Oakwood Soccer Club’s Marisa Kresge

The guest is Oakwood Soccer Club Girls Academy Director Marisa Kresge. She covers Oakwood's strong performances in the Jefferson Cup, Marisa's transition from college coaching to club directing, and the challenges she faced in her first year. The conversation covers the importance of consistent communication, individual player development, and strategic plans for Oakwood's future. They also delve into broader topics in women's soccer, including the impact of NIL and transfer portal on college soccer, the distinctions between coaching at college and youth levels, and the benefits of the Girls Academy platform. The episode concludes with a fun 'Would You Rather' segment focused on soccer scenarios.

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

00:31 Guest Introduction: Marisa Kresge

00:53 Oakwood Soccer Club's Recent Success

01:45 Marisa's First Year at Oakwood

03:02 Coaching Philosophy and Communication

04:29 Transition from College to Youth Soccer

06:15 Differences Between College and Youth Coaching

08:03 Marisa's Playing Background and Credibility

13:29 Challenges in College Soccer and Recruiting

20:53 Balancing Academics and Athletics in the Big 10

21:24 NIL Deals in Women's Soccer

22:40 Oakwood Soccer Club's Progress and Goals

26:34 Extra Time: Fun and Goofy Soccer Questions

34:07 Conclusion and Wrap-Up