180. Sunday League Series | Sergio Ledezma – MLS Academy Alum

About this episode

Sergio Ledezma shares his experiences as a youth soccer prospect in the San Jose Earthquakes Academy and the challenges he faced.

Join the Sunday League Series as we welcome Sergio “Chivita” Ledezma to the pod! ⚽️ Sergio takes us inside the elite world of the San Jose Earthquakes Academy , where he trained and competed alongside some of the brightest talents in American soccer. We dive into what it’s really like to be a top-tier youth prospect, the discipline required to stay at the top, and how those experiences shaped his life on and off the pitch. We talk: Growing up as a baller in Eastside San Jose and the moment the Quakes came calling. Academy Life: The daily grind, the pressure of the badge, and playing with future professionals. How a major injury affected his trajectory. What the transition post-academy soccer has been like. Whether you're an aspiring pro or a Sunday League veteran, Sergio’s journey offers a rare look at the high-stakes world of youth soccer and the pure love for the game. 🎙️⚽️

People in this episode

Guest: Sergio Ledezma

Topics covered

• youth soccer
• MLS Academy
• athlete discipline
• injury impact
• career transition

Keywords

• Sergio Ledezma
• San Jose Earthquakes
• MLS Academy
• youth soccer
• injury
• career transition
• soccer training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Jose Earthquakes Academy

Places: Eastside San Jose

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