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    The BOCA Podcast - Soccer, Leadership & Laughs

    BOCA is hosted by Coach Diego Bocanegra. A mentor, coach and public speaker - Coach Bocanegra's goal is to share the beautiful game with everyone and make an everlasting impact on society through sport. Formerly the Head Coach for University of Houston Women's Soccer and the 2021 AAC Coach of the Year, Coach Bocanegra boasts 20+ years of playing and coaching experience including stops at Cal State Fullerton & Notre Dame. BOCA tackles all things soccer - off the field. Players, parents and coaches will gain insight through powerful conversations surrounding mental health, sports mindset, personal development, education, recruiting and more. The BOCA Podcast is co-hosted by former MLS professional and current women's soccer Associate Head Coach at Mississippi State, Nick Zimmerman.
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    Episodes (51)

    Here We Go 2024! Leadership, Challenges & the Changing Landscape of Soccer

    Here We Go 2024! Leadership, Challenges & the Changing Landscape of Soccer

    The coaches are back in 2024 hitting the ground running. Coach Diego and Coach Nick talk Premier League, Super Bowl and dive into the culture, demands and changing landscape of coaching at the the highest levels of the game.

    What does the collegiate/youth recruiting trail look like? What about NIL deals? What do coaches learn from each other in their day to day work? What are the changes to the collegiate soccer landscape happening now?  What changes are happening across the women's game?

    Tune in to catch up with the coaches and hear what's happening in 2024.

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    NCAA Women's Tournament Special - Semifinals Up Next!

    NCAA Women's Tournament Special - Semifinals Up Next!

    Coach Diego and Coach Nick catch up and talk Champions League, Premier League, NCAA Head Coach movements and the lead up to the NCAA women's tournament semifinals. Did you watch the fairytale ending to BYU vs North Carolina? You should have. BYU, Clemson, Florida State, Stanford - who you got in the semis? Tune in to this one to find out who the coaches are picking.

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    NCAA Women's Tournament Special with Coach Blair Quinn

    NCAA Women's Tournament Special with Coach Blair Quinn

    Nick and Diego sit down to talk NCAA Women's Soccer selection week. Diego is joined by friend of the pod, Coach Blair Quinn. Tune in to hear the guys chat about the upcoming NCAA tournament and what lies ahead.

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    Special Guest: Vanessa Valentine - Head Coach University of Nevada Women's Soccer

    Special Guest: Vanessa Valentine - Head Coach University of Nevada Women's Soccer

    Diego and Nick catch up after 3 big Mississippi State wins and a big Arsenal victory. They are joined by Head Coach of University of Nevada Women's Soccer Vanessa Valentine. Vanessa talks about the growth she has experienced through her coaching journey, her mentors, beach soccer and gives some advice to up and coming coaches looking to excel in their careers.

    Learn more about University of Nevada and Vanessa Valentine

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    Special Guest: Gibbs Keeton - Head Coach UTEP Soccer

    Special Guest: Gibbs Keeton - Head Coach UTEP Soccer

    Coach Diego and Coach Nick welcome UTEP Head Coach Gibbs Keeton to the show to talk about the journey of collegiate soccer, team culture, & the ups and downs of taking over a new program. Tune in to hear the boys chat!

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    Messi Magic, Coach Prime, Premier League & NCAA Soccer is Back in Action

    Messi Magic, Coach Prime, Premier League & NCAA Soccer is Back in Action

    The boys are back discussing Messi's arrival in MLS, Coach Deion Sanders at Colorado, the new Premier League season and NCAA soccer action. It's been a while - tune in to catch up with Coach Diego and Coach Nick!

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    College Camps, ID Events and Recruiting Tips for the Summer Months

    College Camps, ID Events and Recruiting Tips for the Summer Months

    It's officially summer and the boys are back. Coach Diego and Coach Nick catch up on all things Arsenal, Manchester City, Premier League, transfer windows. Also hear the coaches give their thoughts on college recruiting events, college camps, ID camps, residential camps and what players and parents can expect from these events. Tune in to get some good insights on what players should be doing during this time of year and how to navigate all of the options throughout the summer months.

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    2023 Transfer Portal Updates and How They May Affect You

    2023 Transfer Portal Updates and How They May Affect You

    Coach Diego and Coach Nick are back at it after a long break. Tune in to hear the guys catch up and talk about some new updates to the transfer portal. It's a wild time in the NCAA and the guys shine some light on how student-athletes can navigate the current landscape.

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    Special Guest: Lauren Sesselmann - Former Pro, Olympic Medalist & TV Host

    Special Guest: Lauren Sesselmann - Former Pro, Olympic Medalist & TV Host

    Diego and Nick are back with another episode. Former professional player, Olympic medalist and TV host Lauren Sesselmann joins the podcast to discuss her passion for the game, how she got her start in soccer, her collegiate experience and everything that followed. Hear Lauren reflect on how her journey through the game has shaped her career on and off the field.

    This episode is brought to you by CALLE - check out the code below for a discount on their latest gear.

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    Visit CALLE.com for the latest street soccer gear and use code BOCA15 for 15% off your order.

    Keep up with their latest adventures at @callepigeon on Instagram.

