
Hosted by Noel Vazquez · EN
As a soccer coach over the last decade. I have come to meet some great players I coached under me. I got to know them personally, as friends and even got to mentor some in their coaching career. I’ve also got to listen to some stories of all kinds. People trust me with opening up. And some wouldn’t mind sharing their thoughts with you. So, here is to laughter, tears and motivational conversations myself and my players will share with you. But this conversations can be about anything. So come kick It with Coach.

In this episode of Kicking It With Coach, I get to interview Paige, a volleyball player and West Region MVP from Alaska. They discuss Paige's journey from Alaska to her current college experience, the importance of team culture, the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, and the significance of mentorship and friendship in her life. Paige shares her insights on handling pressure, the lessons learned from sports, and the importance of listening and understanding in today's world. The conversation highlights the personal growth and resilience that come from being a student-athlete.

In this episode I got the opportunity to catch up with Haylee, someone that is driven and always looking for something to Challenge her. I know we do some coach Talk but inside that coaching talk you can see how much she cares about her players. I hope you enjoy it!

Here’s an episode that will keep you waiting for the next one. We had the time to talk to one of the best guys on the team. Rico is one of the hardest working dudes I know. Putting himself through school, working full time, and playing college ball?! Take a listen and get to know Rico.

Here’s an episode that will keep you waiting for the next one. Gil with out a doubt is one of the hardest and most dedicated players I got to coach. From feeling homesick and having a serious injury, Gil fought through the thought of leaving the game behind and move on but with new frienships and a promising season, he shares his excitements with me. I cant wait for year Dos (2) sophomore year is going to be good.

This episode was fun. It was light and entertaining, I’ve only known Cam for 3 weeks. And he has impressed me in many ways. But the ability to connect with new teammates and coaches the way he has done so. It’s very impressive. Professional at its finest.

Vic is a keeper.. no honestly he really is. A great player but even a greater friend. Finding out how he feels about commitment this year to how he has been in years past gets to show how much he has grown as a person. A lot of people don’t like to accept their mistakes or accept their mistakes but Vic does and no matter what he goes through soccer is an escape and the commitment he has to the game has made him see adulthood in a different way.

If you ever want to have a good time and laugh about just about anything, Then you have to hang out with Gibi. Caring, smart and always willing to help a friend out. Let’s not forget a couple of things. One, he works for me! Makes my days go by faster and two he is in the military and yet still finds time for friends, work and soccer. This one is a fun one.

Always smiling and always looking to make you smile. Marisol makes you feel like you’re never alone. It was an exciting conversation having her open up a little bit in different subjects in her life. Never the less, she’s a keeper. You need a Marisol Vargas in your life. Enjoy this episode and get to know one of the most fun people I know.

Young, smart and good looking? Man this kid has everything going for him. Oh don’t let me forget to mention that this kid is an animal on the pitch. He just graduated high school a week ago and got accepted into the University of Washington. Talk about humble beginnings with big goals set in mind. Meet Elvis Leal you won’t regret listening.

For our first episode, I had the pleasure to talk to one of my favorite players on the field but more than a player a really good friend. Javi is our team captain for our local semi pro soccer team. And here you get to listen to his upbringing in soccer and how soccer has change his life in many way. From growing a mustache for a girl to getting hurt for the first time. To what it means to him to have friends around him on and off the field. I hope you enjoy getting to know Javi.