Episodes
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Hanna Kallmaier joins the Full 90' for pt 2 to discuss a follow up to her ACL recovery!
Hanna is now 2 months post op from ACL surgery, now she updates on what has changed since the last episode when she was awaiting surgery. She discusses what has become her new routine and reality now post op and finding the right balance in life.
We discuss some of the difficulties that Hanna has faced including plateaus, transportation, mental barriers, and simple frustration. Another interesting dynamic, that I have faced myself, is the back and forth discussions with your physio over what we are capable of and the relationship/work dynamic.
We also discuss contracts and what Hanna and I face coming off of such an
I hope you guys enjoy this episode, I know I enjoyed it!
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Kai joins the Full 90' to discuss his injury history!
Kai has undergone 2 different ACL surgeries on the same knee, all before the age of 20. He went nearly 3 years without playing football, but has persevered through these tough times to chase a professional contract.
Kai speaks about his first surgery, going into the operation thinking it was a meniscus operation only to wake up and find out he actually had surgery on his ACL. He also found out that they fixed his ACL with an experimental operation, only to have issues down the road.
Now, 2 operations later, Kai is in Iceland chasing his dream of a professional contract!
I hope you guys enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
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Tom joins the Full 90' podcast to discuss his role and journey through football!
Tom is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach who currently works for The New Saints Football Club of the Welsh Premier League. We sit down to talk about his role, how he provides value for the players and club, and his beliefs on load management within a professional team.
He discusses how he takes a micro dosing approach when it comes to gym work, prehab, and overall keeping his players healthy; meaning that he puts together short programs to get players in the gym and recovering/preparing correctly without overwhelming the players. He also talks about the 3 types of players he sees in footballers and how he manages and individualizes training programs for different types of players.
This is a very interesting episode where we get some serious insight into how professional players train and the amount of effort and focus that goes into managing the workload in and out of season.
If you guys are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
Tom's Socials
Insta - @tnhealthandperformance
LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-noon-a9a82486
Tom's Positional Fitness Program - https://stan.store/TNhealthandperformance/p/positional-fitness-guide
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Bobby joins the Full 90' to talk about his journey through football!
Bobby grew up in the FC Dallas Academy, playing with some of the top youth talents across the country at that time (ie. Weston Mckinnie, Kellyn Acosta) before looking towards College footy. As a player in a top academy, Bobby had several options for schools but eventually settled on Furman University.
Bobby enjoyed great success his first 2 seasons in college, then we discuss his feelings about not being at his best the 2nd half of his college career. He felt a changed player and a shadow of the player he once was or knew himself to be.
After college, Bobby believed the pro opportunities would come to him, but that turned out to not be the case. He eventually moved back home, joined NPSL team, and began working a job; all while still holding on to the dream of playing professionally. After several years of working and playing in Dallas, Bobby took a leap of faith and flew to Germany. Leaving his job and his family, Bobby was determined to make it in the football world.
Bobby has a great story of perseverance but he shares some of his regrets and advice for other players. Don't wait for it to come to you, work for it.
I really enjoyed this episode with Bobby, I hope you guys do too!
Bobby's Socials
Insta - @bobbyfcd39
TransferMarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.com/bobby-edet/profil/spieler/767578
Highlights - https://www.hudl.com/profile/11328794/Bobby-Edet
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Sveppi joins the Full 90' to talk about his injury journey!
Sverrir talks about his ACL injury and how he has been coping with things the past 9 months. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in a nearly pointless training after completing a successful season that saw him get his debut in Mens football.
Since his recovery, he has had trouble getting back in to a rhythm with football, the first team in his club trains during the day which makes it tough for him to consistently make it to training due to school. On the other hand, he has already moved past the age that allows him to play with the second team (u19s). This has created a bit of a tough spot for Sverrir as he has felt that he isn't quite getting the full experience of getting back into the first team.
We discuss some of the biggest barriers he has faced and how he handled himself through the process!
I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a teammate or friend!
