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Becoming My Stronger MeConversation with Jake RozhanskyText me your thoughts!In this episode, I sit down with Jake Rozhansky, a professional soccer player turned financial representative, to explore the mental and strategic shifts required to succeed in both sports and business.Jake shares his journey from playing collegiate soccer at Maryland and Virginia to competing at the professional level in MLS and Israel’s Maccabi Netanya. Known for his leadership and tactical mindset on the field, Jake reflects on the mental resilience, discipline, and adaptability that helped him navigate both professional sports and his transition into the financial sector.No...2025-01-0941 min
Not your Average Football PodcastZack SteffenFor episode 10 I am joined by current Manchester City (on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf) and US men's national team goalkeeper, Zack Steffen. In this episode hear Zack discuss-
-His youth soccer experience
-His college decision process and deciding to become a Maryland Terp
-Leaving college early to go to Freiburg in the Bundesliga
-Struggles he went through in his first stint abroad
-Deciding to come back to the MLS and finding himself again
-His national team game against France
-His move to Manchester City and...2020-05-2149 min
Goleline PodcastJake Rozhansky | National ChampionThis episode I am joined by Jake Rozhansky, College Cup champion, Maccabiah Gold Medalist and Professional footballer for Hapoel Afula -(Israeli 2nd Division).
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Jesse & Jake talk about Jake's time playing for two of the most dominant NCAA programs in the nation (Virginia & Maryland) & his perspective on what it takes to be a national champion.
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We also dive into Jake's time as captain at the University of Maryland & his leadership style.
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Jake is the host of Not Your Average Footballer Podcast. Follow along to...2020-05-1900 min
Not your Average Football PodcastChase GasperFor episode I am joined by Minnesota United and USMNT left back, Chase Gasper. Hear Chase discuss:
-Growing up with a father who was also an athlete at a very high level
-Youth soccer experience with the Olney Rangers
-College decision process (transferring) and college experience
-MLS draft
-Time at Minnesota United and early struggles
-Experience with the USMNT
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Not your Average Football PodcastCarter ManleyFor episode 8 I'm joined by former Minnesota United and Duke defender, Carter Manley. In this episode hear Carter discuss:
-His youth soccer experience with the Olney Rangers
-Getting tough love from a coach
-His college decision process and experience at Duke
-Getting drafted and his time at Minnesota United
-Importance of mental side of the game
-Difficulties of being an athlete during quarantine
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Not your Average Football PodcastPaul BinFor episode 7 I’m joined by Maryland star and national champion, Paul Bin. Hear Paul discuss:
-Growing up in Korea and England
-Moving to Real Salt Lake’s academy
-College decision process
-Dealing with depression and mental health
-Lying to coaches/teammates to hide his mental health issues
-His road for recovery
-Winning the national championship
-Winning the Wilma Rudolph award (for athletes who have overcome great personal, academic, and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in college athletics)
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Not your Average Football PodcastJonathan BornsteinFor episode 6 I am joined by Chicago Fire and US national team defender, Jonathan Bornstein. In this episode hear Jonathan discuss:
-His college experience
-Being under the radar
-His time in MLS and winning ROTY
-His time in Mexico/dealing with struggles
-Playing with Ronaldinho
-National team career and playing in a World Cup
-The goal that caused him to be a Honduran legend
-His time in Israel and his religious identity
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Not your Average Football PodcastJeremy EbobisseFor episode 5 I am joined by Portland Timbers striker, Jeremy Ebobisse. Hear Jeremy so eloquently share his thoughts about:
-Growing up with immigrant parents
-Playing for the Olney Rangers
-Experience of going on trial at Fulham
-His time at Duke
-Unorthodox way of turning pro
-Call up and debut for the national team
-Facing racism in multiple Olney Rangers’ games
-Politics and what we need to change to make our country better
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Not your Average Football PodcastAaron FrancoFor episode four I am joined by Aaron Franco. In this episode Aaron discusses not following in his father’s footsteps of becoming a tennis player due to his love of football. He explains his journey all the way from Miami youth soccer to joining the division 1 powerhouse Maryland Terrapins. Unfortunately, Aaron has suffered some injuries along the way and had to deal with terrible concussion issues. He discusses the mistakes he made and the pain he is still enduring to this day. Through all this he helps shed light on how we can protect and educate athletes so no ot...2020-04-071h 01
Not your Average Football PodcastGedion ZelalemFor my third episode of NYAF Podcast, I am joined by my former teammate, Gedion Zelalem. As many of you may already know, Gedion is 23 years old and currently plays for New York City FC. In this episode, Gedion opens about his journey from his youth soccer days in Germany and the States, to his professional career with Arsenal. Hear about his experience going on loan to a few other clubs, and then finally getting back to the United States. He discusses hardships such as overcoming a difficult injury and transfers that fell through. He explains how overcoming these difficulties...2020-03-3149 min
Not your Average Football PodcastNico OlsakNico Olsak tells his story of not having a team coming out of college, then working his way up from the Israeli third division to becoming one of the best midfielders in the Israeli Premier League
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Not your Average Football PodcastMy storyI tell a very personal story about how a doctor and soccer helped to save my life
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How to Become a Professional FootballerDay in the Life of a Pro in Israel-Jake Rozhansky Ep. 43Jake Rozhanksy is a 23 year old Professional Footballer who plays as a winger for Hapoel Afula in the Liga Leumit (second tier) in Israel. Jake is originally from Germantown, Maryland. He played 1 year of college soccer at the University of Virginia before transferring to Maryland University to finish up his college career. Jake had a great career in college as a footballer, and enjoyed himself on the social and academic side. Unlike many players, Jake was grateful for his experience in college and cherished it as a footballer and as a human. After college, Jake got some interest from...2020-02-1353 min