Coaching Soccer Weekly is a podcast that gives you Entertaining, Educational and Inspiring soccer content to help make you a more effective player, coach, or soccer parent
The podcast also includes interviews with other soccer coaches and trainers that are on the cutting edge of modern soccer development.
447- Lauren Knego, NJ.Com County Tournament Predictions and Outcomes
Matt Carroll is joined by Lauren Knego, high school sports reporter for NJ.com and The Star-Ledger, for a deep dive into New Jersey high school soccer and the county tournament season.They discuss the teams and storylines to watch across tournaments including the CVC, GMC, Somerset County, the Shore Conference, and the South Jersey Coaches Cup. Lauren also shares what it takes to cover high school sports across the state—and why the stories behind the players matter as much as the results.Then, tournament talk turns into a live reaction to a dramatic penalty shootout between Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Westfield. It’s a conversation about the competition, communities, and unforgettable moments that make high school soccer special.
15 Oct 2026
446- Julian Valerio- Fundamental Football Academy
Julian Valerio is the founder and head trainer of Fundamental Football Academy in Wayne, New Jersey, known for developing players through technical precision, small-sided chaos, and a holistic development model that prioritizes mindset as much as skill.
8 Oct 2026
445- John Palumbo (Point Pleasant Beach Boys Soccer)
This week on Coaching Soccer Weekly, we sit down with Point Pleasant Beach Head Boys' Soccer Coach John Palumbo for a wide-ranging conversation on the heart and soul of New Jersey soccer. John reflects on how the culture of the high school game in NJ has shifted since his own playing days and shares his non-traditional path into teaching and coaching—from entering education later in life to stepping up from an assistant role alongside his brother to take the helm of the Garnet Gulls. We break down his core coaching philosophy of cutting through modern tactical fluff to focus on high-intensity execution and grit, and we dive into the story behind his famous news-featured soccer jersey collection!
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