Leadership in sports goes far beyond the captain’s armband. It’s about stepping up, inspiring others, and making an impact—during and outside of competition. Welcome to More Than An Armband, the podcast that dives into how athletes lead during competition and how they carry those lessons into life beyond the game. From game-changing moments to navigating the next chapter of your life, we’re breaking down what it truly means to lead. Led by host and founder of Captain’s University, Anja Koehler.
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Camryn Bynum: NFL Leadership, Faith-Fueled Purpose, and a Life Like a Movie
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NFL safety Camryn Bynum says his life is a movie. From leading the Indianapolis Colts defense to launching joy-filled post-play celebrations and building sustainable impact through the Bynum Faith Foundation, Cam opens up about what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and service. He shares powerful insights on transitioning from follower to le…
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Bonus Segment! Laura Schott's Experience Broadcasting on Game Day
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Laura Schott describes her experience broadcasting on game day at the art of improvising.By Anja Koehler
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Empowered to Decide: Laura Schott on Building Confident Players and Purposeful Leaders
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In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja Koehler welcomes former U.S. Women’s National Team player, Hall of Famer, and accomplished collegiate coach Laura Schott. From competing on the world stage to leading teams from the sidelines, Laura shares how her experiences shaped a coaching philosophy rooted in empowering athletes to think critically…
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Bonus Segment! Justin Morrow: Continuous Leadership and Learning
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Enjoy this bonus segment on Justin Morrow’s thoughts on leadership being more than the title, his favorite moment in his playing career, and his top habit to keep himself grounded in continuous learning.By Anja Koehler
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Justin Morrow: Leading Change Through Sport
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Former MLS star and U.S. Men's National Team player Justin Morrow joins More Than an Armband to share how leadership, purpose, and service have shaped every phase of his life - on and off the pitch. From his evolution as a quiet, lead-by-example player to founding Black Players for Change and pursuing equity through sport at USC's Race & Equity Cen…
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Bonus Segment! Marley Canales: Supporting Yourself & Leading Others
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In this segment, Mar speaks about her support systems that helped her to break barriers and control what she could. This led to the ability to connect with her teammates through shared experiences.By Anja Koehler
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Nothing Given, Everything Earned: Marley Canales’ Professional Soccer Journey
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In this inspiring episode of More Than An Armband, professional soccer player Marley Canales joins host Anja Koehler for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and redefining what it means to lead - on and off the field. Marley opens up about her journey from youth national teams to UCLA, her battle with injury, navigating the draft,…
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Bonus Segment! Jeané Sunseri-Warp Body Building & Wearing the Crest
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In this bonus segment with Jeané Sunseri-Warp, we hear about J's experience body building and what it means to wear the USA crest representing the Beach Soccer National Team.By Anja Koehler
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Leading from the Sand: Jeané Sunseri-Warp
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In this episode, U.S. Women’s Beach Soccer National Team veteran Jeané Sunseri-Warp shares what it truly means to lead without needing a title. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mastering the power of connection, Jeané unpacks the leadership lessons she’s learned on the sand, in the corporate world, and through giving back to the next generation…
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Bonus Segment! Shae Holmes - 30 Sec of Courage & Connected Comebacks
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In this bonus segment from Shae Holmes, we hear about a moment were 30 sec of courage unlocked the ability to ask questions to her captains at the professional level. Also, listeners will learn about how Shae spends her time outside of soccer with her jewelry business, Connected Comebacks.By Anja Koehler
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Setbacks, Comebacks, and Captaincy: The Grit and Grace of Shae Holmes
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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 setb…
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Bonus Segment! Lu Barnes on Finding Passion and Championing Sustainability
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In this bonus segment, Lu speaks on her passions beyond the game, sustainability, and how they support her ability to support the community as well as connect and continue to lead your teammates.By Anja Koehler
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The Steady Strength of Leadership: NWSL Veteran Lu Barnes on Shaping the Next Generation
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In this episode of the More Than an Armband podcast, host Anja Koehler sits down with Lu Barnes, a veteran NWSL leader and mentor to the next generation of athletes. With over a decade of experience in professional soccer, Lu shares her journey from a young player navigating the early days of the league to becoming a steady force of leadership for …
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Anja describes her journey to founding Captain's University, the mission to empower women leaders, and why we are launching More Than An Armband. In this short preview, Anja hopes to express that everyone's leadership journey is different. Many listeners may not know their next step to lead effectively and captain their life. More Than An Armband a…
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