In the 11 with Brendan Griffiths

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In The Eleven with Brendan Griffiths is the podcast that brings on individuals immersed in the world of football to show you what it takes to be in the 11 at the highest level.

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Episode 49: Dublin To Greenville, Trials To Game winners And Everything In Between ; a chat w/ Jake Keegan

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01/10/22 • 68 min

Welcome to the 49th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today we are joined by Jake Keegan Stiker for the Greenville Triumph and former player for the likes of Forward Madison, FC Edmonton, Galway United, St. Patrick’s Athletic, FCA Darmstadt and Binghamton University.

How the career started: Jake’s career was met with a lot of “no’s” early on as he partook in 9 trials before finding a club to call home. He reflects on those times as some of the most stressful and difficult in his career but also ones that he remembers very fondly. As he continued to grind his way through the professional soccer world he began to find success through the help of grit, determination, hard work and a few connections that provided some lucky breaks.

About Jake Keegan:

Played 4 seasons of NCAA Division 1 soccer at Binghamton University, He became the school’s all-time leading Division 1 goal scorer and was drafted in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.~On September 1, 2013 Keegan signed with FCA Darmstadt in the Verbandsliga, the 6th division of German soccer. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Union in January 2013, Keegan trained with Maccabi Haifa (Israel), FC Lustenau (Austria), Harrisburg City Islanders (USA), New York Cosmos (USA), Austria Lustenau (Austria), FC Hard (Austria) and Usinger TSG (Germany) before signing in Darmstadt.

On January 29, 2014, Keegan signed with Galway FC in Ireland First Division, the 2nd division of Irish soccer. On December 1, 2015 Keegan signed with Canadian side, FC Edmonton who played in the NASL

On February 4, 2018, Keegan signed with St Patrick’s Athletic who play in the Ireland Premier Division, the 1st division in Ireland. Keegan finished up the season as Pats' top scorer with 9 league goals, 12 in all competitions.

On January 10, 2019 Keegan signed with Greenville Triumph SC who play in USL League One, the 3rd division in the United States.

On January 26, 2021, it was announced that Keegan had signed with Forward Madison FC of USL League One.

After spending the 2021 season in Madison, Keegan returned to Greenville on December 21, 2021.

Outline of the Episode:

[02:18] What made Jake decide to change teams
[07:06] The Jake then versus the Jake now
[09:36] What is the MLS draft
[16:10] What are some of the sacrifices Jake and Brendan made
[19:40] Jake’s experience in the Haifa Trial in Israel
[23:00] How the trials helped Jake grow his career
[27:32] Jake’s advice to players going to their first trial
[33:54] The feeling of when everything’s culminated
[37:31] The thought process of being a forward
[45:04] Jake’s FC Edmonton experience
[47:28] The toughest thing to go through as a player
[51:17] Jake’s relationship with the sport
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03/02/22 • 0 min

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Episode 60: Bonus Episode! My Chat with Closer Mentality

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04/21/22 • 48 min

Episode 60: Bonus Episode! My Chat with Closer Mentality

Listen to the great interview I did with Julia Mellett of the Closer Mentality podcast as we discuss my playing career, mental health in athletics and so much more!

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Episode 53: An American Making Waves In Southeast Asia a chat w/ Jonny Campbell

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02/21/22 • 62 min

Episode 53: An American Making Waves In Southeast Asia a chat w/ Jonny Campbell

Welcome to the 53rd episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today, Brendan Griffiths is joined by Jonny Campbell where he shares how football allowed him to experience playing in South East Asia which Johnny did not even plan on before. Raised in Tennessee and going to East Tennessee State University, he never really expected to be playing on the other side of the world, so far from home, especially when he was able to keep in close proximity with his friends and family during college. Johnny talks about how he was able to build up his career despite being in not-so-optimal situations for a budding professional player and later on got into teams that are way different from his home. He shares more about his experiences in Cambodia and other countries on this episode so stay tuned!

Building a Jonny Campbell:

Jonny shared a lot about his career after college. Being the only one who got into a team after college, he was in an environment that could have used some leverage. He also shared about how some of the teams that he went through training with were not that solid of a career path due to different circumstances. That said, Jonny definitely had a lot to share about how he maintained his composure and still moved forward in his career and lo and behold, even got into playing in Cambodia amongst other countries as well in Southeast Asia.

