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Episode 81: Michael Kozielek, Professional Soccer Player for Sporting Kristina (Finland)

Episode  |  August 29th, 2019  |  54 mins 4 secs

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Michael "Koz" Kozielek (@the_goat_kozielek) is a professional soccer player for Sporting Kristina in Finland. He is a graduate from Butler University, where he played for the men's team, and is a native of Chicago, Illinois.

In this interview, Koz dives into his professional journey, starting at the Chicago Fire Academy, to Butler University, Sweden, Australia, and eventually Finland. He talks about the competitive aspect of professional sports, taking care of your body through nutrition and training, and putting in the hard work for your own longevity, as well as team success.