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Hi, I am a "washed up" college athlete that had NO freaking clue what to do after I was done playing soccer (and lets be honest, I still don't). I never thought about life after soccer, until life after soccer happened. Being an athlete was my character trait, who was I without that? My goal is to create more conversation around this huge transition in life. Each episode will be filled with experiences and advice from many different athletes. No matter the sport, we are all on the same team here (yes, I know that is corny). So to all my fellow "washed up athletes"...what the hell do we do now?
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Dr. Casey Martinez is a former Duke and Arizona State soccer player, who competed for 5 years before deciding to go to medical school. During this episode, Casey shares her experience deciding to step away from sport, how she manages injuries, and her experience taking the leap to apply for med school. Life after soccer was filled with uncertainty for Casey. She shares the valuable insight of going for her dreams and utilizing the knowledge she already had from decades of competition, to apply to her life now.This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind. Click the link to claim 50% off your first month https://magicmind.com/WTH50
Gaby Vincent is a former professional soccer player who competed in the NWSL for four years after a successful collegiate career at the University of Louisville. In this episode, Gaby opens up about the emotional and mental challenges of stepping away from the game: from the loss of structure and identity to navigating injury, burnout, and imposter syndrome. She shares what it was like to “retire” on her own terms, the unexpected weight of redefining herself outside of sport. She speaks to the healing power of community, therapy, and slowly reconnecting with the game on her own terms. Now a community advocate and on-air analyst, Gaby reflects on how her experiences in sport continue to shape how she shows up today: in life, in work, and in purpose.
Danielle Johnson (formerly Mellem) is a former student-athlete where she played soccer for the College of Charleston. Her playing career was unexpectedly cut short due to injury, leading to a medical retirement. In this episode, Dani opens up about the emotional and psychological impact of stepping away from the game and how she found her footing beyond the sport. Now wearing many hats, Dani draws on the lessons she learned both on the field and through the transition out of athletics to guide her life today. Dani is a co-owner of a gorgeous jewelry company (one that started during her college years), called Our Spare Change. https://oursparechange.com/
Pete Anderson is a former University of Georgia football standout and consensus All-American, team captain and SEC powerhouse. After a stint in the NFL, Pete transitioned into a successful career in real estate development. In this episode, we dive into his journey from the gridiron to the business world, how he navigated major life transitions, and what legacy means to him now as a father, leader, and community member.
Tori Karsten is a former University of Delaware Blue Hen who joins the podcast to share her experience after leaving Field Hockey. Tori is the head coach of the Cherry Creek High School Field Hockey team, and in her first season she guided them to a state title. She is also a fitness coach and personal trainer, working with athletes of all ages. After recently suffering an unexpected injury, Tori is learning how to navigate her active lifestyle and uses her experiences as an athlete to help guide her.
Julia Rubinstein is our guest this week!!! After swimming for a year at Colorado College, Julia decided to transfer to the University of Colorado. Julia shares the experience that she had that led up to this decision, her feelings of imposter syndrome, and her ability to pivot and lean into new experiences. Julia is an all around athlete who continued to pursue mountain sports following her collegiate career. She has lived many experiences and continues to use the lessons learned during her time in sports to apply to her day to day life.
Corinn Childs joins the podcast this week to share her experience leaving collegiate cheerleading. After knowing from a young age that she would be an Oregon cheerleader, Corinn walks us through her experience leaving the sport, experiencing rejection, and navigating life without the sport she knew for so long. Corinn also discusses how she started to find different hobbies and seek out new opportunities and relationships.
Nicole Koretsky hops on the podcast this week! A New Jersey native, Nicole walks us through her decision to leave the cold and move to Charleston, SC to play soccer (and be much warmer). Nicole shares her journey managing burn out, meeting new people, developing and pursuing her passions, and how travel has helped shape the person that she is today. Nicole is a woman of many talents which all come from a palpable curiosity for life.
Danny Robison is our guest this week. Danny is a former Montana State Bobcat men’s basketball player and he joins the podcast to share his experience leaving competition. Danny speaks about his journey dealing with injury, utilizing his support system, and how he has identified the structures he needs in his life. Danny currently lives in Denver, CO and works as an engineer.
