CAP Chat Live!
CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.
We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.
Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women’s Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for Rush Soccer.
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May 20, 2024
CAP Chat Live! Maddie Moreau
Maddie Moreau, a professional soccer player, shares her journey from playing for LA Krewe Rush in Louisiana to playing at LSU and transferring to West Virginia and eventually joining Bay FC in the NWSL.
She discusses the challenges she faced, including being underestimated due to her height, and how she used those challenges as motivation to work harder. Maddie also talks about her transition from forward to defender and the influence of players like Kelly O’Hara. She encourages young players to embrace any position they are given and make the most of it. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Maddie’s experience at Bay FC. Maddie Moreau shares her journey from college soccer to becoming a professional player. She talks about the process of getting signed and the challenges she faced along the way. Maddie emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and knowing your strengths as a player. She also discusses the transition from college to professional soccer and the role of sports psychology in her game. Maddie mentions the influence of veteran players and how she looks up to them while also recognizing that they make mistakes too. She reflects on the impact she can have as a role model for young girls and the importance of finding balance in life.
TOPICS
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- Embrace any position you are given and make the most of it
- Use challenges as motivation to work harder
- Transitioning to a new team and environment can be a positive and growth opportunity
- Find inspiration in players you admire
- Team culture and coaching can greatly impact a player’s experience Know your strengths as a player and focus on maximizing them
- The transition from college to professional soccer requires discipline and mental preparation
- Sports psychology can be a valuable tool in overcoming setbacks and improving performance
- Even professional athletes make mistakes, which makes their achievements more attainable
- Being a role model for young girls is a rewarding aspect of being a professional athlete
- Finding balance in life is important for overall well-being and performance
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