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.

Welcome back to The Game is the Teacher, the podcast where we learn from those who push boundaries, challenge convention, and teach us through their craft. In this episode, we're diving into the world of healing where tradition meets innovation.Our guest today is Hairan Yu, also known as Allen--Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. With experience working with high-profile athletes and celebrities, Allen has developed a reputation for delivering powerful, almost immediate results.His approach to pain management blends ancient Asian medicine with cutting-edge techniques, offering his patients not just relief--but transformation.So, whether you're an athlete, a healer, or just curious about what's possible when East meets West--this episode has something for you.

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. Coach Bartolome Perez had been Winning soccer coach for over 20 years both at the High School and Adult level. His experience expands to playing professionally in his native country of El Salvador. He sits down today to talk about his lessons learned while being involved with sports.