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Sports Unplugged focuses on giving athletes and people in the sports industry a platform to share their journey, stories, and experiences that have shaped their life and has made them the person they are today. Sports Unplugged addresses topics including athletics, mindset, performance, mental and physical health, storytelling and everything in between.
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Sheralyn Baltes is a powerhouse in both the soccer and business worlds. As the Chief Operating Officer of Santa Barbara Sky FC, she oversees the day-to-day operations of a club deeply rooted in her passion for the game and the local community. With a 25-year career in software development and tech startups, Sheralyn has seamlessly transitioned her leadership skills into the realm of sports management. A former Division 1 athlete at the University of Montana, where she captained the Lady Griz ...
In this episode, I am joined by Greg Matuskiewicz: Mental performance coach specializing in mental health. Greg founded his own business, Conduit Performance, in 2022, where he guides his clients on uncovering the crux of what is hindering them from reaching their peak performance. In this episode, we discuss the secret formula on getting to your best level, why the mental side of sports matters, and what the right mindspace can do for you. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! To keep up with ...
In this episode, we have the extraordinary Gabby Reece visiting the studio. Not only does Gabby stand as Nike’s first ever spokeswoman, she is also a volleyball legend, podcast host, author, and health and fitness expert. From playing collegiate and professional volleyball, to starring on the cover of Harper's Bazaar and Sports Illustrated, Gabby is, and always has been a force to be reckoned with. In our talk, we get into how to practice health and wellness in a jam packed schedule, the art ...
Today on the pod we have Spencer Shearer joining us. After playing Division III soccer at Occidental College in Los Angeles, Spencer traded the boots for trainers and now focuses more on Marathon running, as well as fitness content creation. We discuss life post-grad, marathon training, and that sought after runners high. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy. To keep up with us on social media, you can find us at: @sports__unplugged on Instagram @sports_unplugged on TikTok @nalu...
Today on the pod, we have the founder of Kinection in Los Angeles Ryan Hodge checking in. Former D1 Water Polo player at University of Arizona gone physical-therapist, Ryan specializes in Strength Training, as well as Postural Restoration and Functional Range Conditioning—if you have no idea what those last two may entail, I suggest you click this episode and hear all about Ryan’s journey on finding his niche as an athlete, coach, and student of the wellness and fitness life. Enjoy. To keep ...
On today’s Podcast, we're thrilled to have Grace Endaya from the UC Santa Barbara's esteemed swimming team. Today, we're diving into the life, challenges, and triumphs of a swimmer who's not only making waves in the pool but also setting an example of excellence in and out of the water. Our conversation addresses early memories of swimming, tracing their journey from splashing in a local pool to representing UCSB at the highest collegiate levels. We'll uncover what it takes to be a part of su...
Joining us on the pod is Liam Lambert. Liam, whom I met in my hometown when he was only 5 years old, is a player on the MLS Next team for LAFC Academy–the highest level of youth soccer in America (no biggie). With a knack for technical brilliance and an ecstatic presence in the midfield, Liam is one-hundred percent going to make strides in the soccer world. Getting to chat with young talent not only opened up fascinating topics on training regimens and being skilled at a young age, but it als...
Today on the pod, I am joined by fellow Gaucho and sharp shooter Ajay Mitchell. Before making his way to UC Santa Barbara, Ajay made a name for himself in his home country of Belgium, where he played professionally for the U20 National Team, the Limburg side of the Belgium BLB League, and stood as a three-star recruit with a No.23 ranking. Ajay is showing no signs of backing down, as he continues to dominate in the Big West—averaging 16.3 ppg, 5.1 assists, 50.6% from the field, Lou-Henson All...
On today’s episode of the pod, I am joined by Brian Donahoe, one of the most innovative and hardworking health practitioners around. After a stint of being frustrated with various inefficiencies he saw in the healthcare system while dealing with personal health issues, Brian was devoted to creating a change. Using ancient Eastern wisdom and modern Western practices, he created a specialized blend of the two and applied it to his own practice. From New York to California, Brian continues to de...
On this episode of the pod, I am joined by the one and only, Minnesota-native, Darin Olien. Darin is an author, podcast host, and an absolute wellness and superfoods genius. You may recognize him from his part on “Down to Earth,” the show lead by no other than actor Zac Efron, where the two set off on finding healthy and sustainable ways of living. We get into this, the correlation between mind and body, his experiences with Laird Hamilton and MUCH, much more. Trust me, you don’t wanna miss t...
