EP 4: From 12-Year-Old Prodigy to Champion: Greg Garza on Resilience, Pressure & The Path to Success

Guest: Greg Garza – Former MLS & Liga MX Champion, U.S. National Team Player, Co-Founder of Beyond Goals MentoringIn this episode, we sit down with Greg Garza, a player whose career has taken him across Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, and the U.S., winning championships in both MLS and Liga MX. Greg shares his incredible journey from moving to Brazil at just 12 years old to competing at the highest levels of professional soccer.But what’s even more fascinating is what he’s doing now—helping the next generation of players navigate the highs and lows of the soccer journey through Beyond Goals Mentoring.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What it’s like to leave home at 12 to pursue a professional soccer career ✅ The biggest differences between playing in Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S. ✅ Why hunger, resilience, and leadership matter more than talent ✅ How to handle pressure in high-stakes matches ✅ What separates elite youth players from those who fall off the path ✅ Why coachability, body language, and attitude are game-changersGreg’s insights go beyond soccer—this episode is packed with valuable lessons about adversity, mindset, and personal growth.⚡ If you’re a young player, parent, or coach, this episode is a must-listen!🎧 Listen now! 📲 Follow us here: 🔹 Greg Garza: @gmgarza🔹 Beyond Goals Mentoring: @beyondgoalsmentoring🔹 Megan linke : @liandmeinnyc🔹Liam: @Liamlinke93#TheSoccerLadder #Podcast #GregGarza #BeyondGoalsMentoring #SoccerMindset #PlayerDevelopment #YouthSoccer #EliteAthleteMindset