The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the World
Episodes
The Solo Training Process That Changed How My Kids Developed
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't about finding better drills. I tried that. It didn't move the needle the way I expected.What actually changed things for my kids wa...
The Training Secret Most Soccer Parents Overthink
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I just got off a conversation with a private trainer that completely challenged how I think about player development — and honestly, my take might s...
Happy Valentine's Day from The Inside Scoop! 💌⚽
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Neil Crawford sits down with Coach Rory O'Neill — grassroots coach turned MLS club coach at Keystone FC — for a fun, candid Valenti...
My Game Model (From a Dad Who Never Played)
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'll be honest — I don't have a coaching license and I never played the game. But I've spent years thinking deeply about how I'd wan...
Recap of Some of My Core Beliefs About Youth Soccer Development
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before I keep sharing opinions, I want you to understand where I'm coming from. In this episode, I lay out the fundamental principles that shape e...
How Anytime Soccer Training Actually Works (And What It Can't Do)
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A parent asked me to prep them before their demo, so I hit record instead. In this episode, I break down the core principles behind Anytime Soccer Tr...
Quick Clarification on Pro/Rel in Youth Soccer
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is just a quick clarification on what people really mean when they bring up promotion and relegation in youth soccer. I share my perspective on h...
Are we Moralizing Club's Too Much - A Reformed Parent's Perspective
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I wasn’t always the parent I am now. For years, I thought I was helping my sons by stepping in, questioning coaches, pulling them from practice for ...
They Don't Care About Development — Why I'm Defending the Clubs
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A coach's viral reel says if your club won't release your player card, they don't care about your child's development. I disagree —...
The State of Grassroots Soccer: Why Fundamentals Still Matter - with Coach Jesse Nova
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kids are jumping from rec to club way too early — and showing up without the basics.In this episode, Coach Jesse and I get real about what's bro...
The Problem With Scrimmages (And What to Do Instead)
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m Neil Crawford, and in this episode I’m breaking down the real problem with scrimmages in youth soccer. Coaches love them, parents expect them,...
From Brazilian Orphan to Soccer Coach: Jesse Novatski's Journey
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I sit down with Coach Jesse Novatski — a grassroots and college coach who's become a trusted voice in our s...
How to Find Specific Drills When Your Coach Gives Feedback | Aerial Control Tutorial
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys, Neil Crawford here. In this episode, I show you how to find specific drills in Anytime Soccer Training when a coach gives your player target...
Getting Started Right: Your 30-Day Roadmap to Better 1v1 Skills
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Inside Scoop session, I answer a parent's question about helping their 14-year-old improve 1v1 skills with just 30 minutes a day, 3-5 time...
Why 'Iron Sharpens Iron' Gets Youth Soccer Wrong
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I almost made a mistake that would've killed my son's love for soccer.The advice? "Iron sharpens iron — get him on a team with the best...
How Players REALLY Go Pro: Former FIFA Agent (Miro Gladovic) Reveals What Scouts Look For
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do young players actually go from youth soccer to a professional contract?In this episode, former FIFA-licensed agent Miro Gladovic answers real q...
I Don’t Have All the Answers — But Let’s Talk About It
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I respond to a parent’s email about a nine-year-old losing confidence — not with solutions, but with honesty. I don’t have all ...
🔥 How Players REALLY Go Pro: Former FIFA Agent Answers Parent Questions
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered how young players go from youth soccer → academy → professional contracts, this interview is for you.In this special epi...
The Parent Side of Youth Soccer: Tools, Tricks and What I Wish I Knew
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Frederick emailed me asking how to train his two sons—ages 8 and 10—it took me right back to those early days when I was trying to figure eve...
My Most Offensive Youth Soccer Rant Yet: Parents Aren’t the Problem
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go on a short rant that probably won’t make me more popular—but I think it needs to be said. I talk openly about why I don’t ...
Big Update: New Tools, New Layout, New Training Experience
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through the newest improvements now available inside Anytime Soccer Training — designed to make home and team training e...
The Hard Truth About Training at Home
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants their kid to train more at home… but nobody warns you about this part.In this short, real-talk episode, I share a conversation with ...
The Secret Behind Soccer IQ (No One Really Talks About This)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants their child to have “better soccer IQ”… but what if we’ve been approaching it the wrong way?In this short episode, I break down...
What Neuroscience Really Says About How Kids Learn Soccer: with Dr. Val Rytova
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Val Rytova to break down what’s actually happening in a child’s brain as they learn soccer sk...