On the pod today is Lena Silano. Lena is currently a player in the NWSL, belonging to Washington Spirit. But way before that, she was one of my fellow Agoura Chargers classmates who then went on to play for Long Beach State. In the pod, we discuss what it was like to develop as a player, her experience being featured on SportsCenter, and the unique transition of going from college to pro. To keep up with us on social media, you can find us at: @sports__unplugged on Instagram @sports_u...
Visiting the podcast today is former Gaucho and current Professional soccer player, Carson Vom Steeg. Carson’s experience includes being on the US Youth National Team, winning a “Natty” with Stanford, getting back to his hometown roots by transferring to UCSB, and playing for USL Championship side Memphis 901. We get into all that and much more on this episode; you won’t wanna miss it. Enjoy. To keep up with us on social media, you can find us at: @sports__unplugged on Instagram @sports_un...
On today’s episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Jeffrey J. Riepe, CEO of MoveLab: the hub for “human performance, rehabilitation, and sports science.” After earning his DPT at USC and working for sports medicine in the NFL and NCAA, Dr. Riepe used his expertise in movement analysis to implement fascinating and innovative technology at MoveLab, including 2D/3D high-speed motion capture systems and wireless-EMG technology. We get into the usage of data in sports, the differences ...
Reigning from the Southern California town SImi Valley, we have Sam Fisher joining us on the pod today. After playing for local soccer club Real SoCal, Sam continued her soccer journey by committing to Notre Dame in Indiana. From going through the processes of professional soccer to growing up in a family of athletes, Sam is truly an attacking midfielder on and off the pitch. Thanks for listening, enjoy! To keep up with us on social media, you can find us at: @sports__unplugged on Instagr...
In this episode, I sit down with Thousand Oaks native Noah Dollenmayer. As a 6’6 left-footed center back, Noah is no stranger to making his presence known on any field he stands on. After playing collegiate soccer for Oxnard College JC, Cal State Fullerton and San Bernardino, Noah was selected by LAFC in the 2022 MLS Draft. In our conversation, Noah and I get into how we navigated soccer during a global pandemic, the intense feelings of being in the MLS draft, what playing alongside top Europ...
On this week’s episode of the podcast I have another one of my teammates from our UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer team, Salvador “Chava” Aguilar. In 2022, Chava started 3x Big West Offensive Player of the Week second in the Big West in average .222 game winning goals per game and 2nd in average points per game. In 2021, Chava started in nine and played in 21 games for the Gauchos. Chava racked up just under 900 total minutes played scoring six goals while averaging 1.24 shots per ga...
In this episode of the podcast I have my good friend and fellow teammate, Mikkel Goeling. Mikkel is an exciting and dynamic midfielder from Copenhagen, Denmark. In the podcast we discuss his journey through soccer. We talk about what it was like to grow up in Denmark, how he was introduced to soccer, his expectations for the upcoming season at UCSB, what makes him special on the field, his experiences of playing in America, and much more!!! Social Media: Nalu Mack Instagram: @nalumack...
In this week’s episode of the podcast I have my fellow UC Santa Barbara teammate Filip Basili. Filip is a dynamic midfielder from Bergen, Norway and played club soccer playing for SK Brann before coming to UC Santa Barbara. In 2022, Filip appeared in all 20 games for the gauchos, he was a key piece of the gaucho midfield, helped the team to earn eight shutouts on the year, and recorded a goal and an assist against Cal Baptist. Flip was named to the Big West All-Freshman Team. In the podcast w...
In this special episode of the podcast I have three of our Freshman from our Men’s Soccer team, Kaden Standish, Carl Mollerberg, and Kavi Krishnan. Kaden is an exciting attacking midfielder from Danville California. Carl is a highly touted central midfielder from Stockholm Sweden. Kavi is a versatile and threatening attacking player from San Jose. In this Podcast we discuss what are their thoughts and expectations for the upcoming season, what they are most looking forward to, what their favo...
In this week's episode of the podcast we have Amelia Honer. Amelia is part of our UCSB Women's Tennis team. In her short time here at UCSB Amelia has received countless accolades. In her first season at UCSB she was named Big West Freshman of the Year, Helped the Gauchos reach their highest ever national ranking No. 22, and Played a key role in UC Santa Barbara's run to The Big West Championship. In her second season, Amelia was named Big West Player of the Year, All-Big West First Team singl...
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