Sveppis Socials
Insta - @sverrirthor21
TransferMarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.com/sverrir-thor-kristinsson/profil/spieler/865598
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Shea joins the Full 90' to discuss her recent ACL injury and road to recovery!
Shea unfortunately tore her ACL in a training this year, resulting in season-ending surgery. Now, 3 months post-op, Shea is beginning to run on the treadmill, jump, and close to putting her boots on for the basics.
Shea and I speak about how each of us have coped with the injury, beginning with actually accepting that *this* injury happened to us. Shea goes on to say how she would have thought this could happen early in her career, but never in year 9, while facing free agency on the horizon.
We discuss her hopes for the future and next contract, and how sometimes the business of football can be a cruel side of the sport to experience first-hand.
We also talk about several topics around injury, filling your time while injured, finding purpose outside football, and even touch on what to do after football! I really enjoyed this episode with Shea, I hope you do too!
Shea's Socials!
Insta - @sheagroom
Player Profile - https://www.ussoccer.com/players/g/shea-groom
https://fbref.com/en/players/ee96ceb8/all_comps/Shea-Groom-Stats---All-Competitions
Highlights - https://youtu.be/k3mGPkLHknM?si=u5io3MB_T9ZB3Vcd
https://youtu.be/qLxIuLRgMrI?si=lnpF0nE_7cmVQzOG
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Ab joins the Full 90' to speak about his injury journey!
Only 4 games into the 22/23 season, AB broke his fibula during a challenge in a game. He was initially placed in a full leg cast, before being downgraded to a walking boot. After further examination, the results were slightly better than the first diagnosis, showing no ligament damage and a clean break. That put a 4-6 month recover window on the injury.
AB talks about how he felt a little robbed of an important season, after being newly promoted to the 2nd tier in Denmark; this was his chance to move up. After the initial shock and denial, he adopted a fresh attitude that allowed him to attack his rehab. Eventually returning to the pitch just over 4 months after the initial injury.
AB's attitude and outlook is great throughout the whole process, I really enjoyed the episode and I hope you do too!
If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to friend or teammate!
AB's Socials
Insta - ab.njai
Player Profile - https://www.transfermarkt.com/abdoulie-njai/profil/spieler/602984
Highlights - https://youtu.be/TptNPyUtqYc
https://youtu.be/CcREu42IKBk
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Hanna joins the Full 90' to talk about her recent ACL injury!
Hanna tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus all in one single moment, essentially blowing up her knee. Because of the severity of the injury and the MCL tear, it was decided that she wear a brace for nearly 2 months before the operation could take place. Fast forward to the beginning of August and she is finally set for surgery in the next week or so. Hanna is well into her injury journey, but hasn't truly begun her recovery. We wish her good luck!
On the podcast we discuss all aspects of being an injured athlete in a foreign country, from loneliness to breakdowns to acceptance and even seeing the brighter side of the circumstances!
I don't wish injury upon anyone, but for those going through it I hope you can see that people of all ages and levels handle adversity differently. If only one person can relate to this and finds something of value, I will be happy.
I hope you enjoy the episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
Hanna's Socials
Insta - @hannakallmaier
Player Profile - https://www.ksi.is/mot/leikmadur/?leikmadur=339938
Highlights - https://youtu.be/IaSqMUCc7Fg
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Will Bagrou joins the Full 90' to discuss his career halting injury.
After breaking his fibula and tearing ligaments in a professional game in Austria (2020), Will faced many hardships over the next few years. We discuss his injury, being in denial, the recovery process, and the strain it put on his mental health. Will still has't recovered to a point where he can play at a highly competitive level, but stays close to football by training the next generation.
Will talks through a tough time in his life and his career, giving raw answers and sharing what he went through playing football professionally. We also briefly touch on the difficulties of being African- American in small-town Europe.
I hope you enjoy this series, but it will certainly not be an easy series to listen to.
If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
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Welcome to my newest series on the Full 90'!
As most of you know, I am currently recovering from ACL surgery. I won't lie, it's not easy. There are natural ups and downs, sometimes emotions boil up when you least expect it. I think I have handled myself well, but I want insight into how people handled their own journey.
