Setbacks, Comebacks, and Captaincy: The Grit and Grace of Shae Holmes

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 to the game. She opens up about the pressures of leading a team while managing personal challenges and how she found strength in vulnerability.​

Throughout the conversation, Shae offers candid insights on maintaining a captain’s mindset, even when sidelined, and how she embraced her role as a leader both on and off the field. She discusses the transition to the NWSL, the learning curve of professional play, and the importance of perseverance in the face of obstacles.​

Listeners will take away key leadership lessons, including:

• The power of resilience in overcoming injuries and setbacks.​
• How to lead effectively, even when you’re not on the field.​
• The mental shift required to step into the professional arena with confidence.​

Join us for this inspiring conversation with Shae Holmes as she shares the mindset and habits that helped her rise through the ranks and lead with purpose.​

Follow Shae Holmes:

• Instagram: _shaeholmes11​
• LinkedIn: Shae Holmes​