In this episode of The SHIFT Podcast, we connect with Riann Grant founder of Beyond: The League. Riann shares her story and journey of success as a youth athlete and going into university. Over the course of her university career, Riann experienced multiple ups and downs. Taking those lessons learned and her experiences, Riann is now investing and building into athletes to help champion them to succeed in their next careers! 

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Episode 026 of the SHIFT Podcast, we sit down with Juan Guzman, a current professional soccer player with New Mexico United of the United Soccer League Championship. 

We connected with Juan shortly after COVID 19 hit our world and the reality of being in isolation and quarantine became a norm in our language and experience in sport and life. We talked about the power of taking ownership of your routines, habits, and daily schedule. How including others in the process for accountability, builds strength personally and collectively on your team. How he experienced a breakthrough when he stopped comparing himself to others in order to pursue being at his best each day!

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Dennis Chin -- After been seen at a 7 v 7 tournament by a pro coach, his professional career began that morphed him into the man he is today. Chin overcame obstacles from competing in his backyard in Orlando, FL with his first pro contract, to moving to Europe and realizing that the obstacles to overcome were not on the field of play and what learned through his time overseas. 

Over the course of a successful pro career, Chin, recognized his value and significance was not determined by the number of goals scored on the field. Whether he was injured or starting, he could have a positive impact on his teammates and the space around him by just being himself. 

By clarifying his why, Chin established a healthier perspective about sport, his performance, and how he invested in others. You don't want to miss the journey and story of Dennis Chin - listen in and learn from his experiences as a professional athlete and now as he embarks on this next step in life as a player agent with CHYN Sports. 

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In the 24th Episode of the SHIFT Podcast, we welcome back Amobi Okugo and get caught up on continuing playing at the professional level for over 10 years now, and managing a growing business in A Frugal Athlete, multiple media platforms, cooking, and much more.

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Ricardo Kaka, famed Brazilian professional footballer (soccer) has accomplished what most athletes have only dreamed about: Won the World Cup in 2002 with Brazil, won the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan, 2007 Ballon d'Or winner, listed in Time magazine's top 100 most influential people in 2008 and 2009, and much more.  

In this episode we dive into his career, some of the more difficult moments of loss and success. Also, what his transition to life after playing professional has been like, and how his perspective and mindset has shifted from looking forward to the 50,000 fans on Sunday to playing and enjoying the present moments with his kids. Kaka shares about how his faith in God has kept him grounded and given him strength as he navigated some of those difficult moments in his playing career and provided a strong foundation for who he is, focusing on the present, and preparing for the future. 

The interview was originally recorded with Kaka, Andy Searles (chaplain and character coach for Orlando City in the MLS), and your host Jonathan Van Horn for the Pro Soccer Chaplains Network Kickoff Conference in January of 2021 and being reposted on the SHIFT podcast with permission of Kaka, Andy Searles, and the Pro Soccer Chaplains Network. 

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Nikki Phillips grew up in the famed hotbed of soccer, Cliffton, NJ. First-round draft pick for the Women's Professional League, Conference player of the year at U. Virginia, Played for the Poland National Team, and played in the NWSL. Growing up Nikki was invited to play for the US Women's Youth National Team, her coach emphasized the importance of being present and in the moment. And while traveling to countries all around the world, make the most of the experiences in the places the beautiful game of soccer takes you. 

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And so much more, enjoy Nikki's story, her heart, and the power sport has to forge strong and beautiful friendships along the way!

Plus, enjoying the stories you are hearing on the podcast? Want to learn more about the SHIFT framework and how to successfully maximize transitions? Coming this summer 2021 -- SHIFT: The Athlete's Playbook, 5 Proven Steps to Life after Sport -- learn more, pre-order the book, and join the launch team at shiftmystory.com!

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In this episode of the SHIFT Podcast, we hang out with Devala Gorrick, a 12-year professional soccer player. Gorrick competed in Europe and throughout North America and now resides in Denver, CO.

We discuss the lie or myth about being invincible as a pro athlete, thinking that your career will last forever, then the reality of one day waking up and it's over.

The reality hit hard when he finished playing, “I’m done”, then he thought, “oh man, what now?” 

His ability to take risks and experiencing failure was important to his development as a pro. He took that same skill and applied it to life after sport.

Lessons about making the most of the moments and truly be present and enjoy the relationships and experiences around you.

Enjoy the openness, honesty, and stories shared in today's show with Devala Gorrick!

Plus, enjoying the stories you are hearing on the podcast? Want to learn more about the SHIFT framework and how to successfully maximize transitions? Coming this summer 2021 -- SHIFT: The Athlete's Playbook, 5 Proven Steps to Life after Sport -- learn more, pre-order the book, and join the launch team at shiftmystory.com!

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After hitting rock bottom with a failed business after his NFL career, Marques Ogden embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Marques clarified his why to help athletes and others to inspire and be successful by guiding others to not make the same mistakes he made as an athlete and business owner.  

Hindsight is 20-20, recognizing that he was not ready to make the transition to life after sport, lost was a word that continued to be shared during our conversation. We discuss the importance of starting now, don't wait, take small steps if that's all you can, but start now to prepare for the transition. 

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Dasan Robinson was drafted in 2006 by the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. He went on to have a successful career playing for the Chicago Fire, Toronto FC, and LA Galaxy. 

After retiring in 2012 Dasan began his journey of life beyond sport and realizing he didn't really have a plan. His plan to retire was more out of fear because numerous injuries prevented him from competing! 

He also shares about the impact of discovery and willingness to take risks in sport and life and the importance of finding jobs that you can compete in helping him find his next career. 

Dasan opens up about the ups and downs of sport and life and how his experience as a professional athlete shaped who he is today. 

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Plus, enjoying the stories you are hearing on the podcast? Want to learn more about the SHIFT framework and how to successfully maximize transitions? Coming this summer 2021 -- SHIFT: The Athlete's Playbook, 5 Proven Steps to Life after Sport -- learn more, pre-order the book, and join the launch team at shiftmystory.com!

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In this episode of the SHIFT podcast, we connect with Tom Heinemann, husband, father, entrepreneur, and retired pro soccer player. Tom is now the assistant coach at Belmont University in Nashville, TN as well as on the Executive Committee for the United Soccer League Players Association and Match Evaluator for Major League Soccer. 

You will hear about how humility and hard work helped propel Tom throughout his career from high school to the professional ranks.

The Importance of staying connected to your network, even though he was in pre-season without a contract, he maintained connections with other coaches by maintaining a line of communication in case things didn't work out. That practice landed him his first pro contract. 

Plus, enjoying the stories you are hearing on the podcast? Want to learn more about the SHIFT framework and how to successfully maximize transitions? Coming this summer 2021 -- SHIFT: The Athlete's Playbook, 5 Proven Steps to Life after Sport -- learn more, pre-order the book, and join the launch team at shiftmystory.com!

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