The Train With Ricfit Audio Experience

Michael Kozielek is a 28 year old soccer player currently playing for the Chicago House in NISA (National Independent Soccer Association), the third tier in the USA.  Koz has had experience in Sweden, Austrailia, and Finland as well and has had some great experience and funny stories along the way.  I met up with him during the off-season in Sweden and we became buddies right away! He's truly a top class dude, and has worked very hard to get to where he is right now.  Take a listen to the episode as we talk about some great topics that you can really learn from.   If you have any questions, I am sure he'll be happy to answer them. Here is his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_goat_kozielek/?hl=en 0:00 Intro  4:38 Discover the options in Europe  7:07 The Business Behind Football  9:23 Kozielek's Story  14:06 Life in Australia   15:39 Football in Sweden  17:31 Signing to Finland  19:54 The Sauna Culture  21:01 Playing in Finland  23:44 Bac

In this episode, Gabriel Cabral (Pro Footballer for Tormenta FC) joins me to talk about his career and how he signed his first professional contract. Here is his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel.cabral8/

Premier League Player (Marc Pugh) discusses the Importance of Nutrition for Footballers. These are some of the exact things that I talk about all the time, so it's nice to hear it confirmed from a top level player! If you need help setting up your nutrition plan, don't hesitate to reach out!

Dylan Williams is a 27-Year Old Center Midfielder/Winger playing in the Regionaliga (Fourth Tier) in Germany for Eintracht Norderstedt. He also has experience in other leagues in Germany, Sweden and Austrailia. He is a wealth of knowledge in terms of experience through the leagues and how to manage yourself, etc. If you are looking to learn the "ins" and "outs" of how to make your own path in this game, I highly highly highly recommend listening to this episode. He also runs his own podcast (The Footwork Podcast) with a good friend of mine (a past podcast guest), Sean Vinberg. They do a great job giving you practical tips on how to approach this game and they talk about their experiences in a very real way. Here is their Podcast & Dylan's Socials: The Footwork Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCnInbiimv9oZGUgkInR1tA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footwork/id1507419880 Dylan Williams: https://www.instagram.com/dylann_williams/?hl=en

Ian Garrett is a 25-Year-Old American Professional Soccer player who plays as a Left Back for FC KTP in the Veikkausliiga (First Tier in Finland).  He is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has quite the journey to professional football.  If you want some serious hope and motivation, I highly recommend you listen to this full podcast.   Ian's Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iangarrettt/?hl=en Highlights: https://youtu.be/JJqg0n2cIpQ

Eduvie is a 23-Year-Old American Professional Soccer player who plays as a Forward for AS Trencin in the Fortuna Liga (1st League in Slovakia). He was born in Iowa, but grew up for most of his life in Alabama. Eduvie played college soccer at Dartmouth for 4 years before transitioning to the professional game. On January 14, 2019, Ikoba was selected 63rd overall in the 2019 MLS Super draft by FC Dallas.  Though, he decided that he wanted to make the jump to Europe instead. On July 2019, Ikoba signed for Hungarian side; Zalaegerszegi TE (Hungary 1st Tier). On July 13, 2020, Ikoba moved to AS Trencin in the Fortuna Liga on a 3 Year Deal.  Eduvie Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eduvieikoba17/?hl=en  Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2z4kbIQGs

Many of you guys and girls have asked me about my journey to where I'm at. If you are interested in hearing about my path, tune into this great episode! Thanks so much to Sean Vinberg & Dylan Williams for this excellent podcast. Really enjoyed talking with these two legends on their podcast. They did this for us, I didn't take part :) Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:00 Upbringing 17:40 Leaving College to Play Abroad 23:10 Environment is Huge 29:35 Early Thoughts of Pursuing Professional Career 38:35 Either ALL IN or ALL OUT 51:40 Building Relationships 53:30 Agents 01:01:45 Playing in Israel 01:04:00 The ol' LinkedIn Grind 01:13:10 Latvia Move 01:25:10 Being a Leader 01:32:48 Footballer Who Has a Good Following 01:39:35 Enjoy the Process 01:43:40 Adapting to New Environments 01:51:10 Transitioning Post Career 01:57:40 Importance of Having Quality Conversation 02:02:20 Advice to Someone Looking to Pursue Their Dream 02:05:15 Closing Make sure you follow their podcast as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/

Michael Cunningham is 30 Year Old Footballer from Nottingham, England who is currently playing for FC Tulsa in the USL Championship.   He also runs 7MLC where he helps players with everything from technique to strength work.   Everything this man does is top-class.  Go drop him a follow:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7mlctraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/7mlc Enjoy!

