Podcasts about soccer resilience

In Episode 163, we are kicking off Season 12 with a conversation with Wells Thompson, Former MLS midfielder and 1st Round Draft Pick, Co-Founder of Soccer Resilience, husband, and father. He talked with Paul and Phil about his journey from childhood adversity to the MLS, his struggles with identity and mental health, his faith journey and his personal why relating to that journey, his difficulties transitioning to life after soccer, why left Soccer Resilience after founding and leading it for a few years, and a lot of wisdom regarding true leadership. They also discuss how soccer and other sports are incredible classrooms, and how he is learning deep life lessons every single day as a stay-at-home dad, husband, and father of athletes. The interview is full of vulnerable moments, personal stories, and practical advice. Specifically, they discuss: ·      How Wells developed his passion for soccer, leadership, faith in God, and how he went from rolling with the wrong crowd, getting into drugs, and not being recruited to college to playing for Wake Forest and getting drafted 5th in the MLS Draft (7:30) ·      Lessons he learned in his pro career (16:10) ·      His transition to life after soccer (19:51) ·      His personal why, vulnerability as a superpower, and how he is living out his life purpose (26:58) ·      The revelation that caused him to leave Soccer Resilience (31:44) ·      How Soccer Resilience got started, some of the great things coming out of it, and how starting/running a business is like working to be a pro soccer player (and a couple great quotes from Nelson Mandela and Billy Graham) (35:39) ·      How he went from not making ODP to playing professional soccer, how that is relevant to the parenting of his kids while they are playing sports, and what we can learn from his journey (42:39) ·      Balancing pushing our kids to be the best they can be and learning life lessons from sports without getting too involved (especially at the wrong time or place) and/or forcing them to play sports they don't want to play (51:11) ·      What actually goes into being a pro athlete (54:30) ·      What he didn't learn as a pro athlete (hint: it is very relevant to this podcast) (56:25) ·      Leadership from the bench (1:00:26) ·      Lessons that he has learned from the game that he uses in his marriage and parenting (1:03:31) ·      What he has watched, read, or listened to that has impacted his thinking on how soccer explains life and leadership (1:06:58) Resources and Links from this Episode     ·                 Uncut Video of the Episode ·                 HSEL Facebook Group ·                 Warrior Way Soccer ·                 Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·                 Phil's email for DISC Training ·                 Wrestling with Angels: A True Story of Addiction, Resurrection, Hope, Fashion, Training Celebrities, and Man's Oldest Sport, John Hanrahan ·                 Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses, Codie Sanchez

In hour one, Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Jason Brough look back at the weekend in sports (3:00), they discuss the massive win by the Women's Soccer team at the Olympics over France (4:00) and are joined by Donnovan Bennett to break down the Men's basketball team's opening game performance and expectations moving forward (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dr. Brad Miller of soccerresilience.com joins us again to continue the conversation where we left off last time. Alway enlightening to have Dr. Miller on the podcast!

In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men's soccer and I welcome back sports psychologist and founder of Soccer Resilience, Brad Miller. In honor of Mental Health Month we discuss mental health in college sports and the challenges faced by coaches in addressing the mental well-being of their athletes. Our discussion highlights the importance of creating a safe and open environment for athletes to talk about their feelings and emotions. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights and guidance for coaches and parents in supporting the mental well-being of young athletes. Thank you Dr. Miller!

Sarah and Ian Harkes interview the founders of Soccer Resilience, Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson. Soccer Resilience is a company that provides mental health training and performance advice to youth, pros, parents, and coaches. Dive into an awesome conversation about the importance of mental resilience on and off the pitch. The group discusses topics like today's youths' mental state, performance anxiety, and how important mental resilience is for the future of the sport.Soccer Resilience helps you "think better to perform better".Follow them on all social media platforms @soccerresilienceWebsite: https://www.soccerresilience.com/Reach out to either co-founder:drbradmiller@soccerresilience.comwells@soccerresilience.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wells Thompson is a former Major League Soccer Player and the Founder of Soccer Resilience, an mazing resource for players and teams to build inner strength and help athletes think better so they can perform better. Wells was an all ACC player at Wake Forest and the 5th pick in the 2007 MLS Super Draft. he played for the New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire, winning the 2007 US Open Cup, 2008 Superliga, and 2010 MLS Cup. He was also the 2011 Colorado Rapids Humanitarian of the Year. In our chat you will hear such amazing self-awareness, vulnerability and authenticity from Wells as he details his journey of struggles, substance abuse, self-doubt and more as a professional athlete. It is an amazing conversation with an amazing human being. You can connect with Wells at www.soccerresilience.com.  PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS!: Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next?  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

