What The Hell Do I Do Now?

Dakota Steiner joins us this week to talk about her journey during college soccer, and the unexpected extension to her career. We talk about making friends in college vs after, how working during school helped her make the transition from soccer to "normal life", and little tips for being present and appreciating all the things that come with the different challenges throughout. --- Send in a voic...

This was a special one for me. Tracy Noonan was one of the first powerful female coaches and role models I had as a player. To me, she continues to represent a hard ass work ethic. She encourages the big wins players experience in life, on and off the field. Tracy has played with the best and trained the best. The environment she creates is a testament to her experiences, mirroring the work ethic...

This week we are joined by Isaiah Castilleja. Isaiah is a dad, strength and conditioning coach, former collegiate football player, and he has bigger biceps than my head. Isaiah has worked with a multitude of sports throughout his career, as well as assisting with NFL, NHL, UFC and MLB athletes. He is currently working in Golden, CO at Colorado School of Mines, as the assistant Strength and Conditi...

Shak joins us this week to talk about his experiences during and after his football career. Not only does he share his love of football with us, he shares his love for his teammates, the life he is building, and Justin Bieber. Shak competed all four years at Chapel Hill and then played for the Texans after his time at Chapel Hill. Following his football career, Shak moved back to North Carolina an...

Peter May is with us this week chatting about the unexpected end to his soccer career. Pete played soccer at the University of Evansville, in Evansville, Indiana. On today’s episode, he shares his journey from playing to coaching to law school. We agree about the importance of hobbies outside of one’s sport, and we bond over how damn tough it is to make friends after athletics. Peter shares his re...

Logan Renwick, a former Notre Dame Track and Field athlete, joins us today! Logan is from Butler, PA, and is currently living in Denver, CO. Logan shares how his experiences as an athlete at Notre Dame continue to impact him. During the interview, we discuss the importance of making connections with the people around you, being comfortable with being “average”, and taking risks. Imposter syndrome...

Jay joins us this week as our first LIVE guest! Jay played soccer for Southern Methodist University. Born and raised in Texas, Jay left his home state after college to play professionally for the Puerto Rico Islanders, Alta IF, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Jay and I discuss the importance of having your people (DING DING DING), the beauty in finding your passion so early in life, and the strength in...

Ashley is a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona. In college, she competed at the University of Oklahoma on the Track and Field team. Ashley speaks about how being an athlete has shaped the coach she is now. We discuss the importance of using who we know to our advantage. When athletics is over, how does that sense of autonomy define us? Who are we when no one is there to p...

This week we hear from Garrett Safron, a quarterback currently playing and living in Japan. This is the first athlete we have had who is still playing their sport and wow it was an incredible conversation! Garrett speaks about his journey and how it was not exactly how he thought it would look. We talk about the struggles he faced before, during, after competing in college and how those experience...

Jordan Angeli is our guest this week on “What the Hell Do I Do Now?” Jordan played soccer at Santa Clara University, as well as professionally at the Boston Breakers, Washington Spirit, and Western New York Flash. She also played for the Youth US National Team. Jordan shares her journey with overcoming injuries, how this shaped and reshaped her career, and where she is at now. Jordan started @thea...

Bobby Holmes is a former Coastal Carolina Chanticleer. He was part of the 2016 National Championship Team. Bobby is currently living in Athens, Georgia where he is an assistant superintendent for a general contractor. Join us as we talk about unexpected injuries and discuss the changes that happen when sports end. Listen and learn how Bobby’s positive outlook has defined the path he is on today. I...

Ronnie and I are back!!! We are here to talk about our relationship with food and exercise, and how that changed during and after soccer. We are in no way shape or form, certified dietitians or doctors. This episode is solely about our experiences, and how we worked (and are still working) through them. Hope everyone enjoys, and can find comfort in knowing they are not alone. [removed] [removed] -...

Ronnie Martinez (previously Johnson), is a former University of Miami Hurricane who is living in Delray Beach, FL. On today’s episode, Ronnie talks about her decision to hang up her cleats and pursue a new dream. She speaks to the connections that she made during college and how those connections have landed her at her dream job. Even though athletics is over for us, the mindset that comes with be...

On this week's episode, we have our first ever DUO!!! Meredith Tunney and Ryan Kahn speak about their individual experiences both during and after their collegiate careers. These two incredible people met at The College of Charleston where Mere played soccer and Ryan played Tennis. They speak about their challenges and what helped them work through this transition, how an individual sport and team...

We are BACK! We are chatting with Rachel Kim today, a former College of Charleston Women's Soccer Alum. Rachel talks about her transition into graduate school and how different this experience is compared to undergraduate. We discuss the need for tough and honest conversations after finishing with our sport.  We chat about playing the dangerous comparison game and the importance of focusing o...

On this week's episode of, What The Hell Do I Do Now?, we have former College of Charleston athlete, Eli Dent! Eli is currently living in Chicago, IL. Eli started a company called Kickit, a soccer inspired game! On this episode we talk about his personal journey with starting a company after college, the way that his collegiate career shaped his life today, and the power of people. Hope you enjoy!...

Episode 3 baby!!!! Today, Mary Kate Bowers is joining us. MK is currently living in Charleston, SC and working for Le Creuset, so if you need someone to talk pots and pans with...THIS IS YOUR GIRL! MK speaks about how her lowest point and hardest moment led to her greatest opportunity. She discusses how a simple question became the catalyst for her life after soccer. MK also speaks to the strength...

On this episode of What the Hell Do I Do Now, Rio Speller-Drews speaks about her transition after soccer. Rio is a former teammate, who is currently living in Toronto, Canada. Let Rio bless your ears with her experiences and advice as we chat about life after athletics.  Give Rio a follow on Instagram @riospellerd or @fall.into.fitness if you want to follow along with her personal journey ---...

Hello! Welcome to the team! My name is Genevieve and you are listening to the FIRST episode of What the Hell Do I Do Now?! This episode is all about who I am, where I am, and why I decided to make this podcast. I have been working on this for a while now, so I am excited to finally share it with you all! Here's to navigating the narp life TOGETHER! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ge...