For Episode 57 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Valentín Sabella. Passion, Curiosity, and Loyalty are the three words that come to mind when I think of this former teammate. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vale took the road less traveled to professional football and applies the lessons he has learned along the way every day. An inspiration in the way he grounds himself in consistency and steady self-improvement, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

For Episode 56 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast, I am joined by Deri Corfe. A native of Chester, England Deri is in the fourth season of his professional career and currently plays for Napier City Rovers in New Zealand. Deri shares incredible insight on the trials and tribulations of a young person trying to navigate the professional game, as well as the challenges of battling other people's perceptions of you along the way. A conversation any footballer, be they young or old, needs to hear. I'm excited for the listener to get to learn from Deri's experiences and advice. Enjoy!

For Episode 55 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast my guest is Preston Kilwien. A fifth-year pro currently playing for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One, Preston's career has taken him through virtually every level of professional soccer in the United States. At every stop along the way Preston has managed to find success largely due to his adaptability and personal emphasis on treating people the right way. A story of personal growth, perseverance, and unwavering consistency in behavior, this is one well worth your time. Enjoy!

For Episode 54 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast, I am joined by Sporting Club Lexington Defender and Director of Customer Success for Beyond Pulse, Kaelon Fox. A University of Kentucky and Saint Francis University Business School graduate, Foxy has built his success on consistency, hard work, and always treating people the right way. I'm very grateful to Foxy for sharing his story and perspective. As one of my favorite teammates of all time I'm excited for the listener to learn what this guy is all about. Enjoy!

For Episode 53 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Jared Odenbeck. Jared is a professional footballer for Ljungskile SK in Sweden's third tier, in addition to working in the consultancy and accountancy fields. Jared is a deep thinker, a top professional, and a great friend and teammate. He's blessed with the unique combination of a relentless desire to be the best version of himself, coupled with a willingness to find the humor in life, even if it is at his own expense. Wise beyond his years, Jared shares insights on football, performance, and just life in general. This conversation made me laugh just as much as it made me think and reflect, a special combination that I know the listener will enjoy as much as I did.

For Episode 52 of "The Separation is in The Preparation" podcast I am joined by Union Omaha center back Luca Mastrantonio. A native of Rome, Luca is in the midst of his third professional season in USL League One. Over the course of the episode, we discuss Luca's beginnings in Italy, the collegiate soccer journey that took him to an NAIA school in Ohio and ended with him graduating from UC Irvine, as well as how he mentally prepares and orients himself to do his job. Luca is an old teammate and great friend, and he proved to be an equally amazing podcast guest. This one is going to give you the inspirational juice to power through your week! Enjoy!

We are back! After the first 50 episodes of “The Separation

For Episode 51 of “The Separation is in The Preparation” podcast I am joined by Marcus Williams. In life there are some people whose energy and aura make people everywhere gravitate towards them, Marcus is one of those people. A former track and field standout at UC Davis, Marcus has faced more than this fair share of trials and tribulations. What sets Marcus apart from many is that not only has he conquered each challenge he has encountered, but regardless of whether he is cast in a negative or positive light he is always willing to share his experiences with others as means of uplifting and inspiring them. Marcus has built his own personal training business in Southern California from the ground up and approaches each client from a place of service and genuine support, while pushing them to their maximum each session. I’ve so much gratitude for Marcus sharing his story and positivity with myself and the listener, this is one that will brighten your day, enjoy!

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The “Separation is in the Preparation” is back for Episode 50 (!!) with Ben Willis. Ben is a Federal Way, WA native who played as a goalkeeper for two years in the Houston Dynamo organization. A Sounders Academy and Gonzaga Alumni, Ben is currently coaching at the collegiate level for the University of Puget Sound. Ben’s professional career was cut short by injuries, but he has taken it upon himself to share his experiences and perspectives with the players he coaches. His selfless ability to “pay it forward” is put on full display in this episode. Ben talks about dealing with pressure and expectations, managing your identity as an Athlete, and shares his wisdom on a few more topics as well. I’m so grateful to Ben for sharing his story, and I know the listener will share my gratitude after hearing our conversation!

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After a long holiday hiatus, the "Separation is in the Preparation" podcast has returned! For Episode 49 my old friend Hossein Ellahi joins me all the way from Gibraltar, where he is a striker for Glacis United of the Gibraltar Premier Division. Hossi was born in Iran and spent the first six years of his life there before his family migrated to Newcastle, Australia. After a few stints back and forth from Australia to Canada his family settled in Seattle, Washington. There Hossi went to high school before starting a professional footballing career that has taken him to seven (and counting) different countries. Hossi's footballing journey has helped him form a unique and valuable perspective which he graciously shares with me over the course of this episode. Our conversation covers topics such as Identity, Consistency, Perserverance, plus much much more. Enjoy! 

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The Sep in the Prep is back for Episode 48 with Professional Basketball player Brynton Lemar. Brynton is a Big West Champion and UC Davis Graduate who is currently plying his trade in Le Mans, France for MSB (Le Mans Sarthe Basket). Brynton started his professional career in Nancy, France but has since gone on to play in Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Italy, and most recently Siberia, Russia. On top of that Brynton is the host of the "In and Out" podcast which can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts. Brynton is a fantastic professional, but an even better person. He shares tons of wisdom in our conversation that can be applied to any athletic endeavor, but also just to life in general. You don't want to miss this one! Enjoy!