Welcome to "The Game is the Teacher," the podcast where athletes, coaches, and leaders share the lessons that sport has taught them throughout their lives.

In this episode, we are honored to have Sergio "Checo" Gomez as our guest—a former professional soccer player with the Tecos de la UAG in the Mexican league, a CONCACAF Champions League champion, and an outstanding athlete who played at the highest level for over a decade.

Checo shares his journey with us: from his beginnings with a dream, his career as a professional, and his transition to life after soccer, now as a father, mentor, and figure in his community. He talks about discipline, sacrifice, and the fundamental role of family support in achieving success. He also shares his experiences with teams like Brujos and Atletico San Francisco, and how those moments shaped his outlook on sports and life.

Join us as we discover a story of resilience, growth, and passion with Sergio Gomez.

Welcome To The Game Is The Teacher. This is a podcast we’re athletes coaches and leader share stories sports taught them on and off the playing field or court. Today's guest is a true pillar in our community: Carlos Menjivar. A former Head coach with many Salvadorian and American teams. He is a well-respected U.S. Soccer instructor and one of the West Coast's most impactful coaches. Traveling throughout the world, meeting the world's greatest managers and players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and the Great Antonio RattÍn. Coach Menjivar brings over 50 years of professional coaching experience to the game. In this episode, he shares his remarkable coaching journey--from the international stage to local fields-- offering insight into his training methods, the importance of the psychological side of the game, and how great coaching can shape not just athletes but confident, resilient human beings.Whether you're a coach, player, or simply passionate about the beautiful game, you won't want to miss this conversation.

"The Game is the Teacher" featuring Ernesto De La O.Today's guest is a true pillar in our community: Ernesto De La O. A former assistant coach with the Salvadorian national team, a respected U.S. Soccer instructor and one of Los Angeles most impactful club coaches, coach De La O brings decades of experience to the game. In this episode, he shares his remarkable coaching journey--from the international stage to local fields-- offering insight into his training methods, the importance of the psychological side of the game, and how great coaching can shape not just athletes but confident, resilient human beings.Whether you're a coach, player or simply passionate about the beautiful game, you won't want to miss this conversation.