🎙️ Episode 17: Building Better Athletes with Heart, Hustle & Vision – Featuring John Davis

In this episode of The Soccer Ladder, we sit down with John Davis—co-founder of @ULETEsports, one of the top multi-sport performance centers in the country—to unpack what it really takes to build elite athletes today.

From growing up on cow-patch soccer fields in Texas to building a world-class training facility guided by faith, vision, and a generational entrepreneurial spirit—John shares the story behind ULETE and what makes it a game-changer for today’s youth.

👟 Inside the Episode:

• The origin story of @ULETEsports youleet_athletics and the God-given vision behind it
• Why today’s youth athletes need more than just drills—they need culture, care, and confidence
• What makes a great coach—and what red flags to look for
• How futsal builds decision-making, mental toughness, and game IQ
• The role of recovery, nutrition, and rest (and what they learned from Ronaldo’s documentary)
• Why burnout is real and how families can prevent it
• Real talk about showcase pressure, standing out in ID camps, and getting recruited
• The underrated impact of multi-sport play (yes, rec basketball counts!)
• Why parents should remember this: “Enjoy it while it lasts—because one day, the game ends.”

💬 “Coaches aren’t recruiting teams—they’re recruiting individuals. So what makes you stand out?”

💡 Whether you're an academy parent, a young athlete, or a coach shaping the next generation—this conversation is packed with insight, heart, and practical wisdom.

📍 Location: Southlake, TX
 🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts.

🧠 Follow & Connect:

• Guest: ⁠@ULETEsports ⁠⁠@volfsocceracademy⁠⁠@volfino13 ⁠⁠@just_4_gk⁠⁠@pablofutsalacademy⁠
• Hosts: @liandmeinnyc & @liamlinke93

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