Inside College Soccer 90: Confessions of a Soccer Parent with Francis Dickerson
Dec 14, 2025
01:28:10
In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Francis Dickerson, the father of Lindsay Dickerson - a former U.S. Youth National Team goalkeeper, #1-ranked youth keeper in the nation, Stanford University standout, and NCAA National Champion. Don coached Lindsay during her youth years, giving this conversation a rare, personal depth that only a coach-parent duo can offer.
Together, they unpack:
⭐ Lindsay’s Youth Journey
Together, they unpack:
⭐ Lindsay’s Youth Journey
- How she rose through the youth ranks to become the top youth goalkeeper in the United States.
- The training habits, mindset, and key moments that shaped her early development.
- The realities of being in the U.S. Youth National Team setup for three years.
🎓 The Stanford Experience
- What it was really like competing at one of the most prestigious college soccer programs in the world.
- The highs, the pressures, the setbacks, and the incredible moment of winning a National Championship.
- How the college soccer environment helped shape her long-term academic and personal trajectory.
💪 The Dickerson Family Legacy
The conversation also highlights Francis’s son, Joe Dickerson - now a FIFA referee actively under consideration for the 2026 World Cup.
Beyond stats and stories, this episode is an honest look at what it really feels like to raise elite athletes - the hopes, the fears, the sacrifices, and the moments parents rarely talk about out loud.