The Offside Show

#21 - Valentino Di Lorenzo - How To Play Soccer Without Fear, Limiting Beliefs, How Parents Affect Their Childs Confidence on the field, the Power of a Growth Mindset

In this episode, we sit down with Valentino Di Lorenzo to break down one of the most overlooked parts of player development: the mental game. We talk about what it really means to play soccer without fear — fear of mistakes, fear of judgment, and fear of failing in front of teammates, coaches, and parents. Valentino dives into how limiting beliefs are formed early, how they silently cap a player’s potential, and what it takes to rewire confidence on and off the field. We also tackle the uncomfortable truth about parents’ influence on a child’s confidence — how well-intentioned behavior from the sidelines can either build resilient athletes or create anxious, hesitant players. Finally, we explore the power of a growth mindset and how players, parents, and coaches can shift from outcome-obsession to long-term development. If you care about raising confident players — or becoming one — this episode is mandatory listening.

#20 - Tony McManus - Facing Boca Jrs. as a Pro, How to get Recruited to play College Soccer and The Importance of the Things that Don't require a Skill

From Memphis to MLS and back again, Tony McManus has seen it all. A former pro who faced legends like Patrick Vieira and Boca Juniors, Tony now drives the culture shift behind the University of Memphis men’s soccer rise. In this conversation, he opens up about: * The moment he had to completely reinvent himself as a player just to stay on the field. * Why soccer IQ matters more than speed or strength. * The biggest recruiting mistakes players and parents make, and how to avoid them. * What really separates good players from the ones who go to the next level * How Memphis built a winning culture and what it takes to sustain it. This episode is packed with real talk on mindset, resilience, and the truth about college soccer recruiting. If you’re a player chasing the next level, a parent guiding the journey, or a coach building culture, Tony’s wisdom will change the way you think about the game.

The Offside Show Ep.19 - Nick Dyer / The Journey To College Soccer, How Adversity Helps You Grow, Meaning of MAGIS and More.

Nick Dyer is a Memphian and current Wofford College Men's soccer player. Prior to college, he played at Soccer Ole, Germantown Legends, Memphis 901 FC and Nashville SC Academy. Nick has also been the longest-active player in MAGIS! In this episode, Nick shares his path to the collegiate level, the ups and downs of his soccer career, how adversity has allowed him to grow as a soccer player and human being and more! We hope you enjoy this episode.

The Offside Show - Ep. 12 - Ronald Garces / Having A Winning Mentality, 1% Better Everyday, What It Takes To Play In A World Cup and More.

The Offside Show - Ep. 12 - Ronald Garces / Having A Winning Mentality, 1% Better Everyday and More. Ronald is the owner of KS Goalkeeper Academy FL, the leading GK academy in the United States. He's also part of the Inter Miami GK Staff, and back in 2009, he represented Venezuela in the U-20 World Cup, making it the first time in history that the country made it to a World Cup.  In this conversation, Ronald shares tips to make it to the pro level, tools you need to have to play in a World Cup, why having a winning mentality is vital and much more!   Instagram:  @ronaldgarces12 @gkacademyfl

The Offside Show - Ep. 11 - Coach Carlos and Coach Hector's Soccer Experience In Europe, How Culture Impacts Soccer, Top Level Players Vs Elite Level Players and More.

In this episode, Coach Carlos and Coach Hector dive in and share their experiences during their 10-day trip in Europe, catching World Class soccer games. In a span of just 10 days, both coaches were able to watch 6 different games in 5 different cities... Definitely an experience of a lifetime!  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!