Perfect Soccer Radio

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews USL player Shaft Brewer Jr. Shaft discusses playing in the MLS, the ups and downs of the game, and his current season with North Carolina FC. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals: 14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - First memory of playing soccer 3:20 - A busy youth career around Sacramento 5:30 - Realizing the pro player potential 8:30 - Deciding between college and pro 10:30 - The “player rights” process in the MLS 11:36 - Being ineligible to enter the MLS Draft 13:00 - The feeling of making an MLS debut at 19 years old 16:20 - Transferring to Europe during the “Covid  times” 18:06 - The differences in the game between Europe and the U.S 19:45 - How to deal with the highs and lows of a pro career 25:00 - Goals for the 2024 season with North Carolina FC 27:00 - Quincy’s 5 questions 27:05 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 28:20 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 26:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:58 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 27:35 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 27:55 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:25 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  33:16 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/DontBlink28  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dontblink28/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/shaft.brewerjr  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shaftbrewerjr  YouTube: N/A LinkedIn: N/A 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews retired USL player George Davis IV. George discusses starting his USL career, coaching while playing, and his current role as Director of the LouCity & Racing Foundation. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro1:10 - How George Davis IV grew to love soccer 3:05 - The college recruitment process today vs. 20 years ago 6:30 - Self belief can go a long way 8:15 - Moving up the ranks 10:00 - The value of the right mindset and environment 12:22 - Dipping toes into coaching early on 14:05 - Winning a USL Championship as a player-coach 17:08 - Eliminating the NE Revolution from the 2018 U.S. Open Cup 19:40 - Retiring isn’t always a bad thing 20:58 - Giving back to the community through soccer 24:18 - Quincy’s 5 questions 24:25 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 24:55 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 26:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:58 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 27:35 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 27:55 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:25 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  33:16 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: N/A IG: https://www.instagram.com/gdavisiv/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/george.i.davis.1  TikTok: N/A YouTube: N/A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-davis-iv-08618792/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode:  Paul Guarino interviews retired MLS player Kenny Cooper Jr. Kenny discusses starting his career at Manchester United, his experience in the MLS, and his current role as an ambassador for FC Dallas. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Growing up with pro athlete parents 3:35 - Unreal career start at Man United 5:35 - Believe in your dreams! 7:05 - Valuable early experiences around Europe 9:40 - Coming back to the US11:30 - Kenny Kooper’s experience in the MLS 13:00 - The amazing growth of the MLS in recent years 14:24 - “My biggest moments came after my biggest challenges” 16:35 - The honor of representing your country 18:46 - How to stay in the game after retirement 20:12 - Quincy’s 5 questions 20:18 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 21:30 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 23:06 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:22 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 28:30 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 31:00 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  35:30 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/kennycooperjr  IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennycooperjr  FB: N/A TikTok: N/A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kennycooperjr  LinkedIn: N/A 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode:  Paul Guarino interviews retired NWSL player Chelsee Washington. Chelsee discusses creating opportunities for yourself, retiring at a young age, and what she is doing post career.  For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - First memory of playing soccer 1:55 - Chelsee’s youth career 2:53 - When the college route doesn’t go to plan 5:32 - Using personal adversity to fuel your career 9:15 -  If you don't get an opportunity, create it yourself! 13:20 - Tough decisions move you forward 16:30 - Chelsee’s post career endeavors  18:53 - Quincy’s 5 questions 19:05 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 20:16 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 22:00 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 23:08 - Are you still passionate about soccer? 24:20 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 26:50 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:00 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  31:45 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/ChelsWashington  IG: https://www.instagram.com/chels_washington/  FB: N/A  TikTok: N/A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chelseewashington9145  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsee-washington-600138220/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode:  Paul interviews Co-Founder & CEO at One Soccer Nation Kareem Rae. Kareem discusses growing up playing soccer in Canada, how he created his company One Soccer Nation, and writing a book at 18 years old!  