Ex Colorado Switchbacks and Regis University striker, Marty Maybin, joins Michele for this episode of the pod. Marty hails from Larne, Northern Ireland, but has spent the good part of his 20's playing football all over the world. Marty made the move to the States before it became as popular as it is now, landing up in a place that he had no clue about. The pair chat about Marty's experience moving on from college into the professional ranks, as well as the success of his team at Regis University. Marty opens up about how professional football isn't all sunshine and rainbows. He also talks about his current role as the Graduate Assistant as Saginaw Valley State University. National tournaments, red cards, injuries, and finding the balance between a college social life and playing football, are all on today's agenda. You don't want to miss it.

This virtual episode of The Added On Podcast sees current Canterbury United Player, Simon Chretien, chat about the differences in NCAA division 1 and 2 as well as his experience playing in different cultures. Simon opens up about the psychological highs and lows that athletes go through and how he deals with them. We talk about what it's like being a Kiwi abroad, and what kind of mindset will help you get to the next level. 

Episode four of The Added On Podcast brings you an educational perspective on the mechanics of strength and conditioning with our guest Chris Bockius from Xcel Performance gym. Chris is a certified strength and conditioning coach that works with athletes from different age groups and sports across the board. We talk about a wide array of topics ranging from the importance of injury prevention to analyzing what each individual athlete needs to help them "Xcel." There's certainly something for everyone to learn in this week's episode.

Current Graduate Assistant Coach and former player, Taylor Reis, opens up about his playing days in the UK and his transition into coaching. We talk about the World Cups he's been to and the role football has played in his family's life. Tune in to find out which Premier League and Champions League winner Taylor played against a few years ago. 

I sat down in the studio with college athletes Alsadiq Hasan and Edrey Caceres to learn about the hardships they've overcome in their lives and the struggles they faced adapting to life in America. We hear about Edrey's experience with his national team, Sadiq's obsession with CR7 and even dabble a little in the MLS.

I chat to Joel to learn his story and more about his footballing experience. Topics range from Lampard's sacking, Pogba's form and Klopp's success, to what it means to take "the college route" in America. What he first said to me when we played the pod back? "Why do I sound Scottish?"