Hi and welcome to the Tales From the Trail podcast by Matchplay. In this episode I welcome Dr. Brad Miller, a licensed clinical psychologist, who has spent over 20 years helping youth and adult athletes grow their ability to control their performance anxiety and stress, to persevere and improve their overall sports performance. Brad played soccer at Wake Forest University and shares how his experience lead to him pursuing his profession and desire to help others. There's a lot to learn from Dr. Miller from building mental resilience, importance of deep belly breathing as a tool for regulating emotions and staying focused. I hope you enjoy!SummaryBrad Miller, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Soccer Resilience, shares his personal journey of dealing with performance anxiety in soccer and how it led him to help athletes overcome mental challenges. He explains how the brain is wired for negativity and offers strategies for managing emotions and building mental resilience. Miller emphasizes the importance of deep belly breathing as a tool for regulating emotions and staying focused. He also discusses the role of coaches in creating a supportive and resilient environment for players. In this conversation, Brad Miller discusses the importance of mental preparation and how to respond to challenges in sports. He emphasizes the need for proactive thinking and predicting potential obstacles to train the brain to execute under pressure. Brad also highlights the role of meditation in training the mind to stay present and focused. He suggests starting with short meditation sessions and gradually increasing the duration. Additionally, Brad addresses the issue of falling out of love with the game and offers strategies to reconnect with the passion for soccer, including finding purpose, shifting mindset, and maintaining balance in life.TakeawaysPerformance anxiety is a common challenge for athletes, but it can be managed with the right strategies.The brain is wired for negativity, but deep belly breathing can help regulate emotions and improve focus.Coaches play a crucial role in creating a supportive and resilient environment for players.Predicting challenges and having a plan to respond well mentally can help athletes bounce back from setbacks. Proactive thinking and predicting potential obstacles can train the brain to execute under pressure.Meditation is a powerful tool for training the mind to stay present and focused.Start with short meditation sessions and gradually increase the duration.To reconnect with the passion for the game, find purpose, shift mindset, and maintain balance in life.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:14 Understanding Performance Anxiety16:32 Training to Manage Emotions26:00 Breathing Techniques for Mental Preparation32:23 Teaching Coaches to Handle Critical Moments40:07 Mental Preparation and Responding to Challenges44:09 Training for Resilience and Mental Toughness46:57 Equipping Coaches and Players with Mental Tools49:03 The Benefits of Meditation53:51 Building Habits and Consistency in Meditation58:15 Reigniting Passion and Finding Joy in the Game01:06:05 The Importance of Balance and Identity

On today's episode, I speak with Wells Thompson from Soccer Resilience. We talk about his unique path to college and professional soccer. We also discuss how important the mental part of the game is for players of all ages.    #soccer #collegesoccer #highschoolsoccer #soccercoach #soccercoaches #soccerrecruiting #collegesoccerrecruiting #collegesoccerplayer #highschoolsoccerplayer #ncaa #d1 #d2 #d3 #naia #njcaa #juco #collegerecruiting #soccerlife #clubsoccer #socceracademy #menssoccer #womenssoccer #boyssoccer #girlssoccer   This podcast has been sponsored by Veo. Veo is the number one AI camera solution, helping players capture college recruitment videos. Check out their new Starter and Family options by clicking on the link in the description or visit Discover College soccer to learn more. https://www.veo.co/en-us/partnership/discover-college-soccer   See all our interviews. Check out college soccer ID camp listings. Get valuable free college recruiting resources, all at https://discovercollegesoccer.com/ Join the Discover College Soccer Study Table! Get all the resources you need to manage the college recruiting process! https://discovercollegesoccer.com/studytable ---  DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Be sure you subscribe so you can stay up-to-date with our latest videos.  ---  Follow us here:  TWITTER - https://twitter.com/Discover_CS FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverCollegeSoccer INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/discover_cs/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@discover_cs

Wells Thompson is the Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience. A former professional midfielder, drafted fifth overall by the New England Revolution and played for the Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, Wells has an incredible testimony. Even though he won the MLS Cup Championship, his career isn't all glitz and glam. […] The post Union with God with special guest Wells Thompson — Part 3 first appeared on Soccer Chaplains United.

