More Than An Armband
Leadership in sports goes far beyond the captain’s armband. It’s about stepping up, inspiring others, and making an impact—during and outside of competition. Welcome to More Than An Armband, the podcast that dives into how athletes lead during competition and how they carry those lessons into life beyond the game. From game-changing moments to navigating the next chapter of your life, we’re breaking down what it truly means to lead. Led by host and founder of Captain’s University, Anja Koehler.
Episodes
In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja Koehler sits down with Shinya Kadono, former professional soccer player, longtime captain, and creator of Shin’s Journey, to explore what leadership really looks like when the results are uncertain and the path forward is unclear.
From growing up in Japan and immigrating to the U.S., to overcoming early setbacks, hard feedback, and self-doubt, Shinya shares the defining moments that sha...
Hear as Cathy describes how her previous entreprenuership experience supported the founding of BearCat Coaching.
Content Advisory: This episode contains brief discussion about eating disorders and mental health. Please listen with care and step away if needed.
In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Cathy Helin - Hall of Famer, former elite athlete, business owner, and founder of Bearcat Coaching - for a powerful conversation about confidence, leadership, and the courage to be authentically yourself.
Cathy shares her jour...
This bonus segment includes how Sam Junqua leads off the field by fostering animals.
Real Salt Lake defender Sam Junqua joins More Than an Armband to talk about adaptability, mindset, and connection in the MLS. From trades to transitions, he shares how mindfulness and service shape his approach to leadership and consistency.
This bonus segment includes a rapid fire question session with Becky.
Becky Sauerbrunn joins More Than an Armband to reflect on her journey as captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team - from learning to lead authentically to carrying one of the most successful programs in sports history. She shares what it means to lead with steady strength, the lessons from Tokyo 2021, and how her generation intentionally passed the baton to the next wave of U.S. women’s soccer leaders.
Two weeks ago, we heard a brand new episode of More Than an Armband. Enjoy this bonus segment on Camryn’s work and calling off the field with the Bynum Faith Foundation and his take on why he describes his life as a “movie.”
NFL safety Camryn Bynum says his life is a movie. From leading the Indianapolis Colts defense to launching joy-filled post-play celebrations and building sustainable impact through the Bynum Faith Foundation, Cam opens up about what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and service. He shares powerful insights on transitioning from follower to leading by voice, overcoming the fear of speaking up, and why the most effective leader...
Laura Schott describes her experience broadcasting on game day at the art of improvising.
In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja Koehler welcomes former U.S. Women’s National Team player, Hall of Famer, and accomplished collegiate coach Laura Schott. From competing on the world stage to leading teams from the sidelines, Laura shares how her experiences shaped a coaching philosophy rooted in empowering athletes to think critically and make confident decisions.
She reflects on pivotal moments in her journey-from wi...
Enjoy this bonus segment on Justin Morrow’s thoughts on leadership being more than the title, his favorite moment in his playing career, and his top habit to keep himself grounded in continuous learning.
Former MLS star and U.S. Men's National Team player Justin Morrow joins More Than an Armband to share how leadership, purpose, and service have shaped every phase of his life - on and off the pitch. From his evolution as a quiet, lead-by-example player to founding Black Players for Change and pursuing equity through sport at USC's Race & Equity Center, Justin’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t a title - it’s a...
In this segment, Mar speaks about her support systems that helped her to break barriers and control what she could. This led to the ability to connect with her teammates through shared experiences.
In this inspiring episode of More Than An Armband, professional soccer player Marley Canales joins host Anja Koehler for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and redefining what it means to lead - on and off the field. Marley opens up about her journey from youth national teams to UCLA, her battle with injury, navigating the draft, and ultimately becoming the first player signed to Zephyr FC in the USL Super League...
In this bonus segment with Jeané Sunseri-Warp, we hear about J's experience body building and what it means to wear the USA crest representing the Beach Soccer National Team.
In this episode, U.S. Women’s Beach Soccer National Team veteran Jeané Sunseri-Warp shares what it truly means to lead without needing a title. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mastering the power of connection, Jeané unpacks the leadership lessons she’s learned on the sand, in the corporate world, and through giving back to the next generation. Listeners will walk away inspired to lead authentically, communicate courageously, ...
In this bonus segment from Shae Holmes, we hear about a moment were 30 sec of courage unlocked the ability to ask questions to her captains at the professional level. Also, listeners will learn about how Shae spends her time outside of soccer with her jewelry business, Connected Comebacks.
In this episode of the More Than An Armband podcast, host Anja Koehler sits down with Shae Holmes, a former rookie in the NWSL and a past collegiate captain, to explore the resilience and leadership required to navigate both triumph and adversity in sports.
Shae shares her journey from youth soccer to the professional stage, reflecting on the setbacks that shaped her - most notably, injuries that tested her resolve and commitment ...
In this bonus segment, Lu speaks on her passions beyond the game, sustainability, and how they support her ability to support the community as well as connect and continue to lead your teammates.
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