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Against All Odds

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The Official Podcast of Matt Sheldon from Become Elite and Mimi Estelle!

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01:02:14

My Two MUST Have Supplements, The Best Drills, and...

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2020/06/29

In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down and answers some of your guys' questions that were submitted via his Instagram! The questions answered in this podcast are as follows: What are you going to do when you can’t find any more Vapor XI’s? What’s the best way to train with a small group of friends? How did you stay motivated when people were doubting you? There are so many drills out there how do I know what is best for my growth as a player? Can you still go pro even if

56:37

How Pros Deal with Injuries | A Chat with Andrew Macrae

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2020/06/14

In this episode, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate Andrew Macrae to talk about his recent injury and surgery. They discuss the specifics of the injury, what Andrew is doing to stay occupied, what he's doing to improve during this time, the difficulties of injuries as pro footballers, and his vision for his future and his career. This is a fun podcast with some serious topics, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

01:12:40

The Year Before Germany | Dropping Out of College To...

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2020/06/07

In this episode we dive deep into the period of time from when Matt dropped out of college until he went to Germany. Make sure to listen to the Germany podcast to continue the story.

46:25

Our Dream Life After Soccer

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2020/05/31

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

01:06:55

How to Have a Successful Collegiate Soccer Career

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2020/05/24

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

41:48

Matt's Losing Motivation, Mimi's Field Hockey Career,...

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2020/05/17

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.

01:07:31

A Chat with Michael Cunningham and Jack Blake

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2020/05/03

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,

24:47

A Chat with Jack Blake

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2020/04/26

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,

48:48

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

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2020/04/19

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!

01:04:29

How I Played Abroad in Germany

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2020/04/15

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

52:13

The Biggest Life Lesson

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2020/04/12

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.

01:04:48

How to Get Recruited to Play College Soccer

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2020/04/08

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

40:19

Differences, Strengths, and Weaknesses

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2020/04/05

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.

54:25

Things We Never Knew About Each Other

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2020/03/29

In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt and Mimi sit down and ask each other questions to which they genuinely do not know the answer. It's a funny and insightful podcast for both of them where they dig into questions like... What worries you? If you were given a million dollars and had to blow it, what would you spend it on? If you could make time for an additional hobby, what hobby would you do? Sit down, relax, and listen to the newest episode of the Against All Odds Podcast!

46:07

Quarantined.

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2020/03/22

In this episode, Matt and Mimi sit down and discuss everything that's happened over the last week with the Coronavirus outbreak.

01:05:28

"Sometimes It Takes 10 Years of Sacrifice for That 1...

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2020/03/15

In this episode Matt sits down with two teammates, Panin Boayke and Mfon Udoh, to talk about their upbringing in Africa, their transition to the professional game, the highlights of their successful careers, and their experiences heading abroad to pursue their career. This podcast is filled with unique experiences and perspectives that only come from talking with players from different backgrounds. Can't wait for you guys to sit back and listen to their stories!

55:34

Are You Past Your Prime? Why Did You Drop Out of...

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2020/03/01

What's going on guys? After a crazy busy week with multiple games and road trips it was hard to secure a guest for the podcast, so today we are doing a full Q+A with Matt! You guys submitted questions via Instagram and Matt sat down and picked 14 of his favorite questions to really get into and discuss. Sit back, relax, and hopefully you guys can get some value from this podcast!

57:26

The Reality of Free Agency | A Chat with Anthony...

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2020/02/23

In this episode, Matt sits down with former Roughnecks FC teammate, Anthony Legendre to talk about his first year in the USL Championship and what he's been up to for the last few months of offseason. They get into topics surrounding some of Anthony's favorites moments from the 2019 season, his training/workouts over the offseason, and the recent trials he's gone on in the NISA, USL League 1, and USL Championship, as well as the struggle of bouncing around as a free agent trying to find a

01:20:08

What's Preseason Really Like? | A Chat with Tobenna...

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2020/02/09

Today Matt Sheldon sits down with FC Tulsa teammates, Tobenna Uzo and Brayan Reyes to discuss their return to Tulsa for the 2020 season, how their offseason went, what is what like coming back to Oklahoma, what preseason/double days are really like, their morning/night routines, and the extra work they are putting in to ensure they have the best year of their careers.

45:29

Hiring Our First Employee

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2020/01/12

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Mimi are in Portland, Oregon for a few days just before they leave for Tulsa, Oklahoma for Matt's preseason. They sit down and discuss their trip to Europe and Ottawa briefly, their plans for next offseason, Matt hiring his first employee for Become Elite, as well as their plans for driving over to Tulsa.

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