USMNT Concerns + Alex Ramos on Elite Training & Growing Up with Tab

About this episode

The episode discusses USMNT performances and features an interview with elite skills trainer Alex Ramos about his experiences and insights on training young players.

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos open the show by checking in on the latest USMNT performances, including Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie facing off in Serie A , Alex Freeman earning his first start in La Liga , and Gio Reyna finding minutes in the Bundesliga . They’re then joined by elite skills trainer Alex Ramos , who also happens to be Tab’s son. Alex shares the moment he realized his dad wasn’t just a regular parent, what it was like being coached by him, and the best advice Tab ever gave him. He also dives into his rise as one of the top trainers in the game, the coolest experience he’s had on the field, and the biggest thing young players need to improve to reach the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Bogert, Tab Ramos

Guest: Alex Ramos

Topics covered

• USMNT performance
• elite training
• soccer coaching
• youth development
• Serie A
• La Liga
• Bundesliga

Keywords

• USMNT
• soccer
• training
• Alex Ramos
• Tab Ramos
• Christian Pulisic
• Weston McKennie
• Gio Reyna
• youth players

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