🎙️ The 1% Club Podcast — Ep. 20: Gustavo Vasconcelos

In this inspiring episode of The 1% Club Podcast, Thales sits down with Gustavo Vasconcelos, whose journey takes us from the streets of Recife, Brazil, all the way to NCAA Division 1 soccer—first as a standout goalkeeper, now as a collegiate coach and founder of GV Sports & Education.

Gustavo opens up about:

• Growing up in the culture of “futebol raiz” in Brazil

• His transition from Brazil to the U.S. at age 18 with limited English and big dreams

• What it meant to play alongside Kaká at Orlando City SC

• Becoming a 3x All-Conference Goalkeeper and being listed in the MLS Draft

• The mental tools that helped him push through injuries and setbacks

• Why purpose, not position, defines a true leader

• His mission to help young Brazilian athletes achieve success through soccer and education

Now coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level, Gustavo shares the truth about recruiting, the college athlete lifestyle, and the importance of faith and identity beyond the game.

💬 “Soccer gave me everything, but it’s what I’ve done with the opportunity that truly matters.” — Gustavo Vasconcelos

This is an episode about trusting your path, doing hard things with joy, and becoming a leader worth following.

🧠 One more day. One more battle. 1% better.