More Than An Armband

NFL safety Camryn Bynum says his life is a movie. From leading the Indianapolis Colts defense to launching joy-filled post-play celebrations and building sustainable impact through the Bynum Faith Foundation, Cam opens up about what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and service. He shares powerful insights on transitioning from follower to leading by voice, overcoming the fear of speaking up...

Laura Schott describes her experience broadcasting on game day at the art of improvising. 

In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja Koehler welcomes former U.S. Women’s National Team player, Hall of Famer, and accomplished collegiate coach Laura Schott. From competing on the world stage to leading teams from the sidelines, Laura shares how her experiences shaped a coaching philosophy rooted in empowering athletes to think critically and make confident decisions. She reflects on piv...

Enjoy this bonus segment on Justin Morrow’s thoughts on leadership being more than the title, his favorite moment in his playing career, and his top habit to keep himself grounded in continuous learning. 

Former MLS star and U.S. Men's National Team player Justin Morrow joins More Than an Armband to share how leadership, purpose, and service have shaped every phase of his life - on and off the pitch. From his evolution as a quiet, lead-by-example player to founding Black Players for Change and pursuing equity through sport at USC's Race & Equity Center, Justin’s story is a powerful reminder tha...

In this segment, Mar speaks about her support systems that helped her to break barriers and control what she could. This led to the ability to connect with her teammates through shared experiences. 

In this inspiring episode of More Than An Armband, professional soccer player Marley Canales joins host Anja Koehler for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and redefining what it means to lead - on and off the field. Marley opens up about her journey from youth national teams to UCLA, her battle with injury, navigating the draft, and ultimately becoming the first player signed t...

In this bonus segment with Jeané Sunseri-Warp, we hear about J's experience body building and what it means to wear the USA crest representing the Beach Soccer National Team. 

In this episode, U.S. Women’s Beach Soccer National Team veteran Jeané Sunseri-Warp shares what it truly means to lead without needing a title. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mastering the power of connection, Jeané unpacks the leadership lessons she’s learned on the sand, in the corporate world, and through giving back to the next generation. Listeners will walk away inspired to lead authen...

In this bonus segment from Shae Holmes, we hear about a moment were 30 sec of courage unlocked the ability to ask questions to her captains at the professional level. Also, listeners will learn about how Shae spends her time outside of soccer with her jewelry business, Connected Comebacks.

In this episode of the More Than An Armband podcast, host Anja Koehler sits down with Shae Holmes, a former rookie in the NWSL and a past collegiate captain, to explore the resilience and leadership required to navigate both triumph and adversity in sports.​ Shae shares her journey from youth soccer to the professional stage, reflecting on the setbacks that shaped her - most notably, injuries that...

In this bonus segment, Lu speaks on her passions beyond the game, sustainability, and how they support her ability to support the community as well as connect and continue to lead your teammates. 

In this episode of the More Than an Armband podcast, host Anja Koehler sits down with Lu Barnes, a veteran NWSL leader and mentor to the next generation of athletes. With over a decade of experience in professional soccer, Lu shares her journey from a young player navigating the early days of the league to becoming a steady force of leadership for the Seattle Reign. They dive into the evolution of...

Anja describes her journey to founding Captain's University, the mission to empower women leaders, and why we are launching More Than An Armband. In this short preview, Anja hopes to express that everyone's leadership journey is different. Many listeners may not know their next step to lead effectively and captain their life. More Than An Armband aims to share the stories and tools of leaders in t...