Episodes

  • 103: Recruiting, Adversity & Advocating For Yourself w/Cindi Miller

    103: Recruiting, Adversity & Advocating For Yourself w/Cindi Miller
    Mar 20 2023
    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, adversity, and advocating for yourself.- Name: Cindi Miller- Sport: Volleyball- Schools UNC Asheville- Instagram: @sportsfoodandmentalhealthSports Food and Mental Health WebsiteEmail Cindi: cindi@sportsfoodandmentalhealth.comEpisode with Liz McKenna talking about athletes struggling to make their own decisions.- Patreon - If you love RCA and want ...
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    35 mins
  • 102: Hitting Adversity While Transitioning Out of Sport w/Dr. Sarah Lepe

    102: Hitting Adversity While Transitioning Out of Sport w/Dr. Sarah Lepe
    Mar 6 2023
    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 adversity you hit as you transition out of your sport and how to navigate it.- Name: Dr. Sarah Lepe- Sport: Volleyball- Schools: Cal State University, Fullerton- Instagram: @rebrandedathleteRebranded Athlete websiteRebranded Athlete linktree- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so thr...
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    31 mins
  • 101: Falling Out Of Love With Your Sport w/Dumebi Egbuna

    101: Falling Out Of Love With Your Sport w/Dumebi Egbuna
    Feb 27 2023
    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 loving your sport isn't enough, and why she decided to walk away after her sophomore year.- Name: Dumebi Egbuna- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Emory University- Instagram: @dumebiegbuna- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receiv...
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    30 mins
  • 100: Becoming The Coach She Wished She Had w/Braie Swann

    100: Becoming The Coach She Wished She Had w/Braie Swann
    Feb 20 2023
    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 knew before becoming a college athlete, player-coach dynamics, and much more- Name: Braie Swann- Sport: Gymnastics- Schools: University of Arkansas- Instagram: @ayybraiebraie- TikTok: @ayybraiebraie- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you gi...
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    22 mins
  • 099: We're Back!! Welcome to Season #3!

    099: We're Back!! Welcome to Season #3!
    Feb 13 2023
    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 tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathle...
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    5 mins
  • 098: Injury and Player-Coach Power Dynamics w/Alyson Beebe

    098: Injury and Player-Coach Power Dynamics w/Alyson Beebe
    Feb 14 2022
    This week's guest is Alyson Beebe. She played basketball at Stanford University, and in this episode, we chat about injury, medical retirement, player-coach power dynamics, and the business of college sports.- Name: Alyson Beebe- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Stanford- Instagram: @courageguideHer Platform: For Former AthletesMentioned In the Podcast- Aly's Stanford Profile- Podcast on the true cost of a scholarshipSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www....
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    34 mins
  • 097: Defining Success For Yourself

    097: Defining Success For Yourself
    Feb 7 2022
    Today we're chatting about defining success for yourself as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you...
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    16 mins
  • 096: Advice For Players & Young Coaches w/Ali Kershner

    096: Advice For Players & Young Coaches w/Ali Kershner
    Jan 31 2022
    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 she works on all aspects of live events, education and mentorship- specializing in power dynamics, leadership, and human behavior. Prior to joining Art of Coaching, Ali was the Associate Sports Performance Coach for Stanford Women’s Basketball and Women’s Golf from 2019-2021. While at Stanford, she helped the Cardinal to a PAC-12 Title and Nati...
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    19 mins