Proven It Podcast

As June 15th approaches, NIL and Revenue Share continue to be some of the biggest topics in college soccer. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Brown and Bill Mitchell to break down the differences between NIL and Revenue Share, how these opportunities work, what athletes and families should know before signing agreements, and how all of this is impacting women's soccer recruiting. Chris Brown is the founder of SANIL, one of the largest NIL collectives in the country, and has worked with more than 60 universities and thousands of NIL and Revenue Share deals. Bill Mitchell is a founding partner at Cruser Mitchell with over 30 years of legal experience and extensive involvement in the NIL and Revenue Share space. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this episode provides valuable insight into one of the biggest changes in college athletics today.

"Today is not your tomorrow." In this episode, NC Courage defender Cameron Brooks shares her journey from Texas to the professional game, including overcoming an ACL injury, playing overseas, and navigating the ups and downs of a pro soccer career. An honest conversation about resilience, perspective, and trusting the process when the path isn't linear.

On this episode, we feature Jordan Thompson! Gonzaga’s first ever NWSL draft pick, the former standout and 2022 Washington Spirit selection joined Brooklyn after winning the 2024 A League title with Sydney FC. A durable, consistent center back, she’s now a top USL Super League performer and a sports nutrition coach mentoring young athletes. She credits her journey to resilience, self confidence, and building an environment where she can truly thrive.

On this episode, we are featuring Kelsey Turnbow. Kelsey left Santa Clara as one of the most accomplished players in program history, helping lead the Broncos to the 2021 national championship while earning First Team All-West Region and First Team All-WCC honors in all five seasons. The standout forward totaled 56 goals and 38 assists in her career and was recognized as the College Cup Offensive Most Outstanding Player, Top Drawer Soccer Player of the Year, a First Team All-American, and a finalist for both the Honda Award and MAC Hermann Trophy. Now playing for San Diego Wave FC, Turnbow says resilience, trusting yourself, and finding an environment where you can thrive have been key throughout her journey.

On this episode, we are featuring Kat Jordan. This past February, Kat signed with the Halifax Tides FC for the 2026 season after a standout college career at Columbia and Santa Clara, where she earned multiple conference honors. Looking back on her journey, Kat emphasized the importance of resilience, trusting her instincts, and being in an environment that allows her to develop and succeed.

On this episode of the Proven It Podcast, Lucy Mitchell shares her journey from being a highly recruited player who chose her first program for the wrong reasons to making the difficult decision to transfer and bet on herself. What followed was a rediscovery of her confidence, identity, and love for the game, leading to a national championship, a Final Four run, and becoming a team captain. Lucy opens up about resilience, trusting your instincts, and why the right environment can change everything.

The podcast features meaningful conversations with special guests across the soccer ecosystem to educate, connect, and build long-term relationships within the game.