Eric Martins Podcast

Eric Martins

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Hello, my name is Eric, I'm a physical therapy student and YouTuber on a mission to share the most compelling stories in the soccer, football, and health industry. Feel free to watch my other videos on YouTube or reach out with any questions that you have. Pick an episode. Enjoy the show. And leave a rating for support!

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Unlock Peak Performance: Breathing Secrets for Footballers | Stefan Peter

Football Players Are Breathing Wrong — and it's costing them stamina, recovery time, and so much potential. In this episode, breathing performance expert Stefan Peter breaks down exactly how elite footballers should be controlling their breath — and what most players are doing wrong.Whether you're a professional, semi-pro, or Sunday league sprout, this will change how you train.In this episode you'll learn:Why most footballers unconsciously breathe in a way that kills performanceThe breathing techniques used by elite athletes to boost endurance and recoveryHow breathwork directly impacts your football longevityStefan Peter's step-by-step method to rewire your breathing habits fastThe link between box breathing, nervous system control, and match-day performance🔽Follow Stefan Here🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanpetercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefanpetercoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanpetercoaching/Website: https://stefanpetercoaching.com/🔽Here are all my socials🔽https://solo.to/ericmartins---------------------------------------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 - Are Young Athletes Under Too Much Pressure?0:57 - Biggest Takeaway From FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup1:30 - How To Improve Confidence In Sport?3:00 - Why Do Players Lose Focus After A Goal Or Whistle?5:13 - What Is An Elite Football Personality?7:21 - How Can Athletes Get Better Sleep?8:51 - Top 3 Mistakes To Using Your Breathe To Focus?11:39 - How To Control Your Reactions In Games?12:50 - Advice After Losing & Mistakes15:23 - How To Master Mental Resilience?16:11 - Can Visualization Help You In Sports?17:05 - Final Piece Of Advice For Young Footballers?#soccer #football #breathe #breathing #yoga #soccergoalkeeper #soccerplayer #premierleague #haaland #meditation #salah #soccerskills #footballer #footballskills #fifa

18 min
FEB 27

My Champions League Story Vs FC Barcelona: Vicky Bruce

This is the story of Vicky Bruce — a former pro footballer who played in 8+ countries, won a D1 National Championship at University of North Carolina, and even faced FC Barcelona in a Champions League match.In this interview, Vicky shares:🔥 The story behind her bicycle kick goal in Sweden💪 How she came back from one of the toughest knee injuries imaginable🏆 What it really takes to reach the highest level of the gameIf you’re an athlete chasing big goals, this is one you don’t want to miss.Watch to find out 👀🔽Follow Vicky Here🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trickyvicky64/?hl=enX: https://x.com/trickyvicky64/media?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trickyvicky64/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickybruce1/🔽Here are all my socials🔽https://solo.to/ericmartins---------------------------------------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 - Who Is Vicky Bruce?0:30 - ODP U14 National Team1:40 - Unhappy Triad Knee Injury (ACL, MCL, Meniscus) 4:11 - UNC 2012 National Champions5:12 - What Makes A Good Captain?5:50 - Playing Overseas With Rangers FC 6:42 - Pro Contracts For Female Footballers7:05 - Do Pros Need A Second Job?7:16 - Culture In Cyprus With Apollon FC8:03 - Bicycle Kick Goal In Sweden8:52 - Sweden Vs Iceland Weather9:13 - Champions League Vs FC Barcelona10:46 - Language Barrier In Bundesliga With SC Sand11:33 - Winning League With Bristol City FC (Factors For Team Success) 12:53 - Broken Nose Goal In Australia With Western Sydney Wanderers14:15 - 3 Non-Negotiable Skills For Defenders15:01 - Future Of Men's Vs Women's Soccer15:57 - How Powerful Is Inspiration? (USWNT)16:17 - Advice For Young Players#fcbarcelona #soccer #football #myth #worldcup #goal #goalie #premierleague #eafc26 #championsleague #messi #footballer #goals #challenge #mls #footballskills #fifa #podcast

