Retired College Athletes
A platform designed to inspire and inform current and former athletes through stories and advice from retired college athletes.
Mon, March 20, 2023
103: Recruiting, Adversity & Advocating For Yourself w/Cindi Miller
This week's guest is Cindi Miller. She was a women's volleyball player at UNC Asheville. In this episode, we chat about recruiting, injuries, adversity, and advocating for yourself.- Name: Cindi Miller- Sport: Volleyball- Schools UNC Asheville- Instagram: @sportsfoodandmentalhealthSports Food and Mental Health WebsiteEmail Cindi: cindi@sportsfoodandmentalhealth.comEpisode with Liz McKenna talking about athletes struggling to make their own decisions.- Patreon - If you love RCA and want ...
Mon, March 06, 2023
102: Hitting Adversity While Transitioning Out of Sport w/Dr. Sarah Lepe
This week's guest is Dr. Sarah Lee. She was a women's volleyball player at Cal State University, Fullerton, and in this episode, we chat about the adversity you hit as you transition out of your sport and how to navigate it.- Name: Dr. Sarah Lepe- Sport: Volleyball- Schools: Cal State University, Fullerton- Instagram: @rebrandedathleteRebranded Athlete websiteRebranded Athlete linktree- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so thr...
Mon, February 27, 2023
101: Falling Out Of Love With Your Sport w/Dumebi Egbuna
This week's guest is Dumebi Egbuna. She was a women's basketball player at Emory University, and in this episode, we chat about going D3, when loving your sport isn't enough, and why she decided to walk away after her sophomore year.- Name: Dumebi Egbuna- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Emory University- Instagram: @dumebiegbuna- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receiv...
Mon, February 20, 2023
100: Becoming The Coach She Wished She Had w/Braie Swann
This week's guest is Braie Swann. She was a gymnastics athlete at the University of Arkansas, and in this episode, we chat about what she wish she knew before becoming a college athlete, player-coach dynamics, and much more- Name: Braie Swann- Sport: Gymnastics- Schools: University of Arkansas- Instagram: @ayybraiebraie- TikTok: @ayybraiebraie- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you gi...
Mon, February 13, 2023
099: We're Back!! Welcome to Season #3!
The podcast is back!!- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to give financially to support the podcast you can do so through Patreon. Depending on what tier you give, you will receive exclusive content as a thank you for supporting us.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathle...
Mon, February 14, 2022
098: Injury and Player-Coach Power Dynamics w/Alyson Beebe
This week's guest is Alyson Beebe. She played basketball at Stanford University, and in this episode, we chat about injury, medical retirement, player-coach power dynamics, and the business of college sports.- Name: Alyson Beebe- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Stanford- Instagram: @courageguideHer Platform: For Former AthletesMentioned In the Podcast- Aly's Stanford Profile- Podcast on the true cost of a scholarshipSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www....
Mon, February 07, 2022
097: Defining Success For Yourself
Today we're chatting about defining success for yourself as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you...
Mon, January 31, 2022
096: Advice For Players & Young Coaches w/Ali Kershner
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...
Mon, January 24, 2022
095: NIL, NCAA, & How Her Career Was Erased Over $252 w/Brittany Collens
This week's guest is Priscilla Tallman. She played volleyball at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we chat about how coaches and athletes can bring grace into sports.- Name: Brittany Collens- Sport: Tennes- Schools: University of Massachusetts- Instagram: @brittcollens22Resources Mentioned- Student Athletes Rights bills moving through Congress- All Student Athlete Bills currently in Congress explained- Brittany Collens Players Tribune article- How to make money from NIL- NIL TipsSig...
Sun, January 23, 2022
094: A Podcast Update
Hey guys! Just a quick update on the podcast.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- 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 finan...
Mon, January 17, 2022
093: Bringing Grace Into Coaching & Athletics w/ Priscilla Tallman
This week's guest is Priscilla Tallman. She played volleyball at the University of Georgia. In this episode, we chat about how coaches and athletes can bring grace into sports.- Name: Priscilla Tallman- Sport: Volleyballl- Schools: University of Georgia- Instagram: @spikedr3Her Platform: Spike Dr- WebsiteSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: R...
