Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Setbacks, Comebacks, and Captaincy: The Grit and Grace of Shae Holmes

In this episode of the More Than An Armband podcast, host Anja Koehler sits down with Shae Holmes, a former rookie in the NWSL and a past collegiate captain, to explore the resilience and leadership required to navigate both triumph and adversity in sports.

Shae shares her journey from youth soccer to the professional stage, reflecting on the setbacks that shaped her - most notably, injuries that tested her resolve and commitment to the game. She opens up about the pressures of leading a team while managing personal challenges and how she found strength in vulnerability.

Throughout the conversation, Shae offers candid insights on maintaining a captain’s mindset, even when sidelined, and how she embraced her role as a leader both on and off the field. She discusses the transition to the NWSL, the learning curve of professional play, and the importance of perseverance in the face of obstacles.

Listeners will take away key leadership lessons, including:

The power of resilience in overcoming injuries and setbacks.
How to lead effectively, even when you’re not on the field.
The mental shift required to step into the professional arena with confidence.

Join us for this inspiring conversation with Shae Holmes as she shares the mindset and habits that helped her rise through the ranks and lead with purpose.

Setbacks, Comebacks, and Captaincy: The Grit and Grace of Shae Holmes

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