The Truth About “Fun” Soccer Training
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the holidays — and every year I get the same questions about new gadgets, apps, and “fun” soccer programs. In this episode, I reveal why ...
You May Be Practicing Wrong - Here’s What Brain Science Really Says
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short preview, Dr. Val Rytova reveals one of the biggest myths about practice — and what neuroscience says actually builds skill.Learn more ...
How Practice Transforms Your Brain — with Dr. Val Rytova
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s really happening inside your brain when you practice a skill over and over again?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Val Rytova, neuroscie...
Why More Games Won’t Make Your Kid Better.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I challenge the myth that playing more games leads to better players. Games don’t build skill — they reveal it. I explain how tru...
Part Two Recap Turning “Aggression” into Action
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I unpack what I call the universal answer — a framework I use to respond to nearly every question parents ask a...
The Universal Answer to Every Soccer Parent Question Helping Your Child Be More Aggressive the Right Way
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I share what I call the universal answer — the framework I use to respond to almost every question parents a...
My Child Is Struggling on a Better Team — What Should I Do?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a parent’s question about how to help their child who’s technically solid but finding it hard to stand out on a stronger...
How FuteBALLER Opens Doors: Joao Plantier on Creating Real Pathways to Europe
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode of The Inside Scoop, host Neil Crawford sits down again with Joao Plantier, General Manager of FuteBALLER and former scout f...
Quick Recap Why I Start Every Team Session with Unopposed Technical Training
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick recap episode of The Inside Scoop, I revisit my approach to starting every team training session with unopposed technical work. I wante...
What European Scouts Look for in Young Players — With Joao Plantier of FuteBALLER
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, host Neil Crawford talks with Joao Plantier, General Manager of FuteBALLER and a former scout with Sporting CP an...
Why I Start Every Soccer Session with Unopposed Technical Training
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share why I always start my soccer sessions with unopposed technical training — even though some coaches wouldn’t.After talki...
Can Speed of Play Be Trained One-on-One?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick episode of The Inside Scoop, I respond to a great question from our Anytime Soccer Training Facebook group: Can speed of play and tech...
Will Setting a Pro Goal for Your Kid Actually Make It Happen?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I dig into a question that stirred up plenty of debate in our Anytime Soccer Training Facebook group: Are kids ...
Are Parents Focused on the Wrong Things in U.S. Soccer?
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I push back on the common “U.S. Soccer bad, rest of the world good” narrative. Sparked by a heated Facebook ...
Soccer IQ in Action | Video Follow-Up for Parents & Players
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Inside Scoop is a follow-up to my recent discussion on soccer IQ. Instead of just theory, I share real match clips that highligh...
How Do Parents Really Help Improve Soccer IQ? Let’s Find Out.
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Inside Scoop, we dive into one of the toughest questions every soccer parent eventually asks: How do I help my child improve their ...
Youth Soccer Lessons: Portugal vs. the U.S. with João Plantier
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I sit down with João Plantier—UEFA Pro Coach and General Manager at FuteBALLER—to talk about what makes Por...
PREVEIW = Protugal vs USA Youth Soccer Insights
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just dropped a new snippet from my chat with João Plantier, UEFA Pro Coach and General Manager at FuteBALLER.https://www.futeballer.co/coachesWe dug...
My First Season as a High School & JV Coach!
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training and your host of The Inside Scoop. Normally, this show is all about exploring the socce...
What’s a Parent Trainer And One Free Training Tip You Might Be Missing
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing a bit about what it means to be a parent trainer—and why I think so many of us fall into that category without even ...
From NYC to Madrid: A Soccer Mom’s Journey with Gloria Stitt | The Inside Scoop
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone — Neil Crawford here, founder of Anytime Soccer Training and host of The Inside Scoop.In this episode, I sit down with Gloria Stitt, co...
From NYC to Madrid A Soccer Mom’s Journey with Gloria Stitt Founder of U.S. Soccer Parent
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys, it’s Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training, and welcome back to The Inside Scoop. Today I’m sitting down with the incredible...
Preview: A New Resource for Soccer Parents – My Chat with USSoccerParent.com Co-Founder Gloria Stitt
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys, it’s Neil Crawford here—founder of Anytime Soccer Training and host of The Inside Scoop. I just wrapped up a great interview with Gloria...
Thinking Out Loud About Coaching Licenses
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this quick episode, I’m tossing out a random idea that popped into my head during ...
