• Episode 2: Jay DeMerit

  • May 30 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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Episode 2: Jay DeMerit

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  • The conversation covers Jay DeMerit's journey from growing up in Green Bay to playing professional soccer in England and representing the U.S. national team. Jay emphasizes the importance of hard work, humility, and a learning mindset in achieving success. He talks about the community-driven nature of Green Bay and how it shaped his leadership abilities. Jay shares his experience of transitioning from a forward to a center back in college and the mindset required to embrace new challenges. He discusses his decision to move to England and pursue a professional soccer career, despite facing obstacles as an American player. Jay also reflects on his time playing in the Premier League and his pride in representing his country at the World Cup. In this part of the conversation, Jay discusses the challenges of playing for the national team and the importance of gel time and knowing one's role. Mason compares the national team experience to the Ryder Cup in golf and emphasizes the need for focused development in youth sports. They also discuss the importance of education and mentoring in shaping future generations. Jay shares his vision for his Rise and Shine camps and the goal of creating a digital mentorship platform. They conclude with a discussion about the upcoming NFL season and predictions for the Champions League, Copa America, and Euros. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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