Wells Thompson is the Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience. A former professional midfielder who played in Major League Soccer, Wells has an amazing testimony. Much of his inspiration and work today comes out of the learning that he has had to do from his own lessons of life before, during, and after a professional […] The post Union with God with special guest Wells Thompson — Part 2 first appeared on Soccer Chaplains United.

Wells Thompson is the Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience. A former professional midfielder who played in Major League Soccer, Wells has a story worth hearing. His work today comes from his own lessons of life that he has learned and continues to learn. Today, on the Soccer Chaplains United podcast, From the Touchline, is […] The post Union with God with special guest Wells Thompson — Part 1 first appeared on Soccer Chaplains United.

Wells Thompson began his journey to co-founding Soccer Resilience after a 9 year career as a professional athlete. Making the transition from athlete to business leader was a hard and necessary change, and luckily, Wells didn't have to do it alone. Starting a business during a global pandemic has its own challenges, and Wells has truly learned what it means to be more than an athlete. Detailing his personal journey with mental health, Wells shares his greatest mistake as a business owner and how he works daily to create healthy and successful partnerships in his business. Links:NewsletterWebsiteResources and Affiliates

After starring at UNC's legendary women's soccer program, Brianna Pinto was drafted 3rd in the 2021 NWSL draft. She's a young soccer star for the NC Courage,  and yet she's so much more than an athlete. Today, Brianna talks about the mental health work of Soccer Resilience, representation on and off the field, and why she chose to partner with Adidas. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

After starring at UNC's legendary women's soccer program, Brianna Pinto was drafted 3rd in the 2021 NWSL draft. She's a young soccer star for the NC Courage,  and yet she's so much more than an athlete. Today, Brianna talks about the mental health work of Soccer Resilience, representation on and off the field, and why she chose to partner with Adidas.High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, and is a production of Earfluence. DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.Pre-order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Matt Spear of Soccer Resilience and Love United FC joins Luke Gromer to his personal journey with depression and anxiety, lessons for head coaches, and more! Learn More or Get Access to the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast About Matt Spear: Matt spent 18 years as the head soccer coach at Davidson College, has served as the president for a professional soccer team, is one of the founders of Soccer Resilience, and has other experiences in sport. Connect with Matt Spear: Email: mattspear10@gmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspear Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com Sign Up/Access the Coaching Zoom with Coach Wilkins: Topic: How Army MBB Develops Leaders (and you can too) Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/WxM9fD4t Sign Up/Access the Replay of the Coaching Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer: Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer Get the Replay: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32 Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a Book Club: CGTBookClubs.com

Failure is a part of every journey but learning how to deal with setbacks through resilience -- it is essential to having the mental strength to push through adversity. We are joined by Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience Wells Thompson, aka Sunshine, who discusses his setbacks in life and how he is using soccer, and his passion for the game to change the world. Wells believes that balance off the field creates enhanced performance on the field and wants to help improve the mental well-being of athletes through Soccer Resilience. To learn more about Soccer Resilience, visit their website: http://www.socceresilience.com/

Wells Thompson, was a 9-year Professional Soccer Player (#5 pick in the 2007 MLS Draft and 2010 MLS Cup Champion) and is currently a coach, entrepreneur, and ultrarunner. His faith, relationships, and the sport of soccer have played a critical role in shaping him into the man he is today. He's passionate about helping others reach their full mental, physical and emotional potential, on and off the field through his company Soccer Resilience. 