Thu, January 13, 2022
092: Re-Learning Discipline & Consistency As A Former Athlete
Today we're chatting about re-learning Discipline and consistency as a former athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Football to Fatherhood video.Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcolle...
Mon, January 10, 2022
091: Why Former Athletes Still Need Coaches w/Megan Carlson
This week's guest is Jacqueline Schadeck. She played basketball at the Southern Polytechnic University (KSU). In this episode, we chat about how her mental health got in the way of her college career and what lead her to major in finance.- Name: Megan Carlson- Sport: Swimming- Schools: University of South Carolina- Instagram: @megancarlsonfitnessHer Platform: New Life With Meg- Important LinksSign up for our monthly (non-spammy) newsletter here!Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathlet...
Thu, January 06, 2022
090: Putting Yourself First As A Retired College Athlete
Today we're chatting about how and why you should to put yourself first as a former college 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 love RCA and want to give fin...
Mon, January 03, 2022
089: Choosing Mental Health Over Sports w/Jacqueline Schadeck
This week's guest is Jacqueline Schadeck. She played basketball at the Southern Polytechnic University (KSU). In this episode, we chat about how her mental health got in the way of her college career and what lead her to major in finance.- Name: Jacqueline Schadeck- Sport: Basketball- Schools: Southern Polytechnic University (KSU)- Instagram: @jacquelineplansHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube:...
Thu, December 30, 2021
088: A Look Back & A Look Ahead for RCA
Wishing you a Happy New Year with friends and family. Today we're looking back on this year and also looking ahead to what you can expect in 2022 from RCA.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@gm...
Mon, December 27, 2021
087: The Damage Coaches' Mind Games Can Cause w/Kyra Hungerford
This week's guest is Kyra Hungerford. She played basketball at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. In this episode, we chat about her time in college, from her struggles with body image to an eating disorder, and about the mind games the coaches play. 😡- Name: Kyra Hungerford- Sport: Basketball- Schools: University of Missouri St. Louis- Instagram: @kyrasgoodeatsHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Ath...
Thu, December 23, 2021
086: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!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 support the podcast you can do so throu...
Mon, December 20, 2021
085: Struggling w/Mental Health Doesn’t Mean You’re Incapable w/Mikaela Brewer
Trigger WarningThis week's guest is Mikaela Brewer. She played basketball at Stanford and today we chat all about her mental health struggles during her time in college, how that affected her performance in basketball, and ultimately how though it may feel like you're incapable dealing with mental health issues, that is not true. You are more than capable.Please support Unite Our Light, a campaign focused on raising money and awareness for athlete mental health.Today's Scout: Unite Our Light-...
Thu, December 16, 2021
084: Women's Sports are GROWING!
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about all the great things that are happening in women's sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- Just Women's Sports About NCAA Women's Basketball UpsetsHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredc...
Mon, December 13, 2021
083: PTSD After Transferring w/Reagan Rust
This week's guest is Reagan Rust. She played ice hockey at Rochester Institute of Technology and Boston University. Now, she plays professional hockey and has a platform, Female Athlete Society, dedicated to fostering community and providing resources to female athletes around the world. In this episode, we chat about her transfer process and the PTSD she experienced once she finally got to her new school.Today's Scout:- Name: Raegan Rust- Sport: Ice Hockey- Schools: Rochester Institute...
Thu, December 09, 2021
082: How College Coaches Fuel The Transfer Portal
In this week's solo cast we're chatting on how college coaches fuel the college athlete transfer portal.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email...
Mon, December 06, 2021
081: Empowering Your Transition Out Of Sport w/Liz McKenna
This week's guest is Liz McKenna. She was a swimmer at Loyola University Maryland and Now, she is a collegiate swim coach and helps female athletes with their transition out of sport. In this episode we chat about how athletes can feel empowered during their transition out of sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Liz McKenna- Sport: Swimming- Schools: Loyola University Maryland- Instagram: @theofficialcoachlizHer Platform: Coach Liz Fit- Website- InstagramHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcolle...
