Mentor and Mentee: A young pro seeks wisdom

A young professional has a steep learning curve to survive as a pro. He or she needs to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible. Usually, though, it's tough to walk up to a veteran player and share your concerns. We give one young pro a chance to bridge the gap and pick the mind of a nine-year MLS veteran. Shane Campbell is in his second year as a professional and plays as a right back for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. He joins host Bobby Warshaw and MLS veteran Ugo Ihemelu, a center back that played for Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, and FC Dallas over his nine-year career, as well as representing the USMNT twice. Shane gets to ask Ugo the questions that have been on his mind (and, of course, Bobby hops in as well).

What's the first thing a young player, particularly a defender, needs to learn to move to MLS and the USMNT?

How do you deal with learning to play for a new coach?

How do you adjust to moving to a new city?

Bios:

Shane Campbell

Ugo Ihemelu

Bobby Warshaw

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