Recap - Do Kids Really Need to Play Every Position? Here’s My Take Part 2
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it's Neil Crawford here with a quick freestyle episode of The Inside Scoop.This one’s just me thinking out loud — no script, just opinio...
Do Kids Really Need to Play Every Position? Here’s My Take
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it's Neil Crawford here with a quick freestyle episode of The Inside Scoop.This one’s just me thinking out loud — no script, just opinio...
Team A or Team B Part 2 – Taking the Conversation Deeper
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. This is a follow-up to the last episode where we talked about the classic tryout dilemm...
Team A or Team B? Helping Your Child Make the Right Call
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a real conversation I had with a soccer dad wrestling with a common tryout dilemma — should his child join the more competi...
Tryout Chaos Is There a Better Way?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I (Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training) dive into one of the biggest headaches for parents—tryou...
USA vs. Mexico A Parent’s Perspective on Youth Soccer
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Neil Crawford here—host of The Inside Scoop and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I interview Frisly Colop, a socce...
What Many People Miss About Pay-to-Play in U.S. Soccer
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Neil Crawford here, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I’m diving into one of the most talked-a...
Beyond Anxious: Helping Your Child Build Confidence, One Principle at a Time (Part 2)
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Neil Crawford here, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. This episode gets personal. I’m responding to a message from a fellow soccer p...
Beyond Anxious: Helping Your Child Build Confidence, One Principle at a Time
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Neil Crawford here, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. This episode gets personal. I’m responding to a message from a fellow soccer p...
Dear Coaches, What Exactly Do You Want Us Parents to Do - Part 2?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is not about offering solutions. Nope — it’s a full-on rant inspired by the tidal wave of advice, contradictions, and guilt trips par...
Dear Coaches What Exactly Do You Want Us Parents to Do?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is not about offering solutions. Nope — it’s a full-on rant inspired by the tidal wave of advice, contradictions, and guilt trips par...
An Idea to Make Club Soccer More Affordable (And Accessible)
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Neil Crawford here, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I share an idea I’ve been thinking about...
Fixing the Start Line Making Home Training More Intuitive
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Neil Crawford here with a quick update to my last episode. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make starting with Anytime Soccer Tra...
Where to Start? Creating a Simple Training Plan for Young Players
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a great question from a parent struggling to structure a training plan for their 6-year-old using Anytime Soccer Training.I ...
Are Parent Trainers Really "Crazy"? A Candid Look Behind the Scenes
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, host of The Inside Scoop and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. Today’s episode is a little different — I’m respondi...
Insights from a Pro Scout with Chris Robinson
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it's Neil Crawford here, host of The Inside Scoop. This episode is a behind-the-scenes snippet of a fun conversation I had with pro...
How to Talk to Your Club Without Being "That Parent"
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it’s Neil Crawford. In today’s episode, I’m responding to a great message I got from a listener who’s feeling a little frustrate...
Why Home Training Makes You Better at Rondos (Even If It Doesn't Feel Like It)
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it's Neil Crawford here. In today’s episode, I’m answering a great question I got from a parent who asked how their child can pe...
Winning Mindset Program with Thomas Dooley
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winning Mindset Program with Thomas Dooley
Recap - Translating Coach Speak What Soccer IQ Really Means for Your Child
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, host of The Inside Scoop. In this episode, I dig into a term we hear all the time—soccer IQ—but rarely define clearly. ...
Translating Coach Speak: What Soccer IQ Really Means for Your Child
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, host of The Inside Scoop. In this episode, I dig into a term we hear all the time—soccer IQ—but rarely define clearly. ...
The Real Cost of Running a Youth Soccer Club – with Juan Martinez of DKSC
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Juan Martinez, the President and Executive Director of DKSC, to get real about what it actually costs to run a compet...
How Much Should You Train A Teenager Asked the Right Question
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a conversation that really stood out—a 14-year-old player reached out to me directly, signed up for Anytime Soccer Training...
Inside the Mind of a Premier League Scout — My Conversation with Chris Robinson
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a short, punchy podcast title and description written in the first person, perfect for your episode with Chris Robinson:🎙️ Title: Inside...
Why We All Can Be Great Soccer Trainers (Even If They Can’t Do a Ronaldo Chop)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey coaches, Neil Crawford here—host of The Inside Scoop and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I’m responding to a great email ...
Goals vs. Standards What Really Drives Player Development
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, Neil Crawford shares a powerful story about a young player's transition from rec to competitive soccer—and ...
What I’d Tell Myself When My Kids Were Four Starting the Soccer Journey Right
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I respond to a great question from a parent of a four-year-old asking if Anytime Soccer Training has sessions for kids that young —...
