Episode 99: Marcelo Balboa (CLIP), Former USMNT Captain, US Soccer Hall of Famer, Coach, Broadcaster and Dad

On next week's #RaisingAthletes podcast, American Soccer legend, Marcelo Balboa, joins Kirsten and she asks how do you balance full time soccer as a kid? Listen here for a sneak peek as two old friends and former peers (SDSU Aztecs!) discuss the importance of work ethic! Marcelo is one of the first American soccer greats, he has played in 3 World Cups and over 150 MLS games for the Colorado Rapids. He is now a coach at the Colorado Rapids Academy and is using his experience to educate the next generation of American soccer while working as an announcer for Apple TV. Marcelo discusses his beliefs on how kids need to be kids while also coaching with discipline. His experiences of being raised by a former professional athlete gives excellent insight for all parents. SHOW NOTES: Currently Working with Real Salt Lake Academy, Apple TV MLS Announcer 1990, 1994, and 1998 World Cup Appearances 1st American to have 100 International Caps 1st Name in the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005 @marcelobalboa17 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-jones0/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.