I want to interview athletes of all walks of life and see how they dealt with the mental and physical stress of going through a traumatic or long-term injury.
These interviews may get raw, emotional, deep, and dark; I don't plan to tune it down. So let's just see what happens!
If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
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Will Bagrou joins the Full 90' to discuss his journey through football!
Will discusses his childhood, speaking about how he only joined academy football late in his high school career. We also talk about how late he was when it came to committing to college and deciding that was his best route.
After a successful 4 years at Mercer University, Will was invited to the MLS combine and was eventually drafted by Sporting Kansas City. Unfortunately, Will picked up an injury on the preseason camp and was later cut as a result. Will talk's about his approach after being drafted, how he felt "undervalued" having gone so late in the draft. He talks about how he may have some regrets about how he approached preseason.
After being cut, Will found himself in Birmingham to maintain his fitness for the year. When the next year came around, he found himself with an opportunity in Orlando. Although it was an opportunity, but turned out to be a bit of a tough club situation, having been promised certain things that didn't come to fruition.
Will then talks about looking abroad and pursuing some opportunities before signing in Austria. Unfortunately, Will then suffered a career-halting injury while playing in Austria. After learning he needed surgery, Will flew home with a broken leg 2 days after the injury occurred. Then we discuss a little about his rehab.
We then talk about how Will stays involved with football, running a new personal football training business.
I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
Will's Socials
Insta - @willie_bags9
@b.c.training
Player Profile - https://www.transfermarkt.com/will-bagrou/profil/spieler/654131
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Nacho joins the Full 90' to discuss his financial journey through football!
Nacho and I discuss the financial journey he endured in order to get to the US from Chile, telling us he had to pay a finders fee and a recurring agent fee to even get a college opportunity. Though it was a steep amount, Nacho say it was entirely worth it.
After that, we discuss his indoor contracts and how they have improved year to year. The issue Nacho spoke about, was that the contract only payed while in season, requiring him to get another job coaching in order to afford living.
Then we talk about his balance between playing and coaching, and how Nacho has recently branched into a new form of income; real estate.
I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
Nacho's Socials
Insta - @nachoflores23_
Player Profile - https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/player/120846/stats
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Ignacio "Nacho" Flores joins the Full 90' to talk about his journey through football!
Born in Chile, Nacho talks through his childhood and youth football in Santiago. Nacho recalls playing football in the streets and any chance he could up until organized football begins around age 12
He then talks about looking to come to the US, attempting to go to college despite not speaking great English when first arriving. Upon his arrival, Nacho wasn't entirely impressed with the level of football, but he stuck it out and the program he joined changed for the better throughout his time!
After college, Nacho knew he wanted to stay in the US and went through his options in football. Eventually Nacho found the Kansas City Comets (a pro indoor team) and was offered a contract after training with them. Signing a 5-year deal to help with his visa and keep him in the US!
We then go on to talk about Nacho's indoor career and how he has developed from a rookie to an established and respected player in the MASL.
I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
Nacho's Socials
Insta - @nachoflores23_
Player Profile - https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/player/120846/stats
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Caden joins the Full 90' to wrap up his experience in Iceland.
It's been a week of Training with Njardvik in the 2nd tier of Iceland for Caden, we discuss his takeaways and how that chapter has ended for the time being.
We then discuss a few differences between the levels Caden has seen in the last month, as well as what he has observed in the games he has watched.
Caden also answers some of your questions, and I took a coupe that were directed at me.
I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
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Audrey joins the Full 90' again to discuss her financial journey through football!
We discuss her various contracts across several countries, hitting some of the highlights rather than a full deep dive. We discuss her first contract, Champions League specific contract, best contract, and her favorite contract!
We also try to discuss differences in facilities and club resources across the various clubs and countries!
I hope you are enjoying the show! If you are, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend, teammate, colleague, or aspiring footballer!
