Vedral Soccer Academy is setting a new standard for elite youth soccer in the Dallas area — developing high-level players, refining established athletes, and building confident leaders through fast-paced, high-intensity training.In this episode of The Over the Line Podcast we sit down with Dillon Vedral — founder of Vedral Soccer Academy and former FC Dallas youth coach — to unpack his journey from player to coach, and how his commitment to youth development sparked the founding of Vedral Soccer Academy, with the goal of shaping players who thrive on and off the field.They explore what it means to “turn kids into soccer players,” diving into Dillon’s coaching philosophy, the traits that separate top-level athletes, and what U.S. soccer can learn from player-first environments. From technical growth to character development, this episode offers insight, strategy, and inspiration for anyone invested in the future of the game.Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player — there’s something in this episode for you.Time Stamps:01:13 - 02:03 — Dillon Vedral Introduction02:03 - 03:13 — Vedral Soccer Academy: Turning Kids Into Soccer Players   03:13 - 07:38 — The Start of Dillon's Coaching Journey  07:38 - 09:32 — Building Vedral Soccer Academy  09:32 - 12:51 — Why Coaching Is Personal  12:51 - 16:05 — What Separates Top Players from the Rest  16:05 - 19:40 — The Reality of Professional Soccer: Sacrifices and Mental Fortitude  19:40 - 21:27 — The Mentality Difference at the Top Levels  21:27 - 24:39 — Lessons from Top MLS Players  24:39 - 27:46 — Coaching at FC Dallas Youth Academy  27:46 - 32:20 — How U.S. Soccer Can Improve Youth Development  32:20 - 34:23 — The Future of U.S. Soccer Talent  34:23 - 39:14 — Lessons from Running Vedral Soccer Academy  39:14 - 44:59 — The 10-Year Vision for Vedral Soccer Academy  44:59 - 48:17 — Translating Skills from Training to Games  48:17 - 51:33 — Advice for Young Players and Their Parents  51:33 - End — Where to find Vedral Soccer Academy & Closing remarks

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