51. W&M Alum - Bozalongo, Levengood, Messer, & Nwegbo

In this episode, I welcome 4 old teammates. Alfredo Bozalongo, Alexander Levengood, Nathan Messer, and Diba Nwegbo all started at the College of William & Mary together as freshmen. They had great careers as undergrads and after graduation each took their own path. Alexander and Nathan transferred to other schools, Alfredo remained at William & Mary, while Diba signed a professional contract. They share why they made these decisions and how things are going and what’s next.

Summary

In this conversation, Alexander, Diba, Alfredo, and Nathan discuss their journey as college soccer players and their aspirations to play professionally. They reflect on the special bond they formed during their time at William & Mary and the memories they created together. Each player shares their individual path and the challenges they faced, including transferring to different schools and dealing with injuries. They discuss their plans for the future and the uncertainty that comes with pursuing a professional soccer career. Overall, their dedication, hard work, and support for each other have shaped their journey towards achieving their goal of playing at the next level.

Takeaways

Building strong relationships and bonds with teammates can enhance the college soccer experience and create lifelong friendships.

Transferring to different schools can provide new opportunities and challenges for players looking to pursue a professional soccer career.

Injuries and setbacks can impact the path to playing professionally, but perseverance and determination are key in overcoming obstacles.

Having a clear goal and working hard towards it, while also staying focused on the present, can help players navigate the uncertainty of their future in soccer.

Chapters

00:00 Building a Special Bond

36:43 Living Together and Creating Memories

39:26 Realizing the Goal of Playing Professionally

43:20 Transferring and Pursuing Pro Soccer

53:25 Signing with Birmingham Legion

54:46 Future Plans and Uncertainty

56:18 Playing at San Diego State

58:25 Transferring to Providence and Going Pro

01:05:00 Setting the Goal of Going Pro