More Than An Armband

Becky Sauerbrunn: Leading the USWNT Legacy Forward

Becky Sauerbrunn joins More Than an Armband to reflect on her journey as captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team - from learning to lead authentically to carrying one of the most successful programs in sports history. She shares what it means to lead with steady strength, the lessons from Tokyo 2021, and how her generation intentionally passed the baton to the next wave of U.S. women’s soccer leaders.

Bonus Segment! Camryn Bynum: Self Leadership & The Bynum Faith Foundation

Two weeks ago, we heard a brand new episode of More Than an Armband. Enjoy this bonus segment on Camryn’s work and calling off the field with the Bynum Faith Foundation and his take on why he describes his life as a “movie.”

Camryn Bynum: NFL Leadership, Faith-Fueled Purpose, and a Life Like a Movie

NFL safety Camryn Bynum says his life is a movie. From leading the Indianapolis Colts defense to launching joy-filled post-play celebrations and building sustainable impact through the Bynum Faith Foundation, Cam opens up about what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and service. He shares powerful insights on transitioning from follower to leading by voice, overcoming the fear of speaking up, and why the most effective leaders remove confusion. Whether you’re a student-athlete or seasoned coach, this episode is full of game-ready wisdom on becoming the kind of leader your team needs - on and off the field.
 
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Bonus Segment! Laura Schott's Experience Broadcasting on Game Day

Laura Schott describes her experience broadcasting on game day at the art of improvising. 

Empowered to Decide: Laura Schott on Building Confident Players and Purposeful Leaders

In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja Koehler welcomes former U.S. Women’s National Team player, Hall of Famer, and accomplished collegiate coach Laura Schott. From competing on the world stage to leading teams from the sidelines, Laura shares how her experiences shaped a coaching philosophy rooted in empowering athletes to think critically and make confident decisions.
She reflects on pivotal moments in her journey-from winning a national title with the Washington Freedom to navigating the challenges of leading during the pandemic-and how she continues to help players develop both on and off the field. Whether you're a player, coach, or leader in the making, Laura’s perspective offers practical insight into building strong cultures and preparing athletes to lead.

Bonus Segment! Justin Morrow: Continuous Leadership and Learning

Enjoy this bonus segment on Justin Morrow’s thoughts on leadership being more than the title, his favorite moment in his playing career, and his top habit to keep himself grounded in continuous learning. 

Justin Morrow: Leading Change Through Sport

Former MLS star and U.S. Men's National Team player Justin Morrow joins More Than an Armband to share how leadership, purpose, and service have shaped every phase of his life - on and off the pitch. From his evolution as a quiet, lead-by-example player to founding Black Players for Change and pursuing equity through sport at USC's Race & Equity Center, Justin’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t a title - it’s a daily decision. 

Bonus Segment! Marley Canales: Supporting Yourself & Leading Others

In this segment, Mar speaks about her support systems that helped her to break barriers and control what she could. This led to the ability to connect with her teammates through shared experiences. 

Nothing Given, Everything Earned: Marley Canales’ Professional Soccer Journey

In this inspiring episode of More Than An Armband, professional soccer player Marley Canales joins host Anja Koehler for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and redefining what it means to lead - on and off the field. Marley opens up about her journey from youth national teams to UCLA, her battle with injury, navigating the draft, and ultimately becoming the first player signed to Zephyr FC in the USL Super League. She shares the tough but transformative lesson that nothing is given - you have to earn every opportunity. Through every setback, Marley learned to lead by example, listen with empathy, and bring others along with her. Her story is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in care, consistency, and the relentless pursuit of growth. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or emerging leader, this episode is packed with lessons on grit, grace, and the power of believing in yourself.

Bonus Segment! Jeané Sunseri-Warp Body Building & Wearing the Crest

In this bonus segment with Jeané Sunseri-Warp, we hear about J's experience body building and what it means to wear the USA crest representing the Beach Soccer National Team.