Episode 59: Cardiff City's Attention To Detail; w/ Josh Morris Welcome to the 59th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Josh Morris as he shares what it’s like to be an analyst and why they’re important to football teams. In this episode, he shares how he got into the business and what drove him to pursue the career. He also shares what he’s noticed in a player’s mindset, from those who have already played in premier leagues and those that play in lower divisio...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 59
Episode 58: Creating A Dynasty w/ South Kent's Owen Finberg Welcome to the 58th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Owen Finberg, and shares about what makes a prep school, specifically South Kent Prep School, unique from all the others, and how it provides a unique experience for playing football. They talk about the culture of South Kent and how the program is both attractive and repelling at the same time due to its competitive nature. Coach Owen also share...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 58
Episode 56: Solving The Million Dollar Soccer Problems Through Healing w/ Seth Alan Taylor Welcome to the 57th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Seth Alan Taylor, working in mental and emotional health, Seth specialized in working with elite athletes. He works mostly with soccer players as he also used to be a player and a coach while also being a life coach. In this episode Seth shares that elite soccer players need to be psychologically evaluated different...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 57
Episode 56: Taking Sheffield City FC Global Welcome to the 56th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by guests from the Sheffield City Football Club! Ash Greenwood, Daniel Simpson, and Ryan Hartle. They share their plans on expanding over to the US and why the next move is to grow bigger outside the UK. Building the club from the grassroots level, Ryan, Daniel, and Ash share that the goal is to promote the advocacy that football is for everyone. Preparing for the ...
Mar 21, 2022•56 min•Ep. 56
Episode 55: Didn't Touch A Ball For 6 Months Now He's A Professional w/ Sergiu Anton Welcome to the 55th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Sergiu Anton who shares how coaching is definitely his passion and that it will be so for a long time, but is haunted by the thought that he didn’t do more with his professional career as a player. As a kid, Sergiu always has been interested in playing as a pro, and after a short professional career from 2016, he’s decide...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 55
Episode 54: Neymar's Perfect Chaos with Luca Sarno Welcome to the 54th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Luca Sarno as they discuss the documentary series, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. He makes the important point that he sees Neymar as a footballer and examining him through that lens makes him very disappointed because of how much respect he has for Neymar’s talent and skill. But after watching the documentary, Luca expresses his empathy towards Neymar as a p...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to the In The 11 Podcast with Brendan Griffiths. This is the show where we reveal what it takes to be in the 11 at the highest levels of professional football. Check us out anywhere you listen to podcasts or on youtube! Connect with In the 11 Podcast! Follow the Show: https://linktr.ee/inthe11 Subscribe to the Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIK... Email the show: inthe11pod@gmail.com Check out Ship It Studios! https://www.shipitstudios.com/...
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Episode 53: An American Making Waves In Southeast Asia a chat w/ Jonny Campbell Welcome to the 53rd episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Jonny Campbell where he shares how football allowed him to experience playing in South East Asia which Johnny did not even plan on before. Raised in Tennessee and going to East Tennessee State University, he never really expected to be playing on the other side of the world, so far from home, especially when he was able to kee...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 53
Episode 52: From The NESCAC to Old Trafford; w/ Khari Stephenson Welcome to the 52nd episode of the In The 11 Podcast ! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Khari Stephenson, a former top-level player in The USA, Sweden, Norway and Jamaica and he shares the story of his professional career and life in retirement from football in this episode! Brendan acknowledges that Khari took a less traveled route than others whose goal is to make the pros. In this episode, Khari shares more about his experi...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 52
Episode 51: A Story Of MLS Moments And Doctoral Dreams w Seyi Adekoya Welcome to the 51st episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Seyi Adekyoa where they chat about how sports psychology just might be the next step for Seyi In this episode Seyi shares what you would probably experience if you’re going to pursue a degree while putting in effort for your love of the sport. Seyi talks about the decisions he had to make to be able to balance, if not to focus on just o...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to the 50th episode of In The 11 with Brendan Griffiths. Today we have a special episode with Brendan looking back on what he’s achieved so far with the In The 11 Podcast. This episode has got to be the most personal that Brendan has created. He talks about what the podcast was a product of, what his relationship with football actually is, what he went through and how it has affected his mental health. Brendan expresses his gratitude to all of his listeners that made In The 11 a success ...
