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In this episode, Andres sits down with Freddie and Julian, two East Boston High School players, for a conversation that goes far beyond the game itself. Together, they unpack the stories behind the season — the moments fans never see, the conflicts between players and coaches, the tension inside teams, and the relationships that ultimately shape the experience. Through funny stories, honest reflec...

In this episode, Andres sits down with returning guest Rodney Landaverde to explore his word of the year: spirituality. The conversation begins with a simple but powerful idea — that maybe we’ve been spiritual all along. From childhood dreams of becoming astronauts, firefighters, or doctors, we reflect on whether that desire to do something meaningful and beyond ourselves is actually an early expr...

In this continuation of Spiritual Performance, Coach Andres stays in John 15:5 and focuses on one word:  remain. What’s on the other side of our ability to remain when things don’t go well or when we feel like quitting? This episode explores how greatness is often less about talent and more about the strength to stay. From Michael Jordan to Messi to Tom Brady, their stories reveal that their abili...

In this continuation of Spiritual Performance, Coach Andres stays in John 15:5 and focuses on one small but powerful word:  “if.” When Jesus says, “if you remain in me,” He reveals something deeper about God’s nature. He gives us a choice. It’s a reminder that one of the greatest gifts God has given us is free will. Love, worship, and obedience only have value because they are chosen. Without choi...

In week two of Spiritual Performance, Coach Andres continues exploring John 15:5 by focusing on the first two words:  “I am.”  Before we talk about what we do, we have to understand who we are. The identity we believe about ourselves shapes our energy, our decisions, and what we connect to. Using the analogy of an iPhone that needs the right charger to function, Andres reflects on how knowing who...

Have you ever felt like you’re running on low battery? Or like you have more in you than you’ve been able to activate? In this solo episode, Coach Andres dives into John 15:5 and reframes what Jesus might be saying if He spoke to us in 2026. If Jesus is the outlet and we are the iPhone, then remaining connected is the only way to access the full power of what’s already inside us. When we disconnec...

In this episode, Melissa and Andres sit down with Charlotte for a fun, light conversation filled with rapid fire questions and “would you rather” moments. But beneath the laughter, the intention is clear: to reveal just how gifted and unique Charlotte truly is. From her accent to her intelligence to the courage she shows in consistently stepping outside of her comfort zone, this episode highlights...

In this fun and light episode, Melissa flips the script and puts Andres in the hot seat with a series of rapid fire questions. The goal is simple: get to know the person behind the coach, the mentor, and the microphone. From quick reactions to unexpected reflections, the conversation reveals parts of Andres that don’t always show up in regular episodes. A playful change of pace filled with laughs,...

In this episode, I sit down with Kai Mishina, an athlete I coach mentally and spiritually, to explore the four values on his personal character compass: desire, forgiveness, unpredictability, and adaptability. We start with desire and how a deeper desire can be activated, which leads into a conversation about good and evil in the world. From there, we talk about forgiveness as one of the most powe...

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Kimberly Ayala, a former East Boston High School student-athlete, to talk about the transition from high school to college and the growth that comes with it. From choosing 8 a.m. classes to leaving home for a new city, Kimberly shares how her first semester of college pushed her to become more disciplined, reflective, and intentional. Kimberly opens up about...

In this episode, Andres sits down with brothers David Alas and Brian Alas to talk about identity, leadership, and what it means to come from East Boston. They reflect on moments in sport that shape you, including a semifinal loss that revealed a hard truth: even when you do everything right, nothing is guaranteed. The brothers share how leadership was built at home through family, conflict, and re...

En este episodio especial en español, Andres y Melissa conversan con Maria Fernanda Caicedo Sarria, prima de Andres, quien está de visita desde Colombia. A través de preguntas sencillas pero profundas, hablan sobre lo más difícil del matrimonio, por qué nació este podcast y los temas que más los han marcado en esta etapa de la vida. La conversación gira hacia aquello de lo que Maria Fernanda se si...