17 min
JAN 16

How I Scored 100 Professional Goals: Jake Keegan

If you've ever wanted what was it like to be a top goal scorer at the professional level, then ask Jake. Ever since he was young, Jake has been scoring left and right. He started off at Binghamton University and became their athlete of week on multiple occasions. After he got drafted to the Philadelphia Union, he decided to begin his career with FCA Darmstadt in Germany? He moved to Galway United in Ireland before jumping into the NASL with Fc Edmonton in Canada. He scored countless of times across the seasons and decided to move back to Europe one more time with St. Patrick's Athletic. He got to play at the highest level and faced teams like Newcastle and Liverpool FC on occasions. Nevertheless, when he returned to America, he wanted more, and won the USL League One Title in 2020. In this episode, he dives deep into the reality of playing in different countries and ultimately what it takes to make to the next level. Check out Jake Here: https://www.instagram.com/keegan.jake/?hl=en https://x.com/jake__keegan 🔽Here are all my socials🔽 https://solo.to/ericmartins --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Who Is Jake Keegan?0:38 - How Was Soccer At Binghamton University?1:05 - What Challenges Did You Face With FCA Darmstadt?2:30 - What Did A Day In the Life With Galway United?3:10 - Differences Between Europe & Canada With FC Edmonton?3:45 - How To Stand Out At A Trial/Tryout?4:38 - St Patrick's Athletic Vs Newcastle United5:05 - What Does A Pro Contract Look Like?5:25 - How Can Weather Impact Players?5:43 - How Do You Define Success?6:31 - How Have You Overcame Failure Or Injuries?7:02 - Favorite Goal Vs Charlotte FC7:21 - Training With David Villa, Trent Alexander-Arnold7:29 - Favorite Club Culture At Galway United7:51 - Advice For Coaches8:20 - Advice To Go Pro #goal #soccer #football #myth #worldcup #goalkeeper #goalie #premierleague #eafc26 #championsleague #messi #footballer #goals #challenge #mls #footballskills #fifa #podcast

9 min
08/01/2025

I Spent A Day With A MLS Commentator: Joe Tutino

Meet Joe Tutino — the voice of L.A. GalaxyBorn from southern California, Joe grew up inspired by pro sports. After school, he launched the Jim Rowe Show & began daily broadcasting.Later, Joe jumped into directing variuos programs and eventually joined the LA Galaxy Family.But his story wasn’t easy...In this episode, he opens up on the grind of sports radio, the evolution of major league soccer, and how to be relentless at the top level.Whether you're into sports, broadcasting, or stories of resilience — this one’s for youTap in, get inspired, and listen to Joe's journey.Follow Joe Here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-tutino-72409826/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joetutino/?hl=en X: https://x.com/joetutino?lang=en🔽Here are all my socials🔽https://solo.to/cyperhd---------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who is Joe Tutino?0:24 - Why sports broadcasting?0:45 - What is the hardest part of sports radio?1:22 - First MLS Match NY Metro Stars Vs LA Galaxy1:57 - Day in the life of MLS Commentating2:47 - How to be a better storyteller?3:43 - Who played the biggest impact? (Tony Gwynn)4:37 - LA Derby: LAFC Vs LA Galaxy5:55 - American vs European Football Culture6:51 - How to become relentless?7:22 - Gameday Routine8:20 - What is the hardest life moment?9:26 - Loyalty with LA Galaxy9:51 - Advice for working in pro sports

11 min
05/16/2025

15 Lessons From MLS Athletic Trainer: Theron Enns

This is the story of Theron Enns. Growing up, Theron was captivated by professional sports and kickstarted his career with Villanova's Men's and Women's soccer teams. Then, he moved to the New York Jets and overcame the challenges of the NFL's schedule.After, Theron transitioned to the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo, and grew a passion for mastering sports performance. He knowledge expanded with the X Games, NWSL, and even more with the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.Today, Theron serves as the Athletic Director for Real Salt Lake and leads a high-performance medical staff.In this interview, he explains the reality of working at the top levels and shares how he carved his own path to the top of sports medicine. Follow Theron Here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theronenns/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccersportsmed/?hl=en PSATS podcast: https://www.psats.net/members/mls/real-salt-lake/theron-enns/ X: https://x.com/soccersportsmed?lang=en🔽Here are all my socials🔽https://solo.to/cyperhd---------------------------------------------------------15 Lessons Learned:1 "Success = preparation + opportunity"2 "You have to be a trustworthy person"3 "Instead of saying I Don't Know, say, I'll find out"4 "Don't be a fanboy, learn to respect every individual"5 "Understand what's most important for the coach and player"6 "Volunteer or work for a lower level before trying to reach the next level"7 "Build relationships with everyone, life is a people person business"8 "Be humble and patient, the opportunity will come"9 "Become irreplaceable, Work as hard as you can, show your true worth"10 "Athletes are like race cars, fine tune them every day to avoid a big crash"11 "Have pride in yourself, you're not just representing yourself, but the entire team"12 "Be a life long learner, you can always become a smarter person"13 "Create a system for your athlete to progress in"14 "Use technology and science for your advantage"15 "The grass isn't always greener, it's probably more of a grind then you can imagine"Timestamps:0:00 - Who is Theron Enns?0:36 - Why Athletic Training?0:54 - Villanova University1:11 - New York Jets1:48 - USMNT Training Camp2:18 - Colorado Rapids FC3:09 - X-Games3:44 - Tibial Plateau Ski Fracture4:27 - USMNT VS Mexico 20154:53 - Houston Dynamo FC5:31 - Real Salt Lake FC6:39 - Evolution of Sports Medicine7:26 - Most Under looked Aspect Of Athletic Training8:30 - Non-negotiables For Building Culture8:50 - Long Term Rehab Success Vs Failure10:15 - Advice For Working In Pro Sports