Why Anytime Soccer Training Is a Cheat Code for Building a Rock-Solid Foundation
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m responding to a voice memo from a friend and fellow soccer parent who’s been using the 30-day programs inside Anytime Soccer ...
How I Use Anytime Soccer Training to Build a Rock-Solid Technical Foundation (And How You Can Too)
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I answer a question I hear all the time from parents — “How can I help my child become more confident, especi...
Getting Started with Anytime Soccer Training The Essentials
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I answer a common question from parents — where should your child st...
From Subjective to Objective: Using Data to Analyze Soccer Performance
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down a soccer video submitted by one of our Facebook group members, showing how data can turn subjective opinions into object...
Cracking the Code: How to Give Feedback to Competitive Youth Athletes without Destroying Confidence with Tami Matheny
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Tami Matheny, a renowned Mental Game Coach, author, and certified Jon Gordon trainer, to explore one of the trickiest...
Youth Soccer Development Cutting Through the Noise
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I keep the conversation going on youth soccer development and club accountability. After stirring up discussions in our online commun...
How a Technical Director Shapes Player Development – Insights from Mike Haughton of Bluffton Rush
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Haughton, Technical Director of Bluffton Rush, to explore how a strong technical framework helps young players t...
Parent Trainer Meets Private Trainer Matthew's First Session
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, welcome back to The Inside Scoop! I'm your host, Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. If you're new here, this podcast hel...
Follow-Up The Parent Trap – Are Clubs Selling Development or Just Selling You?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode, I continue the conversation on youth soccer development and club accountability. After sparking debate in our online commun...
The Parent Trap Are Clubs Selling Development or Just Selling You
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every soccer club claims to prioritize "individual development," but what does that really mean? In this episode, I explore the layers behin...
Join the 1% Elevate Your Rec Coaching Game
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Title: "Join the 1%: Elevate Your Rec Coaching Game"Episode Summary:In this follow-up episode, I break down what separates the top 1...
Rec Coach to Rec Coach Advice for New Soccer Coaches
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Title: "Rec Coach to Rec Coach: Advice for New Soccer Coaches"Episode Summary:Hey everyone, it’s Neil Crawford, host of Inside Sco...
Tactical Goals & Game Formats – What Really Matters in Youth Soccer
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it’s Neil Crawford, host of The Inside Scoop and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I dive into a social media post ...
Can Anyone Become a Coach Mindset, Belief & Process in Soccer Development
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it’s Neil Crawford, host of The Inside Scoop and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I’m following up on a recent d...
Can You Coach Without Playing Experience | A Real Discussion (Part 1)
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Inside Scoop! Today, we’re tackling a hot topic in youth soccer—does playing experience matter when it comes to coaching?This debat...
Is Using Guest Players Ethical Let's Talk About State Cup Rosters ⚽️
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Title:Is Using Guest Players Ethical? Let's Talk About State Cup Rosters ⚽️Podcast Summary:In this episode, I'm diving into a hot ...
Puberty, Patience, and the Technical Myth in Youth Soccer
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Title:"Puberty, Patience, and the Technical Myth in Youth Soccer"Podcast Summary:In today's episode of The Inside Scoop, I share...
Anytime Soccer Training Video Demo on Building a Custom Training Plan
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through how to create a personalized soccer training plan using Anytime Soccer Training. From signing in and selecting ski...
How to Develop Your Child Without Private Training (Part 2)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it's Neil Crawford, your host and the founder of Anytime Soccer Training. On this episode of The Inside Scoop, I’m responding to a...
How to Develop Your Child Without Private Training
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it's Neil Crawford, your host and the founder of Anytime Soccer Training. On this episode of The Inside Scoop, I’m responding to a...
Helping Your Kids Gain Confidence on the Ball (Part 2)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, welcome back to another edition of Inside Scoop! I’m your host, Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. If you’re new her...
Helping Your Kids Gain Confidence on the Ball
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, welcome back to Inside Scoop! I’m Neil Crawford, your host and the founder of Anytime Soccer Training. If you’re new here, this is t...
International Soccer Opportunities with Dennis Bros | NASDA
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, I’m Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I chat with Dennis Bros, founder of NASDA, about how he’s he...
Should Parents Ever Tell Their Kids Who to Pass To?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode! I’m Neil Crawford, founder of Anytime Soccer Training, and today we’re tackling a question that hits close to home for...
Coach Dave Gleason on Learning
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Dave Gleason on Learning