Retired College Athletes
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Retired College Athletes
A platform designed to inspire and inform current and former athletes through stories and advice from retired college athletes.
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103: Recruiting, Adversity & Advocating For Yourself w/Cindi Miller
This week's guest is Cindi Miller. She was a women's volleyball player at UNC Asheville. In this episode, we chat about recruiting, injuries, adversi...
102: Hitting Adversity While Transitioning Out of Sport w/Dr. Sarah Lepe
This week's guest is Dr. Sarah Lee. She was a women's volleyball player at Cal State University, Fullerton, and in this episode, we chat about the a...
101: Falling Out Of Love With Your Sport w/Dumebi Egbuna
This week's guest is Dumebi Egbuna. She was a women's basketball player at Emory University, and in this episode, we chat about going D3, when lovin...
100: Becoming The Coach She Wished She Had w/Braie Swann
This week's guest is Braie Swann. She was a gymnastics athlete at the University of Arkansas, and in this episode, we chat about what she wish she kn...
099: We're Back!! Welcome to Season #3!
The podcast is back!!- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what...
098: Injury and Player-Coach Power Dynamics w/Alyson Beebe
This week's guest is Alyson Beebe. She played basketball at Stanford University, and in this episode, we chat about injury, medical retirement, player...
097: Defining Success For Yourself
Today we're chatting about defining success for yourself as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Vir...
096: Advice For Players & Young Coaches w/Ali Kershner
In this week's episode we chat with Ali Kershner about the Art of Coaching.Ali Kershner is The Director of Creative Strategy for Art of Coaching where...
095: NIL, NCAA, & How Her Career Was Erased Over $252 w/Brittany Collens
This week's guest is Priscilla Tallman. She played volleyball at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we chat about how coaches and athletes ca...
094: A Podcast Update
Hey guys! Just a quick update on the podcast.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sp...
093: Bringing Grace Into Coaching & Athletics w/ Priscilla Tallman
This week's guest is Priscilla Tallman. She played volleyball at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we chat about how coaches and athletes ca...
092: Re-Learning Discipline & Consistency As A Former Athlete
Today we're chatting about re-learning Discipline and consistency as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: Universi...
091: Why Former Athletes Still Need Coaches w/Megan Carlson
This week's guest is Jacqueline Schadeck. She played basketball at the Southern Polytechnic University (KSU). In this episode, we chat about how her m...
090: Putting Yourself First As A Retired College Athlete
Today we're chatting about how and why you should to put yourself first as a former college athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- Col...
089: Choosing Mental Health Over Sports w/Jacqueline Schadeck
This week's guest is Jacqueline Schadeck. She played basketball at the Southern Polytechnic University (KSU). In this episode, we chat about how her m...
088: A Look Back & A Look Ahead for RCA
Wishing you a Happy New Year with friends and family. Today we're looking back on this year and also looking ahead to what you can expect in 2022 from...
087: The Damage Coaches' Mind Games Can Cause w/Kyra Hungerford
This week's guest is Kyra Hungerford. She played basketball at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. In this episode, we chat about her time in col...
086: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas...
085: Struggling w/Mental Health Doesn’t Mean You’re Incapable w/Mikaela Brewer
Trigger WarningThis week's guest is Mikaela Brewer. She played basketball at Stanford and today we chat all about her mental health struggles during h...
084: Women's Sports are GROWING!
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about all the great things that are happening in women's sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)-...
083: PTSD After Transferring w/Reagan Rust
This week's guest is Reagan Rust. She played ice hockey at Rochester Institute of Technology and Boston University. Now, she plays professional hockey...
082: How College Coaches Fuel The Transfer Portal
In this week's solo cast we're chatting on how college coaches fuel the college athlete transfer portal.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)-...
081: Empowering Your Transition Out Of Sport w/Liz McKenna
This week's guest is Liz McKenna. She was a swimmer at Loyola University Maryland and Now, she is a collegiate swim coach and helps female athletes wi...
080: A Good Academic Coordinator Can Make All The Difference
In this week's solo cast we're chatting on how a good academic coordinator can make all the difference.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)-...
079: From Athlete to Entrepreneur w/ Breanna Atkinson
This week's guest is Breanna Atkinson. She was a volleyball player at Duke University and had a stint in consulting and on the Jamaican Women's Nation...
078: What Holidays Look Like For Athletes
Happy Thanksgiving!! In this week's solo cast we're chatting about what the holidays look and feel like for (some) athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydn...
077: A Five-Year Overnight Success w/Andraya Carter
This week's guest is Andraya Carter. She was a women's basketball player at the University of Tennessee and has since become an ESPN and SEC Network a...
076: Which is Harder? Life As A Student-Athlete or Life After College Sports?
In this week's solo cast we're chatting if life as a college athlete or life as a retired college athlete is harder.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri...
075: Pregnant As A Student-Athlete w/Arielle Harvey
This week's guest is Arielle Harvey. She was a women's basketball player who got pregnant during college and returned to play after giving birth. In t...
074: Gaslighting & Politics in College Sports
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about gaslighting and politics in college sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: Unive...
073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBose
This week's guest is Briana DuBose. She played basketball at VCU and American University, and currently has a book coming out called The ABC's of Coll...
072: Career Advice for Current College Athletes
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about career advice for current college athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: Unive...
071: Student-Athlete Food Insecurity w/ Susana Melendez
This week's guest is Susana Melendez. She played soccer at the University of Arizona, and is currently a registered dietitian, helping college athlete...
070: Carli Lloyd's Relatable Farewell Speech
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about Carli Lloyd's relatable farewell speech and what it takes to be an elite athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: S...
069: Athletes To Careers w/Amber Harris
This week's guest is Amber Harris. She was a rower at University of California San Diego and currently work for Athletes to Careers, helping current s...
068: Your Best Days Are Ahead Of You
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about how your best days are ahead of you.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University o...
067: Balancing School, Internships & Sports w/Victoria Powell
This week's guest is Victoria Powell. She was a track athlete at Baylor and UGA and was able to graduate in three years, get her masters played for, a...
066: The Hardest Adjustments After College Sports
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about the hardest adjustments after college sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: Uni...
065: All About Confidence w/Shay Haddow
This week's guest is Shay Haddow. She was a soccer player at VCU and University of Boulder Colorado. In this episode, we chat about confidence, how t...
064: What's going on in the NWSL?
TW: Sexual abuseIn this week's solo cast we're chatting about everything that's going on in the NWSL and how we can best support our female athletes.T...