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Chat By The PitchConversations that shape youth soccer cultureone chat at a time. Author: Ian Babcock
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From Vision to Reality – Ulete Sports
Episode 163
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
What does real player development actually look like?In Part 1, Ian sits down with John Davis and Pablo Da Silva from Ulete Sports to break down what they’re building—and why it’s different.This conversation dives into culture, community, and creating an environment where players can actually grow. Not just win games—but develop long-term.From multi-sport training to setting boundaries with parents, this is a real look at what youth soccer should start becoming.⚽ Key Talking PointsThe vision behind Ulete Sports Why multi-sport development matters Culture vs results in youth soccer Growth of Ulete FC from the ground up Building a true community within a club Setting expectations with parents Why kids lose passion for the game Development over winning mentality Creating a player-first environment Accessibility and opportunity in youth sports 💬 Quotes from Guest“We’re focused on development—not just winning.” “If parents trust us, they need to let us do our job.” “It’s quality over quantity.” “Kids should enjoy the game and fall in love with it.” “We’ve seen players get their joy back.” “We’re building a community, not just a club.” “Parents don’t know how to lose anymore.” “Development takes time.” “We want players ready for the long term.” “Every kid should feel cared for here.” 🔗 Connect with ULETE Sports & John Davis🌐 Website: https://uletesports.com/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ULETEsports/videos 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uletesports/ ✖️ X: https://x.com/ULETESports 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ULETEsports🔗 Connect with Pablo Da Silva & PFA🌐 Website: https://pablofutsalacademy.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablodasilvafutsal/🎧 Follow Chat By The Pitch🎥 YouTube: ChatByThePitch 🎵 TikTok: Chat.By.The.Pitch 📷 Instagram: @ChatByThePitch 🐦 X: @ChatByThePitch 📘 Facebook: Chat By The Pitch🎧 Subscribe, follow, and stay connected for more conversations around youth soccer, player development, and the people shaping the game.#uletesports #TheAthleteInU #pablodasilvafutsal #PFA #ChatByThePitch #YouthSoccer #PlayerDevelopment #SoccerCulture #FutsalDevelopment #SoccerParents #CoachingMatters #PlayerFirst #SoccerCommunity #NextGenPlayers #SoccerJourney #TrainDevelopCompete #GameDevelopment #EliteFC Mentioned in this episode: Soccer Innovations: Award-Winning Soccer Equipment & AccessoriesSoccer InnovationsZone 14 CoachingThis episode is brought to you by Zone 14 Coaching. Their coaching and player journals help bring structure to the season—giving coaches a place to plan sessions, reflect on what worked, and track player development over time. If you’re a coach, player, or club that wants to bring more intention into the development process, check them out at https://zone14coaching.com and use code CBTP for a discount. ⚽📘Zone 14 CoachingReeplayer: Greater access to footage gives every young athlete the opportunity to develop and be seen. Reeplayer is committed to making footage accessible to teams, families, and athletes of all backgrounds.Reeplayer
