Soccer, for both youth and adult players, is the fastest growing sport in Southern California. With the World Cup and Olympics coming to the region in the next few years, https://calsouth.com/ is poised to lead the charge. Join soccer celebrity, broadcaster, coach and author, Nick Webster as he keeps you close to the ball, action, and latest news.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSoccer, for both youth and adult players, is the fastest growing sport in Southern California. With the World Cup and Olympics coming to the region in the next few years, is poised to lead the charge. Join soccer celebrity, broadcaster, coach and author, Nick Webster as he keeps you close to the ball, action, and latest news.
The Bear and the Ball is hosted by Nick Webster. The show has published 96 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Fleishman Files" (17 June 2025, 36 minutes), "Adolfo Romero Hits a Home Run" (27 May 2025, 46 minutes), and "Elevating Youth Soccer Development with Cal South's Michael Chin" (13 May 2025, 35 minutes).
The Bear and the Ball publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 96 episodes.
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Nick Webster hosts The Bear and the Ball, a sports show with 96 episodes published.
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Episode #17
<p>Jon Fleishman, founder of JMF Sports, joins us to discuss his role with the U.S. Men's National Team and the journey from small beginnings to becoming an integral part of the National Team program. Along with our...
Episode #16
<p>From portraying a Swiss Army knife as an LA Angels intern to helping bring the World Cup to SoFi Stadium, Adolfo Romero's career trajectory reads like a sports industry fairy tale. Now VP at Hollywood Park, Romero...
Episode #15
<p>Join host Nick Webster as he welcomes Cal South Technical Director Michael Chin for an insightful discussion on the cutting edge of youth soccer development. Michael pulls back the curtain on Cal South's renowned...
Episode #14
<p>Join us on "The Bear & the Ball" podcast as host Nick Webster interviews Claire Smith from Soccer Stars, a comprehensive, developmental experience for children ages 1 to 12+. Soccer Stars recently partnered with Cal...
Episode #13
<p>The FIFA World Cup is just 500 days away, and Los Angeles will play host to the biggest party in America. The Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission (LASEC) attracts, secures, and supports high-profile...
Episode #12
<p>The "beautiful game" has many variations but perhaps the most exciting is 5v5 soccer. On this week's "The Bear & the Ball," host Nick Webster chats with Andrew Vorce, the president of one of the nation's largest 5v5...
Episode #11
<p>Earlier this week, the Cal South team invited our members to discuss U.S.Soccer's announcement that the Birth Year vs. School Year registration debate is officially back on the table. </p><p>After we first put out a...
Episode #10
<p>As the founder of Unozero, Sam Garzon is taking on the big boys, namely, Nike, Adidas, and Puma. With a deep love of "the beautiful game," Sam has designed and produced some of the most desirable cleats in...
Episode #9
<p>Gianni Buttice is a national treasure. Not only is he an expert in the world's most popular fantasy game, Fantasy Premier League but he also helps run Street Child United, an NGO that does unbelievable work...
Episode #8
<p>Gemma Thompson has lived the dream. As a young girl, she loved Manchester United and by writing a match report for the team, she won a competition that would change her life.</p><p>Embedded with the Red Devils for...
Episode #7
<p>Bradley Mulvey is the founder and CEO of FirstStrikeSoccer.com. Since arriving in the USA from Glasgow, Scotland, Mulvey has reinvented 1-on-1 training. His methods have produced top-class youth, collegiate, and pro...
Episode #6
<p>Brazilian-born midfielder Marcelo Sarvas has had a fantastical journey within “the Beautiful Game,” beginning in his hometown of Sao Paulo, playing for the legendary Corinthians. From there, stops on teams in Sweden...
Episode #5
<p>Get on the Bus's mission is to make soccer accessible by giving as many kids as possible the opportunity to participate in GOTB so that they can use what they learn on and off the field to become positive...
Episode #4
<p>Former USMNT player Maurice Edu is one of the most outstanding players of his generation. A product of Cal South and our Olympic Development Program, his journey to the professional ranks is truly...
Episode #3
<p>Filmmaker, producer, director, and lover of "the Beautiful Game," George Valencia has been making a difference for decades providing opportunities for kids that didn't previously exist. As the founder of the Sound of...
Episode #2
<p>Juan Guzman Jr. is one of the most respected referee educators in the country. His Referee Education program with Cal South is considered by many to be the best. </p><p>In this episode, we talk about how and why to...
Episode #1
<p>"The Bear and the Ball" is back from its summer hiatus to begin Season 4 with more stories, features, and opinions on "the beautiful game" from Southern California to the world. </p><p>In this episode, Michael Chin...
Episode #21
<p>Our podcast, "The Bear & the Ball," is hitting the road this summer taking in the magic of the UEFA European Championships. </p><p>Henry Winter is one of the most esteemed soccer writers in the world and his insights...
Episode #20
<p>Buford Mobley is your typical soccer dad. He didn't know too much about the game but he knew his son loved soccer and so he jumped in with both feet.</p><p>The journey he and his son went on was fascinating and...
Episode #19
<p>Imagine watching Ronaldinho versus Kaka and you're only a few feet away from these two legends of the game. This is the dream which is now a reality thanks to the visionary mind of Yuri Moreira.</p><p>On this episode...
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