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Retired College Athletes099: 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...2023-02-1305 minRetired College Athletes097: Defining Success For YourselfToday 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...2022-02-0715 minRetired College Athletes094: A Podcast UpdateHey 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...2022-01-2303 minRetired College Athletes093: Bringing Grace Into Coaching & Athletics w/ Priscilla TallmanThis 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...2022-01-1726 minRetired College Athletes092: Re-Learning Discipline & Consistency As A Former AthleteToday 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...2022-01-1310 minRetired College Athletes091: Why Former Athletes Still Need Coaches w/Megan CarlsonThis 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...2022-01-1017 minRetired College Athletes090: Putting Yourself First As A Retired College AthleteToday 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...2022-01-0606 minRetired College Athletes089: Choosing Mental Health Over Sports w/Jacqueline SchadeckThis 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:...2022-01-0323 minRetired College Athletes088: A Look Back & A Look Ahead for RCAWishing 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...2021-12-3009 minRetired College Athletes087: The Damage Coaches' Mind Games Can Cause w/Kyra HungerfordThis 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...2021-12-2727 minRetired College Athletes086: Merry Christmas & Happy HolidaysWishing 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...2021-12-2301 minRetired College Athletes085: Struggling w/Mental Health Doesn’t Mean You’re Incapable w/Mikaela BrewerTrigger 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-...2021-12-2020 minRetired College Athletes084: 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...2021-12-1606 minRetired College Athletes083: PTSD After Transferring w/Reagan RustThis 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...2021-12-1324 minRetired College Athletes082: How College Coaches Fuel The Transfer PortalIn 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...2021-12-0907 minRetired College Athletes081: Empowering Your Transition Out Of Sport w/Liz McKennaThis 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...2021-12-0622 minRetired College Athletes080: A Good Academic Coordinator Can Make All The DifferenceIn 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:...2021-12-0208 minRetired College Athletes079: From Athlete to Entrepreneur w/ Breanna AtkinsonThis 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...2021-11-2917 minRetired College Athletes078: What Holidays Look Like For AthletesHappy 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:...2021-11-2507 minRetired College Athletes077: A Five-Year Overnight Success w/Andraya CarterThis 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...2021-11-2228 minRetired College Athletes076: 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...2021-11-1809 minRetired College Athletes075: Pregnant As A Student-Athlete w/Arielle HarveyThis 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...2021-11-1520 minRetired College Athletes074: Gaslighting & Politics in College SportsIn 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...2021-11-1112 minRetired College Athletes073: The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About w/Briana DuBoseThis 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: ...2021-11-0830 minRetired College Athletes072: Career Advice for Current College AthletesIn 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 ...2021-11-0411 minRetired College Athletes071: Student-Athlete Food Insecurity w/ Susana MelendezThis 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...2021-11-0132 minRetired College Athletes070: Carli Lloyd's Relatable Farewell SpeechIn 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...2021-10-2807 minRetired College Athletes069: Athletes To Careers w/Amber HarrisThis 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-...2021-10-2523 minRetired College Athletes068: Your Best Days Are Ahead Of YouIn 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...2021-10-2106 minRetired College Athletes067: Balancing School, Internships & Sports w/Victoria PowellThis 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...2021-10-1828 minRetired College Athletes066: The Hardest Adjustments After College SportsIn 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:...2021-10-1409 minRetired College Athletes065: All About Confidence w/Shay HaddowThis 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...2021-10-1128 min