Bleav in Women’s College Soccer

Typically, athletes have a hard time reaching their peak performance because they are faced with mental roadblocks. Some slumps are easier to climb out of than others, but many individuals, including myself, have experienced difficulty maintaining a consistent positive mindset and an overall mental toughness. Hear one of the most successful performance psychology consultants working in the world, Bill Cole, discuss the importance behind mental health in sports and what you can do to overcome these psychological battles.

Whatever level you are playing at, sports can be mentally draining. There is this preconceived notion that if you have the skill and the physicality, you’ll be able to reach great heights within your sport. Where in reality, that is just a small part in obtaining your goals. Being both physically and mentally strong allows you to thrive in your game. Without having the right mindset, you can only get so far. Hear Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and High Performance Coach, Holly Katz as she discusses the importance behind mental health in sports.

Hear Bleav in Rutgers Hosts, Alex and Ryan, and I discuss the inside scoop of what's going on with women’s college soccer as we head into our season and how we are dealing with the different COVID-19 protocols that are set into place.

Hear Slavia Praha forward, Franny Cerny talk about her soccer journey and why she decided to pursue her professional career in Europe. In listening to Franny’s insights about her experience in the Czech Republic, you’ll be able to gage what the similarities and differences are from playing in a different country versus playing in the U.S. and what atmosphere is right for you if you are looking to continue your soccer career at the professional level.

Hear Chase Cameron, owner of Chasen Cameron Performance talk about the importance behind strength development during your offseason and how his role as a strength trainer has helped athletes like myself become physically and mentally prepared for the upcoming season.

If you haven't read the book, Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, 10/10 recommend. This book was extremely helpful for me as I am someone who tends to overthink things and lack confidence at times. After finishing the last chapters of the book, I read something that stood out to me that I feel can really resonate with anyone, regardless if you are playing a sport.In one of the last chapters, it talks about the Five L’s of a successful life. Whether you are playing soccer or working a 9-5 job, I firmly believe by following this list, your life and overall aspirations will come together the way you want them to.

Hear DePaul Women's Soccer Coach, Erin Chastain discuss her coaching career from beginning to now and how she takes on the leadership role of coaching young women at the collegiate level

Only a hand full of college players make it in the big leagues...and Sinclaire Miramontez is one of them. Here North Carolina Courage defender, Sinclaire Miramontez discuss her journey as a collegiate athlete and how she is continuing her soccer career at the pro level.

Just last week, news broke out that the Big West Conference was canceling fall sports for this upcoming spring, including soccer. Originally, fall sports were going to roll over to the spring if a conference decided to cancel in the fall but apparently that isn’t going to be the case for the Big West Conference. Hear UC Irvine soccer player and senior captain, Lauren Mckimmey discuss the reasoning behind the cancellation, how it has affected her personally, and how she looks back at her four years as a college athlete.

Every college athlete has struggled with staying motivated at some point in their career. Being a college athlete is a wonderful and fulfilling experience but it can also be extremely draining at times. There are so many things that come into play that can make you feel like you want to give up or cause you to mentally check out. Hear Jess Lazo share her thoughts on how you can consistently stay motivated and push through any hardships that might prevent you from doing so.

Listen to DePaul University's Strength and Conditioning Coach, Ryan Nosak as he discusses the importance of building your strength as a college athlete and specifically, as a college soccer player. Whether it be through lifting weights, body weight exercises, or proper nutrition, it is crucial to have optimal strength when you are competing at the college level. Tune in to hear Ryan share his knowledge and overall thoughts regarding this topic.

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, what better way to engage in the holiday than to talk about what you are grateful for. This episode is dedicated to giving thanks to the many things and people that have shaped my soccer journey.

Hear from Jess Lazo and her teammate, Adrian Walker, as they discuss something that every soccer player and athlete has gone through: Injuries. Whether it be a minor or major injury, everyone has gone through at least one injury within their sport. Adrian Walker shares incredible insights regarding her soccer journey, how she has persevered through her injury setbacks, and provides any other words of wisdom she has about the game.

Hear from Slammers FC club coach and college recruiting coordinator, Ramon Reid, as he shares his insights on the recruiting process, how it has changed since COVID-19 began, and how his role as a coach has allowed his players to continue their soccer journey at the collegiate level

Whether you are an incoming freshman or a returning player looking for advice on how to approach/prepare for preseason, you've come to the right place! Hear Jess Lazo and her two teammates, Morgan Turner and Mary Tierney, discuss their preseason experiences while also sharing tips on how to properly prepare for the upcoming season.

What is it like to be a parent on the sidelines? Specifically, what is it like to be a parent of an athlete? Hear from Jess Lazo and guest, Adam Lazo, as they discuss what it's like to be a Soccer Dad.

This past year has been chaotic to say the least. Obviously COVID-19 has negatively impacted a lot of things this year... including college soccer. Listen in to hear about what we as college athletes faced throughout this year due to the pandemic.

Welcome to the Women's College Soccer Podcast on the Bleav Podcast Network!