En este episodio especial en español, Andres y Melissa comparten su experiencia viajando a Colombia juntos. Para Melissa, fue regresar después de tres años, ahora como esposa y mujer en una nueva etapa de su vida. Para Andres, fue volver después de veinticinco años a un lugar que todos llaman hogar, pero donde también se sintió extranjero. Conversan sobre los retos emocionales y relacionales del v...

In this episode, Andres sits down with Nathan and Derek to talk about the transition into college athletics and the challenges that come with it. From embracing mistakes and overcoming doubt, to debating Messi vs. Neymar, the conversation centers on learning to enjoy the moment before it’s gone. The episode closes with a reminder that grounds everything else: before any lineup, depth chart, or res...

In our first three-person podcast, Andres and Melissa are joined by their close friend Steven for a light, honest, and meaningful conversation. Early on, Steven opens up about the tension of living between two worlds—being seen as American within his Hispanic community, and Hispanic within the American spaces he navigates. It’s a reality many young people experience, yet rarely have the language t...

In this episode, Andres is joined by Malek Gharios, a senior in high school and an athlete he has coached for years. Malek shares the powerful story of his ACL injury, the recovery process, and the emotional and mental battles that shaped him along the way. Together, they unpack who he was before the injury, who he became after, and the people who carried him through one of the hardest seasons of...

In this follow-up to our episode on authority, Andres and Melissa dive deeper into how authority is actually developed and strengthened. The conversation begins with their own relationship journey — from dating to engagement to marriage — and how real authority grows when you know someone is fully with you for the long haul. That security removes fear, builds courage, and reveals a powerful truth:...

In this episode, we explore the question: “What does Andres do?” His answer goes far deeper than “soccer coach.” Andres shares how he hopes to be remembered beyond roles or career labels, and why he sees himself as a kind of spiritual environmentalist—someone dedicated to helping others grow. We break down the difference between purpose and calling, the overlap between sports and spirituality, and...

In this episode, returning guest Rodney Landaverde joins Andres to continue their conversation on the power of listening—beyond words and into the heart. They explore the practice of listening outwardly, inwardly, and even to silence itself. Together, they reflect on what hope, love, and faith sound like, connecting them to the pillars of relational intelligence, emotional intelligence, and charac...

In this episode, we sit down with Robinson Medina, a longtime friend from our youth soccer days in East Boston. He describes himself as an honest, hard-working man, shaped early on by the small expectations his mother set that still influence the way he carries himself today. We talk about how growing up as athletes then differs from the experience young athletes face now. Even with social media,...

In this episode, we sit down with Rodney Landaverde — teacher, coach, and former student-athlete — to explore how the game continues to shape him on and off the field. Rod shares how journaling, reflection, and an open heart helped him find purpose in a challenging season marked by loss, both on the scoreboard and within the team. Despite players leaving due to immigration struggles and results no...

What starts as a light-hearted question about ice cream turns into a thoughtful conversation about our desire for pleasure. Andres and Melissa explore how moments of delight—whether it’s rest, a treat, or a vacation—connect to something deeper in us: the reminder that we were created from an intimate moment of pleasure. They discuss what it means to create from a place of joy and how that desire o...

We all chase a version of the peak — the championship, the promotion, the graduation, the moment that finally proves we’ve made it. But what happens after the peak? In this episode, Andres and Melissa unpack why we’re so drawn to stories of triumph, rescue, and redemption — the heroic narratives that have shaped us since childhood. They explore how every great story, whether in film, sports, or li...

What begins as a lighthearted question about what we enjoy doing at the beach unfolds into a deep and meaningful conversation about gender, identity, and responsibility. In this episode, Andres and Melissa open up about the unique challenges and gifts that come with being male and female—physically, mentally, and emotionally. They explore what it means to carry the weight and wonder of each role,...

In this episode, we reflect on the beauty of timeless moments—like celebrating Andres’ younger sister’s college graduation—and what they reveal about how we live. We explore how so much of life is like gift giving and ask,  who is it really for?  We wrestle with the role of rules: which ones deserve our loyalty, and which might be meant to be broken. Finally, we lean into the question of presence—...