In Episode 68, David Ricca, NJ Youth Soccer Innovate to Grow Consultant, Founder/President of Just Live Soccer, 9/11 Survivor, Soccer Resilience Ambassador, Member of 2010 World Cup Media & Marketing team, former soccer player, coach, and scout, former MLS Liaison, former CBS Manager, and former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, discusses how he has used soccer and other tools to overcome the PTSD he has experienced following the traumatic experience he had in Tower Two of the World Trade Center on 9/11, how he is using soccer to help vulnerable children around the world, his innovation work with NJ Youth Soccer, and how we can create environments where our kids can flourish. Specifically, David discusses:

• His story, his unique background, how he developed his passion for soccer, his work with vulnerable communities, and how he got to where he is today (2:12)
• His incredible story of survival in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on 9/11 (11:00)
• How he has overcome trauma from his 9/11 experience using soccer and other tools (20:45)
• His personal why and how he is living it out (35:10)
• His work with NJ Youth Soccer and the Innovate to Grow grant (38:02)
• How we can create environments for our children to flourish in our youth soccer programs (43:02)
• How he uses the lessons he has learned through soccer in his marriage (47:17)
• His recommendations (50:24)

Resources and Links from this Episode

• David’s website & LinkedIn profile
• Just Live Soccer website
• Uncut Video of the Episode
• HSEL Facebook Group
• Coaching the Bigger Game information
• Warrior Way information
• Phil Darke’s email address