S5 E2: Talking Soccer: Playing, Coaching, and more with Rachel PitmanWhen participating in one sport since childhood, it becomes more than just a past time, it becomes your life. In this episode, Rachel Pitman discusses her passion for soccer and how she transcended the UK culture of soccer being “for boys” to being invited to an elite academy for footballers in England, which became a pipeline to playing for the England Youth National team and traveling the world to represent her country. Later, Pitman had an incredibly successful college career as a US D1 soccer player at DePaul University @DePaulU . This was followed by a professional career with the Sunderland Ladies AFC Club in Sunderland, England playing in the Women's Super League and also making four appearances in the Champions League with Stjarnan FC. Pitman returned to the US to coach at her alma mater, DePaul University, and now she is the Associate Head Coach of the D1 Women's Team at Dartmouth College @DartmouthWSoccer alongside Head Coach Taylor Schram. Despite enduring and healing from several major injuries, she rose above and maintained prioritizing soccer as the center of her life.In this episode Rachel talks about how she recovered from several major injuries, supports and shows up for her team and players, and so much more. Throughout the episode listeners will learn great tips for coaching (parenting, teaching, guiding) young and elite athletes, student athletes, and those just getting introduced to the game. Her journey is a remarkable one that will surely inspire many. Be curious. Be Open. Be well.The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Cyber Sound Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid.*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEdShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastReid, Gerald and Reid, Alexis (Hosts). (2024, October 1). Talking Soccer: Playing, Coaching, and more with Rachel Pitman (Season 5, Episode 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast. https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast/f/s5-e2-talking-soccer-playing-coaching-more-w-rachel-pitman

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