A career in Southeast Asia:

Jonny actually got to Southeast Asia with a connection that invited him over to play in Thailand. The universal language in football helped him get by on the field but the language barrier for his daily life would have been more difficult had he not experienced being in Spain before. He learned about the technical prowess of most Asian players that makes up a lot of the physical difference from western players generally.

About Jhnny Campbell:

After his senior season with ETSU in 2013, Campbell started playing for the Philadelphia Fury, who compete in the ASL. In 2014, he signed his first professional contract and made his debut in September with the Fury. He decided to pursue a move into the USL in 2015. He started the year in preseason training with Seattle Sounders FC 2 (S2), but later in the year signed a contract with Charlotte Independence. Johnny joined PKR Svay Rieng which clinched the title for Metfone Cambodian League in 2019. The team then recorded 25 games unbeaten which is a record for Cambodian football.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:49] Jonny’s background before Southeast Asia
[04:41] How college jumpstarted his professional career
[07:09] The learning process after college
[17:57] Maintaining the focus despite the doubts
[23:14] Jonny’s experiences on his first season
[26:17] Moving on from Charlotte and starting out in Asia
[29:57] Playing in Thailand in an attacking position
[34:45] Unique differences between Thailand and US
[38:42] The jump from Thailand to Cambodia
[41:43] What makes Southeast Asian football culture unique
[46:00] The trials of being in a smaller club
[52:31] What’s next for Jonny
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Episode 40: From Samoa to Bulgaria and Everywhere in Between; a chat w/ Federico Diaz

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09/17/21 • 102 min

Episode 40: From Samoa to Bulgaria and Everywhere in Between; a chat w/ Federico Diaz

Federico AKA Fede is In The 11 this week and we are talking the unforgiving and ever rewarding world of football, from tryouts, trials and contracts to Bulgarian racism, Aussie long balls and broken Philadelphia dreams. Fede's career is a tale of ingenuity, grit and determination, if you want to make a career out of football, there is a level for you out there!

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Episode 68: Starting Soccer As A High School Freshman To A Professional Player in Thailand; a chat w/ Christian Sacchini

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06/20/22 • 86 min

Episode 68: Starting Soccer As A High School Freshman To A Professional Player in Thailand; a chat w/ Christian Sacchini

Stepping into the 11 this week is another player who shows all of you dreamers out there that there is no one clear path to your goals. Christian picked up the game of soccer when he was about 14 years old as a freshman in high school and has since had a journey within the game that has taken him around the globe. He is a footballer who has trialed in the first Division in Columbia, grinding through the lower leagues of Germany and made a name for himself as a professional in Thailand. Those are just some of the landmarks stand out on the canvas of his career. Christian gets candid about the highs and lows of professional football and how he has developed a resilient and thick skin. Listen to the full story to hear how far a ball and a dream can take you.

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Episode 48: The MLS Academy Difference; a chat w/ Steve Covino

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01/03/22 • 65 min

Episode 48: The MLS Academy Difference; a chat w/ Steve Covino

Welcome to the 48th episode of the In The 11 Podcast! Today we are joined by Steve Covino, one of the coaches selected for the 2-year coaching course hosted by the French Football Federation. Steve shares his journey to becoming a coach and how things have changed in the field of Soccer over the years. Steve shares the hardships that are necessary for an aspiring coach to go through to make sure that they are as seasoned as a person as they would want their students to be. Taking both inspiration and lessons from the people that have been a part of his continuous path in coaching, Steve perseveres and shares more about his insights on Soccer as a coach.

How the career started:

Early mornings, late nights, and 24 hours of passion for the sport made Steve want to coach the youth and help them not only improve but to be able to build a career out of the sport. Being inspired by his father and previous coaches from Siena College, he experienced different hardships just so he could realize his goal of wanting to guide children into becoming great athletes.

