{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60adb935e15736001219f52f/60e5896c4a2da50012d19d83?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Julia Simic:  Playing for the Passion and the Joy of the Game","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60adb935e15736001219f52f/1625655506307-160e108b99ce7e6355f528822f400b21.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>In this week’s episode, I am joined by a former international football player for Germany - Julia Simic (</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/simicjulia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@simicjulia</strong></a><strong>)!&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Julia played for AC Milan, Wolfsburg, and West Ham United. She has also played for several of Germany's youth teams.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Julia on the following socials:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/simicjulia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@simicjulia</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/juliasimic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@juliasimic</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSimic/?ref=py_c&amp;__xts__[0]=68.ARBDnq1H32TuugnloFLHFiqsCWX-6oG9I5feOUeqd6mSmYjhiAcV_Z5HpSpDCPv64X8P3U0BgiHwTaYCdZZniKC2q85C92Dd5e4U0fpo5PPojqBsAud4-Rc0HpyeojPISC5dVQcK7E-jtfYLeMSRPaUN44aA4toAh9ustAxJPG0raVyuTk3V2T9D5nwu-xkPqzgOjic-dd9pPjRbCsJaeen5FJHs4J30QcZuOzef4BXcwTBappPpnrIsuqOjqX0FTvqgSbpvbRaYnqFT_SRQr9VHXycCWoqC992Ka6Cq7Gmw5L5llrGTUUWPfRwgLqJGwFU34rg5pFDYAIaFAdMrfhAhYg&amp;__xts__[1]=68.ARDnZGaJiu0baNsn-W-8VVNcBJQ0kJ-GZpiGKklbtLZSqTDbpFFFyELVvRqlZ653KrXzuma-8vE-SWLJYK0cBLWrv-h22IGm4Og2rsA8zb9ONTICLt60x1It7g133ejiJiIEwNImXB-jgZ68Ssive1Ju0MeMTEEDU9igeZdlrlk5glN6odJN4P9ovgtvr2t2q2zyksRw2xxQpz_R4ApoAZX8r6ZordzL8ix0H-011szmRLgq37NCs9rswowi2ZJ0hcv-4tTBru-IdHEopoe25rDUA2LNRr6-WbCUacYZxn97UKOIUut-s5HT1M3KyNOmjh_t5nfCrhQgKQLJpvx-Y7GZdg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@JuliaSimic</a></p><p><br></p><p>In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How she got into football;</li><li>How she dealt with her injuries;</li><li>Her thoughts around retiring;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And so, SO much more!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Key Points:&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p>When did it all start for Julia and how she got into football. (4:46)</p><p>The sacrifices and sticking to your goal. (10:49)</p><p>All about motivation and pressure. (14:51)</p><p>Self-esteem and confidence. (22:59)</p><p>Talking about the Italian league, national teams, and women in football. (26:10)</p><p>How she dealt with her injuries (33:48)</p><p>Mindset and mental conditioning (38:39)</p><p>Julia’s best moments (41:33)</p><p>Her thoughts around retiring, getting her head around it and her plans (44:25)</p><p>What is Julia like outside of sports? (54:58)</p><p>Julia’s next steps (56:31)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to <a href=\"https://ratethispodcast.com/rlss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RateThisPodcast.com/rlss</a> and follow the simple instructions.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to follow me on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/samadamscoach/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@samadamscoach</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sam Adams"}