Chat By The Pitch

Welcome to Chat By The Pitch — the soccer podcast that goes beyond the game.Hosted by Ian Babcock, Chat By The Pitch is built around real conversations with the people shaping soccer from every angle — coaches, players, parents, club leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, analysts, and innovators. This isn’t a highlight show and it isn’t built around hot takes. It’s about the stories, lessons, challenges, and experiences that actually define the modern game.Whether you’re a parent trying to better understand youth soccer, a coach looking to grow, a player chasing the next level, or simply someone passionate about the sport, Chat By The Pitch gives you honest, long-form conversations that dig deeper than surface-level opinions.Every episode explores what really happens behind the scenes:• The realities of youth soccer culture• Coaching philosophy and player development• Leadership and communication• Parenting athletes in today’s environment• The mental side of competition• Building