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I Hate Soccer with Jason Collinsworth

Jason Collinsworth
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Youth Soccer
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I Hate Soccer with Jason Collinsworth is a Podcast that focuses on college athletes, club coaches, and college coaches to share their stories. We also sit down with other business owners that support the youth athlete such as sports performance coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and more!

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Barry Scott is the Director of Coaching for the Michigan Tigers located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  They compete in the Girls Academy as well as the MLS Next Academy Division.

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David Murray is the author of Soccer Dad.

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Katy Etelman is in her first season as the head women's soccer coach at Xavier University after being an assistant the last 6 years.

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Erwin Van Elst is the Technical Director for Midwest United located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and one of the founders of the Meulensteen Method.

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Recent Guests

David Murray
Author of Soccer Dad
Author of Soccer Dad
Episode: I Hate Soccer #126 - David Murray, he wrote a book about raising his daughter in soccer from birth to D1!
Katy Etelman
Head women's soccer coach at Xavier University
Xavier University
Episode: I Hate Soccer #125- Katy Etelman, Xavier University Women's Soccer Head Coach
Giuliano Oliviero
Girls Academy Director at Elmbrook United
Elmbrook United
Episode: I Hate Soccer #122- Giuliano Oliviero, how this community club in Wisconsin is competing nationwide!
Paul Ritchie
MLSNext Academy Director at City SC San Diego
City SC San Diego
Episode: I Hate Soccer #106 - Paul Ritchie, MLSNext Director at City SC
Allen Chapman
PRO referee for Major League Soccer
Professional Referee Organization (PRO)
Episode: I Hate Soccer #105 - Allen Chapman, PRO referee for Major League Soccer
Laura Hamway
Detroit Country Day's Women's Head Coach
Detroit Country Day School
Episode: I Hate Soccer #104 - Laura Hamway, Detroit Country Day's Women's Head Coach
James Renton
Director of Coaching for Michigan Jaguars (Novi, Michigan)
Michigan Jaguars
Episode: I Hate Soccer | Jags Show #4- James Renton, Director of Coaching for Michigan Jaguars in Novi, Michigan
Larry Sunderland
Academy Director / Director of Player Development at FC Cincinnati (built the academy from ground up)
FC Cincinnati
Episode: I Hate Soccer #103 - Larry Sunderland, on youth player, coach, and club development!
Rudy Cleveland
Girls Academy Director at Midwest United
Midwest United
Episode: I Hate Soccer #102 - Rudy Cleveland, Girls Academy Director at Midwest United

Host

Jason Collinsworth
Host with extensive involvement in youth and college soccer conversations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • MLS Profiteer

    Thought he was just an interested youth soccer advocate. Turns out he’s just an MLS profiteer, going from one MLS interview to the next, crapping on people trying to improve the game, without any capacity to understand basic economics or the international soccer marketplace. Makes everyone dumber.

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    Jabawacefti
    United States2 months ago
  • Relevant Content

    Feels like a Rogan podcast- some good takeaways as you’re having long conversations with players or coaches, but definitely not fact checked so some things are just wrong or biased. Overall tho, I’m really enjoying these. Especially the Michigan ones as I’m learning more about our local clubs. Hope he reaches out to more and more local clubs sporting directors, coaches and players. Keep em coming!

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    MeattrayNate
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic question!

    I’ve always loved soccer, but ended up down the basketball route. I coach high school and haven’t had the opportunity to have some of the discussions but certainly have the same questions often asked here. Jason, you do a great job of asking the things I have often wondered from recruiters to the different ways kids learn and grow in a sport. Fantastic job!

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    RangerRy16
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate candid questions and practical coaching insights, especially for recruiters and development.
A few guests note the show's strong storytelling and mentorship-focused discussions.
Some episodes are not fully fact-checked, with opinions that may bias the discussion.
General praise for deep-dive conversations with players and coaches, especially local Michigan episodes.
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#43
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#186
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I Hate Soccer | Jags Show #4- James Renton, Director of Coaching for Michigan Jaguars in Novi, Michigan
Q: Enjoy listening to the conversation with James Renton. How long have you been with Jags now?
James Renton discusses that he's been with the Jags for ten years, sharing his long tenure and continued involvement.
I Hate Soccer #100 - Alecko Eskandarian, from MLS player to the front office!
Q: Why is MLS Next important for the long-term health of American soccer?
MLS Next brings clarity to a previously fragmented youth landscape, establishes professional standards, and builds a scalable development pipeline. It aims to raise the level of play, improve club professionalism, and ultimately create more players who can earn MLS contracts or be competitive abroad.
I Hate Soccer #100 - Alecko Eskandarian, from MLS player to the front office!
Q: How would you describe your current role and the scope of your work in MLS?
I wear multiple hats, but my core focus is on the pro player pathway—from grassroots to pro contracts—ensuring clubs offer the right pathways for top talents, drafting and distributing contracts, and supporting clubs to retain players in MLS while also facilitating opportunities abroad when appropriate.
I Hate Soccer #93 - Steve Shelton, head women's coach at the University of Detroit Mercy
Q: What led you to Detroit Mercy and how has the program evolved since you arrived?
Shelton explains his path from Concordia Ann Arbor to Ball State and then back to Detroit Mercy, emphasizing building a program with a strong academic emphasis and adapting to roster and competition changes.
I Hate Soccer #90 - Alex Lubyansky, GM and Head Coach of Detroit Metro Football Club
Q: Why did you decide to pursue Detroit Metro FC as a business model outside the traditional pyramid?
Because it's a legalized, scalable way to create value by building a competitive product that people want to watch, not just a club for vanity. It's about ROI, sponsorship, and creating real pathways for players and communities.

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This show leans into real-world experiences in youth and collegiate soccer, with frequent dives into youth development pathways, club leadership, coaching philosophy, and the economics of running programs. Guests range from college and club coaches to players and operators shaping the soccer ecosystem, often exploring pathway logistics, recruitment, mentorship, and family dynamics around youth sports. The format tends to blend candid storytelling with practical insights for coaches, administrators, and families alike, occasionally weaving in business angles like bars or venues that serve the soccer community. A standout is the emphasis on coaching education, player development paths, and community-building around the sport, making it a pote... more

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4. Paul Ritchie
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