Retired College Athletes

This week's guest is Cindi Miller. She was a  women's volleyball player at UNC Asheville. In this episode, we chat about recruiting, injuries, adversity, and advocating for yourself.- Name: Cindi Miller- Sport: Volleyball- Schools UNC Asheville- Instagram: @sportsfoodandmentalhealthSports Food and Mental Health WebsiteEmail Cindi: cindi@sportsfoodandmentalhealth.comEpisode with Liz McKenna talking about athletes struggling to make their own decisions.- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.- Sign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: sydney@retiredcollegeathletes.com

This week's guest is Dr. Sarah Lee. She was a  women's volleyball player at Cal State University, Fullerton,  and in this episode, we chat about the adversity you hit as you transition out of your sport and how to navigate it.- Name: Dr. Sarah Lepe- Sport: Volleyball- Schools: Cal State University, Fullerton- Instagram: @rebrandedathleteRebranded Athlete websiteRebranded Athlete linktree- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.- Sign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: sydney@retiredcollegeathletes.com

This week's guest is Dumebi Egbuna. She was a  women's basketball player at Emory University,  and in this episode, we chat about going D3, when loving your sport isn't enough, and why she decided to walk away after her sophomore year.- Name: Dumebi Egbuna- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Emory University- Instagram: @dumebiegbuna- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.- Sign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: sydney@retiredcollegeathletes.com

This week's guest is Braie Swann. She was a  gymnastics athlete at the University of Arkansas, and in this episode, we chat about what she wish she knew before becoming a college athlete,  player-coach dynamics, and much more- Name: Braie Swann- Sport: Gymnastics- Schools: University of Arkansas- Instagram: @ayybraiebraie- TikTok: @ayybraiebraie- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.- Sign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: sydney@retiredcollegeathletes.com

The podcast is back!!- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: sydney@retiredcollegeathletes.com

This week's guest is Alyson Beebe. She played basketball at Stanford University, and in this episode, we chat about injury, medical retirement, player-coach power dynamics, and the business of college sports.- Name: Alyson Beebe- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Stanford- Instagram: @courageguideHer Platform: For Former AthletesMentioned In the Podcast- Aly's Stanford Profile- Podcast on the true cost of a scholarshipSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Today we're chatting about defining success for yourself as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's episode we chat with Ali Kershner about the Art of Coaching.Ali Kershner is The Director of Creative Strategy for Art of Coaching where she works on all aspects of live events, education and mentorship- specializing in power dynamics, leadership, and human behavior. Prior to joining Art of Coaching, Ali was the Associate Sports Performance Coach for Stanford Women's Basketball and Women's Golf from 2019-2021. While at Stanford, she helped the Cardinal to a PAC-12 Title and National Championship. Before Stanford, she was an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Kansas from 2017-2019 and spent the two years prior to that as a graduate assistant in the department. In her position she primarily worked with the women's soccer, women's basketball, swimming and women's golf teams.Originally from Palo Alto, California, Ali graduated from Duke in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in evolutionary anthropology. While in Durham she spent four seasons as a member of the soccer team. A captain and goalkeeper for the Blue Devils, Ali and her Duke teams advanced to the Elite Eight three times and made the College Cup final in 2011.Kershner earned her master's in exercise physiology from Kansas in 2017. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Today's Scout:- Name: Ali Kershner- Sport:  Soccer- Instagram: @kershner.aliCheck out Ali's other RCA episode here!Sign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!The Company She Works For:- Art of CoachingHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Priscilla Tallman. She played volleyball at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we chat about how coaches and athletes can bring grace into sports.- Name: Brittany Collens- Sport: Tennes- Schools: University of Massachusetts- Instagram: @brittcollens22Resources Mentioned- Student Athletes Rights bills moving through Congress- All Student Athlete Bills currently in Congress explained- Brittany Collens Players Tribune article- How to make money from NIL- NIL TipsSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Hey guys! Just a quick update on the podcast.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon.

