SimpleCoach D3 Soccer YouTube Channel

[SimpleCoach]

I think you will enjoy the conversation I had with him.  I asked about the foreign players but didnt dive deep into it.  When you hear his explanation of how he came to have a cohort of foreign players, its not that complicated.

Will post the link later when it is uploaded and ready to premiere.

[Hopkins92]

Two of my better friends played at NAIA schools and both have a lot of stories about their foreign teammates. I guess they typically tended to be a bit older and got into a lot of "mischief," particularly on road trips.

[stlawus]

I think you will enjoy the conversation I had with him.  I asked about the foreign players but didnt dive deep into it.  When you hear his explanation of how he came to have a cohort of foreign players, its not that complicated.

Will post the link later when it is uploaded and ready to premiere.

Wow that was really quick, thanks for doing this, will definitely be tuning in to when it premiers.

[SimpleCoach]

And here it is.  A wonderful conversation.  Really enjoyed it.

Mike Toshack, Head Coach, St. Lawrence University

[stlawus]

Fantastic interview, these really are great.  It's especially interesting to hear how the sausage gets made from the coach of the school you went to and follow.

[EnmoreCat]

I noticed international players were VERY prevalent at the D2 and NAIA levels, and I assumed some of that had to do with athletic scholarship $$$ that coaches could  entice them with.  D3 I wasn't sure what the draw for them was.

I understand that some of the European guys are sponsored by their governments; those where education is free, so these guys come to have fun after getting cut from soccer academies.

In the case of my son, about to start at a NESCAC school, it was about knowing that the soccer would be good and worthwhile and that the education and opportunity can be life changing.  That sounds like a great combination to me.

[Saint of Old]

And here it is.  A wonderful conversation.  Really enjoyed it.

Mike Toshack, Head Coach, St. Lawrence University

Couple of very key truths:

1. Tosh and Coach Bob had a truly brotherly relationship and the best chemistry I have ever seen between any two coaches.
2.Coach Tosh's analysis of the 1999 team  of the "near"  fist fights at practice every day while keeping that love and brotherhood.
3. Coach Tosh saying that Bob was an innovator before his time (Ball Possession, High Press, Emphasis on skill and fitness on every player) Visionary.

Coach Tosh has always and always will be a great personality. Of any Coach in D3 soccer or anywhere, there is not a guy you would rather have a beer with.

[VAFury]

I noticed international players were VERY prevalent at the D2 and NAIA levels, and I assumed some of that had to do with athletic scholarship $$$ that coaches could  entice them with.  D3 I wasn't sure what the draw for them was.

I understand that some of the European guys are sponsored by their governments; those where education is free, so these guys come to have fun after getting cut from soccer academies.

Aha.... Was not aware of this.

[SimpleCoach]

Seriously, not sure what I am doing ... but coaches keep agreeing.... Some that I have on the docket..

Ralph Perez, University of the Redlands
Matt Pivirotto, University of Scranton
Brad McCarty, Messiah
Brandon Grady, Juniata College

Also am interviewing Eric Gawdy, an outstanding midfielder at Washington College.

If you have any questions for any of them, by all means, post away and will add where I can.

SC

[Saint of Old]

I would ask McCarty about the alumni base of Messiah and how strong it is and where that connectioncame from.

Not recently post 2000, but before in the 90s and 80s Messiah had one of the deepest alum bases with ex-players as head coaches across the country (Alma etc...).

I would also ask hi if there was a temptation tore-invent the wheel after Braandt left, and why he stuck to the tried and proven (unlike other programs that shall not be named)?

[NEPAFAN]

Seriously, not sure what I am doing ... but coaches keep agreeing.... Some that I have on the docket..

Ralph Perez, University of the Redlands
Matt Pivirotto, University of Scranton
Brad McCarty, Messiah
Brandon Grady, Juniata College

Also am interviewing Eric Gawdy, an outstanding midfielder at Washington College.

If you have any questions for any of them, by all means, post away and will add where I can.

SC

I would ask Matt Pivirotto at Scranton about how the new facility has impacted recruiting, goals for the coming year, and incoming class as it relates to offensive firepower. They had a great defense last year and were unable to put the ball in the back of the net.

[SimpleCoach]

Seriously, not sure what I am doing ... but coaches keep agreeing.... Some that I have on the docket..

Ralph Perez, University of the Redlands
Matt Pivirotto, University of Scranton
Brad McCarty, Messiah
Brandon Grady, Juniata College

Also am interviewing Eric Gawdy, an outstanding midfielder at Washington College.

If you have any questions for any of them, by all means, post away and will add where I can.

SC

I would ask Matt Pivirotto at Scranton about how the new facility has impacted recruiting, goals for the coming year, and incoming class as it relates to offensive firepower. They had a great defense last year and were unable to put the ball in the back of the net.

As in impacted in a positive way or negative way?  Whats your thought on the matter?

[NEPAFAN]

Seriously, not sure what I am doing ... but coaches keep agreeing.... Some that I have on the docket..

Ralph Perez, University of the Redlands
Matt Pivirotto, University of Scranton
Brad McCarty, Messiah
Brandon Grady, Juniata College

Also am interviewing Eric Gawdy, an outstanding midfielder at Washington College.

If you have any questions for any of them, by all means, post away and will add where I can.

SC

I would ask Matt Pivirotto at Scranton about how the new facility has impacted recruiting, goals for the coming year, and incoming class as it relates to offensive firepower. They had a great defense last year and were unable to put the ball in the back of the net.

As in impacted in a positive way or negative way?  Whats your thought on the matter?

Positive, their previous field wasn't regulation. New one (relatively)  is part of a million dollar complex that was long coming.

[Ejay]

That old Scranton field was a bandbox.   I hated it, though I did score a late game winner in a 2-1 win against them :-)

[camosfan]

There is a kid from Jersey City, St. Peters Prep, did not see him last season,should be a junior this year?