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The Journeymen are back, joined by former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit, who shares the CRAZIEST story from his career and updates the guys on his latest endeavor, RISExSHINE.

Video Chapters:

0:00: The Journeymen welcome Jay DeMerit to the pod.

2:27: Buckle up, Jay has a story to tell!

9:20: 6 months out from the 2010 World Cup, Jay undergoes a corneal transplant.

12:41: Healing in the dark. 

17:11: Back to basics, with a stitch in his eye.

19:12: Jay returns to the US National Team for a friendly vs. Holland.

24:00: Jay and the USMNT head to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup.

26:17: 6 days out from USA vs. England in the World Cup and Jay’s cornea collapsed – now what?

32:45: The Journeymen discuss how Jay’s determination and willingness to suffer exemplify the mindset needed for success in soccer and life. 

37:35:  Jay dives into all things RISExSHINE. 

45:29: Jay breaks down the RISExSHINE app for the guys ahead of the launch this fall.

46:15: RISExSHINE’s holistic approach is modeled after Jay’s journey, not the traditional Academy system. (HINT – it all starts with you!)