Step2ThePodcast: Recent Episodes
Jay Gravatte
Shooting on goal. Corner kicks. Scheduling. Communication with players and parents. Game stories. Longtime soccer coach Jay Gravatte is leaving it all on the field in the raw and gritty Step2ThePodcast.
Chris and Coach reflect on Step2ThePodcast and talk about why reflecting is so important for coaches.
Chris and Coach talk with Coach Gralheer about her soccer journey through rec, club, high school, and college. Lora discusses recruiting and coaching at the college level.
Chris and Coach breakdown Coach’s final season coaching on the high school level and the successes and struggles that came with it.
Chris and Coach talk with Derrick Davis of MetroLouisville FC about their championship season in 2021.
Host of Hot Brown Soccertown Robin Pryor joins Chris and Coach to get everyone ready for Louisville City and Racing Louisville’s upcoming seasons!
Chris and Coach unplug this week with a discussion about Wrestlemania. Coach shares his stories from the four times he attended the event in Atlanta, New Orleans, Miami, and Orlando.
Coach Dickey joins Chris and Coach to talk about his soccer journey, the relationship between club and high school, and what he looks for when evaluating players.
Chris and Coach gripe about the NCAA Tournament and make predictions on it all at the same time.
How can tragedy drive your success? See how when Chris and Coach dive into that exhilarating 2018 season that saw Coach return to the sideline and rebuild his program. We talk about all the thrilling wins, Coach’s motivation, how players got motivated, and why celebrating a championship with that group of players was special. This episode is action-packed!
Coach and longtime friend/teammate/assistant coach Michael Weidman reminisce over their YMCA soccer days, what those would look like today, and what role youth league soccer can play today.
Chris and Coach talk with athletic trainer Chris Padilla about the life of a trainer, working with coaches, and common soccer injuries.
Coach explains what the best camp value is and what coaches should look for in their players camps.
Chris and Coach discuss the process of putting together schedules that give our players a chance to win. They also talk about some do’s and dont’s of scheduling.
Coach tells fundraising stories and offers insight into what kinds of fundraisers work best for high school sports programs.
Chris and Coach chat with Corey Johnson about the club soccer scene and how clubs are adjusting during the pandemic.
Chris and Coach play a coaching version of “Have You Ever?”. Funny stories that Coach hasn’t quite had the chance to tell. Listen at your own risk!
Chris and Coach dive into social media and talk about it’s pros and cons when it comes to program building and player/coach development. This ones a must for both coaches and players!
Chris, Coach, and Robin Pryor talk about our favorite Royal Rumble memories and what we have in store for 2021!
Coach discusses starting his career over and the team that made him love coaching again.
Chris and Coach discuss creative ways and insights into teaching players how to head the ball.
Coach is back and talking about his plans to balance family and soccer and how other coaches can do the same!
Chris and Coach give their thoughts on one of the few soccer movies made for the big screen. Does the movie offer a fair and accurate portrayal of soccer in rural America?
What’s your all-time playlist? What songs have had an impact on your coaching career? How can music help you relate to your players?
Coach tells the story of his first win as a high school coach. Find out what it meant to him and his players!
We continue our discussion on winning in crunch time but this time we hear from a players perspective—-Coach’s former player Kwibe Mlala!
Chris and Coach unplug with Hot Brown Soccertown host Robin Pryor and revisit their youth to discuss Summerslam 1998.
Check your shoulder. Be fearless. Shoot your shot. Surprise the defense. Shock the world. Goal scoring stories (good and bad).
In this episode Chris and Coach discuss Coach’s first game and the lessons learned from that experience.
Chris and Coach talk with Coach Carrillo about the 2012 game between Butler and Fairdale. Why was it so important? How should a coach handle the success?
Chris and Coach look back at the 1999 Women’s World Cup champs! How can this story be applied to the building of your own program?
Chris and Coach take a look back at 2004 and Coach’s first postseason experience as a heavy underdog against state power Bowling Green. How can you keep your teams motivated in these situations?
In this episode Chris and Coach discuss Coach’s one and only red card experience. The guys also discuss the impact a red card can have on your coaching credibility and culture.
Every area needs a tournament that offers players exposure and opportunities. In this episode Chris and Coach discuss the King of the Bluegrass Cup and the premise behind it and why Coach believes it’s the best high school soccer tournament in Louisville.
Defensive philosophies and principles. Coach discusses formations he’s used successfully in defending. Strategies and drills are shared as well. You might hear some stories too!
Every coach needs something to unplug with. Pro wrestling is a great way to unplug! Chris and Coach talk about their favorite wrestlers. Coach even gives a great Macho Man Randy Savage impersonation!
Host Chris Mattingly and Coach cover Coach’s 2005 soccer season at Warren East High School. How does a team go winless? How does a coach win Coach of the Year after a winless season? How can players on a losing team still be leaders within their school?
It’s a high-risk high-reward scenario as Chris, Coach, and guest Justin Mills discuss penalty kick shootouts. Memories and strategies are covered along with a trip down memory lane back to 1999 and a certain shootout that took place at the Rose Bowl. Most exciting conclusion to a sporting event? We discuss and you decide!
Chris and Coach go into extra time discussing Coach’s advice from others and how the soccer landscape in America has changed since 2004.
Listen as Chris and Coach cover Coach’s 2004 rookie season on the sidelines! Setting the expectations and raising the intensity level has never been more fun!
Chris and Coach discuss coaches reasoning for moving on and preview what’s coming up in the next few weeks.
Coach Gravatte shares his reasons for moving on from coaching in the high school game and his longtime post as teacher at Fairdale High School.
Host Chris Mattingly and Coach Gravatte do a “walkthrough” before Tuesday night’s premier. The guys talk graduation expectations and memories.
Coach Jay begins a discussion on the role of players and coaches in the development process. Are you a soccer player or an athlete that likes to play soccer? Give it a listen and find out!
This week Coach Jay offers an introduction to his soccer coaching background and basically tells you why you should listen to this podcast. Don’t miss it!
Raw and unedited test to see how this whole podcast set up works. Look for more episodes after this!