Dr. Hope walker joins us this week to share her experience leaving soccer and the impact this transition had on her mental, physical, and emotional health. Hope played soccer at College of Charleston and during this time managed injuries, burnout, and the drive to find new hobbies. During this episode we discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people that know you well, taking time away from sport, continuing to set goals in your life, and being open to new experiences. Hope is now working with the pediatric population as a physical therapist in Charleston, SC.
Dr. Matt Frakes joins the podcast this week to share his experience leaving sports as a player and re-entering the world of sports post competition. Matt is a leader in the world of sports nutrition, working with both collegiate and professional athletes by providing crucial research around the importance of nutrition for high level athletes. We chat about how his experiences growing up shaped him to provide perspective to his life now, which he is able to provide through mentorship and connection to the athletes he works with.
Suzi Vallez Sheldon is a former College of Charleston Cougar who reflects on her experience finishing collegiate soccer. Suzi speaks to the importance of putting your eggs in multiple baskets, and the power of exploring other identities. She highlights the value that each individual adds to a team, and that no matter how you get somewhere, it is important that you are there. Suzi currently resides in Charleston, SC with her family.
This week on the podcast, Sarah Cardamone joins us to share her journey after leaving collegiate soccer. After completing her fifth year at the College of Charleston, she stayed in the sports industry, working in public relations for a professional soccer team. During COVID, she transitioned out of sports to become a financial advisor. Sarah reflects on how leaving collegiate athletics impacted her and how she continues to navigate that experience.
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Chelsea Gamble Hoffman! As a former lacrosse player, coach, mom, entrepreneur, and mentor, Chelsea shares her personal journey of transitioning out of competitive sports. She offers valuable insights and practical advice for student-athletes navigating life beyond the game—covering everything from entering the job market, to self-compassion, to leveraging personal networks for new opportunities.
This week on the podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Elle Truax! Elle joins us from Hood River, OR, to share her journey of retiring from competitive freeride skiing and discovering a new passion. Elle discusses how competition made a lasting impact on developing and refining her values. After stepping away from the sport, she channeled her creativity into hat-making—ultimately founding Björkstam Hat Co. in Crested Butte, CO. What started as a curiosity-driven pursuit has grown into a brand rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and the spirit of learning. Next time you're in Crested Butte, be sure to check out Björkstam Hat Co.!
Dr. Bitsy Cairns joins us this week and discusses her journey leaving Rugby. After a stint with the US Women's National Team, Bitsy decided to hang the cleats up. She is now a chiropractor and living in Denver, CO with her husband. Bitsy is candid in sharing her experience leaving rugby, and how this has impacted her relationship with herself, her body, and her mind over the past couple of years.
Sarah Meister joins the podcast this week to share her experience leaving collegiate volleyball. After leaving Mizzou, Sarah pursued a career in public relations. Sarah talks about her decision to leave PR and in turn, pursue mental health counseling and become a therapist. Sarah lives and works in Chicago, IL, working with student athletes daily and helping to support their experience during collegiate sport as well as exiting sport.
Kelsey, former goalkeeper at the University of Mount Olive, joins the podcast this week!! Kels finished her soccer career and immediately went into graduate school to study athletic training. After an unexpected shift in her career expectations, Kels found herself in Crested Butte, CO. An avid snowboarder and worldwide traveler, Kels shares her experience leaving sport as well as the lessons that she learned throughout her career.
This week we are joined by Shawn McKinney, former Collegiate Offensive Lineman at the University of North Texas. Shawn is the current VP of Growth at Influxer, where he works with collegiate athletes on a daily basis, helping them navigate NIL contracts and deals while providing mentorship and support. In this episode, Shawn shares his experience leaving football, and the things that he wished he knew during this transition. Shawn is full of knowledge and provides tips and tricks that he discovered during his own journey.
Allie Dacar is a former Stanford Women's Lacrosse Goalie who joins the podcast this week to share how she experienced her transition out of sports. Allie is a California native, but currently lives in Denver and enjoys all of the things Colorado has to offer. In this episode, Allie shares the lessons that she learned while playing lacrosse, what she did when she finished college, and how she continues to give back to the sport.
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