11 min
01/10/2025

I Spent A Day With A Beach Soccer Pro: Ali Hall

This is the story of Ali Hall. Growing up, Ali's father inspired her to play soccer as she looked up to many legends like Michelle Akers and Gerrard Pique. During her teens, she dominated the youth game and was able to win a national championship at 15 years old. Quickly, she transitioned into the University of Tennessee and got to compete at the division 1 level. After graduation, she moved to California and began playing beach soccer at 26 years old. Soon, Ali picked up the sport and joined a local club, Cali Beach SC, and became the captain of her team. With time, she signed a contact with the U.S. Women’s National Team and started competing in several international tournaments. Ali’s leadership led her to win many awards as she now advocates more players to explore other parts of the game. Without a doubt, this episode is one full of value... Follow Ali Here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandriaehall/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaehall/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alihall_10 Cali Beach Soccer: https://www.calibsc.com/biography 🔽Here are all my socials🔽 https://solo.to/cyperhd --------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Who Is Ali Hall? 0:28 - Childhood & Inspiration 0:40 - Michelle Akers & Gerrard Pique 1:01 - Advice For Players, Club National Champions 1:30 - University of Tennessee & Strong Mindset 2:20 - Club Vs International Beach Soccer 3:11 - Grass Vs Beach Soccer 4:40 - Promoting Beach Soccer & Beach Soccer World Cup 4:58 - Cali Beach Soccer & Future Of Beach Soccer 5:41 - Favorite Memory 5:57 - Advice For Footballers & Football Financial Insecurity 6:37 - Day In The Life Of A Beach Soccer Pro 6:56 - Coaching & Motivation 7:29 - Final Message

8 min
09/27/2024

I Spent A Day With An MLS Next Coach: Luis Swisher

This is the story of Luis Swisher. Initially born from Guatemala, Luis quickly fell in love with the beautiful game. Growing up, he was inspired by his Uncle's career and looked up to Romario, Ronaldo, and later Cafu. At 18 years old, he made his pro debut in their first division, he made his international debut, and got to play in some world cup and olympic qualifying matches. In the mid 2000's, he became the first Guatemalan to transfer to a European club. After his retirement from the professional world, he began working with FIFpro to improve the landscape for the next generation of footballers. He continue pursing his education and graduated from ESI with his Master's in Business Administration. Then, he began his path into coaching and started working with DC United, NY Red Bulls, FC Boulder, and St Louis FC. Today, Luis is an experienced coach rising for St. Louis SC in the MLS Next program. Check this interview out to learn more on where the game is moving forward 🔽Check out Luis here🔽 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-swisher-b0928b62/ Twitter: https://x.com/luiswisher?lang=en 🔽Here are all my socials🔽 https://solo.to/cyperhd --------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Who is Luis Swisher? 0:20 - Growing Up 0:33 - FC Barcelona Inspiration 1:01 - Guatemalan 1st Division 1:17 - International Vs Club Football 1:53 - Polish Premier League(Ekstraklasa) & Traveling 2:47 - How To Not Get Burnt Out 3:14 - Day In The Life Of A Footballer 3:44 - 2002 Guatemala Vs USA Mens National Team; Xelaju League Champions 4:17 - FIFPro, Importance of Footballer Rights & Wages 4:52 - MLS Youth Coaching, DC United, NY Red Bulls 5:50 - What Do Scouts Look For; Scouting In USL 6:40 - Coaching Younger Vs Older Players; FC Boulder 7:21 - ST Louis SC; MLS Next Program 7:47 - What Skills Do Good Defenders Need? 8:35 - 1990s vs 2020's Football; Impact of VAR 9:19 - Advice For Young Footballers & Coaches

11 min
08/30/2024

I Spent A Day With A MLS Athletic Trainer: Eric Schwartz

This is the Story of Eric Schwartz. From Student to the Head MLS Athletic Trainer for the New England Revolution. Initially born from St. Louis, Eric grew up inspired by all types of sports. He fell in love with soccer and looked up to Landon Donvan at an early age. After getting his masters from the University of Arkansas, Eric went on a season internship with DC United. He spent a few years with the club, working his way from throughout the academy and later the first team. He built many relationships and even got to work with some elite professionals such as Wayne Rooney. After Covid-19 took storm, he moved to Sporting KC and became more educated in the field. He learned the science to dry needling and took part in their high performance summit during 2022. In his final season with Sporting, they made an unbelievable push into the playoffs and found success against his hometown team, St. Louis SC. Today Eric remains passionate, optimistic, and driven to serve the next generation of footballers. Now, he is the director of sports medicine for the New England Revolution. I hope you enjoy tuning into the story of Eric Schwartz. 🔽Check out Eric here🔽 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-schwartz-17a31212b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schwartzy_12/ PSATS: https://www.psats.net/members/mls/new-england-revolution/eric-schwartz/ 🔽Here are all my socials🔽 https://solo.to/cyperhd ---------------------------------------------------------

12 min

Hello, my name is Eric, I'm a physical therapy student and YouTuber on a mission to share the most compelling stories in the soccer, football, and health industry. Feel free to watch my other videos on YouTube or reach out with any questions that you have. Pick an episode. Enjoy the show. And leave a rating for support!

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Eric Martins
Years Active

2024 - 2026
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26
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