025: Lorne Donaldson brings 3 decades of coaching experience & Caribbean swag

After coaching professional soccer for over 3 decades, Lorne Donaldson knows a thing or two about building up elite athletes.

Donaldson emphasizes the significance of mentorship, community service, and the characteristics that define high-achieving athletes. His insights reflect a deep commitment to the sport and a desire to give back to the next generation of players.

We get into:

• NWSL with Tamerra Griffin
• Lorne on Jamaican Women's National Team aka the "Reggae Girlz"
• Connection to USWNT stars Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson
• Jamaican KFC hits, but jerk chicken is readily available
• FLOWERS: Wayne Edwards & Ousmane Debelé

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