This week's guest is Priscilla Tallman. She played volleyball at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we chat about how coaches and athletes can bring grace into sports.- Name: Priscilla Tallman- Sport: Volleyballl- Schools: University of Georgia- Instagram: @spikedr3Her Platform: Spike Dr- WebsiteSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Today we're chatting about re-learning Discipline and consistency as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Football to Fatherhood video.Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Jacqueline Schadeck. She played basketball at the Southern Polytechnic University (KSU). In this episode, we chat about how her mental health got in the way of her college career and what lead her to major in finance.- Name: Megan Carlson- Sport: Swimming- Schools: University of South Carolina- Instagram: @megancarlsonfitnessHer Platform: New Life With Meg- Important LinksSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Today we're chatting about how and why you should to put yourself first as a former college athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Jacqueline Schadeck. She played basketball at the Southern Polytechnic University (KSU). In this episode, we chat about how her mental health got in the way of her college career and what lead her to major in finance.- Name: Jacqueline Schadeck- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Southern Polytechnic University (KSU)- Instagram: @jacquelineplansHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Wishing you a Happy New Year with friends and family. Today we're looking back on this year and also looking ahead to what you can expect in 2022 from RCA.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Kyra Hungerford. She played basketball at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. In this episode, we chat about her time in college, from her struggles with body image to an eating disorder, and about the mind games the coaches play.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Trigger WarningThis week's guest is Mikaela Brewer. She played basketball at Stanford and today we chat all about her mental health struggles during her time in college, how that affected her performance in basketball, and ultimately how though it may feel like you're incapable dealing with mental health issues, that is not true. You are more than capable.Please support Unite Our Light, a campaign focused on raising money and awareness for athlete mental health.Today's Scout: Unite Our Light- Name: Mikaela Brewer- Sport: Basketball- Schools:  Stanford University- Instagram: @mik_brewHer Platform: Unite Our Light- Website- Other ways to supportHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about all the great things that are happening in women's sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- Just Women's Sports About NCAA Women's Basketball UpsetsHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Reagan Rust. She played ice hockey at Rochester Institute of Technology and Boston University. Now, she plays professional hockey and has a platform, Female Athlete Society, dedicated to fostering community and providing resources to female athletes around the world. In this episode, we chat about her transfer process and the PTSD she experienced once she finally got to her new school.Today's Scout:- Name: Raegan Rust- Sport: Ice Hockey- Schools:  Rochester Institute of Technology and Boston University- Instagram: @rea.rustHer Platform: Female Athlete Society- Website - great resources can be found on their website- InstagramHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting on how college coaches fuel the college athlete transfer portal.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting on how a good academic coordinator can make all the difference.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Breanna Atkinson. She was a volleyball player at Duke University and had a stint in consulting and on the Jamaican Women's National Volleyball Team. Now, she is the founder of Kokada, a brand of coconut spread, and an MBA student at the Wharton School of Business. In this episode, we discuss her transition from athletics to entrepreneurship.Today's Scout:- Name: Breanna Atkinson- Sport: Volleyball- Schools:  Duke University- Instagram: @bre_atkinsonHer Platform: Alpha Girl Confidence- Website- InstagramWin a jar of Kodada spread! Click hereHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Happy Thanksgiving!! In this week's solo cast we're chatting about what the holidays look and feel like for (some) athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Andraya Carter. She was a women's basketball player at the University of Tennessee and has since become an ESPN and SEC Network analyst, reporter, and co-host. In this week's episode, we chat about how she turned lemons into lemonade after being injured and how her climb to where she is now was a five-year "overnight" success.Today's Scout:- Name: Andraya Carter- Sport: Basketball- Schools:  University of Tennessee- Instagram: @andraya_carterHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting if life as a college athlete or life as a retired college athlete is harder.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about gaslighting and politics in college sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Briana DuBose. She played basketball at VCU and American University, and currently has a book coming out called The ABC's of College Athletes. Today we're discussing everything they don't tell you about college athletics, especially before you sign.Today's Scout:- Name: Briana DuBose- Sport: Basketball- School: VCU and American University- Instagram: @brianalduboseHer Platform: Alpha Girl Confidence- Website- InstagramWin A Copy of Her Book: click hereHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about career advice for current college athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- Instagram Post- 026: Transitioning Into A Career w/Caitie Barber- 050: Landing Interviews, Internships & Jobs- 069: Athletes To Careers w/Amber HarrisHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Susana Melendez. She played soccer at the University of Arizona, and is currently a registered dietitian, helping college athletes fuel for success. Today we're discussing food insecurity and how it affects college athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Susana Melendez- Sport: Soccer- School: University of Arizona- Instagram: @LatinaSportsDietitian Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about Carli Lloyd's relatable farewell speech and what it takes to be an elite athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about how your best days are ahead of you.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Victoria Powell. She was a track athlete at Baylor and UGA and was able to graduate in three years, get her masters played for, and balance studying abroad and awesome internships. In this episode, we chat about how student-athletes can be so much more than just athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Victoria Powell- Sport: Track- Schools: Baylor and UGA- Instagram: @v.ivy Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about the hardest adjustments after college sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:- Instagram post- Episode with Katie Spada the dietician- Fueling Former AthletesHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Shay Haddow. She was a soccer player at VCU and University of Boulder Colorado.  In this episode, we chat about confidence, how to be a good teammate when things aren't going your way, imposture syndrome, and so much moreToday's Scout:- Name: Shay Haddow- Sport: Soccer- Schools: VCU and University of Colorado Boulder- Instagram: @AlphaGirlConfidenceHer Platform: Alpha Girl Confidence- Website- Instagram- PodcastEnter to win Shay's Book, She The Confident: click hereThis giveaway will close on October 18th. Winners will be notified on October 19th.Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