Thu, December 02, 2021
080: A Good Academic Coordinator Can Make All The Difference
In this week's solo cast we're chatting on how a good academic coordinator can make all the difference.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email:...
Mon, November 29, 2021
079: From Athlete to Entrepreneur w/ Breanna Atkinson
This week's guest is Breanna Atkinson. She was a volleyball player at Duke University and had a stint in consulting and on the Jamaican Women's National Volleyball Team. Now, she is the founder of Kokada, a brand of coconut spread, and an MBA student at the Wharton School of Business. In this episode, we discuss her transition from athletics to entrepreneurship.Today's Scout:- Name: Breanna Atkinson- Sport: Volleyball- Schools: Duke University- Instagram: @bre_atkinsonHer Platform: Koka...
Thu, November 25, 2021
078: What Holidays Look Like For Athletes
Happy Thanksgiving!! In this week's solo cast we're chatting about what the holidays look and feel like for (some) athletes.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter:...
Mon, November 22, 2021
077: A Five-Year Overnight Success w/Andraya Carter
This week's guest is Andraya Carter. She was a women's basketball player at the University of Tennessee and has since become an ESPN and SEC Network analyst, reporter, and co-host. In this week's episode, we chat about how she turned lemons into lemonade after being injured and how her climb to where she is now was a five-year "overnight" success.Today's Scout:- Name: Andraya Carter- Sport: Basketball- Schools: University of Tennessee- Instagram: @andraya_carterHousekeeping:- Website: w...
Thu, November 18, 2021
076: Which is Harder? Life As A Student-Athlete or Life After College Sports?
In this week's solo cast we're chatting if life as a college athlete or life as a retired college athlete is harder.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAath...
Mon, November 15, 2021
075: Pregnant As A Student-Athlete w/Arielle Harvey
This week's guest is Arielle Harvey. She was a women's basketball player who got pregnant during college and returned to play after giving birth. In this week's episode, we chat all about her experience, from finding out she was pregnant to having the baby, making her comeback to the court, and being a mom, student, and athlete.Today's Scout:- Name: Arielle Harvey- Sport: Basketball- Schools: University of North Carolina Greensboro, Daytona State, St. Bonaventure University, and East Te...
Thu, November 11, 2021
074: Gaslighting & Politics in College Sports
In this week's solo cast we're chatting about gaslighting and politics in college sports.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResources:- 073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter: @RCAathletes- Email: retiredcolleg...
Mon, November 08, 2021
073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBose
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: ...
Thu, November 04, 2021
072: Career Advice for Current College Athletes
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 ...
Mon, November 01, 2021
071: Student-Athlete Food Insecurity w/ Susana Melendez
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...
Thu, October 28, 2021
070: Carli Lloyd's Relatable Farewell Speech
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...
Mon, October 25, 2021
069: Athletes To Careers w/Amber Harris
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-...
Thu, October 21, 2021
068: Your Best Days Are Ahead Of You
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...
Mon, October 18, 2021
067: Balancing School, Internships & Sports w/Victoria Powell
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...
Thu, October 14, 2021
066: The Hardest Adjustments After College Sports
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:...
Mon, October 11, 2021
065: All About Confidence w/Shay Haddow
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...
Thu, October 07, 2021
064: What's going on in the NWSL?
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...
Mon, October 04, 2021
063: A Successful Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Maggie Headlee
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...
Thu, September 30, 2021
062: Analyzing Athlete Depression Statistics
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...
Mon, September 27, 2021
061: Sports Through The Lens of Faith w/Natalie Lawrence
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...
Thu, September 23, 2021
060: Athletes and PTSD
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...
Mon, September 20, 2021
059: Injury, Depression & Mental Health w/Lyneé Belton
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...
Thu, September 16, 2021
058: Advice For Athletes Whose Careers Ended Due To Covid
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...
