: @lou.ruffien11
📲 Paris FC Féminines: @parisfc_feminines
📲 Harvard Women's Soccer: @harvardwsoccer
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📲 Instagram: @meganlinkeofficial
📲 Instagram: @liamlinke18
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