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By FullOnBeachSoccer

A podcast about Beach Soccer with the intent to further expose people to the sport. The host, Dillon Thompson, looks to explain what makes the game so fascinating to watch and even more enjoyable to play. Follow Full On Beach Soccer on all social media platforms for more beach soccer content! Video episodes available on YouTube as well.
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3.4 Motivated and Ready to Go w/ Lauren Leslie

#SpreadTheSandAug 12, 2021

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Bonus Episode: The Tokyo Verdy Community w/ Braeden Small

Bonus Episode: The Tokyo Verdy Community w/ Braeden Small

Braeden Small, player for Beach Soccer LA, joins host Dillon Thompson to talk about her experience training with beach soccer club Tokyo Verdy in Japan. Follow and like/subscribe to Full On Beach Soccer on all social media platforms for more beach soccer content.
Jul 12, 202313:35
Bonus Episode: Interview w/ Ben Astorga, Assistant Coach of the US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team

Bonus Episode: Interview w/ Ben Astorga, Assistant Coach of the US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team

Ben Astorga, Assistant Coach of the US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team, answers the following questions at the conclusion of the ID Camp held in Oceanside, California:

1. What were you excited about heading into this camp hosted in Oceanside, CA?

2. What are the goals of these camps?

3. What are you most excited about this year for the US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team?

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Jan 15, 202301:17
Bonus Episode: Interview Colombian Beach Soccer National Team Coach, Santiago Aizate w/ Michael Sierra

Bonus Episode: Interview Colombian Beach Soccer National Team Coach, Santiago Aizate w/ Michael Sierra

In this bonus episode of #SpreadTheSand, Full On Beach Soccer Representative Michael Sierra (@msierra__) interviews Santiago Aizate (@santy_coach), Head Coach of the Colombian Beach Soccer National Team. This interview was held in Cali, Colombia ahead of the Torneo Union B. S. De Futbol Playa. Sierra has had the opportunity to observe and train with Union Beach Soccer (@unionbeachsoccer), and is now supporting them in competition as the players look to showcase their skill in front of Coach Aizate. Santiago discusses how he's searching for talent in new parts of the country and what he envisions for the future of the national team. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jul 08, 202203:16
5.2 US Women Closing the Gap w/ Jeané Sunseri-Warp

5.2 US Women Closing the Gap w/ Jeané Sunseri-Warp

Jeané Sunseri-Warp (@jeane6), captain of the US Women’s Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) and CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub), joins the show to talk about how far our women have come since the program’s beginning! Jeané highlights the feeling of taking home the trophy after winning in El Salvador with the National Team, and the amazing growth Europe has to offer for a lot of American players. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jul 01, 202226:42
5.1 US Women Taking on the Euros w/ Ali Hall & Kierra Scalercio

5.1 US Women Taking on the Euros w/ Ali Hall & Kierra Scalercio

Ali Hall (@alexandriaehall) and Kierra Scalercio (@kickinkiki10) of CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub) join the show to talk about their excitement for playing in the Euros! Ali and Kierra also highlight the other women from the US who will be playing on various teams in the competition. Show your support by tuning in via Recast starting June 6th, 2022. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jun 03, 202219:51
4.9 Argentinian Beach Soccer League w/ Fermin Carranza

4.9 Argentinian Beach Soccer League w/ Fermin Carranza

Fermin Carranza (@efecarranza) joins #SpreadTheSand to discuss the beach soccer league in Argentina, his club Ferro Beach Soccer (@ferrobeach), and his perspective on beach soccer in the States. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Apr 30, 202228:38
4.8 First International Goal w/ Ashley Triplett

4.8 First International Goal w/ Ashley Triplett

Ashley Triplett (@a_trip6), current US Women’s Beach Soccer National Team Player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk USA winning the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup, her first international goal, and what Beach Soccer VB (@beach_soccer_vb) has cooking for the community. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Apr 22, 202232:30
4.7 Top Class Player w/ Andres Navas