TW: Sexual abuseIn this week's solo cast we're chatting about everything that's going on in the NWSL and how we can best support our female athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:All things NWSL News- CBS Article - Washington Spirit NWSL Scandal- CBS Article - NWSL to resume season WednesdayPodcast Explainers- Attacking Third - NWSL Allegations and Turmoil- Two Wash-ups One Pro - Special Episode Mental Health Chat- Diaspora United Podcast - What the All NWSLNo More Side Hustles- support by clicking hereHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Maggie Headlee. She was a swimmer at the University of Minnesota.  In this episode, we chat about Maggie's amazing swim career, her battle with an eating disorder, and how she now runs Maggie Bakes Grace, a platform that shows us how all food is fuel.Today's Scout:- Name: Maggie Headlee- Sport: Swim- School: University of Minnesota- Instagram: @maggiebakesgraceHer Platform: Maggie Bakes Grace- Blog- Instagram- YouTubeResources Mentioned:- Katie Spada's episodeHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about athlete depression.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:- Journal In PodcastHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Natalie Lawrence. She was a soccer player at Point Loma Nazarene University and is the founder of the Female Athlete Mission. In this episode, we chat about how we as Christians we can play for an audience of one, become better teammates, how God is always working even when things are not going our way and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Natalie Lawrence- Sport: Soccer- School: Point Loma Nazarene University- Instagram: @nat_lawrenceeHer Platform: The Female Athlete Mission- Blog- Instagram- Podcast- YouTubeHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about athletes and PTSD.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:- Journal In PodcastHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Lyneé Belton. She was a basketball player at Duke University and is the founder of One Of A Kind Foundation. In this episode, we chat about her career at Duke, from injuries to mental health struggles and beyond.Today's Scout:- Name: Lyneé Belton- Sport:  Basketball- Instagram: @lynee_beHer Platform:- One Of A Kind FoundationHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about three things athlete's whose careers ended due to Covid should know.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's episode we chat with Ali Kershner about the Art of Coaching.Ali Kershner is The Director of Creative Strategy for Art of Coaching where she works on all aspects of live events, education and mentorship- specializing in power dynamics, leadership, and human behavior. Prior to joining Art of Coaching, Ali was the Associate Sports Performance Coach for Stanford Women's Basketball and Women's Golf from 2019-2021. While at Stanford, she helped the Cardinal to a PAC-12 Title and National Championship. Before Stanford, she was an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Kansas from 2017-2019 and spent the two years prior to that as a graduate assistant in the department. In her position she primarily worked with the women's soccer, women's basketball, swimming and women's golf teams.Originally from Palo Alto, California, Ali graduated from Duke in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in evolutionary anthropology. While in Durham she spent four seasons as a member of the soccer team. A captain and goalkeeper for the Blue Devils, Ali and her Duke teams advanced to the Elite Eight three times and made the College Cup final in 2011.Kershner earned her master's in exercise physiology from Kansas in 2017. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Today's Scout:- Name: Ali Kershner- Sport:  Soccer- Instagram: @kershner.aliThe Company She Works For:- Art of CoachingHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

In this week's solo cast we're chatting about three ways you can learn to love your body after sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Jen Davis. She was a soccer player at Skidmore College and is currently a physical therapist in Bend, Oregon, and an inner voice and mindset coach. In this episode, we discuss her injuries, how injuries are mental just as much as they are physical, and what lead her to become an inner voice and mindset coach.Today's Scout:- Name: Jen Davis- Sport: Soccer- Instagram: @i_am_jendavisHer Platform: Live Your Personal Best- Book a Call with Jen- WebsiteHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

Hey guys! Can you believe we've been doing this podcast for a year? Thank you so much for all of your support. Here are some updates and what you can expect in the second year of the podcast.Top Episodes from Year 1:- 002: Pre-Med Student-Athlete w/Lauren Brown- 022: Identity & Mental Heath w/Julie Davies- 023: Body Image & Eating Disorders w/Taylor Treacy- 038: Silent Injuries w/ Callie Paddock- 047: Fueling Former Athletes w/Katie SpadaPlatforms to Check Out- Virago Project- Fueling Former AthletesHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.

This week's guest is Emily Coffman. She was a rower at the University of Oklahoma  and is currently to host of Live Your Personal Best. In this episode, we discuss her relationship with health and fitness, how it has changed since she's become a retired college athlete, and things she does to live her personal best.Today's Scout:- Name: Emily Coffman- Sport: Rowing- Instagram: @liveyourpbHer Platform: Live Your Personal Best- Podcast- Instagram: @liveyourpbEpisode Mentioned:Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.