The Axe House Podcast brings together players, coaches, and leaders in the game to talk about what it truly takes to compete and coach at the next level. From player development and training habits to leadership, mindset, and culture, each episode gives athletes, parents, and coaches an inside look at the journey behind high-level performance.
Whether you’re chasing the next level yourself or helping develop the next generation of athletes, this podcast is built to educate, inspire, and challenge the way we think about sports development.
In the very first episode of the new Axe House Sports Podcast (formerly - the A Game), Ryan and Amanda sit down with Adolfo Ovalle, founder of La Roca Soccer Club, to talk about his journey from Chile to Utah and how he became one of the most influential figures in Utah youth soccer.
Coach Ovalle shares the story behind the founding of La Roca, the vision that helped shape the club, and the lessons he’s learned throughout decades of coaching and developing players. The conversation also dives into the four pillars of La Roca and how those core values have guided the club’s culture and long-term success.
Whether you’re a parent, player, or coach, this episode offers insight into player development, leadership, culture, and what it truly means to build a club with intention.
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Interested in taking your own training to the next level? Axe House Sports is currently offering free trials for new players ready to train with intention through our technical training, skill labs, and speed & agility programs.
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26 May 2023
Heidi Strickler
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.
12 May 2023
Alexa Diaz
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!
17 Jun 2022
S2E1 - 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.
17 Jun 2022
Season 2 Trailer
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!
14 May 2021
The A Game - Trailer
14 May 2021
Karlee Stueckle
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.
8 May 2021
Siarfo Abekah
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.
30 Apr 2021
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.
24 Apr 2021
Giovanni Monroe
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.
16 Apr 2021
Claudia Longo
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.
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