Heart of the Game
Welcome to Heart of the Game, brought to you by SciSports, the podcast that takes you deep inside the world of football.
Here, we celebrate the people who make the game truly special. Because sometimes, the greatest stories don’t come from those in the spotlight. They come from the coaches, the analysts, the scouts, the dreamers, the unsung heroes who shape the sport we love.
One thing’s for sure: if they’re here, they’re at the Heart of the Game.
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Heart of the Game
Latest Episodes
The Next Revolution in Soccer Isn’t Tactics… It’s Data | Dr. Colin Barnes
In the Season One finale of the Heart of the Game Podcast, host Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Colin Barnes, Associate Head Coach of the UNC Wilmington women’s soccer team and a U.S. Soccer course educator, for a deep dive into footb...
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Episode 6
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The Next US Soccer Powerhouse? Inside GFI Academy with Gareth Glick
In Episode 4 of Heart of the Game, we go on location to Global Football Innovation Academy in The Woodlands, Texas for an in person conversation with Academy Director Gareth Glick.Gareth shares his journey from growing up in Leeds, Engla...
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Episode 4
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The Goalkeeper Who Crossed Continents: Mike Salmon’s Untold Story
In this 3rd episode of Heart of the Game, Mike Salmon walks us through a remarkable life in goal, from making his professional debut at just 17 in England to battling every weekend in the top division with Charlton Athletic. He opens u...
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Episode 3
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38:07
Rethinking Youth Development: Foundations, Curiosity & Long-Term Growth with Radojica Ristic
In Episode 2 of Heart of the Game, we’re joined by Radojica Ristic, Director at HTX West. We trace his professional path from playing in Serbia and Hungary to coaching in the U.S., and unpack what truly drives youth develo...
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Winning Starts Within: Mindset, Culture & Growth with Jack Rozier
In our very first episode of the Heart of the Game podcast, we're joined by Jack Rozier, the Operations Director at California Magic Soccer Club. Together, we explore the journey of self-improvement and personal growth in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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