Sam Wardrop is a 23 year old Professional Footballer currently playing for Airdrieonians in Scotland's League One. He spent time previously at Celtic (8 years) Dundee United and Dumbarton.  In this episode, we talk shop about some really really great things. Things that aren't "generally" talked about in the "football public." We chat about how to go out and socialize in a smart way, if you can drink alcohol as a footballer, the high standards that it takes to play at a club like Celtic FC and much more.  Most importantly, we really enjoyed the conversation, laughed and lot and had some good banter going!  Tune in and I can guarantee you will have fun and learn a lot!  If you want to follow this legend, here are his socials: https://www.instagram.com/samwardrop97/?hl=en

Osaze Urhoghide is a 21-Year-Old Centerback currently playing for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.   Osaze was born in the Netherlands to Nigerian parents, before moving to England at the age of 5 years old.   He has had quite the journey after trials with QPR & Fulham when he was 13-14 years old, to signing his first pro contract with AFC Wimbledon, where he was hurt the majority of the season.  After Wimbledon, he signed a contract with Sheffield Wednesday. He showed quite well with them, and is now playing at the biggest club in Scotland.   Through this interview, you will notice how hard this guy works and how persistent he is; which is part of the reason why he is where he is today!   Follow him on these media outlets to find out more about him:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_oufitness/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/osazeus/?hl=en   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3_Rvs7CJO7wEK7b4JyVUQ/featured

Marc Pugh is a 34 year old winger/forward who last played for Shrewsbury Town in England's League One. His youth career started at Burnley before making his professional debut for the Kidderminster Harriers. He then made a couple of moves around England's League Two before making a move to AFC Bournemouth in League One in the 2010-2011 season. He helped them promote to the Championship and later the English Premier League where he had a lot of success.   Whether you are a footballer or not, you will gain immense value out of this conversation with a humble and super disciplined guy. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know you will as well.  If you have any questions/or are interested in what Marc is currently up to, take a look at his socials here:  Highlights: https://youtu.be/Y5p3bPWm_bQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodiefootballer/?hl=en

Bradie Smith is a 23 year old centerback/center defensive midfielder currently playing in the second tier in Australia. He played his youth football in Australia before making a move to England when he was 17. After a couple seasons in England, he made a move back to Australia, before signing a contract in Bangladesh, where he experience some interesting events... Take a listen to the podcast to get some specific tips on football specific fitness and playing abroad in other countries. Follow/reach out to Bradie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_bradiesmith/?hl=en

Brandao (Brandon Diau) is a footballer who was born in Bonn, Germany who played his youth football in Germany for Hamburger SV. He is known for his 6'6 frame, who can play as a center back or a striker. He signed his first contract with Kidderminster Harriers in England where he played with Liverpool's Rhys Williams. In 2020 (during COVID), he decided he wanted to take a journey to another country in Europe and play in a higher league. So, he searched "cheapest flights in Europe" in Google, and made his way to his next club. You can find more about this journey within the episode...  He is most well-known for his YouTube channel, where he has been documenting his journey to fulfill his childhood dream of being a professional footballer. Here is his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sunneyboy92 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandao4/?hl=en

Sergiu is a 23 year old footballer originally from Toronto, Canada but he has had quite the journey. After getting cut from Toronto FC at 16 years old, he derived to make a move to Portugual and try his luck in Europe. He played his youth football at Benfica with the likes of Renato Sanches, Ruben Dias, etc. he was then offered a contract in the 3rd league of Portugual, but decided not to take it for a couple of reasons. Find out where his journey took him next within the podcast. His journey so super inspiring and I promise you will learn a lot, no matter what you do!

Charlie is a 26 year old center midfielder playing in Cambodia for Visakha. He started his youth career with Newcastle United before jumping to the United States in 2013 to play for Wingate University. In 2014, he transferred to ETSU. After the season in the US, he went to a combine and got scouted by a Danish Agent which brought him to sign with Thisthed FC in the second tier in Denmark. After a successful season in Denmark, he made a move to the Faroe Islands with 07 Vestur. In 2019, he made a move to Asia to sign with Svay Rieng. In 2020, he made a move to Hougang United in Singapore. In 2021, he made a move back to Cambodia to sign with Vis Akha. Listen to this gem of a conversation to learn more about how to become a pro and how to treat yourself like a pro!

Aaron is a 27 year old defensive midfielder who’s had some experience in Australia, Sweden and the US and looks to continue playing his football in Scandavia. COVID has halted some things, but he continues to put in the time and work to get to the next level while he waits for his opportunity. If you need inspiration and/or motivation, please listen to this, you won’t be disappointed! Aaron is one of the nicest and best dudes I've met. If you have any questions or need to be guided in the right direction, I am positive, he'll be happy to guide you in the right direction. Here's his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_wylie10/?hl=en

In this video, I talk to you about Brandao (Brandon Diau), a professional footballer in Romania who just signed for Pandurii Targu Jiu in the Second Division. He was born in Germany but has lived for the past 4 years in England. In this video, I talk specifically about his journey and experience in Romania for the past 4 weeks, what I thought about it and what you can learn from it.  He documents his day to day life and journey to sign a pro contract here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyojbYvp4M8 His Instagram is: @brandao4

Take a listen to this short rant of what it truly takes to become a professional footballer. I also take you into the dark side of the game and some of the truths that you will have to deal with. If you want to make it in this game, you always have to be willing to adapt and overcome no matter what happens.

In this podcast, I break down the last 9 tips where I discuss The Best Meal Plan for Fat Loss for Soccer Players. Here is the article reference that I am talking about: https://ricfittraining.com/blog/the-best-meal-plan-for-fat-loss-for-soccer-players

I wrote an article a couple of months ago on this topic that has ranked first on Google when you type in 'Fat Loss for Soccer Players'. Here is the article:  https://ricfittraining.com/blog/the-best-meal-plan-for-fat-loss-for-soccer-players In the first part of a two part-series; I break down 8 tips on how to build the best meal plan for soccer players.   In Part 2; I will break down the next 9 tips.   I didn't want to overwhelm you and overload you with information. The most important thing is that you implement these techniques, and put them into action because that's the only way you will see results!