The American-born defender that risked it all to one day play Premier League soccer shares his entire Rise to fame story. In this first part of this two-part series we learn about Jay's journey from a childhood in Wisconsin to battling Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba and Cristiano Ronaldo on the world's biggest stage.

S2E8: The Rise of Jay DeMerit - Part One

Let Ryan Sullivan and Jay DeMerit guide you through some of the most inspirational sports stories ever told. The former Green Man and soccer legend interview the athletes themselves to learn more about their greatest successes and lowest lowest moments.

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One of the greatest sports figures in all of womankind shares one of the greatest stories ever told. She was infamously chased down during the 1967 Boston Marathon and since gone on to raise awareness, millions of dollars and has put women in sports on the map around the world.

S2E18: Kathrine Switzer

Justin Douglas talks about how far he's come from growing up on a dairy farm to being one of the best Rugby Sevens World Cup players on earth.

S2E17: The Rise of Justin Douglas and Rugby Canada

Mike Reilly returns to the BC Lions for 2019 a recent Grey Cup champion and elite marquee name. His story is an epic one and his leadership on and off the field is evident through his strong words and attention to detail.

S2E16: The Rise of Mike Reilly

Andrew Ebbett played for a dozen teams in the AHL and NHL, including stints with Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Sidney Crosby and Shane Doan. He's since found himself enjoying a lengthy run overseas and recently returned from his first Winter Olympics appearance with Team Canada in 2018.

S2E15: The Rise of Andrew Ebbett

The two-time NBA MVP and arguably Canada's best athlete ever joins Ryan Sullivan and Jay DeMerit to talk life, basketball and the road he took to the top.

S2E8: The Rise of Jay DeMerit - Part One

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