For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro1:13 - Kareem’s youth career in Canada and Europe 3:12 - Pathways to go pro in the U.S. vs. Canada 5:10 - Writing and publishing a book at 18 9:30 - How did “One Soccer Nation” come to be? 13:28 - Timeline and roadmap for “One Soccer Nation” 16:00 - What motivates Kareem Rae? 17:32 - How Quincy became an advisor for “One Soccer Nation” 21:30 - Quincy’s 5 questions 22:15 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 22:30 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?23:30 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:20 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 28:00 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 28:40 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 29:58 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  33:30 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/kareem_rae IG: https://www.instagram.com/kareem.rae/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/kareemjrae  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kareemrae  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kareemrae  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem-rae/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About Full Article: https://www.perfectsoccerskills.com/blogs/perfect-soccer-podcast/kareem-rae-ep-094  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode:  Paul interviews USL player Ben Ofeimu. Ben discusses going straight to the pros after his youth career, playing in the USL, and how changing clubs can help you grow as a player. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Ben’s youth career in Michigan 3:00 - From Academy soccer straight to pro 4:35 - Prom night or first pro game, what are you choosing? 5:25 - How changing clubs can help you grow as a player 7:42  - Quincy’s 5 questions 7:47 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 8:20 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 9:05 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 11:31 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 12:02 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 13:10 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 14:20 - How do you prepare for being underprepared? 15:35 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  17:50 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/OfeimuBen  IG: https://www.instagram.com/benofeimu123/  FB: N/A TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benofeimu123  YouTube: N/A LinkedIn: N/A 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode:  Paul interviews MASL player Chad Vandegriffe. Chad discusses his college experience at SMU and St Louis, playing for his hometown club, and transitioning from indoor to outdoor soccer. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Chad’s youth career 2:47 - Playing multiple sports instead of one 4:21 - The college experience for Chad Vandegriffe 6:10 - Playing for your hometown club 7:15 -  “Going pro was always my goal” 10:05 - The transition from indoor to outdoor soccer  12:38 - Team success over personal accolades! 14:00 - Learning the game takes years 15:56  - Quincy’s 5 questions 16:00 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 16:38 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 17:19 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 18:32 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 19:03 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 19:42 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 21:42 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  24:52 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: n/a IG: https://www.instagram.com/chadvandegriffe/  FB: n/a TikTok: n/a LinkedIn: n/a 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews the Co-Founder of Bay FC Leslie Osborne. Leslie discusses her new team Bay FC of the NWSL, her entrepreneurship experience, and her amazing soccer career as a player. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self-Disciplined, Self-Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - The founding of Bay FC 4:20 - What does it mean to be a Co-Founder of a soccer franchise? 6:15 - What it takes to get into soccer ownership 10:03 - The idea and realization of “Hustle Beauty” 11:48 - First memory of playing soccer 14:20 - Realizing the opportunity to go pro 15:48 - Winning a national championship in freshman year 17:42 - Evolution of women’s pro soccer leagues in the US 22:57  - Quincy’s 5 questions 23:23 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 23:33 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 23:42 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 24:25 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 25:17- What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 26:22 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:10 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Dream jersey exchange?  30:35 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/LeslieOsborne12  IG: https://www.instagram.com/leslieosborne12  FB: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.osborne.58 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osborneleslie/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews Racing Louisville FC goalkeeper Olivia Sekany.  Olivia discusses her decision to become a goalkeeper, her college career going to UC Berkeley & Washington, and her rookie year in the NWSL with Racing Louisville FC. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - First memory of soccer 1:48 - The decision to become a goalkeeper 2:43 - The process of getting into UC Berkeley 5:03 - The hustle to get seen as a goalkeeper 6:43 - Leaving Cal after a disappointing experience 10:25 - The moment Olivia realized she can go pro 11:48 - Playing for the youth national team 13:10 - “Entering the draft and not getting picked was a bummer” 17:37 - Having a pro athlete dad is huge inspiration 19:13  - Quincy’s 5 questions 19:19 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 21:02 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 23:18 - Why do some women’s pro leagues feel like a downgrade from D1 schools? 25:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:50 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 28:58- What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 31:34 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 33:22 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  37:10 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/liv_sekany/  https://twitter.com/liv_sekany  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews retired soccer player Jay DeMerit. Jay discusses his amazing journey from seventh-tier team to Watford, playing to the USMNT, and being the first player to sign with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the MLS For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Playing multiple sports or focusing on one? 3:44 - Jay’s college experience 5:20 - Soccer culture in the UK vs. U.S 7:25 - From semi-pro to the Premier League 11:00 - Getting the national team call up 15:25 - Jay DeMerit - First player signed in the Whitecaps franchise 18:30  - Quincy’s 5 questions 18:40 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 20:23 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 22:35 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 25:58 - Why the passion for soccer? 28:22 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 28:32 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 28:46 - “Sneaky Fox and TST revived my passion for the game!” 32:55 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  35:05 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/d6merit/  https://twitter.com/D6MERIT  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews Luis Birrueta who plays for the Tacoma Stars. Luis discusses his path to pro indoor soccer, making his 1st pro team with the Tacoma Stars, and working as insurance agent.  For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Earliest memories of playing soccer 2:15 - You have to play the cards you’re dealt 4:56 - The difference between casual play and pro soccer 6:50 - The reality of playing in a small league 8:07  - Quincy’s 5 questions 8:20 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful 9:14 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 10:43 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 11:34 - Why the passion for soccer? 12:45 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 14:57 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 16:50 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  21:50 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/luigi_birrueta1/  https://twitter.com/thatkid_Luis1  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews Oakland Roots’ midfielder Joseph Nane. Joseph discusses his journey from Cameroon to America, playing soccer all over the world, and how it’s been playing for the Oakland Roots. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Growing up with soccer in Cameroon 2:55 - Jojo’s recruitment journey to a U.S college 5:05 - How Joseph Nane picked Old Dominion University 6:30 - Culture shock of moving to the U.S 9:45 - Learning to adapt and grow 12:40 - Expectations vs. reality of the MLS Draft 15:45 - Playing in the MLS was an eye opening experience16:52 - Jojo’s “wild ride” career all over the world 20:10 - Back to the roots 22:11  - Quincy’s 5 questions 22:20 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful 22:31 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 23:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 24:11 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 24:58 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 25:58 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  30:22 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/fils_de_mandoumba/  https://www.transfermarkt.com/joseph-nane/profil/spieler/138529  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews Christopher Korte who is the director of the United Premier Soccer League. Christopher discusses his path working on the business side of soccer, working at Adidas headquarters, and his current role as the director of the UPSL. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ 14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Growing up in a competitive environment 2:55 - The relation between psychology and sports management 4:41 - How to get in the business side of soccer 9:35 - The experience of working at Adidas HQ 14:58  - Quincy’s 5 questions 15:08 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful 17:33 - What is the biggest problem in US soccer? 19:15 - What advice would you give to a young person trying to get into the business of soccer? 21:50 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 27:45 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:57 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  32:12 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/christopherkorte/  https://twitter.com/christophrkorte  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews MASL player Ian Bennett. Ian discusses his soccer path from Canada to the US, how he got into indoor soccer, and how he became one of the best MASL players with over 500 goals For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ 14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Growing up with soccer in Canada 2:01 - “My bad grades hindered my recruitment process” 4:23 - The different paths to pro soccer in Canada and the US 5:07 - “Outworking everybody is what sets me apart!”  7:20 - 500+ goals in indoor soccer is beyond impressive! 12:36 - What it feels like to be the Most Valuable Player in a league 14:12 - First one in the building, and last one out, it’s that simple! 15:30 - It takes more than talent to become a champion 17:00 - The men’s national team jersey is a heavy one to wear 19:42  - Quincy’s 5 questions 19:50 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro? 20:11 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 21:03 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 22:03 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 23:23 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 24:41 - Fun Questions: Messi or Ronaldo? Football or Soccer? Favorite cheat meal? 26:25 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/ianbennett26/  https://twitter.com/IanBennett26  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧Today’s episode is sponsored by:🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews New England Revolution’s goalie Earl Edwards Jr.. Earl discusses now being a certified MLS veteran, parenting as a pro athlete, being a top 10 MLS Basketball player and co-founding Black Players for Change. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ 14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:14 Intro 1:15 - 3:00 Certified MLS veteran Earl Edwards Jr. is back for a follow up! 3:01 - 5:16 Earl’s first hand experience of the growth of MLS 5:18 - 7:53 The evolution of Earl’s game preparation routine 7:54 - 8:50 Messi’s impact on the MLS 8:52 - 14:59 Quincy’s 5 questions 9:10 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro? 9:40 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 11:16 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 12:43 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 15:00 - 17:03 Pros and cons of parenting as a pro athlete 17:10 - 19:28 What social work and impact means to Earl Edwards Jr. 19:30 - 21:41 Fun questions 21:42 - 22:55 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/earledwardsjr/  https://twitter.com/earljrucla  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviews pro indoor/beach player Nick Perera. Nick discusses moving to the US, winning MVP award twice in the Major Arena Soccer League and playing in the The Soccer Tournament. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:10 Intro 1:11 - 2:11 First memory of playing soccer? 2:12 - 5:36 The culture shock of moving to the U.S. at 18 5:37 - 7:40 How speaking 6 languages helped Nick throughout his career 7:42 - 11:38 Nick Perera’s experience at UC Santa Barbara 11:40 - 14:05 “Not going to MLS was the best thing that happened to me” 14:30 - 18:44 Getting into indoor and beach soccer 18:45 - 22:34 Nick Perera’s thoughts on TST and it’s potential 22:35 - 26:03 Quincy’s 5 questions 22:40 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro? 23:26 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 24:29 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?25:15 - What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t? 25:26 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 26:05 - 26:31 Is it “Soccer” or “Football”? 26:32 - 27:32 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/nickperera_soccer/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviewed former MLS goalie Jeff Attinella. Jeff discusses his college career, his MLS career, and the multiple businesses he has run since retiring.  For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:12 Intro1:13 - 3:18 First memory of playing soccer3:19 - 5:04 Jeff’s college recruitment process5:05 - 8:10 Earning the chance to go pro8:12 - 15:34 A rollercoaster ride through the pro ranks15:35 - 17:40 You never know when your chance will come17:41 - 21:13 Is being a starter crucial for a goalkeeper?21:14 - 24:51 Life after pro soccer25:13 - 29:31 Jeff’s busy schedule after retiring29:32 - 39:54  Quincy’s 5 questions29:45 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?30:24 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?34:13 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?36:05 - What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t?37:09 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?39:55 - 42:47 Fun questions42:48 - 44:13 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_attinella1  https://twitter.com/Jeff_Attinella1  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviewed defender Hugh Roberts II of Monterey Bay FC. Hugh discusses playing at George Mason University, the growth of the USL, and realizing how powerful his voice can be. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:22 Intro 1:23 - 2:54 Youth career and planning ahead 2:58 - 3:52 Hugh Roberts’ experience at George Mason University 3:53 - 4:42 Realizing the potential for pro soccer 4:44 - 7:18 The transition from college to pros 7:19 - 8:10 Getting recognition from the league 8:11 - 10:11 Growth of the USL to a top league 10:13 - 13:47 Athletes’ voice and impact on their communities 14:10 - 15:22 Goals vs. expectations 15:24 -  21:19 Quincy’s 5 questions 15:30 - 16:52 What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro? 16:53 - 18:18 What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 18:19 - 19:06 What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 19:12 - 20:13 What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t? 20:14 - 21:19 What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 21:20 - 24:55 Fun questions 24:56 - 26:24 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/superhughman/  https://twitter.com/hughrob13  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About Full Article: https://www.perfectsoccerskills.com/blogs/perfect-soccer-podcast/mike-magee-ep-080  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviewed former pro Mike Magee. Mike discusses how he got involved in The Soccer Tournament, reflecting on his amazing career in the MLS, and how he started Sneaky Fox Spirits.  For timestamps, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:10 Intro 1:11 - 4:00 Mike Magee and Sneaky Fox FC at “The Soccer Tournament” 4:01 - 8:59 Expectations vs. outcome for Mike and Sneaky Fox FC at TST 9:00 - 10:59 Playing against Jimmy Conrad and other veterans 11:00 - 14:24 Reflecting on an incredible career 2xMLS Cup 1xMLS MVP 14:47 - 16:08 The origins of Sneaky Fox Spirits 16:09 - 22:15 Quincy’s 5 questions 16:15 - 16:50 What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro? 16:51 - 18:56 What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 18:57 - 19:41 What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 15:57 - 21:30 What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t? 21:31 - 22:15 What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 22:16 - 25:42 Fun questions 25:43 - 28:30 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/magee18/  https://twitter.com/magee18  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support

In today’s episode: Paul interviewed Memphis 901 FC defender Akeem Ward. Akeem discusses how he has grown on and off the pitch since 2019 when he made his first appearance on this pod, how he got into crypto and NFTs, and why building your network is so important. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:22 Intro 1:23 - 2:11 Update on Akeem’s career 2:12 - 4:08 Dealing with quick turnarounds 4:09 - 5:32 Akeem’s experience at Memphis 901 FC 5:35 - 6:35 Is 5 years of pro soccer enough to be a veteran? 6:36 - 7:53 Akeem on getting hooked on web3 and crypto 7:54 - 10:08 Why building your network is very important 10:10 -  11:32 How setting specific goals will help you 11:55 - 18:53 Quincy’s 5 questions 18:54 - 24:04 Fun questions 24:05 - 25:45 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/akeemjward/  https://twitter.com/akeemjward 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfect-soccer-radio/support