The BOCA Podcast - Soccer, Leadership & Laughs

BOCA is hosted by Coach Diego Bocanegra. A mentor, coach and public speaker - Coach Bocanegra's goal is to share the beautiful game with everyone and make an everlasting impact on society through sport. Formerly the Head Coach for University of Houston Women's Soccer and the 2021 AAC Coach of the Year, Coach Bocanegra boasts 20+ years of playing and coaching experience including stops at Cal State Fullerton & Notre Dame. BOCA tackles all things soccer - off the field. Players, parents and coaches will gain insight through powerful conversations surrounding mental health, sports mindset, personal development, education, recruiting and more. The BOCA Podcast is co-hosted by former MLS professional and current women's soccer Associate Head Coach at Mississippi State, Nick Zimmerman.

Podcasting since 2021 • 52 episodes

The BOCA Podcast - Soccer, Leadership & Laughs

Latest Episodes

Special Guest: Shaun Soderling - Director of Soccer Operations at Kansas Jayhawks Women's Soccer

Coach Diego Bocanegra is joined by friend of the pod Coach Blair Quinn while co-host Nick Zimmerman is in London with MSU. Tune in to get to know special guest Coach Shaun Soderling, current Director of Soccer Operations at Kansas Unive...

March 21, 2024 • Episode 51 • 1:13:42

2026 World Cup, Super Bowl in Vegas and Premier League Wrap Up

Coach Diego and Coach Nick are back with a quick episode chatting about their love for the game, the 2026 World Cup, Super Bowl in Las Vegas and Premier League games. Check this one out!👉 Use #BOCApodcast to connect with u...

February 15, 2024 • Episode 50 • 36:58

Here We Go 2024! Leadership, Challenges & the Changing Landscape of Soccer

The coaches are back in 2024 hitting the ground running. Coach Diego and Coach Nick talk Premier League, Super Bowl and dive into the culture, demands and changing landscape of coaching at the the highest levels of the game. What does t...

February 02, 2024 • Episode 49 • 54:27

NCAA Women's Tournament Special - Semifinals Up Next!

Coach Diego and Coach Nick catch up and talk Champions League, Premier League, NCAA Head Coach movements and the lead up to the NCAA women's tournament semifinals. Did you watch the fairytale ending to BYU vs North Carolina? You should have. BY...

November 29, 2023 • Episode 48 • 35:30

NCAA Women's Tournament - Rounds 2 & 3

Diego and Nick chat about Christmas decorations, the crazy Premier League weekend, and catch up on the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. Rounds 2 and 3 are coming up this week. Tune in and listen to the boys!👉 Use #BOCApodcast to connect ...

November 15, 2023 • Episode 48 • 31:28

See All Episodes