Mon, September 13, 2021
057: Art of Coaching w/Ali Kershner
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...
Thu, September 09, 2021
056: Loving Your Body After Sports
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...
Mon, September 06, 2021
055: The Mental Side of Injury w/Jen Davis
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...
Mon, August 30, 2021
054: Welcome to Season 2
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...
Mon, August 23, 2021
053: Live Your Personal Best w/Emily Coffman
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:...
Mon, August 16, 2021
052: Find Your Stride After Switching Schools w/Sarah Cole
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: ...
Mon, August 09, 2021
051: Playing Through Chronic Illness w/Sondra Parys
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...
Mon, August 02, 2021
050: Landing Interviews, Internships & Jobs
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...
Mon, July 26, 2021
049: Why Athletes Actually Transfer w/Shelley Till
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...
Mon, July 19, 2021
048: From Player to Coach & Trainer w/Miah Spencer
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:...
Mon, July 12, 2021
047: Fueling Former Athletes w/Katie Spada
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...
Mon, July 05, 2021
046: The Anxious Athlete w/Sarah Crowley
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...
Mon, June 28, 2021
045: NCAA v. Alston & Paying Student-Athletes
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...
Mon, June 21, 2021
044: The Ultimate Student-Athlete w/ Courtney Ekmark
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...
Mon, June 14, 2021
043: The Ultimate Players' Coach w/Kassie Kadera
This week's guest is Kassie Kadera. She was a women's volleyball and player at Toledo. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, how support your LGBTQ teammates, how her experience in college informers how she coaches now, and her podcast The Unspoken Arena.Today's Scout:- Name: Kassie Kadera- Sport: Volleyball- Instagram: @kass1eHer Platform: The Unspoken Arena- Podcast- Instagram: @theunspokenarenaHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegea...
Mon, June 07, 2021
042: Accepting Your Role w/Kristina Nelson
This week's guest is Kristina Nelson. She was a women's basketball player at Notre Dame. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, her transition into college, advice for incoming college athletes, what we wish we knew early, accepting your role even if it's not what you wanted for yourself, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Kristina Nelson- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @koko50Resource Mentioned in the Episode:- Brandon Clay RecruitingHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollege...
Mon, May 31, 2021
041: Switching Sports w/Keirsten Sires
This week's guest is Keirsten Sires. She was a women's tennis and soccer player at Skidmore College. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, her decision to switch sports, why she started LRT Sports, and how you can participate in rating your coach on their website.Today's Scout:- Name: Keirsten Sires- Sport: Tennis and Soccer- Instagram: @ksiresHer Platform: LRT Sports- Website- Instagram: @lrtsportsHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcolleg...
Mon, May 24, 2021
040: Advice for Incoming Freshman Athletes
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host, Sydney Umeri. This week we're talking all about advice for incoming freshman. We're diving into two questions asked from the RCA community, so if you have a question and what it answered on the next solocast, shoot us a text at 770-338-6348.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathlet...
Mon, May 17, 2021
039: Facing Your Struggles w/Mackenzie St. Onge
This week's guest is Mackenzie St. Onge. She was a women's hockey and rugby at Dartmouth University. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, facing athletic and personal grief, switching sports, and finding help when you need it. Today's Scout:- Name: Mackenzie St. Onge- Sport: Hockey and Rugby- Instagram: @m.stonge12Her Platform: The Sideline Perspective- Website- Instagram: @thesidelineperspective- Podcast- Additional LinksHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- ...
Mon, May 10, 2021
038: Silent Injuries w/ Callie Paddock
This week's guest is Callie Paddock. She was a hockey player at Mercyhurst University. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process as an international student-athlete, her battle with concussions, dealing with disordered eating, amenorrhea and more.Today's Scout:- Name: Callie Paddock- Sport: Hockey- Instagram: @callieepaddockHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes-...
Mon, May 03, 2021
037: Advice for the Not Highly Recruited w/ Marissa Bayer
This week's guest is Marissa Bayer. She was a basketball player at Wofford University. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, confidence, not being the best on your team but having a great career, and her transition out of sport.Today's Scout:- Name: Marissa Bayer- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @marissabayerr_Here sister's episode: Julianne Bayer Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- Yo...