Jan 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to the 49th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today we are joined by Jake Keegan Stiker for the Greenville Triumph and former player for the likes of Forward Madison, FC Edmonton, Galway United, St. Patrick’s Athletic, FCA Darmstadt and Binghamton University. How the career started: Jake’s career was met with a lot of “no’s” early on as he partook in 9 trials before finding a club to call home. He reflects on those times as some of the most stressful and difficult in his career but also ...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 49
Episode 48: The MLS Academy Difference; a chat w/ Steve Covino Welcome to the 48th episode of the In The 11 Podcast ! Today we are joined by Steve Covino, one of the coaches selected for the 2-year coaching course hosted by the French Football Federation. Steve shares his journey to becoming a coach and how things have changed in the field of Soccer over the years. Steve shares the hardships that are necessary for an aspiring coach to go through to make sure that they are as seasoned as a person...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 48
Episode 47: Shark Bites, Selling Danish Fish And Playing For Landon Donovan: a chat w/ Chase Boone Welcome to the 47th episode of the In The 11 Podcast ! Today, joining us is San Diego Loyal SC’s forward, Chase Boone . While he did not go into a D1 school, he proved that it takes personal work to build your career and become a professional player. In this episode, Chase looks back into how he got started in his soccer career and his experiences along the way. As always, there is a lot to unpack,...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
Episode 46: A Member Of The Goalkeeper Union Takes on Portugal; a chat w/ Sergio Hernandez Welcome to the 46th episode of the In The 11 Podcast ! Today, joining us from Portugal is our first goalkeeper on the show, Sergio Hernandez . He is a former teammate of mine at Chestnut Hill College, where we played for almost four years before the pandemic threw a wrench in it for him. In this episode, Sergio shares his life growing up, his soccer career, and his vast family history with the game. As alw...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 46
Episode 45: Spanish Rondos, Rubbing Shoulders with DaMarcus Beasley and Winning Icy Promotions in Iceland ; w/ Jose Sito Seoane This week Sito steps into the 11 and he shares his incredible story of playing at the highest levels for nearly a decade. Growing up in Spain he made the difficult decision to explore new opportunities in the United States and it kick started new avenues in his professional career. Experiencing youth football and Spanish culture all his life he may have never predicted ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
Episode 44: A Creed United by Football; w/ Khedive McIntosh Khedive is back following his debut episode (Episode 16) to chat with us about the Footy Creed his new business, the realities of mental health in professional football, and what the future holds for his professional career on the pitch and off it. Khedive is a player that is thoughtful and introspective, a journeyman in Europe, and his maturity and knowledge reflects that. Don't miss this episode and make sure you check out Khedive's f...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 44
Episode 43: The Ultimate Student Athlete; a chat with Scott Fishel Scott Fishel is in the 11 with us this week and we go over his illustrious Division 3 soccer career. The now doctor and recent new father gives us some of his insight onto how he was able to balance the rigors of his academic program, college soccer, work and a social life. For anyone currently a student athlete, planning to become one or someone who wants to learn more about what it takes to be a student athlete this is the epis...
Oct 08, 2021•55 min•Ep. 43
Episode 42: Commanding a Kazakh Back Line; Jess Johnson's Career in Kazakhstan This week Jess Johnson is in the 11. She has a storied career at Monmouth University that she shares with us followed by signing her first professional contract. Did she ever expect it to be in Kazakhstan? Maybe not, but she is making the best of every moment and opportunity and loving football as a professional. MYSTERY SPORT: https://www.mysterysport.com/ AT CHECKOUT USE CODE: inthe11 Become a Patron and support the...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 42
Episode 41: Captain of FC Haka in Finland; a chat with Jacob Bushue This week Jacob Bushue is in the 11 to talk about his career in football. From being a national champion in the NCAA with powerhouse Indiana University, to signing a contract in the USL with St. Louis Jacob has experienced success at many levels of the game. However it was a long and challenging journey to get to where he is today, captain of a top flight club in Finland FC Haka. Jacob sits down with us this week to candidly sha...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 41
Episode 40: From Samoa to Bulgaria and Everywhere in Between; a chat w/ Federico Diaz Federico AKA Fede is In The 11 this week and we are talking the unforgiving and ever rewarding world of football, from tryouts, trials and contracts to Bulgarian racism, Aussie long balls and broken Philadelphia dreams. Fede's career is a tale of ingenuity, grit and determination, if you want to make a career out of football, there is a level for you out there! MYSTERY SPORT: https://www.mysterysport.com/ AT CH...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 40
Episode 39: Dealing With Injuries Reality is, as harsh as it may be injuries are a part of you career as a high level soccer player or any athlete for that matter. With the amount of stress and physical exertion you put on your body at some point in time you may pick up a minor injury or maybe even a major one. Dealing with injuries from both a physical side and a mental side is incredibly important for any athlete to master. MYSTERY SPORT: https://www.mysterysport.com/ AT CHECKOUT USE CODE: int...
