Growing Up Playing Soccer In Japan! - #27 Kanata Taira

USL2's Leading Goal Scorer! #28 Diego Robles

My guest in Episode 28 is Diego Robles. Diego plays soccerfor the University of the Incarnate Word. He is currently part of West Texas FC and the nation’s leading goalscorer in this USL2 season. In our conversation, we speak about the importance andinfluence of his family, what it takes to deliver as a striker and how he sees his career progressing. Next to that, he also shares how he deals with pressure, what gets him into the right mood before games, and the meaning behind hiscelebration. Now, here’s my conversation with Diego Robles.

Growing Up Playing Soccer In Japan! - #27 Kanata Taira

My guest in Episode 27 is Kanata Taira. Kanata is a JapaneseD1 soccer player. He is currently playing for West Texas FC and previously played for a college in Hawaii. In our conversation, we speak about growing up in Tokyo,soccer in Japan, and his decision to play in the United States. Next to that, he also shares the difficulties of learning English in Japan, and what he likes to do in his free time. Now, here’s my conversation with Kanata Taira.

Running A Soccer Team's Social Media! #26 Maria Luíza Chaves

My guest in Episode 26 is Maria Luiza Chaves. Malu is acommunications major, part of her university’s volleyball team, and she is interning with West Texas FC, covering most of the club’s media presence. In our conversation, we speak about the value of social media for sports teams, what she believes are important skills, and what the main goal of online content is. Next to that, she also shares her career aspirations and the challenges she faces as an international student. Now, here’s my conversation with Malu Chaves.

Becoming a sports commentator! #25 Zachary Buchanan

My guest in Episode 25 is Zachary Buchanan. Zach is majoringin sports broadcasting and is the commentator of West Texas FC’s home games. In our conversation, we speak about his ambitions as acommentator, where his passion for soccer comes from, and why he is confident he will find his place in the sports industry. He also opens up about happenings that impacted his life and now serve as major motivation. Now, here’s my conversation with Zach Buchanan.

The Most Unique Soccer Sponsorship! - #24 Stephen Alexander - Tall City Brewing

My guest in Episode 24 is Stephen Alexander. Stephen is thedirector of business development at Tall City Brewing and in charge of sponsorships. In our conversation, we speak about Tall City being the mainjersey sponsor of West Texas FC, the value of sportsBusiness DevelopmentDirector sponsorships, and the uniqueness of the brewery’s relationship with the soccer team. Stephen also shares his knowledge and experience as a marketing professional in the beer industry. Now, here’s my conversation with Stephen Alexander.