In Episode 82, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Brad Miller, Founder of Soccer Resilience, Clinical Psychologist, and former Wake Forest soccer player, talks with Phil and Paul about Soccer Resilience's growth over the past year, preventing and caring for mental health issues, Sports Psychologists vs. Counselors, navigating the coach/sports pysch/counselor relationship, identifying and understanding mental health issues and their root causes, and navigating mental health issues coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Specifically, Brad discusses:   An update on Soccer Resilience since the last time we talked in Episode 19 (2:45) His personal why/life purpose and how he is living it out every day (5:10) How players who don't have the ability to take months off can properly take care of their mental health (10:00) Preventative measures we can use to help our kids mitigate against mental health issues (15:40) Sports Psychologists and Counselors, who they are, why we need both, and how we can use each of them (21:09) How to nurture healthy Coach-Sports Psych/Counselor relationships (25:17) How to deal with coaches who don't believe that mental health issues are legitimate (28:56) How to find and address root issues causing mental health issues when our kids and players might not even know the root causes exist (32:25) Ways that coaches can check in with their players to ensure they are on top of mental health struggles (38:49) How coaches can learn to identify and understand mental health issues in their players (44:34) How we can navigate mental health issues coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic (49:43) Brad's book recommendations (56:08) Resources and Links from this Episode Soccer Resilience website Soccer Resilience YouTube channel Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game Program Warrior Way Soccer “Hey, I got brown hair and I have mental health therapy” (article by Cari Roccaro) “12. A Gradient of Katie Meyer | Soccer, She Wrote” (article by Mariah Lee) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, by Malcolm Gladwell

Former professional soccer player Wells Thompson came on Closer Mentality to talk about how he cultivated his "against all odds" work ethic, the mental adversity of playing a sport professionally, hitting the wall of his playing career, and Soccer Resilience. Soccer Resilience: https://soccerresilience.com/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/closermentality Closer Mentality UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA Listener Survey: forms.gle/zxArh8MpqHTTTJUL9

On this week's pod, Jo and Tina chat with Dr. Brad Miller a former college soccer player and current psychologist and co-founder of Soccer Resilience. While many athletes are hyper-focused on training their bodies, what about their minds? Dr. Miller reminds us of the importance of prioritizing mental health and provides strategies for transforming mindset in order to elevate well-being.

Mental health is a rising concern amongst athletes in the beautiful game from professional, elite levels all the way down to the youth. With the various pressures (internal and external) how can athletes today cope with everything they see and feel, especially amidst a global pandemic that has been very isolating? Today, on the From […]

In Episode 47, we are re-casting our episode with Brad Miller, Founder of Soccer Resilience, Clinical Psychologist, and former Wake Forest soccer player, who talks with Phil about the four pillars of soccer resilience, how we can address anxiety and depression in sports, resetting and retraining our brains, fixed vs. growth mindsets, and whether we actually do play like we practice. Specifically, Brad discusses: His story and how he developed his passion for soccer, sports psychology, and leadership (2:11) The four pillars of soccer resilience (8:59) Anxiety and depression in sports and beyond (17:08) Why it's important to know that “it's not a you issue, it's a brain issue,” and what that means (22:14) Resetting and retraining our brain, and what that looks like in practice (26:13) The concept of “what you celebrate, you practice,” and how it relates to the mindfulness conversation (38:03) Fixed vs. Growth mindset and what it has to do with soccer (46:02) Is it really true that you play like you practice? (58:01) Can we recreate the stress and pressure of a penalty kick in training? (1:01:26) How Brad has used the principles from soccer in his marriage, parenting, and other areas of life (1:05:03) Brad's book recommendations (1:09:11) Resources and Links from this Episode Soccer Resilience website – soccerresilience.com Soccer Resilience YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQEXctanLbfHYfTNfSOUig Uncut Video of the Episode – https://youtu.be/KYVQLmQCah4 HSEL Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership Phil on Clubhouse -- @phildarke Mindset, by Carol Dweck Switch on Your Brain, by Caroline Leaf Start With Why, by Simon Sinek “Start with Why” TED Talk -- https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en Think Orphan Podcast episode with Caroline Leaf -- https://thinkorphan.com/2020/10/27/episode-156-recast-caroline-leaf-switch-on-your-brain/ The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Atomic Habits, by James Clear Grit, by Angela Duckworth David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell  

Wells Thompson, a 9-year Professional Soccer Player (#5 pick in the 2007 MLS Draft and 2010 MLS Cup Champion), coach, entrepreneur, ultrarunner, and now founder of Soccer Resilience. His faith, relationships and the sport of soccer have played a critical role in shaping him into the man he is today. He's passionate about helping others reach their full mental, physical and emotional potential, on and off the field. He's doing just that with his company, Soccer Resilience, as he works with soccer programs all over the world to cultivate resilience from the inside out. Check out Soccer Resilience here: https://soccerresilience.com Become a Founding Member here: https://www.foreverathletela.com

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery talk about uniforms! When did they first appear in soccer, how did teams pick their colors and what are the modern economics of jersey sales? This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency.