4.7 Top Class Player w/ Andres Navas

Andres Navas (@andressnl), current US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team Player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk about his time as a player at Florida Gulf Coast University, how beach soccer humbled him in his very first game, and turning his passion for training into a business (@topclasstraining). If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Apr 08, 202225:04
4.6 From Player to National Team Coach w/ Ben Astorga

4.6 From Player to National Team Coach w/ Ben Astorga

Ben Astorga (@benphilipe), current US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team Assistant Coach (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk about his time as a player for the US National Team, coaching the Trinidad & Tobago Beach Soccer National Team, and making his transition back alongside Francis Farberoff (@francisfarberoff) to the States. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Mar 11, 202228:26
4.5 NBSL Coast Guard Open MVP w/ Conner Rezende

4.5 NBSL Coast Guard Open MVP w/ Conner Rezende

Conner Rezende (@_kiingcon), current US Men’s Beach Soccer National Team player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk his debut with the National Team, what he took away from the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, and winning MVP at the National Beach Soccer League Coast Guard Open (@_nbsl_). If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Feb 18, 202225:01
4.4 Another Beach Soccer Player Steps into the Arena w/ Xavier Snaer-Williams

4.4 Another Beach Soccer Player Steps into the Arena w/ Xavier Snaer-Williams

Xavier Snaer-Williams (@xavier.smiles) of SoCal BSC (@socalbsc) & now the San Diego Sockers (@sandiegosockers) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk his Major Arena Soccer League debut, how he plans on developing his skills further through arena soccer, and being the youngest player on the US Men's Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) roster to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Feb 11, 202219:32
4.3 Being a Vegan Athlete w/ Danielle Kovacevic

4.3 Being a Vegan Athlete w/ Danielle Kovacevic

Danielle Kovacevic (@bellabfitness) of CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub) and current US Women's Beach Soccer National Team player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk her path to becoming a vegan, owning a plant-based restaurant, and how that ties into to her success and future aspirations as a beach soccer player. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Feb 04, 202223:21
4.2 Connection in the Beach Soccer Community w/ Louise Arseneault & Kierra Scalercio

4.2 Connection in the Beach Soccer Community w/ Louise Arseneault & Kierra Scalercio

Louise Arseneault (@louise_arseneault) and Kierra Scalercio (@kickinkiki10) of CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub) join #SpreadTheSand to talk connection in the beach soccer community! Louise, Kierra, and I talk their introduction to beach soccer, how they continue to incorporate beach into their coaching careers, how important the youth are in growing the game, and of course, their first championship win as CaliBSC at the most recent NBSL (@_nbsl_) event. CaliBSC is also sponsored by BLR Athletique (@blr_athletique) who we appreciate so much for their support of these women and beach soccer as a whole. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jan 28, 202231:13
4.1 Bahamas Beach Soccer w/ Michael Butler

4.1 Bahamas Beach Soccer w/ Michael Butler

Michael Butler (@likemike279) is the first guest of 2022 and season 4 of #SpreadTheSand! Michael and I talk about his non-traditional introduction to beach soccer, participating in the NBSL (@_nbsl_) Coast Guard Open with the Bahamas National team, and what aspirations both he and his country have when it comes to beach soccer. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jan 14, 202221:44
3.7 Bright Beach Soccer Future w/ Antonio Chavez

3.7 Bright Beach Soccer Future w/ Antonio Chavez

Antonio Chavez (@antonio_chavez9) joins the show to talk SoCal Beach Soccer Club (@socalbsc), his US Beach Soccer National team debut (@ussoccer_ent), and what it was like winning the Best Young Player Award during the Fifa World Cup Qualifiers. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Oct 24, 202125:52
3.6 Let’s Help Grow the Community w/ Ali Hall

3.6 Let’s Help Grow the Community w/ Ali Hall

Ali Hall (@alexandriaehall) joins the show to talk NorCal Beach Soccer Club (@norcalwomens_bsc), playing in the Euro Winners Cup with Newteam Beach Soccer Club (@beachsoccer.newteam), and her debut for the US Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) at the Women’s Intercontinental Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Oct 15, 202151:58
3.5 A Debut to be Proud of w/ Nico Perea

