This week's guest is Briana DuBose. She played basketball at VCU and American University, and currently has a book coming out called The ABC's of College Athletes. Today we're discussing everything they don't tell you about college athletics, especially before you sign.Today's Scout:- Name: Briana DuBose- Sport: Basketball- School: VCU and American University- Instagram: @brianalduboseHer Platform: Black and Ballin'- Website- InstagramWin A Copy of Her Book: click hereHousekeeping:- Website: ...
Nov 08, 2021•31 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about career advice for current college athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- Instagram Post- 026: Transitioning Into A Career w/Caitie Barber- 050: Landing Interviews, Internships & Jobs- 069: Athletes To Careers w/Amber HarrisHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College ...
Nov 04, 2021•11 min
This week's guest is Susana Melendez. She played soccer at the University of Arizona, and is currently a registered dietitian, helping college athletes fuel for success. Today we're discussing food insecurity and how it affects college athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Susana Melendez- Sport: Soccer- School: University of Arizona- Instagram: @LatinaSportsDietitian Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTu...
Nov 01, 2021•32 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about Carli Lloyd's relatable farewell speech and what it takes to be an elite athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you lo...
Oct 28, 2021•7 min
This week's guest is Amber Harris. She was a rower at University of California San Diego and currently work for Athletes to Careers, helping current student athletes transition into their first jobs after college.Today's Scout:- Name: Amber Harris- Sport: Rowing- Schools: University of California San Diego- Email: aharris@athletestocareers.com- LinkedIn- WebsiteHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes-...
Oct 25, 2021•24 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about how your best days are ahead of you.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to suppor...
Oct 21, 2021•6 min
This week's guest is Victoria Powell. She was a track athlete at Baylor and UGA and was able to graduate in three years, get her masters played for, and balance studying abroad and awesome internships. In this episode, we chat about how student-athletes can be so much more than just athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Victoria Powell- Sport: Track- Schools: Baylor and UGA- Instagram: @v.ivy Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: R...
Oct 18, 2021•28 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about the hardest adjustments after college sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:- Instagram post- Episode with Katie Spada the dietician- Fueling Former AthletesHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email:...
Oct 14, 2021•10 min
This week's guest is Shay Haddow. She was a soccer player at VCU and University of Boulder Colorado. In this episode, we chat about confidence, how to be a good teammate when things aren't going your way, imposture syndrome, and so much moreToday's Scout:- Name: Shay Haddow- Sport: Soccer- Schools: VCU and University of Colorado Boulder- Instagram: @AlphaGirlConfidenceHer Platform: Alpha Girl Confidence- Website- Instagram- PodcastEnter to win Shay's Book, She The Confident: click hereT...
Oct 11, 2021•28 min
TW: Sexual abuseIn this week's solo cast we're chatting about everything that's going on in the NWSL and how we can best support our female athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:All things NWSL News- CBS Article - Washington Spirit NWSL Scandal- CBS Article - NWSL to resume season WednesdayPodcast Explainers- Attacking Third - NWSL Allegations and Turmoil- Two Wash-ups One Pro - Special Epi...
Oct 07, 2021•7 min
This week's guest is Maggie Headlee. She was a swimmer at the University of Minnesota. In this episode, we chat about Maggie's amazing swim career, her battle with an eating disorder, and how she now runs Maggie Bakes Grace, a platform that shows us how all food is fuel.Today's Scout:- Name: Maggie Headlee- Sport: Swim- School: University of Minnesota- Instagram: @maggiebakesgraceHer Platform: Maggie Bakes Grace- Blog- Instagram- YouTubeResources Mentioned:- Katie Spada's episodeHouseke...
Oct 04, 2021•25 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about athlete depression.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:- Journal In PodcastHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financial...
Sep 30, 2021•10 min
This week's guest is Natalie Lawrence. She was a soccer player at Point Loma Nazarene University and is the founder of the Female Athlete Mission. In this episode, we chat about how we as Christians we can play for an audience of one, become better teammates, how God is always working even when things are not going our way and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Natalie Lawrence- Sport: Soccer- School: Point Loma Nazarene University- Instagram: @nat_lawrenceeHer Platform: The Female Athlete Mi...
Sep 27, 2021•24 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about athletes and PTSD.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResource:- Journal In PodcastHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financiall...
Sep 23, 2021•9 min
This week's guest is Lyneé Belton. She was a basketball player at Duke University and is the founder of One Of A Kind Foundation. In this episode, we chat about her career at Duke, from injuries to mental health struggles and beyond.Today's Scout:- Name: Lyneé Belton- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @lynee_beHer Platform:- One Of A Kind FoundationHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired...
Sep 20, 2021•30 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about three things athlete's whose careers ended due to Covid should know.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and wa...
Sep 16, 2021•9 min
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...
Sep 13, 2021•25 min
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about three ways you can learn to love your body after sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give f...
