The Bear and the Ball

About The Bear and the Ball

Soccer, for both youth and adult players, is the fastest growing sport in Southern California. With the World Cup and Olympics coming to the region in the next few years, https://calsouth.com/ is poised to lead the charge. Join soccer celebrity, broadcaster, coach and author, Nick Webster as he keeps you close to the ball, action, and latest news.

Publisher

Nick Webster

Category

society & culture · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2021

Latest episode

17 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

95 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jun 2025

   The Fleishman Files

   Jon Fleishman, founder of JMF Sports, recounts his journey to becoming an integral part of the U.S. Men's National Team program in an interview with Nick Webster, sharing stories of joy and heartbreak.

2. 

   27 May 2025

   Adolfo Romero Hits a Home Run

   Adolfo Romero recounts his journey through the American soccer landscape, from the LA Angels to the World Cup at SoFi Stadium, highlighting the dedication required to elevate the sport in America; this is an interview.

3. 

   13 May 2025

   Elevating Youth Soccer Development with Cal South's Michael Chin

   Join host Nick Webster as he welcomes Cal South Technical Director Michael Chin for an insightful discussion on the cutting edge of youth soccer development. Michael pulls back the curtain on Cal South's renowned Olympic Development Program, revealing how they identify and nurture elite talent while creating pathways to national team recognition. The conversation shifts to coaching education, where Michael breaks down Cal South's comprehensive approach to developing the next generation of coaches who can properly teach the technical and tactical elements of the modern game. The pair round out their discussion with a detailed look at Cal South's innovative summer camps, exploring how these programs balance skill development with creating enjoyable experiences that keep young players engaged. A must-listen episode for parents, coaches, and anyone passionate about the future of American soccer.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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