Roadmap to College Soccer : Temple Athlete Advisory Group

Talking the soccer recruiting landscape with Erik Temple. Temple a current college soccer coach will lead conversations with fellow college coaches, club coaches and current players to talk everything regarding the recruitment process!

Roadmap to College Soccer : Temple Athlete Advisory Group is a sports podcast hosted by Erik Temple, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Erik Temple hosts Roadmap to College Soccer : Temple Athlete Advisory Group, a sports show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 023 - Soccer Dave & Dillon Vedral on What Gets You Recruited

  Aug 21, 20261h 3mS1

  In episode 23, Grant and Erik sit down with two of the most recognizable names in the Dallas soccer world — Dillon Vedral, founder of Vedral Soccer Academy and head coach of West Ham United at The Soccer Tournament, and David Balyeat, better known as Soccer Dave, with 257,000 Instagram followers and a playing career that took him from Mississippi College to Bolivia to Spain. They talk about what they actually see from the kids they train every day, why playing at the highest club level does not automatically mean the recruiting will come, what social media does and does not do for a recruit, how to make yourself more recruitable off the field, and why the mindset you carry into this process matters more than most families realize. They also get into the question nobody wants to answer honestly — what percentage of kids actually make it and what does that mean for the 99 percent who do not. One of the most honest conversations we have had on this show. Chapters 00:00 Unique Pathways to College Soccer 08:47 The Importance of Finding the Best Fit 24:31 The Impact of Social Media on Recruiting 31:54 Navigating the College Recruiting Process 34:09 The Reality of Pursuing Professional Soccer 37:19 The Importance of Personal Development and Mindset 39:16 The Role of Parents and Coaches in Player Development 48:05 The Grind of College Soccer 59:40 Insights and Advice for Aspiring College Soccer Players

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  Episode #22

  Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 022 - Parent Episode: What Helps, What Hurts, and What Coaches See

  Aug 14, 202649 minS1

  Twenty two episodes in and we have never made this the main topic. Until now. In Episode 22, Grant and Erik get into the one factor in college soccer recruiting that nobody talks about directly — the parent. What the best soccer parents actually do. What the ones who are hurting their kid's process look like without realizing it. What college coaches are clocking on the sideline during the recruiting process. What happens inside a program when a parent crosses the line. And why the sunk cost of ten years and a hundred thousand dollars in club fees can lead families to force decisions that cost their kid everything. This one is not a knock on parents. It is a guide for them. Every college coach who has been on this show has touched on this topic. Today it gets its own episode. No guests. No filter. New episodes every Friday! Chapters 00:00 Exciting Upcoming Guests 01:14 The Role of Parents in College Soccer 03:18 The Impact of Parents on College Recruiting 04:06 Qualities of Supportive Soccer Parents 05:58 Negative Impact of Overbearing Parents 08:29 Guiding from the Back 09:27 Strategic Parental Involvement 13:53 Observing Parental Behavior 17:29 Consequences of Parental Behavior 21:39 Parental Dominance in Recruiting 25:00 Balancing Parental Involvement 27:54 Parental Perspective 31:22 Coaching and Parenting Parallels 35:09 Communication and Boundaries 36:16 Sunk Cost Fallacy 41:22 Financial Pressure and Decision Making 43:47 Financial Impact on Recruiting 45:30 Reframing Financial Perspectives 46:30 Impact of Financial Pressure Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=parent-episode&utm_content=ep22-description

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  Episode #21

  Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 021 - Marsha Lycan Joins us From William & Mary Women's Soccer

