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Our second to latest podcast episode sees Author Tim Schum join the podcast to talk about his connection to the sport of soccer. Tim also discusses the connection Pennsylvania, and in particular, Philadelphia, had on growing the sport of soccer here in America. With the likes of Robert W. Robinson, Lower Merion High School (PA), Walter Chyzowych, Philadelphia Textile University, Wake Forest University, Donald Yonker, Drexel University, and Earle C. Waters, West Chester University all playing a vital role.

Tim Schum is a retired professor of Physical Education. He coached the men's soccer team at Binghamton (NY) University for 29 years. Upon retirement from coaching in 1992, the Colonial men had achieved a 259-125-43 record, including eight NCAA Tournament appearances and selection to eight ECAC Tournaments. The Colonials won two ECAC titles and were six-time State University of New York Athletic Conference champions.

Holder of a US Soccer "B" Coaching License, Tim was a senior staff member of the NSCAA Coaching Academy and served as an Olympic Development coach for the New York State West Youth Soccer Association. He served as president of the National Soccer Coaches of America (1982-83) and was presented the organization's Honor Award in 1994 as well as inducted to its Soccer Hall of Fame in 2004.

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