Chat By The Pitch
Chat By The Pitch
Podcast Description
Chat By The Pitch is your go-to podcast for North Texas soccer parents. We connect you with local clubs, coaches, and from around the world experts to help you make informed decisions for your child’s soccer journey. Each episode features interviews with top coaches and specialists, offering tips on player development, team selection, and the latest soccer gear. Stay ahead of the game with Chat By The Pitch—where soccer families find their edge.
Contact: [email protected]
Links: linktr.ee/ChatByThePitch
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics pertinent to youth soccer, including player development, coaching strategies, and navigating the youth soccer landscape. Episodes delve into personal stories from influential figures, such as Tracey Leone's reflections on youth soccer culture and Nate Baker's insights on fixing the U.S. youth soccer system.
Chat By The Pitch is your go-to podcast for North Texas soccer parents. We connect you with local clubs, coaches, and from around the world experts to help you make informed decisions for your child’s soccer journey. Each episode features interviews with top coaches and specialists, offering tips on player development, team selection, and the latest soccer gear. Stay ahead of the game with Chat By The Pitch—where soccer families find their edge.
Contact: [email protected]
Links: linktr.ee/ChatByThePitch
Join Chat By The Pitch for an in-depth conversation with Brian Corcoran, Sporting Director of Atlético Dallas. Brian shares his journey from college and professional soccer to building a brand-new USL club in Dallas. He discusses the pivotal partnership with Renegades, creating youth-to-pro pathways, and laying the foundation for long-term community ties. From the vision of free academies to designing world-class facilities, Brian explains what it takes to grow the game in North Texas.
Key Talking Points
• Forming Atlético Dallas and partnering with Renegades for youth growth
• Building pathways from youth to pro with community-first focus
• Challenges in U.S. youth soccer and the push toward free academies
• World-class facility plans, education support, and merit-based opportunities
• Shifting from league-centric thinking to true club culture
Tune In to Learn
Learn how Brian Corcoran is shaping the future of Dallas soccer, building opportunities for players, coaches, and families to thrive.
Quotes from Brian Corcoran
• “We wanna be competitors on the field, but cooperative off the field.”
• “Soccer should be free… that’s where we’re headed.”
• “We want to grow the game and there’s plenty of room for everybody.”
• “Our ultimate prize is when a local kid can step onto the field.”
• “We do not want to be a destination club. We wanna be a stepping stone.”
• “Football’s nothing without the community.”
• “Iron sharpens iron — the better everyone is, the better we’ll become.”
Connect with Brian Corcoran
🌐 Website: atleticodallas.com
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