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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 27 MIN

From Collegiate Athlete to Tactical Athlete: Leading in Environments You’ve Never Faced Before

from Spotlight on the Community · host Cloudcast

Riley Tejcek, Captain and Officer of Recruiting and Sports at MCRD, discusses leadership development, elite team culture, and transitioning from Division I athlete to Marine officer and Team USA bobsled pilot. She shares insights on resilience, performance under pressure, and building high-performance teams in uncertain environments. A powerful conversation for executives focused on talent, grit, and mission-driven leadership. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Riley Tejcek, Captain and Officer of Recruiting and Sports at MCRD, discusses leadership development, elite team culture, and transitioning from Division I athlete to Marine officer and Team USA bobsled pilot. She shares insights on resilience, performance under pressure, and building high-performance teams in uncertain environments. A powerful conversation for executives focused on talent, grit, and mission-driven leadership. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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Riley Tejcek, Captain and Officer of Recruiting and Sports at MCRD, discusses leadership development, elite team culture, and transitioning from Division I athlete to Marine officer and Team USA bobsled pilot. She shares insights on resilience,...

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