This year, Zavier Gozo became the first Latter-day Saint to ever play in the English Premier League. Jon Russell, a Jamaican International Midfielder grew up in the academy system for Chelsea and signed a pro contract with them but never made a Premier League appearance. Meanwhile, Alan Pace, a Latter-day Saint business man is the majority owner for Burnley FC, which was recently relegated from the Premier League. On this week’s episode, we introduce you to the 19-year-old phenom making serious noise in the professional soccer world.
When I focus on my faith…and I don’t make it my worth and don’t make it my everything, I start playing with more freedom, I start playing with more confidence.
Show Notes:
3:10- Parental Impact on Success
8:17- Faith and Overcoming Hard Things
12:05- Mothers Who Know
14:19- Discovering Identity After Injury
21:05- A Latter-day Saint Playing in Utah
23:40- Baptizing a Former Teammate
26:14- Choosing to Be Endowed
31:23- World Cup Goals
33:37- ‘Guided By Faith’
36:21- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
View transcript here.