The 1% Club Podcast- Ep 20- Gustavo Vasconcelos

🎙️ The 1% Club Podcast — Ep. 20: Gustavo Vasconcelos In this inspiring episode of The 1% Club Podcast, Thales sits down with Gustavo Vasconcelos, whose journey takes us from the streets of Recife, Brazil, all the way to NCAA Division 1 soccer—first as a standout goalkeeper, now as a collegiate coach and founder of GV Sports & Education.Gustavo opens up about:Growing up in the culture of “futebol raiz” in BrazilHis transition from Brazil to the U.S. at age 18 with limited English and big dreamsWhat it meant to play alongside Kaká at Orlando City SCBecoming a 3x All-Conference Goalkeeper and being listed in the MLS DraftThe mental tools that helped him push through injuries and setbacksWhy purpose, not position, defines a true leaderHis mission to help young Brazilian athletes achieve success through soccer and educationNow coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level, Gustavo shares the truth about recruiting, the college athlete lifestyle, and the importance of faith and identity beyond the game.💬 “Soccer gave me everything, but it’s what I’ve done with the opportunity that truly matters.” — Gustavo VasconcelosThis is an episode about trusting your path, doing hard things with joy, and becoming a leader worth following.🧠 One more day. One more battle. 1% better.