
How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast Listen to the Silent Cry with George Blamoh, Soccer and Life Coach, Ambassador to the United Nations, and Former Member of Liberian National Team
Jun 16, 2022
41:03
In Episode 86, George Festus Blamoh, Soccer and Life Coach, Liberia Country Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Humanitarian and Disaster Leader for Samaritan's Purse and AFLA, Ambassador to the United Nations, and Former Goalkeeper for the Liberian National Team and Liberia Premier League, talks with Phil about his incredible story and how he has used soccer in great ways to achieve his dreams and impact others in massive ways in Liberia and beyond. Specifically, George discusses:
- His incredible story, how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and coaching, and how soccer gave a poor kid from Liberia the "ticket" and tools to earn a Bachelor's and two Master's Degrees in the US (2:40)
- How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his work with FCA, CSRM, and Samaritan's Purse, and as a life and soccer coach in Liberia and beyond (13:35)
- How he is teaching life lessons through his soccer coaching (17:55)
- The importance of listening to the "silent cry" in our work with vulnerable communities (23:10)
- How we can connect with George (29:24)
- How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his personal relationships outside the game (31:47)
- His recommendations (37:48)
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