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#2 Mike D'Agostino - The Path From Pro-Soccer To Entrepreneurship
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Dec 30, 2020 at 5:15 pm.
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Mike and I talked about the life lessons learned in his soccer career, how he excels while working 100 hours a week and the importance of staying out of your comfort zone. 


Outline:


  • Soccer Lessons growing up
  • Dealing with abuse from fans
  • The role of parents in the development of players
  • How to mix your passion with business
  • How to excel while working 100 hour weeks
  • Stress + Rest = Success
  • The importance of self-confidence
  • Leaving your comfort zone
  • The Janus Effect


Mike is a Canadian ex-pro soccer player, entrepreneur and professional soccer coach. He coaches for the Whitecaps U23 team and serves as Technical Director for NVFC, one of the biggest youth soccer clubs in Vancouver. 


He was also a co-founder of Urban Soccer Centre and Vancouver Futsal Association, two organizations known for pioneering soccer technology and organized Futsal in British Columbia.