Soccer was prevalent overseas in the 1960’s and 1970’s before it gained a foothold in the USA. Growing up in D.R. Congo exposed me to the sport at a very young age and I grew up playing soccer almost every day. So when I came to the States in Jr. High and in High School, I was the most skilled player. Then I joined my college team and enjoyed a 4 year career. This episode tells my story of soccer and college career. It also features Mark Daniels, one of the best players to come out of our school in Congo. Mark shares about the culture of soccer and its impact on his life and career. Then, Mark Schartner, my college coach who played with numerous missionary kids and foreign players in college and coached numerous foreign players shares about the lessons learned and challenges of coaching missionary kid players. The sport of soccer led to a career in coaching for both Mark Daniels and Mark Schartner. Rounding out the episode Janet Meyers and Judy Edstrom share about their playing soccer growing up in D.R. Congo and then into college and beyond.
Thanks to Mark Daniels, Mark Schartner, Janet Meyers and Judy Edstrom for sharing their stories for this episode.
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As usual, Jeff, great podcast!
So great to hear MK’s talk about their Zaire days.
How is the radio broadcasting going?