Mon, April 26, 2021
036: Injury and Eligibility w/ Kelsey Murray
This week's guest is Kelsey Murray. She was a lacrosse player at the Stanford University. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, ACL injury, her struggle with conditioning tests, and her transition out of sport into the working world.Today's Scout:- Name: Kelsey Murray- Sport: Lacrosse- Instagram: @kmurrs21 Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitter...
Mon, April 19, 2021
035: Catching Up With You Guys
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. The format of these solocasts is changing, but I took this episode to catch up with you guys and give a little background on The Panel, our series on YouTube, among other things. Give it a listen!Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retire...
Mon, April 12, 2021
034: Foreign Athlete Recruiting w/ Constance Toulemonde
This week's guest is Constance Toulemonde. She was a swimmer at the Oregon State University. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process as an international student, her transition to America, adjusting to USA swim, and much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Constance Toulemonde- Sport: Swimming- Instagram: @constoutoulemondeHer Platform: Sports Stories- Instagram: @sports_storiesHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired Col...
Mon, April 05, 2021
033: An Atypical Track & Field Career w/Jade Baker
This week's guest is Jade Baker. She was a thrower at the University of Virginia. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, her transition from long distance running to sprinting then finally throwing, how she wasn't ready to give her sport up at the end of her eligibility and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Jade Barker- Sport: Track & Field- Instagram: @jade_brianaHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Reti...
Mon, March 29, 2021
032: Pursue a Graduate Degree w/Dr. Shelby Barker
This week's guest is Dr. Shelby Barker. She was a heptathlete at the University of Birmingham Alabama. In this episode, we discuss her recruiting process, pursuing a higher level degree, balancing school and sport and so much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Dr. Shelby Barker- Sport: Track & Field- Instagram: @_shelbyyleeHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- YouTube: Retired College Athletes- Twitte...
Mon, March 22, 2021
031: D1 Athlete At West Point w/Candace Stewart
This week's guest is Candace Stewart. She was a women's soccer player at West Point Military Academy. In this episode, we discuss all things West Point. What is it like to be a member of the Military Academy and be an athlete? Is it super strict and regimented? What was that recruiting precess like? We answer all that and more in this episode.Today's Scout:- Name: Candace Stewart- Sport: Soccer- Instagram: @candiikayHer Platform: Soccer Girl Confidential- Instagram: @soccergirlconfidentialHou...
Mon, March 15, 2021
030: An Exciting Announcement
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. I will recap the last four episodes, an announce some exciting news! Also, this is our 30th episode!!! That's so exciting!!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- Email: retiredcollegeathl...
Mon, March 08, 2021
029: Transferring from D3 to D2 w/Julianne Bayer
This week's guest is Julianne Bayer. She was a women's basketball player at Piedmont College and the University of West Georgia. In this episode, we discuss recruiting, injury, transferring up a division, advice for parents of high school athletes, and much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Julianne Bayer- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @jbayer_12Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- Email: retiredcollegeathlet...
Mon, March 01, 2021
028: Weight Stigma in Women's Sports w/ Sheena Nugent
This week's guest is Sheena Nugent. She was a majorette in high school who was on her way to becoming one for the University of Georgia, until she was turned away due to her weight. In this episode, we discuss the scholarship opportunities available for majorettes, how she navigated being turned away due to weight, and much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Sheena Nugent- Sport: Majorette- Instagram: @sheenanugentEpisodes that touch on food, weight, and performance:- 004: Getting Cut From The Team ...
Mon, February 22, 2021
027: Know Your Worth w/Yomi Adeyeye
This week's guest, Yomi Adeyeye, was a DII women's volleyball player at North Greenville University. In this episode, we discuss recruiting, fighting for scholarship money, and much more..Today's Scout:- Name: Yomi Adeyeye- College: North Greenville University- Sport: Volleyball- Instagram: @yomigHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and ...
