Inside College Soccer

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Tallulah Miller, former SRUSA client who began her journey at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Monmouth University for graduate school - where she became team captain and a standout leader on and off the field.Tallulah opens up about the realities of college soccer - from the challenges of being a freshman at a major SEC program, to...

In this episode, Don Williams and Chris Cousins sit down with Dan Nimick, former SRUSA client and now professional footballer, to talk about his remarkable journey through the U.S. college soccer system and beyond.Dan shares how he first connected with Chris Cousins and the SRUSA team, how that relationship shaped his recruiting process, and his standout career at Western Michigan University,...

In this special episode, SRUSA staff Don Williams, Chris Cousins, and Andre Luciano dive deep into one of the hottest topics in college athletics — the Transfer Portal — and how it’s reshaping the landscape of college soccer recruiting.The team unpacks:⚽ The pecking order of college soccer recruiting🔁 How the Transfer Portal has changed the face of recruiting🎓 Advice for high school players...

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Stan Anderson - former college coach and founder of Camp Shutout, the largest goalkeeper camp in the world.With over 34 years of experience coaching goalkeepers at every level, Stan has developed countless players who’ve gone on to achieve amazing things - including playing professionally. His coaching career includes stops at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette,...

From earning a roster spot at Fort Hays State to leading Bob Jones University to an NCCAA National Championship, Dallas Albert’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and grit.In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Dallas — a former SRUSA client — to discuss the ups and downs of college soccer, how he pushed through the hard times, and how those experiences prepared him not just for success...

In this episode, Don Williams of SRUSA sat down with Matt Anderson and Matt Baehr, who each surveyed nearly 200 college soccer coaches, to uncover what truly shapes college recruiting today.Matt Anderson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)His research focused on player identification, qualities coaches value most, and talent development pathways. He shared insights into what separates a...

Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling.This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition questions athletes and parents ask most often:⚽️ What to eat before, during, and after games.💧...

In this special edition of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams answers a parent’s big question: “What’s the general timeline of the college soccer recruiting process?” If you’ve got a 2026 or 2027 player navigating emails, phone calls, ID camps, and wondering why coaches go quiet, this is the episode for you.

In this powerful episode of Inside College Soccer, SRUSA’s Don Williams sits down with Dr. Ryan Swanson, professor and author of A Beautiful Shame — a deeply personal and riveting book chronicling the final season of men’s soccer at the University of New Mexico.This story isn't just about a game. It’s about identity, sacrifice, and what happens when a successful program is abruptly cut from a...

Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration,...