https://simplecast.com The "A" Game with Amanda Axelson Hello! My name is Amanda Axelson, a former youth and college soccer coach with a mission to help young athletes navigate the tricky world of college recruiting. Join me as I speak with current and former collegiate athletes and coaches to learn what it takes to play at the next level! 2021 - The "A" Game with Amanda Axelson en Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:11 +0000 https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com The "A" Game with Amanda Axelson https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/60b38476-4ad5-4d7a-9069-87a3a4d26082/294955d0-9909-4aaa-a036-a58c6f3f415b/3000x3000/axe-house-the-a-game.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com episodic Hello! My name is Amanda Axelson, a former youth and college soccer coach with a mission to help young athletes navigate the tricky world of college recruiting. Join me as I speak with current and former collegiate athletes and coaches to learn what it takes to play at the next level! Amanda Axelson, Axe House Sports no https://feeds.simplecast.com/ArWH7oF1 college, college recruiting, college soccer, interviews, recruiting, soccer, youth soccer, ncaa Axe House Sports amanda@axehousesports.com caed92e7-79c3-4242-950f-ffceb0fc3005 Heidi Strickler Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Heidi Strickler) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/heidi-strickler-xlPdf5N_ Heidi Strickler Heidi Strickler 01:07:30 Amanda speaks with Heidi Stickler, a Registered Sports Dietitian (RD/RDN), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist (METS), with a Master’s in Sports Nutrition (MSc) from Liverpool John Moores University in England. They discuss how diet can affect athletic performance, the taboo topic of training around a women's menstrual cycle, and how a women's period is actually a super power. Amanda speaks with Heidi Stickler, a Registered Sports Dietitian (RD/RDN), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist (METS), with a Master’s in Sports Nutrition (MSc) from Liverpool John Moores University in England. They discuss how diet can affect athletic performance, the taboo topic of training around a women's menstrual cycle, and how a women's period is actually a super power. college sports, college recruiting, soccer, periodization, track & field, ecnl, nutrition, sports nutrition, girls academy, ncaa soccer, youth soccer, college soccer no full 8 f660d7a4-0f98-4e79-8389-6d0b1259cf81 Alexa Diaz Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Alexa Diaz) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/alexa-diaz-3_Weo3En Alexa Diaz Alexa Diaz 01:32:40 Alexa Diaz joins Amanda to talk all things youth soccer. From her experience as a youth player to her college recruiting experience as well as her time with the Philippine National Team she shares her experience and advice for young athletes. As the Director of League Development and Player Programs for the Girl's Academy Alexa shares insight as to what coaches are looking for both on and off the field. This is an episode you won't wanna miss! Alexa Diaz joins Amanda to talk all things youth soccer. From her experience as a youth player to her college recruiting experience as well as her time with the Philippine National Team she shares her experience and advice for young athletes. As the Director of League Development and Player Programs for the Girl's Academy Alexa shares insight as to what coaches are looking for both on and off the field. This is an episode you won't wanna miss! wpsl, college recruiting, soccer, axe house sports, mls, alexa diaz, youth sports, us soccer, women's soccer, girls academy, nwsl, youth soccer no full 7 6849c744-b2a4-43d6-a265-30cad87a2b13 S2E1 - Haley Steskal Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Haley Steskal, Amanda Axelson) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/s2e1-haley-steskal-newIN0Q6 S2E1 - Haley Steskal Haley Steskal, Amanda Axelson 00:26:58 Today’s guest is a former Gunner who overcame a number of setbacks throughout her youth soccer career and by sheer grit and determination made her dream of playing collegiate soccer come true. She now plays for NCAA Division II Black Hills State University. She was the G02B captain for four years and played High School ball at Mt. Si. Without further ado, we bring you Ms. Haley Steskal. Today’s guest is a former Gunner who overcame a number of setbacks throughout her youth soccer career and by sheer grit and determination made her dream of playing collegiate soccer come true. She now plays for NCAA Division II Black Hills State University. She was the G02B captain for four years and played High School ball at Mt. Si. Without further ado, we bring you Ms. Haley Steskal. naia, soccer recruiting, soccer parents, college recruiting, division ii, juco, soccer players, soccer moms, soccer, collegiate soccer, be recruited, soccer dads, ncaa, haley steskal, soccer education, black hills state, youth sports, elite academy, bhsu soccer, the a game, girls academy, amanda axelson, youth soccer, college soccer no full 6 c40d4fc5-3cc0-460a-b639-d94d551d7f10 Season 2 Trailer Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Haley Steskal, Amanda Axelson) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/season-2-trailer-GXZHJVfQ Season 2 Trailer Haley Steskal, Amanda Axelson 00:01:06 We're back! After taking a hiatus from the podcast due to a tough pregnancy, Amanda is excited to be back with Season 2 of the A Game! We're back! After taking a hiatus from the podcast due to a tough pregnancy, Amanda is excited to be back with Season 2 of the A Game! naia, college recruiting, premier soccer, juco, isc gunners, ncaa recruiting, be recruited, ncaa, youth sports, elite academy, the a game, girls academy, gunners, youth soccer, college soccer no trailer 1880ae94-ec39-4fb6-a3c8-3bc5882a1c34 The A Game - Trailer Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Axe House Sports) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/the-a-game-trailer-_qB8gTU0 The A Game - Trailer Axe House Sports 00:00:33 naia, college recruiting, juco, dii, diii, be recruited, ncaa, youth sports, di, youth soccer no trailer 4c4e9a8e-44db-4ba9-bbc8-9d3ac27e0178 Karlee Stueckle Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening, leave us a rating and follow us on social media @iscgunners!

