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The Athletic Development Timeline, with Joey Harty
In this episode of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we’re joined once again by Joey Harty—Director of Sports Performance and Science and a key member of iATAC’s advisory board.
Drawing on years of experience working across...
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How to Build a High Performing Soccer Athlete, with Joey Harty
In this episode of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we’re joined once again by Joey Harty—Director of Sports Science at Sporting Kansas City and Advisory Board Member of iATAC Soccer Academy.
Joey breaks down what it really...
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High Performance in Women's College Soccer, with Peyton Parsons
In this episode of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we welcome Peyton Parsons—standout midfielder at Texas and rising prospect in women’s college soccer. Known for her competitive fire, technical sharpness, and steady...
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High Performance in Men's College Players, with Trevor Wright and Ian Smith
In this episode of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we sit down with Trevor Wright and Ian Smith—college standouts, co-captains at the University of Denver, and 2024 MLS SuperDraft prospects—just days after leading their...
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High Performance in Women's College Players, with Ajanae Respass
In this episode of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we sit down with Ajanae Respass— Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, WVU Student-Athlete of the Week and current star at West Virginia University. From being one of...
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Parent Mentoring #1: Supporting Your Child in the Team Experience, with Michael Wright and Chris Martinez
How do you really support your child on a team—especially when confidence is low, playing time is scarce, or things just feel tough?
In this episode, hosts Michael Wright and Chris MartĂnez break down what parents can...
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Educational Session #2: How to Prepare for Soccer Playoffs & Elite Events, with Michael Wright and Chris Martinez
In this Educational Session of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, Michael Wright and Chris Martinez dive into one of the most pivotal moments of the year for youth players and families: the showcase and playoff season.
As...
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Educational Session #1: The Player Development Path, with Michael Wright and Chris Martinez
In this episode of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, Michael Wright and Chris Martinez break down the complete player development pathway—from first-time kickers at age 5 to high-performing athletes on the professional stage....
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Building Better Players | Eric Quill
In Episode 7 of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we sit down with Eric Quill—Head Coach of FC Dallas and one of the most respected talent developers in American soccer. From his early days coaching youth national teams to...
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Setbacks to Championships | Ike Opara
In Episode 6 of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we sit down with Ike Opara—former MLS star, NCAA champion, and current assistant coach at Sporting Kansas City II. Known for his defensive dominance and leadership, Ike’s...
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How to become a pro player | Cole Bassett
In Episode 5 of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we’re joined by Cole Bassett, midfielder for the Colorado Rapids and U.S. Men’s National Team. A homegrown talent from Colorado, Cole has carved out a remarkable path to...
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How Proper Preparation Leads to Elite Performance | Joey Harty
In Episode 4 of the iATAC Soccer Podcast, we’re joined by Joey Harty, Director of Sports Performance and Science at Sporting Kansas City. With over a decade of experience helping athletes, from academy prospects to...
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