Joining the The Next Act as the first former soccer player, Matthew Roop is the embodiment of carrying the competitive edge of one's First Act into their Next Act.

A leader of the winningest class in Manchester Men's Soccer history, Roop was one of the most respected student athletes I had the privilege of sharing a campus with during our college careers.

We talk about the importance of balance in life, how being at different stages of life from your peers is OK, how he has used his time as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Illinois as a stepping stone on the path to his Next Act of impacting people through coaching at the college level, and what he does on a daily basis when he feels successful in his new phase of life.

If you've ever felt like you lost a piece of your identity after your First Act ended, like you're drifting through days without an end goal, or that you haven't found that new passion or purpose that will leave you fulfilled, join us as we learn and grow together on The Next Act.