Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay

Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay

por Scot Cooper

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39. Matt Lamb (Rhodes College), Matt Lawrey (Atlanta United), & Tommy DiNuzzo (Hampden-Sydney College)

In this episode Matt Lamb, Matt Lawrey, and Tommy DiNuzzo join me. Matt Lamb is the head coach of men’s soccer at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. Matt Lawrey is the Youth Academy Director at the MLS club Atlanta United. Returning to the podcast is Tommy DiNuzzo, the head coach of the Hampden-Sydney College men’s soccer program. They bring decades of experience around youth development, college recruiting, and are well-informed on what it takes to become a college soccer student-athlete. This is an enjoyable, informative podcast, these guys are old friends on top of being extremely knowledgeable in the soccer world.

38. Dr. Seth Blee, Physical Therapist, Blee Elite Sports Therapy

In this episode I welcome physical therapist Dr. Seth Blee, MSPT, DPT, CFMT, CSCS owner of Blee Elite Sports Therapy https://www.bleeelitesportstherapy.com/ in Chantilly, VA near Washington, DC. Dr. Seth Blee has worked with professional athletes in many sports, including baseball, football, soccer, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and mixed martial arts. He served as the Head Team Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals from 2016-2023, and for the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League from 2020-2022. He can be seen in ESPN’s Project 11 as he was the PT for 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Alex Smith. We discuss some methods to prevent injuries, how to deal with injuries and what it takes mentally to persevere through rehabilitation.

37. Rich Diviney - Navy SEAL & Author of The Attributes and Brendan Bourdage, PhD, Asst Coach, William & Mary

In this special episode I welcome Rich Diviney, author of the book The Attributes. Rich was inspired to write the book after his twenty years as a Navy SEAL. Commander Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, which whittles exceptional candidates down to a small cadre of the most elite optimal performers. But Diviney was often surprised by which recruits washed out and which succeeded. Someone could have all the right skills and still fail, while recruits he might have initially dismissed would prove to be top performers. Eventually, Rich cracked the code. Through years of observation, Diviney learned to identify a successful recruit's core Attributes, the innate traits for how a person performs as an individual and as part of a team. That same methodology can be used by anyone in their personal, professional, and athletic lives. Visit theattributes.com for more on Rich’s book. It was an honor to have Rich on along with Brendan Bourdage, himself an Army Combat veteran and assistant coach at the College of William & Mary who has a Ph.D in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.

36. Nate Bell, Brooklyn United & Park Slope United

In this episode Justin Chezem of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome Nate Bell, the founder and executive director of Park Slope United and Brooklyn United in Brooklyn, New York. Nate started the club in 2012 and it has risen from a handful of five and six year olds to become the leading soccer program in Brooklyn with over 1400 players. The environment develops players who are confident to be creative, take risks, and be leaders in their communities.

35. Christopher Newport University Women's Players and Coach Jamie Gunderson

In this episode I welcome three current players and the head coach from Christopher Newport University women’s soccer team. Madie Vincent, Sarah Smith, and Hanna Heaton all transferred from Division I programs to find a home at CNU. Coach Jamie Gunderson joins his players and they recap their recruiting experiences along with the start of their collegiate careers and ultimately how they ended up at CNU.

34. Eric Manuel, Mental Performance Coach

In this episode, Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching https://www.expertmindsetcoaching.com/ joins me to discuss his approach to helping athletes reach their performance potential. Eric’s athletic background led him to his career as a Sports Performance Coach. Eric works with athletes at all levels from high school and college student athletes to professional fighters and everyone in between. I’m certain you’ll find this conversation interesting if you compete on any level on the field or even in the working world

33. Kat Zempolich - Founder, Morgan's Message

In this episode, Kat Zempolich joins me to discuss her recruiting and college lacrosse career at Duke University. Then we dig into Morgan’s Message®, the organization she helped start to honor and remember her teammate and friend Morgan Rodgers who tragically took her own life in 2019. Morgan’s Message® strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. In this compelling and moving podcast, Kat and I discuss Morgan’s story and the mission that the organization is carrying out today. Please visit https://www.morgansmessage.org/ to learn more about the ambassador program and how you can help. Kat Zempolich shares her journey as a college athlete and the challenges she faced. coaches and the importance of supportive coaching for young women. . Lastly, she shares the story of her friend Morgan and the formation of Morgan's Message, a nonprofit focused on mental health in student athletes. Morgan's Message aims to de-stigmatize mental health in the student-athlete community by creating a community and providing resources. The organization has two main initiatives: creating a community for student athletes to support each other and the Ambassador Program. The Ambassador Program has grown to over 3500 ambassadors on around 1800 campuses, allowing for the expansion of the dialogue on mental health. The response on campuses has been positive, with student athletes organizing Morgan's Message themed games and using their platforms to raise awareness. The personal mission of Morgan's Message is to help someone else's Morgan and provide support and resources to those struggling with mental health. Takeaways The decision to pursue a college sport can be influenced by various factors, including personal interests, skill level, and future career opportunities. Supportive coaching is crucial for the development and success of young athletes, particularly in creating a positive and empowering environment. The college recruiting process can be complex and varies depending on the sport and individual circumstances. Mental health is an important aspect of student athletes' well-being, and there is a need for increased support and resources in this area. The loss of a friend to suicide can have a profound impact and inspire individuals to take action in raising awareness and providing support for mental health. Morgan's Message aims to de-stigmatize mental health in the student-athlete community. The Ambassador Program has grown to over 3500 ambassadors on around 1800 campuses. Student athletes have organized Morgan's Message themed games and used their platforms to raise awareness. The personal mission of Morgan's Message is to help someone else's Morgan and provide support and resources to those struggling with mental health. Chapters 18:37 Coaching Young Women and its Impact 23:26 College Recruiting Process 31:54 Experience Playing at Duke 35:03 Friendship with Morgan and Her Passing 44:04 Formation of Morgan's Message 45:27 Creating a Community for Student Athletes 48:24 The Ambassador Program 50:45 Expanding Chapters and Campus Response 52:32 Using Platforms to Raise Awareness 53:07 Personal Mission and Advice for Supporting Others

32. Tony Pacella, Head Coach, Sewanee University Men's Soccer

Tony Pacella, head coach of the men’s soccer team at Sewanee University in Tennessee is my guest. Tony is in his 10th year as head coach and we talk about his perspective on recruiting and playing college soccer.

31. Women's Coaches: Mary Shimko, Brandeis University & Jamie Gunderson, Christopher Newport University

In this episode I welcome Mary Shimko the head women’s coach at Brandeis University and Jamie Gunderson of Christopher Newport University women’s soccer. Mary played and graduated from Brandeis and proudly took over the head coaching role in 2020.

30. Greg Proctor - High School Senior - Maryland United ECNL

n this episode, I welcome Greg Proctor, high school senior in Maryland who plays for Maryland United. Greg is in the recruiting process and shares his experiences so far.

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