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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 52
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
NCAA Rule Change: No OT? No Golden Goal?
Diego and Nick chat about the U.S. Open Cup, Premier League and the recent NCAA rule change affecting regular season overtime periods and Golden Goals during post-season play. What does it mean for c…
Periodization, Rest and Recovery
A string of injuries in the NWSL, a pre-season match between Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC and a Twitter spat over the Yo-Yo test spark an interesting chat on periodization, rest and recovery. …
Growing Your Career as a Coach
The USMNT qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Diego and Nick talk about their paths up the coaching ranks and detail the steps they took to grow their careers. How did they get their first coaching job? …
Special Guest: Danesha Adams - Co-Head Coach at University of the Pacific
Danesha Adams joins Diego and Nick to discuss her journey through youth, college and professional soccer. Currently the Co-Head Coach at the University of the Pacific, Danesha's unique perspective gi…
Resiliency, Recruiting and the Transfer Portal in the Post-Pandemic Era
Diego and Nick discuss the importance of finding the right fit in the college search and dig deep into the details of recruiting, NCAA scholarships and how players can navigate the very small soccer …
New Co-Host: Nick Zimmerman - Women's Associate Head Coach at Mississippi State University
In the first episode of Season 2, Diego introduces his new co-host Nick Zimmerman.
Diego dives into Nick's love for the game and helps us get to know his new co-host. Get an inside look at the path t…
BOCA Season 2 Trailer
Diego kicks off the second season of his podcast with a special announcement: a new co-host joins the team. The BOCA podcast adds a new segment featuring special guests and unique personalities from…
Back to School - Onboarding New Players
It's that time of year again. Pre-season is winding down and regular season games are kicking off soon. Many players across the country have started their collegiate sports journey - with a new team,…
Top 5 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids Succeed in Youth Sports
In this episode of BOCA with Diego Bocanegra, Coach Diego has some advice for parents.
What can parents do to help their children succeed at sports? Coach Bocanegra gives us a few tips on how to navi…
Success at a College Showcase Event
In this episode of the BOCA podcast, Coach Diego guides you through the process of attending a college showcase while positioning yourself for success. What can you do to stand out in the right ways?…
How To Email College Coaches
What does the recruiting process look like for young athletes? How can you reach out to college coaches and give yourself the best chance at success? In this episode of BOCA, Coach Diego gives step b…
Welcome to the BOCA Podcast
Welcome to the BOCA podcast! BOCA is hosted by Coach Diego Bocanegra - a visionary, mentor, coach and public speaker. Coach Bocanegra's goal is to share the beautiful game with everyone and make an e…