    Special Guest: Joanna Fennema - Columbus State University Assistant Coach & Former NWSL Pro

    Special Guest: Joanna Fennema - Columbus State University Assistant Coach & Former NWSL Pro

    Former NWSL professional with the Boston Breakers and Orlando Pride, UNC alum and current Columbus State University Assistant Coach Joanna Fennema joins the pod for the latest episode. Tune in to hear Diego and Nick chat with Joanna about her soccer journey from youth to pro to coach. Coach Fennema talks about the adversity she faced through her career and how she made it through. Tune in to hear this one!

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    Special Guests: Former USMNT & MLS GK Nick Rimando & Travis Winn of CALLE

    Special Guests: Former USMNT & MLS GK Nick Rimando & Travis Winn of CALLE

    The boys are back with a new episode of BOCA and this time they've got a couple of special guests that go back a long way. Former MLS and USMNT goalkeeper Nick Rimando and founder of street soccer lifestyle brand CALLE, Travis Winn, join the pod for a great chat. Don't miss the guys chatting about MLS, Premier League, the origins of CALLE and much more!

    Check out CALLE at CALLE.com and keep up with their latest adventures at @callepigeon on Instagram.

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    Special Guest: Tracy Hamm - Head Coach at UC Davis Women's Soccer

    Special Guest: Tracy Hamm - Head Coach at UC Davis Women's Soccer

    Tracy Hamm joins Coach Diego and Coach Nick on the newest episode of The BOCA Podcast. Coach Tracy chats about player led teams, personal development, Murph and Mia Hamm.  The coaches also chat about Tracy's unique path down the UEFA and U.S. Soccer Federation licensing and coaching education pathways. 

    Curious about the soccer coaching education landscape and developing your coaching career? Don't miss this one.

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    Special Guest: Wes Hart - Head Coach at University of Alabama Women's Soccer

    Special Guest: Wes Hart - Head Coach at University of Alabama Women's Soccer

    Coach Diego and Coach Nick are back with another episode of the BOCA Podcast. Where do Arsenal sit in the EPL table? How are Manchester City doing? Listen to the boys chat about the current EPL standings before bringing on a friend and competitor in his 8th year with University of Alabama women's soccer, Coach Wes Hart.

    Listen to Wes chat with the boys about his beginnings in the game, how he spent the last several years building a program, reflecting on the success (as well as ups and downs) of the past season, and how the Spring season is coming along for his next campaign with University of Alabama.

    Learn more about University of Alabama Head Coach Wes Hart

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    The BOCA Podcast Kicks Off 2023

    The BOCA Podcast Kicks Off 2023

    Coach Diego and Coach Nick are back to kick off 2023! After a post-World Cup break, the guys got together at the 2023 United Soccer Coaches Convention and are back with the first episode of the new year. 

    Tune in to catch up with the guys and hear their thoughts on the World Cup, the latest Premier League matchups and the 2023 Philadelphia convention on the newest episode of The BOCA Podcast.

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    Special Guest: Jay DeMerit - USMNT Star, Former Premier League and MLS Pro

    Special Guest: Jay DeMerit - USMNT Star, Former Premier League and MLS Pro

    Diego is joined by former US Men's National Team star Jay DeMerit. Jay talks about his time with the USMNT,  life as a captain with Watford in the Premier League, challenges he faced on his path to success and much more.

    Diego also welcomes Coach Nick Zimmerman back to the pod.

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    USMNT Legend & World Cup Veteran Carlos Bocanegra + USA vs Iran World Cup Preview

    USMNT Legend & World Cup Veteran Carlos Bocanegra + USA vs Iran World Cup Preview

    USMNT legend, US Soccer Hall of Fame inductee and World Cup veteran Carlos Bocanegra joins the pod to talk all things soccer, life and World Cup. Listen in for some unique insights into a player’s mindset entering the World Cup and a preview of the monumental USA vs Iran matchup which will determine the future of this USMNT at Qatar 2022.
     
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    Special Guest: Tim Howard - USMNT Legend & World Cup Veteran

    Special Guest: Tim Howard - USMNT Legend & World Cup Veteran

    U.S. Men's National Team legend and World Cup veteran Tim Howard joins Diego and friend of the pod Blair Quinn to talk all things soccer, life and goalkeeping. You don't want to miss this one!

    Click here to learn more about USMNT Legend Tim Howard

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    LAFC are MLS Cup Champions & the Women's NCAA Tournament Kicks Off

    LAFC are MLS Cup Champions & the Women's NCAA Tournament Kicks Off

    LAFC are MLS Cup Champions and the women's college soccer season is heating up! The much-awaited end of season NCAA tournament is here (check out the bracket here). Diego and Nick are joined by friend of the pod, Coach Blair Quinn, to discuss the Women's NCAA Tournament and their thoughts on the upcoming matchups.

    Tune in to listen to the coaches talk all things women's soccer during the best time of the year - tournament time!

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    Camp Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
    Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
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    Facility Location: MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
    Ages: 8th-12th Grade + Junior College Players

    Confirmed Schools Attending:
    University of California Berkeley - NCAA Division I
    California Baptist University - NCAA Division I
    Long Beach State University - NCAA Division I
    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - NCAA Division II
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    University of La Verne - NCAA Division III
    MiraCosta College - CCCAA


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