In this episode, US Soccer and Watford FC legend Jay DeMerit joins us for round 2. Justin Chezem of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and Brendan Bourdage of William & Mary men’s soccer discuss with Jay his friendship with Elton John, growing a mentorship practice with his partner Dani Wilson, called RxS (Rise and Shine) Mentorship, and working on systems built off the pillars of Belief, Respect, Work Ethic, and positivity. Jay’s energy is contagious and he’s doing great things through his various ventures and speaking engagements. There is a lot to learn from this one.

Summary

In this conversation, Jay DeMerit discusses his relationship with Elton John and his experience as a captain of Watford FC. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the culture of the game and the deep connection between the club and its comm ...