Sep 09, 2021•8 min
This week's guest is Jen Davis. She was a soccer player at Skidmore College and is currently a physical therapist in Bend, Oregon, and an inner voice and mindset coach. In this episode, we discuss her injuries, how injuries are mental just as much as they are physical, and what lead her to become an inner voice and mindset coach.Today's Scout:- Name: Jen Davis- Sport: Soccer- Instagram: @i_am_jendavisHer Platform: Live Your Personal Best- Book a Call with Jen- WebsiteHousekeeping:- Website: w...
Sep 06, 2021•32 min
Hey guys! Can you believe we've been doing this podcast for a year? Thank you so much for all of your support. Here are some updates and what you can expect in the second year of the podcast.Top Episodes from Year 1:- 002: Pre-Med Student-Athlete w/Lauren Brown- 022: Identity & Mental Heath w/Julie Davies- 023: Body Image & Eating Disorders w/Taylor Treacy- 038: Silent Injuries w/ Callie Paddock- 047: Fueling Former Athletes w/Katie SpadaPlatforms to Check Out- Virago Project- Fueling...
Aug 30, 2021•15 min
This week's guest is Emily Coffman. She was a rower at the University of Oklahoma and is currently to host of Live Your Personal Best. In this episode, we discuss her relationship with health and fitness, how it has changed since she's become a retired college athlete, and things she does to live her personal best.Today's Scout:- Name: Emily Coffman- Sport: Rowing- Instagram: @liveyourpbHer Platform: Live Your Personal Best- Podcast- Instagram: @liveyourpbEpisode Mentioned:Housekeeping:...
Aug 23, 2021•23 min
This week's guest is Sarah Cole. She was a women's indoor and beach volleyball player at UC Davis and the University of California. In this episode, we cover a lot. We talk about her early commitment during recruiting, why she decided to transfer, how she overcame ED, found her love for volleyball again, and recovered from a few injuries post-college athletics. It's a packed episode, but there are so many gems.Today's Scout:- Name: Sarah Cole- Sport: Indoor & Beach Volleyball- Instagram: ...
Aug 16, 2021•32 min
This week's guest is Sondra Parys. She was a women's volleyball player at Toledo and is currently a college volleyball coach. She is also one of the hosts of the podcast, The Unspoken Arena. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, how her experience as a player informs how she coaches today, and how she navigated a chronic illness while still playing as a college athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sondra Parys- Sport: Volleyball- Instagram: @sparys18Her Platform: The Unspoken Arena- Po...
Aug 09, 2021•39 min
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host, Sydney Umeri. This week we're talking about how to land internships, nail interviews, and get hired as a current and retired athlete. Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College At...
Aug 02, 2021•24 min
This week's guest is Shelley Till. She was a women's basketball player at Drake University, the University of Nebraska, and the University of Northern Iowa.Currently, Shelley is an ICF Mental Health Coach focused on helping current and former athletes, as well as a preferred coach for the NFL Hall of Fame Behavioral Health where she provides behavioral health services to current and former NFL players and their families. Lastly, Shelley is also a TV analyst.In this episode, we dis...
Jul 26, 2021•34 min
This week's guest is Miah Spencer. She was a women's basketball player at North Carolina State University (NC State) and is currently a certified trainer and AAU coach. In this episode, we discuss her unconventional recruiting process, becoming a captain of her college team as a sophomore, and her transition out of sport into what she does now. It's a great episode, and we hope you enjoy it.Today's Scout:- Name: Miah Spencer- Sport: Women's Basketball- Instagram: @miahspencer.fitHer Platform:...
Jul 19, 2021•32 min
This week's guest is Katie Spada. She was a synchronized swimming (artistic swim) athlete at The Ohio State University and is currently a registered dietitian. In this episode, we discuss all things nutrition and dietetics for athletes, specifically former college athletes. From working on the psychology around food to understanding how fueling can look different as a former athlete, we cover it all.Today's Scout:- Name: Katie Spada- Sport: Synchronized Swimming (artistic swim)- Instagram: @f...
Jul 12, 2021•45 min
This week's guest is Sarah Crowley. She was a women's lacrosse player the University of Virginia and UMass. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, anxiety, transferring, sexuality and her transition out.Today's Scout:- Name: Sarah Crowley- Sport: Lacrosse- Instagram: @scrowlz_Her Platform: Tombabe Podcast- Podcast- Instagram: @scrowlz_Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired Co...
Jul 05, 2021•30 min
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host, Sydney Umeri. This week we're talking about the recent NCAA v. Alson Supreme Court ruling and when athletes will finally be paid and able to accept endorsements. Ultimately, there are seven name, image, and likeness bills currently in Congress that if passed can change the landscape of college athletics as we know it.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & Universit...
Jun 28, 2021•21 min
This week's guest is Courtney Ekmark. She was a women's basketball player at UConn and Arizona State. She is a two-time national champion; she graduated in three years and finished her law degree while playing basketball at the highest level. In this episode, Courtney discusses her recruiting process, her priorities, juggling multiple big goals at one time, and so much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Courtney Ekmark- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @courtneyekmark22Housekeeping:- Website: www.retir...
Jun 21, 2021•31 min
