Seize Your Mind Podcast #29 - Soccer Resilience - Clinical Psychologist Dr. Brad Miller & Former MLS Star Wells Thompson

Jason’s passion for helping others be better in the world began as a youth soccer trainer as a junior in high school which set him on a path that led to a twenty year career in education serving as a classroom teacher, coach, and administrator. Jason is best known in the education world as the former Director of Student Life and Activities at Broken Arrow (OK) Public Schools where he turned a fading school culture into a thriving school culture as evidenced in Broken Arrow High School wining the Varsity Brands Most Spirited High School award in 2017. Jason's experiences as an educator include teaching pre-AP Chemistry, serving as an AP coordinator, as the administrator for an at-risk program, and as an academic assistant principal. Jason is known for his infections energy and his ability to ignite a fire in the people and schools he works with by empowering people to create places where everyone belongs, feel safe, and can grow. Jason is currently the Director of Innovation Academy for Broken Arrow Public Schools and he works as a speaker and facilitator for schools, teams, and businesses across The nation. You can contact him at 479.366.5843 (cell) or [email protected] (email) or @jjedamski on twitter.

Quincy is a 32 year old Soccer Professional who just signed for the Las Vegas Lights and co-owns a company called Perfect Soccer. Quincy talks about what it takes to be successful, the value of changing your perspective on things that you might view as negative, failing so you can succeed, and more. http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/SSS https://quincyamarikwa.com/ http://leverageinvestmentgroup.com/home

In this episode of Seize Your Mind, David discusses the importance of mentors, how to become a soccer coach, how to communicate effectively, how to set goals, and more.

This episode of Seize Your Mind featured the company Soccer Resilience. Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson are the founders. Their passion is empowering players to strengthen their resilience both on and off the field. We discuss their company, what their "why" is, and some experiences that have formed them into who they are now. They also share some tips and tricks and thoughts on mental toughness. You can reach them at [email protected] (Wells Cell: 336-575-3324 or [email protected]

In this episode, John discusses his early years in North Tulsa, College Ball at Furman University in South Carolina, and Northeastern State University. He also talks about how he got into coaching and some of his philosophies on how to build players and teams. He discusses his version of keeping things fun, teamwork, goal setting and more.

Luchi discuses how the importance of having a positive mindset, never giving up, and to always be learning.

Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez (born 10 August 1968) is a Colombian professional football manager and former player. He is currently the head coach of Orlando City in Major League Soccer. Pareja is nicknamed El Generalito, the Little General, but is now called Papi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93scar_Pareja In this episode Oscar discusses what it was like growing up and becoming a professional. He delves into what it means to always be solution focused and never giving up. He also talks about treating players as humans and seeing the big picture.

In this episode of Seize Your Mind, the podcast about Soccer, Mental Toughness, and Life, Michael talks about his values and principles, his work ethic, his never ending quest for improvement, and the importance of having fun. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-n... @michaelnsien

To contact the Paralympic Soccer team: email: [email protected] Twitter: @4Ssharp @ussoccer_PNT https://www.ussoccer.com/teams/paralympic-national-team The United States Men's Para 7 aside (Paralympic) National Soccer Team represents the United States in international competitions. It is operated by the United States Soccer Federation. The team finished seventh at the 2015 IPCPF World Championships. They have competed at several Paralympic Games, including the 1984, 1992, 1996, 2004 and 2012 editions. One of their best finishes was in 1996 when they finished fourth. Their Head Coach is Stuart Sharp. Comedian Josh Blue is one of their former players. The U.S. Para 7 aside National Soccer Team (USPNT) is an elite level program that selects players from across the United States in preparation for International standard competition. The National Team, in addition to friendly matches and invitational tournaments, competes in the following events: Intercontinental Cup, Copa America, World Championships, Parapan American Games, Paralympic Games. For players to be eligible, they must be ambulant (no requirement for assistive walking aids) and have one of the following neurological conditions, have had a Stroke, have Cerebral Palsy, have had a Traumatic Brain Injury / Acquired Brain Injury. Individuals with the above conditions may display varying degrees of the following impairments: Diplegia, Hemiplegia, Triplegia, Quadriplegia, Monoplegia, Dystonia, Athetosis, Ataxia, Balance issues, Co-ordination issues, Weakness in certain areas of the body. In many cases the above conditions may result in only minimal levels of motor dysfunction (some not noticeable to the untrained eye); however, under the rules of the sport, this could still make players eligible for the U.S. Paralympic National Team. "Football 7-a-side" is the standard term for the game informally known as "C.P. Football," and international tournaments are hosted by the International Paralympic Committee, FIFA, or International Federation of CP Football IFCPF. Team selection and tournaments are competitive, and tend to be run like professional sport organizations. The USA team trains at the Olympic Training Center at Chula Vista, California, and the Home Depot Center at Carson, California.

In this interview Freddy discloses what it was like growing up in New Mexico and how he got started in soccer. He also discusses leadership, adversity, confidence, team building, and focus. Freddy Juarez (born April 1, 1978) is an American former soccer player who is currently the head coach of Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.[1] Playing career He began his professional career in 1998[2] with the El Paso Patriots. In 2004, he moved to the Minnesota Thunder[3] for four seasons. 1999-2000 Wichita Wings NPSL (MISL) 2005 Invited into US Men's National Team Camp 2007 US Men's National Futsal Team Coaching career During the off season, Freddy also coaches a premier club team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has had much success coaching many teams from the New Mexico Striker F.C. His U19 team has won the New Mexico state championship six times and made it to the Far West Regional finals on more than one occasion. Coaching, Freddy has produced two professional players, brothers Edgar Castillo and Noel Castillo. He has most recently served as an assistant coach for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer; he was elevated to interim head coach on August 11, 2019, after the firing of Mike Petke. In December 2019 he became the team's fifth head coach.[4]