EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 1H 36M
The 1% Club Podcast- Ep 22- Dredon Kelly
from The 1% Club · host Thales Peterson
🎙️ The 1% Club Podcast — Ep 22 - Dredon KellyIn this episode of The 1% Club Podcast, Thales sits down with Canadian defender Dredon Kelly, whose story is a testament to resilience, persistence, and creating opportunities when no one is knocking.From winning a national championship at York University to cold-calling and emailing every NCAA program in the country, Dredon’s relentless pursuit of his dream eventually earned him full-ride scholarships at Wofford College and later UTRGV, where he helped his team climb into the NCAA top 10.His journey has taken him through the MLS Combine, the U.S. Open Cup against LA Galaxy, training with the Mexican National Team, and now to Australia’s second division, where he’s building a reputation as a dependable defender with 9 clean sheets, 86% pass accuracy, and goals to his name.Dredon shares:How he created his own path through persistence and faithLessons from competing across three countries and multiple levels of the gameThe mental grind of staying ready when opportunities are uncertainWhy his ultimate dream is to earn a call-up to the Canadian National TeamThis is a powerful story of betting on yourself, embracing uncertainty, and proving that with enough drive—you can always find a way forward.🧠 One more day. One more battle. 1% better.
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🎙️ The 1% Club Podcast — Ep 22 - Dredon KellyIn this episode of The 1% Club Podcast, Thales sits down with Canadian defender Dredon Kelly, whose story is a testament to resilience, persistence, and creating opportunities when no one is knocking.From winning a national championship at York University to cold-calling and emailing every NCAA program in the country, Dredon’s relentless pursuit of his dream eventually earned him full-ride scholarships at Wofford College and later UTRGV, where he helped his team climb into the NCAA top 10.His journey has taken him through the MLS Combine, the U.S. Open Cup against LA Galaxy, training with the Mexican National Team, and now to Australia’s second division, where he’s building a reputation as a dependable defender with 9 clean sheets, 86% pass accuracy, and goals to his name.Dredon shares:How he created his own path through persistence and faithLessons from competing across three countries and multiple levels of the gameThe mental grind of staying ready when opportunities are uncertainWhy his ultimate dream is to earn a call-up to the Canadian National TeamThis is a powerful story of betting on yourself, embracing uncertainty, and proving that with enough drive—you can always find a way forward.🧠 One more day. One more battle. 1% better.
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