Jun 29, 2026
Welcome to episode 257 of Sports Management Podcast.
Today's guest is Arturo Hoyos, coach at Surf Soccer Club and founder of Elite IQ Football, where he specializes in developing elite youth football players through long-term athlete development and coach education.
In this episode we discuss why development should always come before winning, how parents influence player success, what separates elite players from everyone else, and why mentality often matters more than talent.
In this episode, we spoke about:
• Why player development should always come before winning
• The role parents play in youth football success
• How elite football environments develop future professionals
• Why mentality beats talent over the long term
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome Arturo Hoyos
00:22 Inside Surf Soccer Club
01:14 Building Character Through Football
02:42 Managing Ambitious Parents
05:15 Development Before Winning
07:02 When Winning Starts to Matter
08:49 College & National Team Pathways
10:22 Following Players for Years
11:20 Private Coaching for Young Players
13:00 Can You Spot Future Stars?
16:18 The Growth of Football in America
20:25 Becoming a Licensed Coach
26:04 From Corporate Life to Football Coach
29:37 The Future of Coaching
31:11 Advice for Future Coaches
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