The Winner's Circle

Pierre da Silva is an Professional Footballer  who plays as a winger/CAM, currently a free agent. Most previously played with MIAMI FC in the USL Championship.  Listen to how Da Silva got scouted at a young age to play in Santos FC (Brasil) before receiving a call to the USA National Team. Da Silva shares his experience playing the U17 World Cup and how the competition was at an incredible level.   @pierredasilva11

Na'im Bashir currently works as a sports specific training through his training company, Identity Hybrid. He helps players develop, understand, and strengthen their bodies as well as a acquire an understanding of the game. He is primarily based in Washington DC, Maryland, Virgina area but also works with hundreds of players online and out of state. Before dedicating changing his profession, Na'im went overseas to pursue a professional career and played in spurts in Finland and Sweden before eventually finding a Non-League club in London, England. During his time there, he received interest from clubs such as Reading, QPR, Forest Green Rovers, Huddersfield FC, Crawley Town and interest from other European countries. Unable to obtain a work permit during the conclusion of the season to sign for Reading, Na'im returned in the summer where he would suffer an ankle injury that would keep him out 6 months prior to an attempt to sign with Huddersfield.   @identityhybrid  

Callum Chapman-Page is an English Professional Footballer for Miami FC of the USL Championship. Coming from Manchester, England, He currently plays as a Center Back.  Grew up playing in the Southampton academy until being release at the age of 14. In 2014, he moved to the United States to begin his college career which ultimately lead to having the opportunity to play professionally. Listen to how he dealt with being released at such a young age and how he got ready to break into the professional game! @callumchapmanpage

Welcome Back! Season 3 will bring you a whole new lineup of Professional Footballers/Athletes that share their stories on how they were shaped to become the people they are today through sport. Many athletes go through plenty of experiences, both positive/negative, that have a lasting effect on how they live their daily lives. I hope you enjoy listening to these amazing people as much as I did!   

Khai Celestin is a professional footballer currently playing with USL League 2 side Peachtree City MOBA.  Khai is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He began playing football at a young age where he was heavily influence by his father who played professionally. At 18 years old, he was ranked as one of the top 25 players in the country for his age group. Listen to how he realized talent isn't enough at a young age. He knew his work ethic would take him far!  @kinggkhai

Mayele Malango is Professional Footballer currently playing for New Amsterdam FC of NISA. Born and raised in Congo, Mayele learned about footballer from his older teammates at young age. The skill set, advice, and passion grew more as he perfected his crazy when his family migrated to the United States. Mayele's versatile style of play got him his first professional contract in 2018 with Boston Bolts. After a successful two seasons, he was picked up by New England Revolution II.  Listen in to his story and he got to where he is today!  @mayele_hernandez11

Jordan Antonio Brown is professional footballer that currently plays for VfR Aalen in Germany as a striker. Originally from London, Brown started his playing career at Arsenal youth teams at 9 years old before moving onto to West Ham United. Listen to all the hardships he had to go through before play consistent first team football or when he had to go through injuries!  @jordanantoniobrown @footy258_

Hugh Roberts is a Professional Footballer that plays for Charlotte Independence of the USL Championship. Born in Olney, Maryland, Roberts grew up playing as a Striker every youth club he went to. His standout play earned him a spot at George Mason University where he eventually transitioned to the back line as a Centre-Back. In 2013, Roberts signed his first Pro contract with Richmond Kickers. 9 years later, he is making sure the back line is secure with his leadership and aggressiveness at Charlotte Independence. Listen to how he uses Self-Talk and Self-Motivation to make sure he's always on top of his game.    @superhughman @backyardfootyy

Kenji Gorré is a Professional Footballer that plays for CD Nacional of Portugal's Primera Liga.  Born in Spijkenisse, Netherlands, Gorré lived in Netherlands before moving to England. Gorré showed his talent as such a young age and was picked up by Manchester City Academy.  He then transferred to Manchester United Academy, where he played his whole youth career before being released at 18 years old. Listen to how he bounced back from the most difficult moment in his life and now is happy playing football while building a business where he helps younger footballers in their career! @kenjigorre @ontheballsquad

Jeff Addai is a professional soccer player that plays for VPS in Finland. Jeff found his voice at a young age which helped him become the leader he is today. Listen to his journey and the experiences he endured to make him the great person/player he is today!   @jeffking_18