Mon, February 15, 2021
026: Transitioning Into A Career w/Caitie Barber
This week's guest, Caitie Barber, was a DI women's softball player at the Towson University. In this episode, we discuss recruiting, injury, and the transition from sport into the working world.Today's Scout:- Name: Caitie Barber- College: Towson University- Sport: Softball- Instagram: @cbarbie09Her Platform - Career Ignite- Instagram: @career.ignite- Website: www.careerignitebycaitie.comHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Fa...
Mon, February 08, 2021
025: Adapt Your Game
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. I will recap the last four episodes, discuss reoccurring topics from those episodes, and dive into one or two topics that I feel everyone can benefit from hearing more about. Solocasts will be every 5th episode and today we are talking about Adapting Your Game.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- ...
Mon, February 01, 2021
024: Leadership Isn’t Always Easy w/Ataira Franklin
This week's guest, Ataira Franklin, was a DI women's basketball player at the University of Virginia. In this episode, we discuss recruiting, the highs and lows of leadership, injury and how to adapt your game to be successful, the transition out of sport, building relationships and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Ataira Franklin- College: University of Virginia- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Ret...
Mon, January 25, 2021
023: Body Image & Eating Disorders w/Taylor Treacy
This week's guest, Taylor Treacy, was a DI women's volleyball athlete at the University of North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss transitioning into college athletics, athletes' mental health, body image, eating disorders and much moreToday's Scout:- Name: Taylor Treacy- College: University of North Carolina- Sport: Volleyball- Instagram: @taylortreacyHer Platform - The Virago Project- Instagram: @theviragoproject- Website: https://viragoproject.org- Podcast: Virago Pod- Podcast IG...
Mon, January 18, 2021
022: Identity & Mental Heath w/Julie Davies
This week's guest, Julie Davies, was a DI women's volleyball athlete at Kent State University . In this episode, we discuss mental health, perfectionism, identity, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Julie Davies- College: Kent State- Sport: Volleyball- Instagram: @juliedavies13Resources Mentioned:- Mind Gym: An Athletes Guide to Inner Excellence- Switch On Your BrainHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College ...
Mon, January 11, 2021
021: Recruiting, Injury & DIII w/Hannah Hemmerly
This week's guest, Hannah Hemmerly, was a DIII women's soccer athlete at Carleton College. In this episode, we discuss going DIII, managing injury and the recruiting process, transitioning out of sport and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Hannah Hemmerly- College: Carleton College- Sport: Soccer- Instagram: @hannhemmHer Platform - HRH Blog- Instagram: @hrh.blog- Website: www.hrhblog.comHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook...
Mon, January 04, 2021
020: Advocate for Yourself
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. I will recap the last four episodes, discuss reoccurring topics from those episodes, and dive into one or two topics that I feel everyone can benefit from hearing more about. Solocasts will be every 5th episode and today we are talking about Advocating for Yourself.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballRCA P...
Mon, December 28, 2020
019: Going DII w/Shanteona Keys
This week's guest, Shanteona Keys, was a full scholarship women's basketball athlete at Georgia College. In this episode, we discuss going D-2, healthy leadership, transferring, making decisions that "sit right in your spirit," and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Shanteona Keys- College: Georgia College- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @shkeysssHer Platform - Major Keys- Instagram: @majorkeysinterviews- YouTube: Major Key ChannelHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- I...
Mon, December 21, 2020
018: COVID Ruined Her Senior Year w/Claire Doyle
This week's guest, Claire Doyle, was a partial scholarship beach volleyball athlete at Texas Christian University. In this episode, we discuss building a new program, navigating coaching changes, time management, Covid ending her season, transitioning out of sport during a pandemic, body changes after sport, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Claire Doyle- College: Texas Christian University- Sport: Beach Volleyball- Instagram: @clurdoyleHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeath...