Jul 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 39
Episode 38: Ivy League, a First Pro Contract in Ukraine, The Danish Superliga, and Cancer; the Aramis Kouzine story This week Aramis Kouzine steps into the 11 and he has a story that you won't want to miss. From struggling in the 2nd division of Ukraine facing the harsh reality of pro football life, difficult teammates and being away from home at a young age. To then having his dream realized in Denmark to being diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, his story in the game is one filled with trials and tr...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 38
Episode 37: On The Heels His First Goal As a Professional! ; a Chat with Cal Utd.'s Tony Lopez This week we bring Anthony (Tony) Lopez into the 11, an attacking player for the Cal Utd. Strikers in NISA. Coming off his first professional goal scored against NAFC we talk about what that moment meant to him, how he has liked being a professional and the path he took to get there. The episode is filled with stories of perseverance and resilience and shows anyone out there, if you want it bad enough,...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36: Norway, Germany, Mexico and Beyond; a Chat with Austin Hill In the 11 this week is Austin Hill a former teammate of Brendan's in Germany. We talk Austin's career which spans all across the world. We also talk combines, are they worth it for players looking to break into the pro game? The two discuss pros and cons to the pro lifestyle and so much more. Tell Us About Your Dream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZnBLLkdlrbnCDLt11ZoWhHCyXAJckUFhyilZMwGhhBJLIGw/viewform?usp=sf_l...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 36
Episode 35: Why I Chose to Leave Denmark; Pt. 2 In the Eleven this week Brendan discusses the rest of the story why he left Denmark, the adversity he was facing that led him to making a big decision. Mental health is an often overlooked side of chasing the dream to become a professional footballer and this episode hopes to shed some light on a different side of the game. Tell Us About Your Dream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZnBLLkdlrbnCDLt11ZoWhHCyXAJckUFhyilZMwGhhBJLIGw/viewform?...
May 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34: Why I Chose to leave Denmark; Pt 1 In the Eleven this week Brendan discusses why he left Denmark, the adversity he was facing that led him to making a big decision. Mental health is an often overlooked side of chasing the dream to become a professional footballer and this episode hopes to shed some light on a different side of the game. Tell Us About Your Dream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZnBLLkdlrbnCDLt11ZoWhHCyXAJckUFhyilZMwGhhBJLIGw/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the ...
May 10, 2021•46 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33: Are American Sports Really Competitive?; w/ Vick Bell Vick Bell of the The Ninety First Minute Podcast is In The Eleven this week to chat all things Football. This week Brendan and Vick are diving deeper into a question are American sports really competitive? We compare and contrast sports in the United States and in Europe at both the professional and youth levels. We discuss topics like promotion and relegation, pay for play, and coaching among an array of other topics. Tune in to ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 33
Episode 32: It Is Time For Another Big Change This week In The 11 Brendan has another pretty big announcement. Things are changing in regards to football, podcast and just life in general. Tune in to hear the news and find out what is going on. Tell Us About Your Dream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZnBLLkdlrbnCDLt11ZoWhHCyXAJckUFhyilZMwGhhBJLIGw/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the Show: https://linktr.ee/inthe11 Subscribe to the Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIKaXh...
Apr 19, 2021•26 min•Ep. 32
Episode 31: Whispering Talent with Mark Dillon Mark Dillon joins us again and steps in the eleven for this week. Mark is the CEO and founder of the Talent Projekt in Germany, designed to help young American footballers reach their full potential. This episode we talk about what that development process is like for a young player, especially one who ventures abroad. We also talk about some of what it takes to evolve from a whispering talent to a shouting talent on the world stage. Tell Us About Y...
Apr 12, 2021•59 min•Ep. 31