Melony Poviones is a former Professional Women's soccer player that signed her first contract with Houston Aces. Listen to how her upbringing created such an incredible focus, drive, and commitment to become the best soccer player on the field everywhere she went. After her playing career was ended short due to a knee injury, she decided to stay in the industry and now runs a successful soccer training business located in Davie, FL.  @melony_23 @shootingstarsindoorsoccer

Adam Misirly is a Professional Soccer player with experience playing in Germany, Portugal, and more. Coming from the midwest, he had always set his mind to become a professional player in Europe. Once he achieved it, he realized the hard work doesn't stop once you sign. Listen to how he kept working and pushing to be in the environment he needed to be.    @aendermisirly @afe_football

Aleja Sanchez is a Professional Women's Footballer currently playing for CD Femarguin in Gran Canaria. She always strives to pull out the best out of herself. Listen to how she was able to completely change her daily routine to make sure she made her dreams come true! @mariaaleja

Rodrigo Da Costa is a Brazilian Professional Soccer Player for FC Tulsa in Oklahoma of the USL Championship. He went through plenty hardships both on/off the field but that didn't stop him for achieving his goals. He always found a way even when it didn't seem possible!   @_dacosta16

Joe Funicello is former Professional Soccer player that played in Finland, Iceland, and England. He was always passionate about being the best he could be on the field. With a "whatever it takes" mindset, Joe went through plenty of hardships to finally make his dreams come true. Listen to how he did it! @joefunicello @soccerviza

Brian Cunningham is a former Professional Soccer Player that played with New York Cosmos and Tampa Bay Rowdies. His life always revolved around hard work and competition. He always knew that training the details of his game was the key to separate himself from the rest. Listen to how he did it.  @thebriancunningham

Daniel Jackson is a current player for Tormenta FC of USL League One. Growing he was always the fastest player on the field but he knew the game was way more than just speed. His work ethic and determination helped develop other areas of his game to where he was able to become a dangerous striker to eventually break in the professional game!  @djax.11

Daniel Godoy is former Venezuelan National Team player and now current coach of the Florida Soccer Soldiers of the UPSL South Florida Conference. His players leave it all on the field for him. Listen to how his experiences as a player helped shaped his coaching philosophy and style to make sure he brings out the best potential for his team. He makes sure to build a strong competitive training environment with passion, motivation, and respect. @danielgodoyhurtado

Rony Argueta is a professional footballer for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC of the USL Championship.  His experiences throughout life set it him up for success both on/off the field. Listen to how he was able to jump to the professional game by preparing for opportunities that were not yet set and stone. @ronyargueta_

Jackie Altschuld is a Professional Women's footballer who plays for UMF Tindastóll in Iceland. The experiences she went through helped her to develop a stronger mindset and to become a natural leader. Listen to how she wasn't afraid of change and always took any opportunity that came her way.  @jackiealtschuld

Jennifer Muñoz is a Professional Women's footballer who plays for Club América Femenil in Mexico. A midfielder that been through lots of challenges throughout her career. She would always put herself in the best training environment so that she could grow as a player! Listen to how important self talk was to her when taking on new challenges.  @jenjmunozz

Paula Quintero is a Professional Women's footballer who recently played for Independiente Santa Fe in Colombia. A creative #10 that knows the importance of being comfortable on the ball. Listen to how she would never back down from a challenge because she knew it would bring out the best in her! @pauquintero17

Peabo Doue is an American Professional soccer player for Loundon United of the USL Championship. With 7 years as a professional soccer player, Peabo knows what it takes to make it and how to stay there. Listen to how important it was for him to be in the most competitive training environment everywhere he went. @peabito 

Valentin Sabella is a Argentinian Professional footballer who plays for Charlotte Independence of the USL Championship. One game changed his life and jump started his professional career at a young age. How do you think it was walking into a locker room with a bunch of experienced players for a young player? For him, it was just another challenge.  @valentinsabella

Maxi Schenfeld is a Chilean professional footballer who currently plays for FC Tulsa (USL Championship) in Oklahoma. A unstoppable workhorse that usually plays down the left wing with a beautiful left foot. Listen to how he had to mature quickly at a young age, how he stayed motivated after failures, and why a positive team environment is important.  @maxischenfeld

Victor Pelae is Brazilian forward professional footballer who currently plays for FC Wohlen (Switzerland). Listen to what he learned throughout his career, growing up in Brazil where competition is fierce, adjusting to the American culture, overcoming failures, and much more! @victorpelae

How do you train for the next level? How do you stay there?  In this episode, Miguelangel Grande gives a presentation to aspiring young footballers on what steps they need to take to level up and take their mindset to a step up to prepare for the next level!