Episodes
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Timestamps:
0:00-2:28 - Robbie’s Roots
2:28-7:45 - Entry into Rangers FC
7:45-10:19 - Weekly Schedule as a Kid
10:19-12:20 - Process of Signing First Pro Contract
12:20-15:51 - Extra Individual Training Outside Team Training?
15:51-17:26 - First Time Training with Rangers FC’s First Team
17:26-19:38 - Best Player Robbie’s Played With?
19:38-22:06 - Debut with Rangers FC
22:06-26:40 - How to Calm Nerves Before Big Games
26:40-27:48 - Did You Ever Have an “I Made It” Moment?
27:48-30:42 - How Robbie Handled a 5 Year Contract and the Money That Came With It
30:42-31:51 - Favorite Goal Robbie’s Every Scored?
32:33-36:38 - Typical Day in the Life at Rangers FC?
36:38-39:23 - Robbie’s Loan Spells
39:23-44:47 - Dealing with Negative Criticism as a Pro
44:47-45:58 - Has Robbie’s Versatility Helped or Hurt His Career More?
45:58-48:50 - Robbie’s Departure from Rangers FC
48:50-50:39 - Free Agency, Trials in England, Signing with 2nd Tier Scottish Club
50:39-50:55 - Robbie’s Drop Down to Non-League Football
50:55-53:34 - Heading Abroad to Play in Iceland
53:54-55:47 - Non-League to Champions League Qualifier in 6 Months
55:47-57:26 - Differences Between Rangers FC and FH in Iceland
57:26-58:26 - Declining a Two Year Contract at FH to Explore Other Opportunities
58:26-1:02:35 - Robbie’s Move to IFK in Finland
1:02:25-1:05:21 - Life Playing Footy in Finland
1:05:21-1:09:52 - Declining ANOTHER Contract this time at IFK in Finland
1:09:52-1:12:17 - Signing with the Charleston Battery
1:12:17-1:13:59 - Training with Hibernian FC in Offseason Before 2nd year with Battery
1:13:59-1:15:24 - The Most Stressful Offseason and Signing with Monterey Bay FC
1:18:10-1:21:41 - Engagement, Wife’s Pregnancy, and Marriage ALL While in Season
1:21:41-1:22:47 - Robbie’s Return to Charleston Battery
1:22:47-1:25:40 - Mindset Shift with a Kid on the Way?
1:25:40-1:29:38 - Robbie’s One Piece of Advice for Everyone Watching at Home
1:29:38-1:30:21 - Outro
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
In today's episode, Matt sits down with Charleston Battery teammates, Joe Schmidt and Mauro Cichero to talk about their careers and thoughts on a variety of topics!
Timestamps:
0:00-5:01 - Intro and Rapid Fire Questions
5:01-7:06 - Joe’s Current Injured Ankle Situation
7:06-10:39 - Is College Soccer a Good Route?
10:39-12:05 - How Joe Was Recruited by Indiana University
12:05-14:23 - How Mauro Was Recruited by SMU
14:23-15:31 - How Joe Signed his First Pro Contract
15:31-17:19 - How Mauro Signed his First Pro Contract
17:19-20:00 - Misconceptions of Playing Pro Football
20:00-21:30 - Girlfriends and Professional Careers?
21:30-24:48 - What is the Most Stressful Aspect of Being a USL Player?
24:48-26:17 - Best thing about Being a USL Player?
26:17-29:06 - Biggest Lesson Learned as a Pro Footballer
29:06-33:24 - Mauro’s Experience Playing in Spain
33:24-35:17 - Aging in Professional Football, Our Experience
35:17-39:45 - Offseason Plans
39:45-40:42 - How I Accidentally Stole Mauro’s Number
40:42-41:43 - Mauro’s Prank on Joe on Day 1 of Preseason
41:43-47:20 - Would You Still Play in the USL if you Won $10,000,000
47:20-50:32 - What Small Change Have you Made, That’s Had a Big Impact?
50:32-59:21 - What Do you Wish you Did More of as a Teenager?
59:21-1:00:56 - Weightlifting and College Soccer
1:00:56-1:06:01 - Best Player You’ve Played With/Against?
1:06:01-1:11:35 - Moment Where You Felt Like You “Made It?”
1:11:35-1:15:40 - Overthinking and Playing Your Best Footy
1:15:40-1:18:45 - Should You Focus on One Position or Become Versatile?
1:18:45-1:23:59 - What Do You Want to Do After Playing?
1:23:59-1:26:50 - Are You Looking Forward to Stability After Your Career?
