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Hosted by Coach Alex and Coach Alan · sports · EN-US
Welcome to Off the Beaten Pitch—the podcast for grassroots soccer coaches navigating gravel roads, small-town fields, and big dreams.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Off the Beaten Pitch, the podcast for grassroots soccer coaches navigating gravel roads, small-town fields, and big dreams.
Off the Beaten Pitch is hosted by Coach Alex and Coach Alan. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Younglings" (5 July 2026, 23 minutes), "Welcome Back" (5 June 2026, 33 minutes), and "Steel City FC and Metrics in Youth Soccer" (27 February 2026, 47 minutes).
Off the Beaten Pitch publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Off the Beaten Pitch is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Off the Beaten Pitch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Off the Beaten Pitch's contact route on record: public web form.
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Coach Alex and Coach Alan hosts Off the Beaten Pitch, a sports podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #13
Every soccer journey starts somewhere. In this episode, Alex and Alan share how to build fun, engaging U5 practice sessions that maximize ball touches, use games to teach skills, and create a positive first soccer...
Episode #12
<p>After a longer break than planned, Coach Alex and Alan are back behind the microphones. In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, they take a look back at the season that was, reflecting on the highs, the challenges...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, Coach Alex and Alan sit down with Tom Ovenden and Jonathan Velotta from Steel City FC for a deep dive into what makes their program tick.<br/>We unpack the philosophy behind...
Episode #10
<p>What actually makes a good soccer training session? In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, we break down session design. From setting a clear objective to choosing activities that create real learning moments, we...
Episode #9
<p>Building out of the back is one of the most debated topics in youth soccer. In this episode, Coach Alex and Coach Alan break down the pros, the challenges, and our thoughts where we stand. We discuss how building out...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, Alan and Alex break down our team’s welcome letter and why clear, proactive communication with parents is essential for a successful season. We share what information truly matters, how to set...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, we take on the everyday challenge of coaching mixed-ability teams. From managing wide skill gaps to keeping every player engaged, we break down what makes these teams tough —...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, Alex and Alan rewind to where it all began — how they got into coaching in the first place, what sparked their passion for growing players, and the lessons they learned the...
Episode #5
<p>On this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, Alex and Alan dive into one of the toughest balancing acts in youth soccer: chasing wins today versus building players for tomorrow. Should coaches push for trophies at U10...
Episode #4
<p>Too many youth soccer practices still get bogged down by the “three Ls”: lines, lectures, and laps. In this episode, we break down why these outdated methods hurt player development and how coaches can create more...
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<p>Episode 3 – The Rotation game.<br/>In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, Coach Alex and Coach Alan explore why rotating players through different positions is one of the most powerful tools in youth development...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, Alan and Alex dive into heart of the game: pick-up soccer. From empty lots and gravel roads to church fields and schoolyards, we explore how unstructured, player-led games...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome to the premiere episode of Off the Beaten Pitch, the podcast that dives into the heart of grassroots soccer in rural America. In this debut episode, hosts Coach Alex and Coach Alan tackle one of the biggest...
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