  Aug 7, 202652 minS1

  In Episode 21, Grant and Erik sit down with Marsha Lycan, Associate Head Coach of Women's Soccer at William and Mary — and the first female coach to appear on the podcast. Marsha played at William and Mary in the 1980s, spent decades coaching at the youth and college level, and returned to her alma mater eight years ago to build something alongside her former teammate and head coach Julie Shackford. The result is a program that just sent eight players home who came in together as freshmen and left together as seniors — something almost nobody is doing in college soccer right now. She talks about what the women's recruiting timeline actually looks like, why confidence and parent dynamics matter as much as talent, the story of a recruit who sent an email with the subject line "Is the ink dry yet?" that changed everything, why chasing the D1 label is one of the most expensive mistakes a family can make, and what she would tell every junior year female athlete right now who feels stuck. Every coach we have had on this show says the same thing. This episode is no different. Chapters 00:00 Journey from Player to Coach at William and Mary 03:04 The Evolution of Recruiting for High-Academic, High-Athletic Programs 06:00 The Role of Mentality and Character in Player Selection 08:59 The Significance of Personal Connections in Recruiting 14:59 Beyond D1: Relationships, Life Lessons, and Character Development 27:00 The Impact of Parental Influence 28:21 Challenges in College Soccer Recruiting 31:15 The Role of Leadership and Team Dynamics 34:14 The Importance of Finding the Right Fit 38:56 The Misconceptions of College Soccer Recruiting 37:21 The Importance of Confidence and Support System 49:00 Recruiting Advice and Insights

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  Episode #20

  Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 020 - College Soccer Is Back: What Families Need to Know Right Now

  Jul 31, 202648 minS1

  College soccer is officially back. Preseason is underway and the season is right around the corner. In episode 20, Grant and Erik break down exactly what is happening inside college programs right now and what that means for families in the middle of the recruiting process. They cover why silence from a coach during the season is not a red flag, what a college coach’s actual week looks like hour by hour, how to communicate with coaches during the season without being annoying or invisible, why fall is one of the most underrated windows to visit campuses and watch games, and what the one percent looks like when you feel stuck and overwhelmed in the process. 20 straight weeks. No signs of stopping. New Episodes every Friday! Chapters 00:00 Episode 20 Kickoff 01:39 Preseason Preparation 03:11 The Chaos of Preseason 04:42 Communication During the Season 15:45 Understanding Coach's Daily Routine 20:31 Assistant Coach Communication 24:29 Building Relationships in the Industry 25:04 The Importance of Assistant Coaches 26:12 Leveraging Relationships for Job Placement 28:15 The Value of Networking and Proximity 29:09 The Significance of Titles and Relationships 30:19 The Importance of Campus Visits and Game Attendance 31:04 The Impact of In-Person Experience 34:17 Taking Control of the Recruiting Process 39:49 The Long-Term Nature of Recruiting Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/call-booking-page?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season-starts-communication&utm_content=ep20-description

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  Episode #19

  Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 019 - The Truth About Every Type of Recruiting Service

  Jul 24, 20261h 4mS1

  The market for college soccer recruiting help has exploded. There are platforms, agencies, advisors, AI tools, and overseas professional placement companies all competing for the same families. In episode 19, Grant and Erik break down every category honestly — what each one actually does, who it is built for, what it cannot do, and where the lines get blurry. They also get into something nobody is talking about publicly — the growing trend of committed players walking away from college programs at the last minute to chase professional opportunities overseas, what is actually behind that trend, and what it reveals about where youth soccer culture is heading. This one gets real. No guests. No filter. Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of College Soccer Recruiting 01:25 The Emergence of College Soccer Recruiting Services 02:11 Changes in Youth Soccer Space 04:01 The Need for College Soccer Recruiting Services 05:26 Challenges in the Recruiting Process 08:29 Professional Opportunities in Soccer 09:15 The Role of College Coaches 11:15 The Impact of Recruiting Services 12:28 Different Types of Recruiting Services 13:43 Accountability in the Recruiting Process 18:15 The Value of One-on-One Time 24:49 Transparency in Recruiting Services 32:39 The Impact of NIL on College Soccer 33:11 The Influence of Sponsorship and Deals 34:07 Motivation and Decision-Making 36:40 Navigating College Recruitment Services 37:40 The Importance of Personal Growth 39:07 The Impact of Decisions on Future Outcomes 43:12 The Role of College Coaches 41:05 The Importance of Personal Character 44:08 The Commitment and Loyalty Dilemma 49:40 The Influence of College Roster Construction 54:00 The Impact of Personal Decisions 57:23 The Roadmap to College Soccer

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