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In addition to his influence on Blake Siberz, Joe Burger's coaching journey has taken him all over the midwest and, in circuitous fashion, he now finds himself back where it all started in Kansas. As the newly appointed Executive Director of the Kansas Soccer Association, Joe has found himself at an interesting juncture of youth soccer and a global pandemic. Not only do we discuss his role as a statewide leader and administrator, but we have a chance to reflect on his path and how it brought him to this point. From playing at Baker University to coaching stints at Minnesota United FC, Bradley University and the South Dakota School of Mines, and of course, his time at Drake University among the Des Moines soccer community.