3.5 A Debut to be Proud of w/ Nico Perea

Nico Perea (@nicolasperea) joins the show to talk his collegiate soccer career with Syracuse University, his high level introduction to beach soccer, the start to his US Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) career at the Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers in Costa Rica, and the most recent competition he was a part of at the World Cup itself in Russia. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Oct 08, 202101:00:02
3.4 Motivated and Ready to Go w/ Lauren Leslie

3.4 Motivated and Ready to Go w/ Lauren Leslie

Lauren Leslie (@laurenjulialeslie) joins the show to talk her start with beach soccer and where it has taken her. Lauren is a current US Women’s Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) player who has seen the program grow from its first competition to now getting ready for its first Women’s Intercontinental Cup in Moscow, Russia. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Aug 12, 202126:43
3.3 US Women’s National Team Heads to Russia!

3.3 US Women’s National Team Heads to Russia!

Morgan Church (@mchurch9) joins the show to discuss her recent appointment as head coach of the US Women’s Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent). Morgan talks about her coaching career thus far, her experience working for the US Soccer Federation, and gets into the teams upcoming competition in Moscow, Russia for the Women’s Intercontinental Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Aug 10, 202113:48
Bonus Episode: Dillon in Net at the NASSC?

Bonus Episode: Dillon in Net at the NASSC?

Christi Yount (@Christmas237), US Beach Soccer National Team goalkeeper, takes over #SpreadTheSand and flips the script on its normal host. The North American Sand Soccer Championships (@sandsoccer_nassc) had a lot of amazing moments, one of which involved Dillon Thompson (@djthom26) stepping in goal for NBSL (@_NBSL_) and trying to navigate unfamiliar territory. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jul 02, 202132:52
Bonus Episode: US & El Salvador are Headed to Russia!

Bonus Episode: US & El Salvador are Headed to Russia!

Louie Moedano (@louie_moedano11) joins the show to discuss the 2021 Concacaf Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
May 29, 202130:06
3.2 From Co-Ed to US Women’s National Team w/ Christi Yount

3.2 From Co-Ed to US Women’s National Team w/ Christi Yount

Christi Yount (@Christmas237) joins the show to discuss everything Women’s Beach Soccer in the States. Christi is a current US Women’s Beach Soccer National team player who expresses her excitement for being a part of US Soccer history, always growing with every playing opportunity that comes along, and what’s on the horizon for her and some of her teammates in the near future. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
May 07, 202143:21
3.1 National Beach Soccer League Player Camps & Events w/ Aldo Balsano

3.1 National Beach Soccer League Player Camps & Events w/ Aldo Balsano

Aldo Balsano (@Aldinho01) joins the show to discuss everything the National Beach Soccer League (@_NBSL_) has been up to. We talk player camps, friendlies against the Bahamas National Team, and what we think about the World Cup Qualifiers in May. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Apr 23, 202144:11
2.14 Bright Future of Beach Soccer in the United States w/ Gabe Silveira

2.14 Bright Future of Beach Soccer in the United States w/ Gabe Silveira

Gabe Silveira (@gcamelosilveira) joins the show to discuss his introduction to beach soccer, his favorite goal scored for the United States, and his experience at the most recent National Beach Soccer League event where he won MVP and Golden Toe. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Feb 26, 202124:20
2.13 Minor Setback, Major Comeback w/ Ryan Gillespie

2.13 Minor Setback, Major Comeback w/ Ryan Gillespie

Ryan Gillespie (@ryang0408) joins the show to discuss his experience with US Beach Soccer in the early development of the national team, a serious injury he has recently gone through, and how determined he is to make a strong comeback. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Feb 12, 202138:46
2.12 Growth in Women's Beach Soccer w/ Megan Wharton, Rebecca Staylor, and Ashley Triplett