Audrey's Socials
Insta - @audball_00
Highlights - https://youtu.be/s7ph6S1OkFE
Player Profile - https://my.soccerway.com/players/audrey-baldwin/424950/
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Audrey joins the Full 90' Podcast to talk about her crazy journey through football!!
Throughout her career as a goalkeeper, Audrey has played in 13 teams across 8 different countries! She has some crazy stories and experiences that she was willing to share in a very real way!
Audrey talks about her youth upbringing, not truly taking football seriously until her junior year of high school. Audrey then decided, almost last minute, to play football in college; actually transferring schools twice. Once finishing school, Audrey didn't necessarily chase a dream, she simply came to a realization that she didn't want to be done playing football; leading to a successful 9 year pro career!
Audrey's has nearly seen it all, from champions league contracts to injuries to surgery to being put out in the cold in France to almost finding herself in a match fixing scheme! We also discuss at some length the difficult times that she faced in France when she struggled with loneliness amongst other things!
I hope you are enjoying the show! If you are, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend, teammate, colleague, or aspiring footballer!
Audrey's Socials
Insta - @audball_00
Highlights - https://youtu.be/s7ph6S1OkFE
Player Profile - https://my.soccerway.com/players/audrey-baldwin/424950/
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Caden joins the Full 90' to talk give an update about his latest week in Iceland.
He has now taken part in several trainings with my team, and is now just bringing a 'trial' with a team in the 2nd tier of Iceland. We discuss the lifestyle of a pro footballer, it isn't all glamorous, and whether he believes he can live the life and possibly play in Iceland.
Then we talk some more statistics, I make Caden guess percentages related to footballer's wages across hundreds of leagues and countries and discuss some interesting topics.
I hope you enjoy!
If you are enjoying, be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!
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Cody and I were catching up before recording his episode, when we started into a fun discussion about being a professional footballer/athlete.
Cody talks about his transition from the structure of professional football to post career and what he fills the gaps with now.
We talk about what happens when the passion/emotion isn't enough to carry you through a season. 6-7 months into a season and you have ups and downs, what separates a true professional?
We also talk about some realities in the US system and lower levels, away days and how long and grueling some travel can be throughout the season.
I thought this was too good to waste, I hope you enjoy!
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Cody joins the Full 90' for pt. 2 to discuss his career transition!
Cody made the jump from player to agent, where he is focused on building a relationship with his clients.
We discuss what type of person/player that Cody takes on as clients, citing that he prefers to work with a more "finished product" in terms of a player. He looks to work with a consistent professional who shows up everyday, which parallels Cody's playing career.
I then ask a few questions about the financial side of Cody's business and how it works with his clients.
I hope you are enjoying the show, if you are please be sure to leave a rating, review, and pass us along to a teammate or friend!
Cody's Socials
Insta - @CodyLaurendi
@CodyLaurendifcm (Work)
TransferMarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.com/cody-laurendi/profil/spieler/157017
Highlights - https://www.facebook.com/USLChampionship/videos/okc-energy-re-signs-laurendi/312972812868883/
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Cody Laurendi joins the Full 90' Podcast to talk about his football career!
Cody talks about growing up in Florida, playing multiple sports before deciding on college football, and then going to Belgium to continue his career and education.
He then discusses the landscape of US football at the beginning of his career, and how it has evolved to provide many more opportunities in present day. Cody also emphasizes how he still had to attend tryouts, despite professional experience, at several points in his career to find his next contract.
Throughout his career, Cody talks about how he focused on being consistent in everything; aiming to be a regular 7/10 from top to bottom. Despite obstacles, Cody persevered, finally deciding on his own terms to take the next step in his life/career.
I hope you are enjoying the show, if you are please be sure to leave a rating, review, and pass us along to a teammate or friend!
Cody's Socials
Insta - @CodyLaurendi
@CodyLaurendifcm (Work)
TransferMarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.com/cody-laurendi/profil/spieler/157017
Highlights - https://www.facebook.com/USLChampionship/videos/okc-energy-re-signs-laurendi/312972812868883/
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