The changes in the playing field: Stepping out of college years ago, was a difficult start for Steve because the sport, popular as it is back then, is not as properly promoted in the US as it is now. Not only that but as one does when pursuing a career out of passion, albeit, Steve believes that the US is a sleeping giant in global terms as national team players continuously compete with other countries in different leagues and the numbers are steadily rising in both players and promotions.

About Steve Covino:

A native of Bristol, Conn., Covino was named to the NSCAA/Performance Subaru All-North Atlantic Region Team and to the All-MAAC Second Team as a senior midfielder for the Saints in 2010. That season he posted career highs with eight goals and 20 points. Covino played in 71 games over his career with the Saints, making 69 starts. He was also named to the All-MAAC Second Team following his sophomore season.

Outline of the Episode:

[02:28] How Steve Covino started in the field
[05:58] What inspired Steve to become a coach
[08:11] What happened next after Siena College
[10:49] How professional Soccer changed over the years
[16:38] How Steve decided to coach rather than play
[23:31] How the professional field grew
[24:58] What Steve does to progress his career further
[26:44] The ups and downs of the journey
[33:28] How did Steve maximize his opportunities
[42:36] The intricacies of the sport and coaching
[45:33] The experience with the French Football Federation
[49:18] Impact of the experience with learning from other cultures
[52:26] What’s it like for Steve to see his players develop
[56:43] How Steve sees the US in the professional field

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Episode 44: A Creed United by Football; w/ Khedive McIntosh

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10/18/21 • 77 min

Episode 44: A Creed United by Football; w/ Khedive McIntosh

Khedive is back following his debut episode (Episode 16) to chat with us about the Footy Creed his new business, the realities of mental health in professional football, and what the future holds for his professional career on the pitch and off it. Khedive is a player that is thoughtful and introspective, a journeyman in Europe, and his maturity and knowledge reflects that. Don't miss this episode and make sure you check out Khedive's first time on the mic!

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Episode 50: Here's to Fifty

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01/24/22 • 41 min

Welcome to the 50th episode of In The 11 with Brendan Griffiths. Today we have a special episode with Brendan looking back on what he’s achieved so far with the In The 11 Podcast. This episode has got to be the most personal that Brendan has created. He talks about what the podcast was a product of, what his relationship with football actually is, what he went through and how it has affected his mental health. Brendan expresses his gratitude to all of his listeners that made In The 11 a success and lets it be heard that whoever is listening that is going through a dark time as he is, he wants them to know that they are not alone. More details from Brendan on the most honest episode yet so stay tuned!

What could have been:

Brendan shares that the pandemic was the reason why he didn’t push through with playing in Germany. He actually signed with a club in Bremen, Germany, but decided that it was not the best course of action given that there’s a pandemic. The sudden change of plans actually gave way for Brendan to try out something that he’s always been interested in, and that’s how the podcast came to fruition. He wanted to provide a platform for the community especially for the listeners who would like to become professional football players.

Brendan’s growth along with In The 11:

The podcast was a two-way street. It provides educational and inspirational content for the community as much as it also helps with Brendan. He’s realized that the sport cannot be a crutch of some sort, that it should not be the only thing defining him after the most recent dark time he’s gone through and now he’s more open to other possibilities and these would not have been even thought of if he did not push through with the podcast. Brendan also stated that as much as this podcast aims to inspire and help aspiring professional football players, this is also his way of communicating with every listener to let them know that the mental toll of the sacrifices and the ups and downs in the industry is not something that they have to go through on their own.

Outline of the Episode:

[00:36] Looking back at In The 11
[02:22] The podcast is for the community
[09:40] What the podcast has grown into
[15:11] The story behind the episodes
[18:55] How the time away affected Brendan
[26:56] Brendan’s realization about needing and loving the sport
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Episode 43: The Ultimate Student Athlete; a chat with Scott Fishel

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10/08/21 • 56 min

Episode 43: The Ultimate Student Athlete; a chat with Scott Fishel

Scott Fishel is in the 11 with us this week and we go over his illustrious Division 3 soccer career. The now doctor and recent new father gives us some of his insight onto how he was able to balance the rigors of his academic program, college soccer, work and a social life. For anyone currently a student athlete, planning to become one or someone who wants to learn more about what it takes to be a student athlete this is the episode for you.

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