Mon, December 14, 2020
017: Only Three-Weeks to Transfer w/Anna McClung
This week's guest, Anna McClung, was a full scholarship women's soccer athlete to Florida State University and the University of Tennessee. In this episode, we discuss how to use your resources during recruiting, transferring and the transition into a new team, the transition out of sport and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Anna McClung- College: Florida State University & University of Tennessee- Sport: Women's Soccer- Instagram: @annakmcclungHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredc...
Mon, December 07, 2020
016: The Reality for Injured College Athletes w/Te'Erica Eason
This week's guest, Te'Erica Eason, was a full scholarship women's basketball athlete to Northeastern University. In this episode, we discuss recruiting, injury in college and what it's like to be an injured athlete, good leadership, and much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Te'Erica Eason- College: Northeastern University- Sport: Women's Basketball- Instagram: @teason_reiHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Facebook: Retired College Athle...
Mon, November 30, 2020
015: Fighting Perfectionism
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. I will recap the last four episodes, discuss reoccurring topics from those episodes, and dive into one or two topics that I feel everyone can benefit from hearing more about. Solocasts will be every 5th episode and today we are talking about the Fighting Perfectionism.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: BasketballResourc...
Mon, November 23, 2020
014: A Successful Transfer Process w/Tina Iordanou
This week's guest, Tina Iordanou, was a full scholarship women's soccer athlete to Vanderbilt University and then transferred to the University of Virginia to begin her sophomore year. In this episode, we discuss being a late bloomer in your sport, committing early, transferring, staying out of your own head, transitioning out of sport and so much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Tina Iordanou- College: Vanderbilt University and University of Virginia- Sport: Women's Soccer- Instagram: @tina...
Mon, November 16, 2020
013: Career Ending Injuries w/Jazmin Miller
This week's guest, Jazmin Hayes Miller, was a full scholarship women's basketball athlete to the Lafayette College. In this episode, we discuss injury and how to deal with it as a student-athlete, Jesus, and the role he played and continues to play in Jazmin's life, the importance of identity, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Jazmin Hayes Miller- College: Lafayette College- Sport: Women's Basketball- Instagram: @jazminpmillerHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- ...
Mon, November 09, 2020
Reminder: Take Care Of Yourself
This week is a reminder to Take Care Of Yourself! There is a lot going on in the world. 2020 has been quite a year. The work will always be there. Take care of you; nobody else will. ❤️
Mon, November 02, 2020
012: A Healthy Perspective on Sports w/Katie Mehlhorn
This week's guest, Katie Mehlhorn, attended Appalachian State University as a full scholarship women's basketball athlete. In this episode, the importance of confidence, considering schools for the fit rather than their big name, leaning on your teammates during adversity and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Katie Mallow Mehlhorn- College: Appalachian State University- Sport: Women's Basketball- Instagram: @katie.mehlhornHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagra...
Mon, October 26, 2020
011: Overcoming Performance Anxiety w/Morgan Ainslie
This week's guest is Morgan Ainslie. Morgan attended the University of Georgia under a partial women's cross country scholarship. In this episode, we discuss having hobbies outside of your sport, managing and overcoming performance anxiety, treating your teammates like people, not just competition and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Morgan Ainslie- College: University of Georgia- Sport: Cross Country- Instagram: @mainslie11Housekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Insta...
Mon, October 19, 2020
010: Good, Bad & Ugly of Athletic Scholarships
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. I will recap the last few episodes, discuss reoccurring topics from those episodes, and dive into one or two topics that I feel everyone can benefit from hearing more about. Solocasts will be every 5th episode and today we are talking about the Good, Bad & Ugly of Athletic Scholarships.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sp...
Mon, October 12, 2020
009: D1, Two Degrees & Debt Free w/Raeshaun Gaffney
This week's guest is Raeshaun Gaffney. Rae attended the University of Virginia and the Xavier University on full-ride women's basketball scholarships. In this episode, we discuss how college athletics is a business, recruiting during a coaching change, how to get the most out of your scholarship, pursuing an MBA while in season, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Raeshaun Gaffney- College: University of Virginia & Xavier University- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @rae_arlene- LinkedIn:...
