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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Just A Cup, host Bryan Fetzer talks with Daniel Levy (CEO, Propel Pro) about leveling access to high-quality coaching: connecting athletes with top coaches, speeding up feedback cycles, and giving clubs a scalable way to support development year-round. We cover platform design, coach QA, parent education, and smart pilots with youth organizations. Daniel also shares lessons from recent partnerships (e.g., Vermont Soccer Association/ODP and collaboration with Manhattan SC coach Ray Selvadurai) and how Propel Pro is gearing up for a broader 2026 rollout.
Episode Guide (timestamps ~approx.)
00:00 – Welcome + the gap Propel Pro set out to solve (access + timely feedback)
04:00 – Building an “all-sports” marketplace without chaos: coach vetting, SLAs, and quality control
10:30 – Youth club pilots that work: Vermont SA/ODP and the Manhattan SC collaboration playbook
18:20 – What parents actually need to know (expectations, timelines, and avoiding overtraining)
24:45 – Coach enablement: feedback templates, video norms, and milestone tracking
31:00 – Pricing, traction, and the road to a larger 2026 launch window propelpros.com
38:10 – Rapid-fire: favorite youth-development drills, metrics that matter, best advice for multi-sport kids
44:30 – Where to find Propel Pro + how to collaborate (clubs, DOCs, and coaches)
Note: Timestamps are approximate—adjust once you finalize chapters.
Guest Links
Propel Pro (official site): https://www.propelpros.com/ – mission, early access, and staff.
News/Partners: Vermont Soccer Association + ODP; collaboration with Ray Selvadurai/Manhattan SC.
Update post (Daniel Levy): recent partnerships & platform vision.
Daniel Levy (LinkedIn): background + company updates. LinkedIn
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YouTube – @coachfetzjustacup: https://www.youtube.com/@coachfetzjustacup youtube.com
This clip on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_o0mvsGmoLs
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Episode Guide (timestamps ~approx.)
00:00 – Welcome + the gap Propel Pro set out to solve (access + timely feedback)
04:00 – Building an “all-sports” marketplace without chaos: coach vetting, SLAs, and quality control
10:30 – Youth club pilots that work: Vermont SA/ODP and the Manhattan SC collaboration playbook
18:20 – What parents actually need to know (expectations, timelines, and avoiding overtraining)
24:45 – Coach enablement: feedback templates, video norms, and milestone tracking
31:00 – Pricing, traction, and the road to a larger 2026 launch window propelpros.com
38:10 – Rapid-fire: favorite youth-development drills, metrics that matter, best advice for multi-sport kids
44:30 – Where to find Propel Pro + how to collaborate (clubs, DOCs, and coaches)
Note: Timestamps are approximate—adjust once you finalize chapters.
Guest Links
Propel Pro (official site): https://www.propelpros.com/ – mission, early access, and staff.
News/Partners: Vermont Soccer Association + ODP; collaboration with Ray Selvadurai/Manhattan SC.
Update post (Daniel Levy): recent partnerships & platform vision.
Daniel Levy (LinkedIn): background + company updates. LinkedIn
Listen & Watch
Bleav – Just A Cup (show home): https://bleav.com/shows/just-a-cup/ Bleav
YouTube – @coachfetzjustacup: https://www.youtube.com/@coachfetzjustacup youtube.com
This clip on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_o0mvsGmoLs
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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