 

 

]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Anna Miller, Amanda Axelson, Karlee Stueckle, ISC Gunners, Claudia Longo) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/karlee-stueckle-B5dtk7z3 Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening, leave us a rating and follow us on social media @iscgunners!

 

 

]]> Karlee Stueckle Anna Miller, Amanda Axelson, Karlee Stueckle, ISC Gunners, Claudia Longo 00:40:44 Amanda & Anna sit down with former Gunners G99A Karlee Stueckle. Karlee is a multi time state champion track & field athlete, she broke the state record in the 300m hurdles her senior year of high school and was ranked 8th nationally. Karlee is also a current starter for the University of Washington Women’s Soccer team who just made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA DI Tournament, this season she also scored the game winning goal to bring home the Apple Cup in a 2-1 win over Washington State. Karlee tells a bit about her experience growing up playing soccer, how she navigated the recruited process and, as always, she gives some advice on how to bring your "A" Game. Amanda & Anna sit down with former Gunners G99A Karlee Stueckle. Karlee is a multi time state champion track & field athlete, she broke the state record in the 300m hurdles her senior year of high school and was ranked 8th nationally. Karlee is also a current starter for the University of Washington Women’s Soccer team who just made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA DI Tournament, this season she also scored the game winning goal to bring home the Apple Cup in a 2-1 win over Washington State. Karlee tells a bit about her experience growing up playing soccer, how she navigated the recruited process and, as always, she gives some advice on how to bring your "A" Game. college recruiting, isc gunners, soccer, ncaa recruiting, collegiate sports, youth sports, the a game, ncaa soccer, youth soccer, college soccer no full 5 33b9f6fb-8255-409f-a826-3b619616461a Siarfo Abekah Enjoy listening to the A Game? Be sure to leave us a rating on whatever platform you're listening on! You can also follow us on instagram @iscgunners

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]]> Sat, 8 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Siarfo Abekah, ISC Gunners, Amanda Axelson, Anna Miller) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/siarfo-abekah-SLVhenvU Enjoy listening to the A Game? Be sure to leave us a rating on whatever platform you're listening on! You can also follow us on instagram @iscgunners

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]]> Siarfo Abekah Siarfo Abekah, ISC Gunners, Amanda Axelson, Anna Miller 00:57:34 Siarfo Abekah is a two time state champion with the Issaquah High School Girls Soccer team, she has another two state championships with the Issaquah High School Girls Track 
& Field team, she was a part of the Gunners G99As and currently plays for Loyola Marymount University. Siarfo tells us about her journey through youth soccer, how she was recruited to play at the Division I level, the importance of having a good life balance, overcoming adversity, and as always she gives some advice on how to Bring your "A" Game. Siarfo Abekah is a two time state champion with the Issaquah High School Girls Soccer team, she has another two state championships with the Issaquah High School Girls Track 
& Field team, she was a part of the Gunners G99As and currently plays for Loyola Marymount University. Siarfo tells us about her journey through youth soccer, how she was recruited to play at the Division I level, the importance of having a good life balance, overcoming adversity, and as always she gives some advice on how to Bring your "A" Game. soccer recruiting, lmu soccer, isc gunners, ncaa di soccer, ncaa, youth soccer, college soccer no full 4 72e9234a-227f-4579-8c18-7d260039f250 Macy Jo Harrison Amanda & Anna sit down with WPSL West Region Commisioner and Gunners Director of Operations Macy Jo Harrison. Macy explains her journey through youth soccer playing for her club, ODP & the US Youth National Teams. She explains how she navigated the recruiting process and ultimately transferred to UNLV. We also discuss the importance of women in the world of sports and give a number of shout outs to the women who have inspired us in our own coaching careers.