Mon, October 05, 2020
008: The BEST Advice For Recruits & RCAs w/Natalie Grimes
This week's guest is Natalie Grimes. Natalie attended the University of Oklahoma on a full-ride women's rowing scholarship. In this episode, we discuss the best advice for recruits, how to stay humble during your recruiting process, questions to ask on your visit, balancing a hectic schedule, preparing yourself for life after sport, the transition out of sport, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Natalie Grimes- College: University of Oklahoma- Sport: Rowing- Instagram: @nataliegrimes17- L...
Mon, September 28, 2020
007: Adulting as a College Athlete w/Peyton Chaney
This week's guest is Peyton Chaney. Peyton attended the University of Virginia under a full women's track scholarship. In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to negotiate scholarships, knowing your worth, the difference between off-season (8 hours) and in season (20 hours), the fatigue you experience as your body changes during your first few years as a college athlete, what it looks like to adult while also juggling the responsibilities you have as an athlete, and so much more.Today'...
Mon, September 21, 2020
006: Embracing Your Role On Scout Team w/Cassidy Barnard
This week's guest is Cassidy Williams Barnard. Cassidy attended Samford University under a full-ride women's basketball scholarship. In this episode, we discuss the little known but very necessary scout team role many athletes play at some point in their career. We also discuss handling conflict, playing with freedom, and maintaining your confidence.Today's Scout:- Name: Cassidy Williams Barnard- College: Samford University- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @cassidy_barnard31Housekeeping:- Websi...
Mon, September 14, 2020
005: Tips for Getting Recruited During COVID-19
This week it is a solocast. Solocasts are shorter episodes with just me, your host Sydney Umeri. I will recap the last few episodes, discuss reoccurring topics from those episodes, and dive into one or two topics that I feel everyone can benefit from hearing more about. Solocasts will be every 5th episode and today we are talking about Tips for Getting Recruited During COVID-19.Download the Athletic CV/Resume.Today's Scout:- Name: Sydney Umeri (the host)- College: University of Virginia &...
Mon, September 07, 2020
004: Getting Cut From The Team w/Megan Morse
This week's guest is Megan Morse. Megan attended Auburn University as a walk-on to their gymnastics program. In this episode, we discuss advocating for yourself during the recruiting process, dealing with performance anxiety, being cut from the team, making the best of bad situations, and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Megan Morse- College: Auburn University- Sport: Gymnastics- Instagram: @megbsmilen- LinkedIn: Megan MorseHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: ...
Sun, August 30, 2020
002: Pre-Med Student-Athlete w/Lauren Brown
This week's guest is Lauren Brown. Lauren attended Elon University under a full-ride basketball scholarship. In this episode we cover advocating for yourself during recruitment, being a D1 athlete with a science-based major, tips for pre-med student-athletes on how to get internships/shadowing experience even with a busy schedule and so much more.Today's Scout:- Name: Lauren Brown- College: Elon University- Sport: BasketballHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @r...
Sun, August 30, 2020
003: High School Sport-Specialization w/ Haley Hughes
This week's guest is Haley Perkins Hughes. Haley attended Union College under a full-ride basketball scholarship. In this episode, we discuss being a multi-sport athlete, if sport specialization is necessary in high school, her typical day as an NAIA basketball player, the importance of community and ultimately Jesus during her college career, and much much more. Today's Scout:- Name: Haley Hughes- College: Union College- Sport: Basketball- Instagram: @haleyphughes20Housekeeping:- Website: ww...
Sun, August 30, 2020
001: What is Retired College Athletes?
What is Retired College Athletes (RCA)? Why does it exist? Who is the host? What are her goals for the podcast? Learn about all that and more in the first-ever RCA podcast episode.Today's Scout:- Host: Sydney Umeri- College(s): University of Virginia & University of Kansas- Sport: Basketball- Website: www.sydneyumeri.comHousekeeping:- Website: www.retiredcollegeathletes.com- Instagram: @retiredcollegeathletes- Email: retiredcollegeathletes@gmail.com- Patreon - If you love RCA and want to ...
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