About The Sideline
We focus on the people, culture, and communication behind the game so parents, coaches, and programs can make better sense of what is happening around youth sports.
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The Sideline
James Eliuda on Division 1 Soccer, George Mason and His MLS Dream
Overview George Mason midfielder James Eliuda shares his journey from South Sudan to Division 1 soccer, the daily demands of a college athlete, and his MLS dream. Recruiting, education, training, and the path to professional soccer round out the conversation.…
Overview Football season is officially here! We kick off our 2026 NFL coverage with a massive Week 1 breakdown, sharing survivor pool strategies, ultimate fantasy sleepers, and the undeniable "locks of the week". Locks & Survivor Picks: Why the Texans are an…
Fantasy football is coming! Today we are talking about the players you must have in your team to win your league this year!
Overview In today's episode, we break down our top golf predictions for the season and how the new tournament format impacts bettors and players. We analyze the key matchups, early predictions, and the conference chaos we're watching. Finally, we dive into…
In today's episode, we break down our top College Football predictions for the season, analyze the heated FedEx Cup Playoffs, and react to the massive news of Jon Rahm leaving LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour.👇 Let us know your thoughts on Rahm's move in…
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How The Sideline works, who it serves, and how local stories become episodes.
The Sideline Podcast is a youth sports podcast produced by the Chantilly Youth Association. The show covers the current youth sports landscape, breaks down major issues facing the industry, and discusses practical frameworks that CYA can test and apply in real time to help address those issues one step at a time.
The Sideline Podcast is for anyone who cares about youth sports. CYA views youth sports as a community endeavor, so the show invites parents, players, coaches, volunteers, local sports fans, and community leaders into conversations that shape the state of the game.
The show is hosted by Mark Abbott, Zack Welch, and Scott Liskey, leaders within the Chantilly Youth Association. Mark is the Executive Director of CYA, Scott is the Director of Sponsorships, and Zack is the General Manager of The CYA Fieldhouse in Chantilly.
The show covers youth sports trends, the connection between youth sports and the local community, major issues facing youth athletics, and relevant professional sports news and updates.
