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Episode 20 of “If You Don’t Mind Me Asking?” features a powerful and inspiring conversation with former professional soccer player Ansger Otto, as he shares his journey from Ghana to America. This conversation discusses becoming a standout high-school athlete, competing professionally overseas, battling injuries, dealing with depression, and now passing on his passion to his kids as a coach and father.
This episode is PACKED with gems on discipline, mental toughness, parenting, sports culture, and how today’s technology shapes young athletes. If you’re a parent, athlete, coach, or just someone who loves motivational stories — this one’s for you.
EPISODE 20 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – Coming to America 🇺🇸 & adapting
2:00 – Making soccer “cool” in school
3:40 – School soccer vs. professional level
4:45 – Battling injuries & adversity
6:00 – Depression, identity & sports
6:35 – Passing on tradition to your kids
10:00 – Are kids maximizing today’s technology?
15:50 – The REAL debate: Brains vs Athleticism
17:05 – Coaching vs Playing: Which is more rewarding?
18:50 – Who pushed Otto to become great
19:30 – Friends or foes in sports
22:00 – Biggest accomplishments
22:50 – Lowest moments
27:10 – Parenting: When your child doesn’t listen
30:40 – Knowing when to give your child advice
32:50 – Closing thoughts 🎬
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Episode 20 of “If You Don’t Mind Me Asking?” features a powerful and inspiring conversation with former professional soccer player Ansger Otto, as he shares his journey from Ghana to America. This conversation discusses becoming a standout high-school athlete, competing professionally overseas, battling injuries, dealing with depression, and now passing on his passion to his kids as a coach and father.
This episode is PACKED with gems on discipline, mental toughness, parenting, sports culture, and how today’s technology shapes young athletes. If you’re a parent, athlete, coach, or just someone who loves motivational stories — this one’s for you.
EPISODE 20 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – Coming to America 🇺🇸 & adapting
2:00 – Making soccer “cool” in school
3:40 – School soccer vs. professional level
4:45 – Battling injuries & adversity
6:00 – Depression, identity & sports
6:35 – Passing on tradition to your kids
10:00 – Are kids maximizing today’s technology?
15:50 – The REAL debate: Brains vs Athleticism
17:05 – Coaching vs Playing: Which is more rewarding?
18:50 – Who pushed Otto to become great
19:30 – Friends or foes in sports
22:00 – Biggest accomplishments
22:50 – Lowest moments
27:10 – Parenting: When your child doesn’t listen
30:40 – Knowing when to give your child advice
32:50 – Closing thoughts 🎬
#athleteinterview #soccerlife #formerproathlete #ghananews #immigrantstory #sportsmotivation #blackpodcasts #sportspodcast #fathersandsons #parentingtips #youthsports #mentalhealthinsports #sportsinjuries #disciplinequotes #coachinglife #sportsdevelopment #podcastclips #ifyoudontmindmeasking #travtherealist #bearviewmedia
🔗 Watch Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoETk4xkO7BYe99dBV9FciAZKrIKnhuqF&si=UJmFmXPIOhYMOBws
🔗 Watch Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoETk4xkO7Bb3OWiS6ows5IxPE7tznyXR&si=UxosZya_MeoFOX2Q
🎧 Listen to Audio on:
🍎 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-you-dont-mind-me-asking-hosted-by-travtherealist/id1826844122
🎵Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5XTh9kKgXdSY6LjMvjK9ul?si=a16bfd2558d9405b