Greatness is earn not given. Welcome to Achieve Greatness, I’m your host Kota Nakayama. As an athlete and entrepreneur wanting to become better, I talk and interview with likeminded individuals about what it takes to become best version of yourself to achieve your fullest potential AKA “GREATNESS”. As we learn and hear from people’s stories, experiences, and lesson, this podcast is for the dedicated few who want to go against all odds, overcome all obstacles and do whatever it takes to inspire others and achieve their greatness!

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Leadership is fundamental key to any successful team or organization. In this week’s Podcast episode we have Phil Darke talking leadership principle within the game of soccer. Example from cultivating a winning environment, leading from the middle, and your impact and influence on others. Leadership is a fundamental aspect to a winning team and Phil take us deep into talking about values, standards and character to become a better version of yourself.  Grab your notebook cause this episode is jam pack with great information and golden nuggets, you don’t want to miss out!

EP. 11 How Soccer Explains Leadership / Phil Darke

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How are you going to achieve your goals, if you don’t know what they are and how to get there? In this episode Former Soccer Player and now Life Coach Yoshinori Tamukai talks about the importance of Goal Setting and why everyone should practice it, in all aspects of life. From your Professional, Business, and Personal life we all things we want to accomplish and Achieve. Yoshi got step by into details of gain focus and clarity and shares his personal failure and setbacks of why not having a clear plan and goal will set you up for failure. This is a cannot miss episode so grab your notebooks as we listen to Yoshi talk about his golden nuggets and journey about Achieving Greatness!

EP. 10 Goal Setting / Yoshinori Tamukai

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How do you bounce back from an adversity? After suffering a major knee injury and tearing his ACL, Rafael Espinoza talks about his mindset and perspective to bounce back. Former USL Orange County SC youth standout now currently playing for D1 UC Irvine, Rafael talks about his journey growing up playing soccer in Orange County.  Him and his brother Miguel, started a soccer mentorship business called athletic ascent helping soccer players with reaching their goals and playing at a higher level. From injuries to navigated the uncertain as a soccer player, Rafael’s story is full of great nuggets and lesson to learn from. Be sure to check out the new episode, you don’t want to miss it! Guest : @rafaelespinoza.aa@athleticascent_dev Follow Us @theachievegreatness

EP. 9 Tearing my ACL was the best thing that ever happen to me / Rafael Espinoza

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Do you ever wondering what it takes to play soccer at the highest level in America? Professional Soccer Player for New York City FC, Tony Rocha talks about his journey and story of what it takes to play in the Major League Soccer. From Youth Soccer, College, PDL, USL, MLS and now representing his country for the national team of Belize, Tony takes us through his journey of progressing through the ranks and his mindset along the way. Ups and down, injuries and drop from teams, Tony’s story is full of great information and nuggets, you don’t want to miss out! Guest @t.rocha16 Follow us from more content @theachievegreatness

EP. 8 USL to MLS Journey / Tony Rocha

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Growing up and wanting to play professional soccer, Rony Argueta did not know how to become one but more importantly had the strong burning desire of knowing why he wanted to become one. Having the burning desire to keep playing soccer, Rony did not give up and was proactive in seeking opportunities to continue his soccer career.  Through struggles, obstacles, and set backs Rony over came all odds, where he is currently playing in the USL with Colorado Spring Switchbacks This is a can’t miss episode pack with great information and story about Achieving Greatness! Be sure to have your notebooks ready!

EP. 7 Burning Desire / Rony Argueta

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90% Mindset 10% Skillset Professional Soccer Player Zev Taublieb, explain the thinking and mindset of what it takes to become a professional soccer player and consistency play at the highest level.  We dive in deep about the sports psychology of flow state, neutral thinking and having a objective reality. Zev has great example of being a tool and changing your perspective when unfavorable situation occur. This is by far a can’t miss episode so sit back and relax as we hear Zev story and journey of achieving greatness!

EP. 6 Psychology & Mindset of a Pro Soccer Player / Zev Taublieb

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Do you have what it takes to become a professional soccer player?  Matt Mahoney talks about his journey to becoming a professional soccer player and the mindset and work ethic it takes to get there. One of his main keys to his success, was being discipline and always keeping his health and nutrition in check to preform at a high level. So much valuable information you don’t want to miss out! Sit back and relax as we hear Matt’s story and journey toward Achieving Greatness!

EP. 5 Importance of Health & Nutrition towards Peak Performance / Matt Mahoney

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How can you separate yourself from the pack and become an Elite performer?  Professional Basketball and Nation Team Player Augustine Okosun talks on finding your Niche and mastering it is the key to success. Augustine breaks down in detail about his professional journey of what it takes to get there, as well as the mental preparation to compete at the highest level. So many golden nuggets within this episode so make sure you have your notebook!  Sit back and relax as we hear Augustine’s story and journey toward Achieving Greatness!

EP. 4 Mastering Your Niche / Augustine Okosun

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How can you become the best version of yourself and achieve everything you want?  Warner Trejo talks about having your mindset and identity aline by having a “Stay in the Big Mentality” Growing up playing competitive sports and later transitioning into business and entrepreneurship, warner Trejo talks about how he is was able to use his competitive spirits and to grow his business virtually. Through Branding, networking and building relationships online, he has put himself in a position to become one of the best within his industry and dominate the digital space. Sit back and relax as we hear Warner’s story and journey toward achieving his greatness!

EP. 3 Stay in the Big / Warner Trejo

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What does it take to develop a professional mindset? Hows your preparation, discipline, and action like? Growing up in Japan, Cyrus played in the J-league youth Academy program wanting to become a Pro. Through many struggles and setbacks, He learn what it takes to have a high level of professionalism and the commitment it takes to get there. At the point of wanting to give up and quit, he started coached kids in Hawaii and was inspired again to pursue soccer and is once again on the path to pro. Sit back and relax as we hear Cyrus story and journey toward achieving his greatness!

EP. 2 Developing a Professional Mindset / Cyrus Ryuichi

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Can you become stronger from injuries? Collegiate Athlete, Fernie Pineda &amp; Luis Fraire talk about their personal journey of pursuing soccer, and the struggles and obstacle they face along the way. Fernie broke his Tibia &amp; Fibula during a soccer match which he nearly lost his leg and Luis suffered a back injury that almost lead him to being paralyzed. Throughout their journey of ups and down they talk about their many life lesson of perseverance, determination, and how to focus to get to achieve their goals &amp; dreams. Sit back and Relax as you listen to amazing journey and experiences toward achieving their GREATNESS!

EP. 1 Redefining Injuries To Become Stronger / Fernie Pineda, Luis Fraire

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Hey this is Kota Nakayama Host of the Achieve Greatness Podcast! This is an introductory episode about what the show is about and what to expect! Thank you for all the love and support, keep on achieving your Greatness!

Welcome to Achieve Greatness Podcast

Inspire other to achieve greatness

Greatness is earn not given. Welcome to Achieve Greatness, I’m your host Kota Nakayama. As an athlete and entrepreneur wanting to become better, I talk and interview with likeminded individuals about what it takes to become best version of yourself to achieve your fullest potential AKA “GREATNESS”. As we learn and hear from people’s stories, experiences, and lesson, this podcast is for the dedicated few who want to go against all odds, overcome all obstacles and do whatever it takes to inspire others and achieve their greatness!