In todays episode, co-owner and founder of the Chicago Nation Football Club, Semi Pro Soccer Team will be talking with us about what its like to play in the United Premier Soccer League, what it takes to play in the big leagues and what to expect if this is a goal you aspire to.

Today we will be discussing the importance of sports in our lives. Our special guest today Dr. Pedro Trejo - Development manager with US Soccer. Dr. Trejo talks about why sports are important in our personal, physical and mental development.

How many time have you heard the saying "all it takes is one bad apple to ruin the rest of them". Well the saying holds true for sports as well as many different things in life. It could be training partners, equipment, training facilities, coaches.... the list goes on. Are you in the ideal environment to make the best out of your abilities or could you stand to make a few changes to see your performance soar. Listen to this segment and see if there is something you can change to improve results

In this episode we spend some time discussing developing grit, desire, ambition and accountability. What do we need to push our selves to a higher level? What level do you have the determination to get to?

The mere definition of sports should include a statement about adversity and how to overcome your losses and win over your challenges. In order for you to get to be the best of the best you will undoubtedly face mountains of adversity and challenges. Its all about how you handle these challenges, learn from them and use them to make you better.

Game Day Preparation - Are you ready for the big game? In this segment we discuss what it takes to get ready to perform at your best. Don't leave anything on the table. Maximize your your performance!

The age old question - Is it better to concentrate on one sport only or should an athlete gain experience and multiple sports? In this segment we will discuss the pro's and con's of participating in multiple sports vs a single sport and at what age you will see the benefits.

Playing Sports is all about Winning! Yes or No? Maybe playing Sports is more about the Journey, the life lessons, the experiences and human development. Today we are discussing the "real" benefits of playing sports and how  winning those battles can help you through the rest of your life.

Every parent wants the best for their child. What parent wouldn't want to see their kid be the next Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, or Tom Brady. What are you willing to do to help them get there? How much is too much and is that actually good for your child? Today we will be talking about the difficulties of going Pro and plan "B".

Do you find that it is too easy to give in or give up on a task or a goal? Are you setting your goals too high or are they not hard enough? Today we are talking about realistic goal setting and how to find that happy medium between setting the impossible challenge or making things too easy.

In this podcast we are discussing how to win from a loss. How to come away with valuable knowledge, make yourself better, learn from your experience and make sure you don't make the same mistakes twice. Its called a "win/win"!

A live interview with U.S. Junior National Team member Libby Williams. Libby tells us what it takes to become one of the top Jr. athletes in the Unites States and some of the obstacles she overcame to get there.

Take your game to the next level. You can only be as strong as your mind will allow. If your mental game is holding you back from achieving your top goals, you need to listen to this episode. Learn to give your 100% on a daily basis. Make your mental game as strong as your physical abilities.

Today we are starting part 1 of "Maximizing your Athletic Performance" - Are you doing everything you can possibly do to reach your performance goals? Everything? You want to cross the finish line with no regrets, knowing that you are 100% confident that you did everything you could do to be the absolute best you could be. Are you sure you will be able to say that with confidence. If not, this podcast is for you!

Today we will be discussing how to handle a coaching situation where an athlete or parents are treated unreasonably by a coach. When a coach or team manager lacks communication skills, management expertise, has a bullying problem or is just plain incompetent. We will discuss how to handle and try and prevent these situations happening to you.

In Part 2 of "How to Improve your Mental Game," we will be talking about the importance of preparation and how you can perform better in any challenges in Sports or Life with the proper preparation. Learn how to handle the pressure of high level competition before you need to.

Your physical game is only as strong as your mental game. If you are weak mentally, you will never realize your full potential in sports or life. In this segment you will learn about the importance of visualization, imagery and concentration. Learn to master these skills and watch your performance improve tenfold.

Ever wonder why your mental game just cant keep up with your physical abilities. This is the podcast for you. Learn how to improve your confidence, focus, concentration, relaxation and meditation and take your game to the next level.

In this segment, we are discussing coaching and building a quality coaching team around an athlete. What you should be looking for, what your individual athlete needs, and how to learn from your coaches experience.

For every new challenge you need to know how you are getting from the starting line to the finish. This segment takes you through what you need to know when developing a plan to help you reach your goals with the least amount of speedbumps.