2.12 Growth in Women's Beach Soccer w/ Megan Wharton, Rebecca Staylor, and Ashley Triplett

Returner Megan Wharton (@nutmeg_9), Rebecca Staylor (@rlstaylor), and Ashley Triplett (@a_trip6) join the show and discuss how they are seeing beach soccer continue to grow in the United States, especially the women's game. Megan talks about how excited she is, as a current member of the US Beach Soccer National Team, to see all of the great competition amongst women players at the most recent National Beach Soccer League (@_NBSL_) event. Rebecca and Ashley express their excitement to be training virtually with the national team, and also describe their individual player achievements and local community achievements with the youth in their area. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jan 29, 202141:09
2.11 A Young Player’s Focus on Beach Soccer and Reaching his Goals w/ Louie Moedano

2.11 A Young Player’s Focus on Beach Soccer and Reaching his Goals w/ Louie Moedano

Louie Moedano (@louie_moedano11) joins the show and discusses how he got into beach soccer at a young age and how it quickly became his focus and passion moving forward. Louie is Co-Founder of Castaways Soccer Club (@Castaways_SC) which has proven to be a pivotal component in the growth of Nonprofit The Lux Academy (@The.Lux.Academy) that aims to give back to the Oceanside community in California. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jan 15, 202141:16
2.10 What does 2021 have in store for your Beach Soccer Club? W/ Cesar Olmedo & Richard Nevarez

2.10 What does 2021 have in store for your Beach Soccer Club? W/ Cesar Olmedo & Richard Nevarez

Cesar and Rich from The Lux Academy (@The.Lux.Academy) join the show to talk about the merging of two beach soccer clubs and how they plan to serve their community in 2021 through the beautiful game and various avenues of opportunity. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Jan 01, 202138:15
2.9 National Beach Soccer League Player ID Cup w/ Francis Farberoff

2.9 National Beach Soccer League Player ID Cup w/ Francis Farberoff

Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s United States Beach Soccer National Teams, Francis Farberoff (@FrancisFarberoff) returns to the show to talk about all of the talent he had the opportunity to scout at the NBSL (@_NBSL_) Player ID Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.
Dec 18, 202027:31
2.8 Beach Sports in the Olympics? w/ Handball Ninja
Dec 04, 202041:34
2.7 Creating Team Culture and Buy In w/ Canada Beach Soccer
Nov 20, 202042:14
2.6 First Goal, First World Cup Qualifier w/ Tanner Akol
Nov 06, 202015:14
2.5 National Beach Soccer League w/ Aldo Balsano
Oct 23, 202033:06
2.4 What can the MLS do for beach soccer? w/ MLS Gone Wild
Oct 09, 202055:06
2.3 Deciding Between the United States and Portugal w/ Luisa Meza
Sep 25, 202038:15
Bonus Episode: Euro Winner’s Cup Final Recap and Which Players Would Thrive If They Played Beach?
Sep 15, 202021:03
2.2 Two Clubs Are Better Than One w/ Tina Lowry
Sep 11, 202043:53
Bonus Episode: Euro Beach Soccer League Superfinal 2020 Recap
Sep 06, 202016:51
2.1 Brazilian Culture, Mesa Ball, and Beach Soccer in Virginia Beach w/ Curtis Kirby
Aug 28, 202043:17
1.10 USWBNT: Jeané Sunseri-Warp
Jul 31, 202049:42
1.9 - USVIBNT: Michael Vollmer
Jul 17, 202035:25
1.8 - USMBNT: Nick Perera
Jul 03, 202037:28
1.7 - EBS: Katie James
Jun 19, 202025:28
1.6 - USMBNT: Chris Toth
Jun 05, 202026:60
1.5 - USMBNT: Ryan Futagaki
May 22, 202041:55
1.4 - NASSC: Matt Whalen & Lauren Bland
May 08, 202041:11
1.3 - USBNT: Francis Farberoff
Apr 24, 202046:52
1.2 - CBS: Shahbaaz Kara
Apr 10, 202041:49
1.1 - USWBNT: Megan Wharton
Mar 27, 202041:18
Introduction Episode: #SpreadTheSand

Introduction Episode: #SpreadTheSand

A podcast about Beach Soccer with the intent to further expose people to this growing sport. I look to explain what makes this game so fascinating to watch and even more enjoyable to play. Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer
Mar 24, 202002:04