Against All Odds

Our Dream Life After Soccer

In this episode Matt and Mimi talk about their ideal situation after Matt is done playing soccer. Looking around the Tulsa neighborhoods just has them thinking about their future and they are actually agreeing on where they would like to live! Matt has been doing small group trainings and working out on his own, he actually tried a hobby with Mimi and the result was not what either of them expected. Matt and Mimi also talk about how having no games or serious trainings has made him feel like he actually has a normal life right now. They get to enjoy weekends and live a less strict life. Listen for the details!

How to Have a Successful Collegiate Soccer Career

In this episode Matt sits down alone with a microphone and a camera to talk about his collegiate soccer experience as well as his best advice to have a successful four years in college. Matt attended UC Davis, a D1 college in Northern California, where he played every single game over his four seasons and ended up with 15 goals and multiple assists.

Matt discusses how he prepared as an incoming freshman for the fitness tests and how he impressed early on to earn a starting spot in the first game of the season. He also goes in depth to talk about how he improved his game and how he spent offseason each year in order to prepare himself for the next jump... the professional game. 

Sit back and listen to Matt talk about his time in college! 

Matt's Losing Motivation, Mimi's Field Hockey Career, and Dealing with Tornadoes

In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast Matt and Mimi sit down and have a relaxed talk about what's been going on over the last few weeks. They end up diving into a variety of different topics such as how the Quarantine has negatively affected Matt's daily motivation levels, Mimi's weird recurring field hockey dreams, dealing with recent tornadoes, why Mimi is heading back to San Diego, and how this time away from soccer has affected Matt's outlook on retirement.

A Chat with Michael Cunningham and Jack Blake

We're really excited about this week's episode! In this podcast Matt sat down with Michael Cunningham from 7mlc and Jack Blake to discuss some topics surrounding professional football and their careers. In particular, we dive in the mental health of footballers, what could have been done in our past to have helped us have even more successful careers, and lessons that we've learned from being pro footballers that have carried over to other aspects of our lives. 

Sit back and listen to Jack, Michael, and Matt talk! Hopefully you guys get some great value from it! 

A Chat with Jack Blake

In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down with fellow USL Championship player and YouTuber, Jack Blake for a little chat following one of their Instagram Live workouts. In this discussion they answer questions such as, "What did you do differently than your old teammates/friends to make it to the professional level", "If you could go back and coach your younger self what would you do differently?", and "Do you see any common mistakes that players make today with their training, nutrition, workouts, etc.?"

This is a jam-packed episode with a ton of value. Sit down and listen to two professional footballers discuss some big topics! 

Caffeine, Body Fat Percentage, and Speed | Ask a Pro!

In this episode, Matt sits down and answers your questions submitted via Instagram and chosen by Mimi. In this jam-packed podcast, Matt covers topics such as caffeine consumption, ideal body fat percentage, how to improve speed, the shutdown of the US Development academy, biggest regrets in his youth career, and his weakest/strongest attributes of his game and as a person. 

Sit back and enjoy! 

How I Played Abroad in Germany

In this episode, Mimi and Matt sit down to go in-depth about Matt's time over in Germany. This discuss his decision making behind dropping out of school, how he got the opportunity to head over to Europe, why he decided it was the right time, how he got trials, and his journey from bouncing around all over the country to soon signing a contract to finish out the 2015-2016 regular season. 

Sit back and listen to Matt's adventure in Germany that has never been discussed in this much detail. We hope you guys enjoy the podcast! 

The Biggest Life Lesson

In this quarantine episode Matt and Mimi cover some big questions, funny stories from their past, and also new accomplishments. Matt goes in depth about his new certification and the new dynamic of his online team trainings.

How to Get Recruited to Play College Soccer

In this episode we are trying something a bit different. Today, Matt sits down and talks in-depth about how he went from flying under the radar in high school on B team of a local club team to receiving THREE D1 college soccer offers. Matt explains the entire process from creating a highlight video, creating a CV, how to email coaches, when to attend combines, showcase tournaments, using connections, etc. 

If you have any interest in playing college soccer in the United States sit down and listen to Matt's advice! 

Differences, Strengths, and Weaknesses

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Mimi are still in Quarantine. Mimi leads the topics, which vary from their differences in personalities and skills to their dream working set up. As with all of the recent podcast episodes, it is very casual and not so soccer dominated. Listen to hear some funny stories from their past and quirky facts about their lives.