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery talk about uniforms! When did they first appear in soccer, how did teams pick their colors and what are the modern economics of jersey sales? This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency.

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at what happens between seasons! Do players actually get any time off these days? If so, what do they do with it? And how do they get back up to speed when pre-season comes around?  This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency.

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at what happens between seasons! Do players actually get any time off these days? If so, what do they do with it? And how do they get back up to speed when pre-season comes around?  This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency.

Join us this week as we sit down with Dr. Brad Miller, a 20-year clinical psychologist and founder at Soccer Resilience. Brad specializes in helping youth and adult athletes strengthen confidence, resilience, performance and well-being on and off the field. We asked him all the things on our minds, as well as YOUR submitted questions. From pandemic stress, to reset techniques, to performance anxiety in and out of sport — Brad had us leaving refreshed, validated and feeling as though we had our own little therapy session. If you want in on all these good vibes, tune in!

Episode 39 features an exclusive interview with Jessica McDonald of the USWNT and North Carolina Courage. The world-class striker discusses her latest partnership with Soccer Resilience, a company determined to help players better their mental health. McDonald also talks about what Black History Month means to her and it's overall importance in today's society. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera breaks down the NWSL preseason rosters and a recap of other matches along with other important news. Give N' Go is available to download on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Stitcher! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/give-n-go/donations

Episode 39 features an exclusive interview with Jessica McDonald of the USWNT and North Carolina Courage. The world-class striker discusses her latest partnership with Soccer Resilience, a company determined to help players better their mental health. McDonald also talks about what Black History Month means to her and it's overall importance in today's society. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera breaks down the NWSL preseason rosters and a recap of other matches along with other important news. Give N' Go is available to download on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Stitcher! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/give-n-go/donations

We kick off our first show of February 2021 by talking with Dr. Brad Miller and Matt Spear from Soccer Resilience. We chat with The Athletic National Staff Writer Meg Linehan and finish off the show with Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas.

We're right back into the swing of things in the women's soccer world. First, Heather O'Reilly joins the show to discuss the first match of 2021 for the USWNT and the state of the team while they prepare for the Olympics, then Jessica McDonald of the North Carolina Courage discusses a new partnership and what's in store for her year ahead.Follow Heather O'Reilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatheroreilly/Follow Jessica McDonald on Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_Mac1422For more on Soccer Resilience: https://soccerresilience.com/Follow Diaspora United Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiasporaUtdPodWhy Becky Sauerbrunn was a perfect choice for USWNT captain: https://theathletic.com/2330698/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Wells Thompson. Who is Wells? Depends on who you ask. Right now Wells is a 36 years old man of faith, husband and father of three. He's accomplished some incredible things within the game of soccer as well. A 9 year pro who won the MLS Cup with the Colorado Rapids. You'll quickly hear how Wells and I talk about labels and identity and how its important to not have your identity in something that can be taken away. Some really great stories and without spoiling it for you ;) Some other things that describe Wells is that he's a former pro athlete, entrepreneur, ultra runner, and looking to buy a small business. Number of ways you can support and get involved with Wells: 1.) Check out his website: wellsthompsonsoccer.com On his website you can check out his Soccer Resilience training. 2.) He is the Co-host of the "Shift podcast" which is on all platforms. I've personally listened to it and have been blown away! Definitely go check that out! 3.) Wells asked to put his phone number and email at the end of the podcast. Reach out to Wells (phone and email) and let him to let him know what you thought of the podcast: (336) 575-3324 wells@wellsthompson.com — ------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my website: afootballersfaith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_footballers_faith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFootballersFaith Free course on how to have a dominate mindset as a footballer in Christ. Apply at: www.afootballersfaith.com/dominate