1:26:50-1:32:19 - One Piece of Advice for People Watching this Video
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
In the first episode of 2022, Matt sits down with Charleston Battery teammate, Matteo Ritaccio to discuss the young footballer's path to signing his first professional contract with Liverpool FC and his subsequent loan out to Charleston. Sit down, relax, and listen to Matteo's story!
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
In this episode, Matt sits down to answer 30+ questions submitted by you guys via Instagram!
Time Stamps
0:00-0:33 - Intro
0:33-3:52 - Benefits of Journaling?
3:52-6:02 - Biggest Learning Experience?
6:02-8:56 - D3 College Athletes to Pro Level?
8:56-11:36 - Improving Decision Making Alone?
11:36-14:05 - Europeans + U.S. Universities?
14:05-16:03 - Have I Improved Since First Pro Contract?
16:03-18:44 - Goals for Next Few Years?
18:44-21:07 - Training Fitness in Offseason?
21:07-24:30 - Advice for Personal Soccer Trainers
24:30-28:17 - Why Do Some Good Youth Players Not Make it Pro?
28:17-30:52 - One Drill to Do Every Day?
30:52-33:35 - How Much Has Analyzing Own Games Helped?
33:35-38:17 - Smallest Change that Made Biggest Difference?
38:17-41:23 - Biggest Misconception in Becoming a Pro?
41:23-43:26 - What Do Attackers Do That I Hate?
43:26-46:09 - How Often Did I Train Individually as a Teen?
46:09-47:39 - What do I Wish I Did More at age 15/16?
47:39-50:54 - Biggest Regret of Career?
50:54-53:56 - Advice for Footballers in Long Distance Relationship?
53:56-56:33 - How Important is Building Friendships Off Field?
56:33-59:36 - Why Do I Only Sign 1 Year Contracts?
59:36-1:02:07 - Difference Between Semi-Pro and Pro Levels?
1:02:07-1:04:24 - Have Any Habits Changed Since Becoming Pro?
1:04:24-1:07:13 - Dealing with Pressure to Perform Every Day?
1:07:13-1:10:43 - How to Perform at Trial with Bad Teammates?
1:10:43-1:12:52 - How to Send Follow-Up Emails to Coaches?
1:12:52-1:17:01 - Do 80% of Results Come From 20% of Effort?
1:17:01-1:19:42 - How to Impress Coach at a New Team?
1:19:42-1:21:11 - How Does Upper Body Gym Translate to Game?
1:21:11-1:26:00 - Has YouTube Affected My Career?
1:26:00-1:26:53 - Have I Ever Experienced a Mindset Shift in my Career?
1:26:53-1:31:07 - How Do I Decide Between Teams or Schools?
1:31:07-1:33:47 - Have My Surgeries Affected My Career?
1:33:47-1:34:28 - Outro
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Signing First Pro Contract in Denmark at 18 | Kembo Kibato’s Path to Pro
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
In this episode, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate, Kembo Kibato to discuss his career. Kembo, a Toronto native, was a part of the Toronto FC Academy set-up before signing his first pro contract abroad in Denmark at just 18 years old.
Although Kembo is young his story is full of highs, lows, and plenty of lessons. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast!
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
In this episode, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate, Daniel Gagliardi to talk about his path to the professional game. Danny has an incredible story of patience, perseverance, and highs and lows throughout his journey.
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
In this episode, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate, Raphael Ayagwa to talk about his path from Gboko, Nigeria to the Nigerian Professional Football League and then to first division European Football. It's a fantastic story filled with highs and lows. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the podcast!
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
In this episode of the podcast, Matt sits down with veteran, Kevin Garcia to discuss his prolific professional career. Without spoiling anything, Kevin played D1 college soccer, has professional played in multiple European countries at the pro level, the MLS, and now plays for FC Tulsa in the USL Championship.
This is a long podcast as we discuss Kevin's 9 year career, but definitely worth it!
Timestamps
00:00-53:47 - Youth Career
53:47-1:27:58 - College Career
1:27:58-1:51:01 - Grind to First Pro Contract
1:51:01-2:18:17 - Playing Professionally Abroad
2:18:17-3:11:49 - Houston Dynamo + RGVFC
3:11:49-3:30:16 - FC Tulsa
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
In this episode, Matt takes on the podcast solo and tackles 36 questions submitted by all of you guys!
Sunday May 09, 2021
“I Was Training 4x a Day...” | Ciaran Winters’ Path to Pro
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa Teammate, Ciaran Winters to discuss his journey from an MLS Academy to the professional level. Ciaran is the youngest player signed to a professional contract on FC Tulsa at just 19 years old and skipped out on the college route to become a pro directly out of high school. Although his professional career is just in the beginning stages he already has a tremendous story. Sit back, relax, and listen to Ciaran's path to the pro level!