Join us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with professional soccer player Michelle Alozie. American-born, Nigerian national team player, Michelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and persevering through college at the University of Tennessee to become a forward for the Houston Dash of the NWSL. The Dash is … Read more
SE+ perspective blog on USA vs Netherlands by Mason Kasimov. Mason is a senior at Providence Day School and Goalkeeper for Charlotte Independence SC. On Sunday, the USA and the Netherlands will be battling in the round of 16—winner moves on to the quarterfinals, and the loser goes home. So far, America has tied against … Read more
Former Brazilian footballer combines Brazilian football and NFTs at the youth level. As our guest, Bruno Pessoa says, “football is like religion” in Brazil. So enabling the connection between fans and players makes so much sense with new Web3 technology like NFTs. What if we told you there’s a digital way of investing in young … Read more
“Be in the space”. – Dr. Missy Price, Ph.D. Missy is making an impact on the game of soccer as the USL’s Vice President of Women’s Soccer. Missy Price will lead on-field initiatives for the USL’s youth-to-pro women’s pathway. She will also support USL Super League and W League Clubs in structuring their technical departments. … Read more
It’s amazing the difference you can make when you are dedicated to a cause. Hugh Roberts, athlete activist and professional soccer player — and our guest for this podcast episode, talks about it all in this conversation. His passion to help his family and community is the driver to build his life outside of soccer … Read more
“You can be involved in professional sports besides being a player.” -Lisa Bonta Sumii responding to Carlos Yustis talking about his proud moments covering sports. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Carlos Yustis, Sports Anchor for Telemundo 48 in the Bay Area. Lisa and Carlos talk about becoming a sports anchor, the … Read more
“How will you take care of her mind and her well-being while she is a student-athlete at your institution?” –Dania Cabello’s father, talking to the soccer coaches at the University of California, Berkeley, upon her daughter being offered a scholarship to play soccer for them. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Dania … Read more
“Prioritize your own mental health.” -Reina Bonta In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Yale Women’s Soccer Student-Athletes, Mia Grillo and Reina Bonta. Learn more about each of these amazing young women on their Yale Soccer Page: Mia Grillo | Reina Bonta Mia and Reina’s support for each other, their teammates, and their … Read more
Staying in love with the game of soccer. It takes one who has been in the game a long time to realize one of the best ways to have success is to love the game—to have a passion for the sport. Especially soccer. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with … Read more
A conversation at the intersection of humanities and fútbol with HUBOL founder. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Mario Fernandez, founder and CEO of HUBOL. It’s no surprise Mario works in the humanities as all you can think after hearing him speak is “good human”. Mario Fernandez as described … Read more