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]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:30:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Amanda Axelson, ISC Gunners, Anna Miller) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/macy-jo-harrison-kRcCZs0c Amanda & Anna sit down with WPSL West Region Commisioner and Gunners Director of Operations Macy Jo Harrison. Macy explains her journey through youth soccer playing for her club, ODP & the US Youth National Teams. She explains how she navigated the recruiting process and ultimately transferred to UNLV. We also discuss the importance of women in the world of sports and give a number of shout outs to the women who have inspired us in our own coaching careers.

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]]> Macy Jo Harrison Amanda Axelson, ISC Gunners, Anna Miller 01:00:13 Amanda & Anna sit down with WPSL West Region Commisioner and Gunners Director of Operations Macy Jo Harrison. Macy explains her journey through youth soccer playing for her club, ODP & the US Youth National Teams. She explains how she navigated the recruiting process and ultimately transferred to UNLV. We also discuss the importance of women in the world of sports and give a number of shout outs to the women who have inspired us in our own coaching careers. Amanda & Anna sit down with WPSL West Region Commisioner and Gunners Director of Operations Macy Jo Harrison. Macy explains her journey through youth soccer playing for her club, ODP & the US Youth National Teams. She explains how she navigated the recruiting process and ultimately transferred to UNLV. We also discuss the importance of women in the world of sports and give a number of shout outs to the women who have inspired us in our own coaching careers. wpsl, unlv women's soccer, college recruiting, macy jo harrison, isc gunners, soccer, sports, ncaa, women in sports, womens soccer, women's coaching alliance, the a game, nwsl, youth soccer no full 3 b0647452-6d7d-4eb3-b40e-c511d595c568 Giovanni Monroe Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:15:00 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Giovanni Monroe, Amanda Axelson, Anna Miller, ISC Gunners) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/giovanni-monroe-Q8PaEyxQ Giovanni Monroe Giovanni Monroe, Amanda Axelson, Anna Miller, ISC Gunners 00:52:39 Amanda & Anna sit down with ISC Gunners Coach & Select Program Director Giovanni Monroe. Gio is UEFA B Licensed Coach who was selected as part of the United Soccer Coaches "30 Under 30" Class of 2020 and brings one of the most unique backgrounds to the ISC Gunners Staff. From growing up on a horse farm in Washougal, Washington to navigating his way around the world, Gio has traveled far and wide as a player and coach and we could not be more excited to share some of his story. Today Gio gives us some insight on what It’s like to play collegiately overseas and ultimate gives some great advice on how to bring your "A" game. Amanda & Anna sit down with ISC Gunners Coach & Select Program Director Giovanni Monroe. Gio is UEFA B Licensed Coach who was selected as part of the United Soccer Coaches "30 Under 30" Class of 2020 and brings one of the most unique backgrounds to the ISC Gunners Staff. From growing up on a horse farm in Washougal, Washington to navigating his way around the world, Gio has traveled far and wide as a player and coach and we could not be more excited to share some of his story. Today Gio gives us some insight on what It’s like to play collegiately overseas and ultimate gives some great advice on how to bring your "A" game. naia, men's soccer, soccer, collegiate soccer, olympic college, warner pacific, ncaa, study abroad, 30 under 30, united soccer coaches, women's soccer, coaching, youth soccer, coaching licenses no full 2 9600ed4b-1590-4311-8648-a0d672ecdb83 Claudia Longo Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:07:28 +0000 amanda@axehousesports.com (Anna Miller, Amanda Axelson, Claudia Longo) https://the-a-game-with-amanda-axelson.simplecast.com/episodes/claudia-longo-aXE2MtkI Claudia Longo Anna Miller, Amanda Axelson, Claudia Longo 00:38:04 We sit down with Claudia Longo, a 2x State Champion with the Issaquah Girls Soccer team, the 2019 Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Award Winner, a Gunners G99 Legend and the current University of Washington Women's Soccer Captain. Claudia tells us a bit about her journey through the recruiting process, what motivates her, how she leads on and off the field and a little bit about how to bring your "A" Game. We sit down with Claudia Longo, a 2x State Champion with the Issaquah Girls Soccer team, the 2019 Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Award Winner, a Gunners G99 Legend and the current University of Washington Women's Soccer Captain. Claudia tells us a bit about her journey through the recruiting process, what motivates her, how she leads on and off the field and a little bit about how to bring your "A" Game. college recruiting, claudia longo, ncaa di, division 1, leadership, women's soccer, university of washington, youth soccer, college soccer no full 1