NJCAA
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Northern Essex Community College Men’s Soccer – Coach Eusebio Marote
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Eusebio Marote from the Northern Essex Community College Men’s Soccer program in Haverhill, Massachusetts. We discuss how Coach Marote is building a successful NJCAA Division III program by recruiting local talent, expanding through ID camps and social media, and preparing for the addition of student housing. He shares what he looks for in recruits, emphasizing leadership, character, and a team-first mentality before technical ability. Lastly, we talk about the academic support, affordable opportunities, and player development at Northern Essex, along with how the program helps student-athletes move on to four-year colleges after their time with the Knights.
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SUNY Corning Community College Women’s Soccer – Coach Kyle Leach
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Kyle Leach from the Corning Community College Women’s Soccer program in New York. We talk about the unique challenges of recruiting and roster management at the junior college level, including how quickly things can change throughout the summer. Coach Leach shares how Corning recruits both locally and internationally while emphasizing character, communication, and coachability in the players they bring in. Lastly, we discuss the school’s outstanding academic support systems, on-campus housing, athletic facilities, and why the two-year route can be a tremendous pathway for student-athletes looking to continue their soccer careers.
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Dallas College Cedar Valley Women’s Soccer – Coach John Antonisse
In today’s episode, I speak with Coach Antonisse from the Cedar Valley Women’s Program in Texas. We talk about his heavy focus on high school recruiting. Coach also shares about the school’s great balance between school, sport and life. Plus, we discuss his player-centric and supportive coaching style.
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SUNY Ulster Men’s Soccer – Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons
In today’s episode, I speak with Coach Jamal from the SUNY Ulster Men’s Program in New York. We talk about their start here, go far mantra. Coach also shares about their possession based, attacking style of play. Plus, we discuss his player friendly approach that focusing on being available for players.
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Iowa Western Community College Men’s Soccer – Coach Mike Brown
In today’s episode, I speak with Coach Brown from the Iowa Western Men’s Program in Council Bluffs. We talk about how they look at the person before the player when recruiting. Coach also shares how everyone there wants you to be successful. Plus, we discuss how they try to setup players for success after leaving the school.
