RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70 -- Rendered At Sat, 23 May 2026 22:04:07 +0000 Chat ZDP https://redcircle.com/shows/chat-zdp en-US All rights reserved. Zechariah Dapaah I'm Zechariah Dapaah Host of Chat ZDP a former division I and II collegiate soccer player now serving student-athletes to maximize their potential on and off the field. This podcast that will be about my experiences as a former student athlete and different area of a student athletes' life. I will be doing solo episode on various topics relating to student athlete as well as having my friends that are or were athletes in college. Thank you for listening if you can take just one point away from my talk can make the difference. I can't wait for you to listen to your 1 st or 100 th episode! 1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70 I'm Zechariah Dapaah Host of Chat ZDP a former division I and II collegiate soccer player now serving student-athletes to maximize their potential on and off the field. This podcast that will be about my experiences as a former student athlete and different area of a student athletes' life. I will be doing solo episode on various topics relating to student athlete as well as having my friends that are or were athletes in college.

Thank you for listening if you can take just one point away from my talk can make the difference. I can't wait for you to listen to your 1st or 100th episode!

]]> episodic no Zechariah Dapaah yodaguy99@hotmail.com no full Lessons I learned from coaches #10 Lessons I learned from coaches #10 Zechariah Dapaah Coaches Have a Method to the Madness – Their actions may not make sense in the moment, but looking back, they have a purpose.

Discipline & Accountability Matter – Strict rules and consequences taught me to be responsible and always on time.

Small Details Make a Big Difference – From picking up trash to always carrying a notebook, the little things shape professionalism.

Coaching is More Than a Job – Coaches invest everything—some lose sleep, others take losses harder than players.

Listen When It Counts – Not everything a coach says will stick, but the lessons that do can shape your future.

]]> <p><strong>Coaches Have a Method to the Madness</strong> – Their actions may not make sense in the moment, but looking back, they have a purpose.</p><p><strong>Discipline &amp; Accountability Matter</strong> – Strict rules and consequences taught me to be responsible and always on time.</p><p><strong>Small Details Make a Big Difference</strong> – From picking up trash to always carrying a notebook, the little things shape professionalism.</p><p><strong>Coaching is More Than a Job</strong> – Coaches invest everything—some lose sleep, others take losses harder than players.</p><p><strong>Listen When It Counts</strong> – Not everything a coach says will stick, but the lessons that do can shape your future.</p> 5e690238-af81-4bc3-969b-296fcb525a7e https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/99b15d4c-abd7-4bf1-89fc-e1a8acc24b87 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:06:07 +0000 803 no full Transferring Schools #9 Transferring Schools #9 Zechariah Dapaah Top 5 Things to Consider Before Transferring Schools

  1. Playing Time: The most common reason student-athletes transfer is due to a lack of playing time or issues with coaching dynamics.
  2. Finances: Will transferring benefit you financially? Consider scholarships, tuition costs, and overall expenses at the new school.
  3. Location/Type of School: Does the school align with what you're looking for in terms of campus culture and location?
  4. Academics: Does the school offer your desired major, and how many of your current credits will transfer to keep you eligible?
  5. Coaches and Teammates: Do you like the coach's playstyle, and where do they see you fitting in? What are your impressions of your future teammates, and will you connect with them?


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]]> <p><strong>Top 5 Things to Consider Before Transferring Schools</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Playing Time</strong>: The most common reason student-athletes transfer is due to a lack of playing time or issues with coaching dynamics.</li><li><strong>Finances</strong>: Will transferring benefit you financially? Consider scholarships, tuition costs, and overall expenses at the new school.</li><li><strong>Location/Type of School</strong>: Does the school align with what you&#39;re looking for in terms of campus culture and location?</li><li><strong>Academics</strong>: Does the school offer your desired major, and how many of your current credits will transfer to keep you eligible?</li><li><strong>Coaches and Teammates</strong>: Do you like the coach&#39;s playstyle, and where do they see you fitting in? What are your impressions of your future teammates, and will you connect with them?</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Leave a 5-star review let me know what other aspects you want me to cover</p> 524d74f1-cd53-4ce5-9ce2-7973f26bc296 https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/c426b272-4b24-4d91-b0bf-a1bbc3c35cc2 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:18:57 +0000 1188 no full Self-Discovery in College #8 Self-Discovery in College #8 Zechariah Dapaah Key Takeaways:

Life moves fast; you don’t stop and look around. Once in a while, you could miss it. 

The importance of “being where your feet are” live in the present moment. 

There was a lady who, when she was eating breakfast, would always ask what's for dinner. Not paying attention to the food she is eating, always thinking ahead, not enjoying what is in front of you.

]]> <p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>Life moves fast; you don’t stop and look around. Once in a while, you could miss it. </p><p>The importance of “being where your feet are” live in the present moment. </p><p>There was a lady who, when she was eating breakfast, would always ask what&#39;s for dinner. Not paying attention to the food she is eating, always thinking ahead, not enjoying what is in front of you.</p> e25d5cb9-43cf-4a89-b56e-971eaa6ab027 https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/42a01f16-9aff-4bc7-abe8-61d73447ae44 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:41:14 +0000 720 no full Pride of Risk Taking with Hunter #7 Pride of Risk Taking with Hunter #7 Zechariah Dapaah I interviewed my former teammate and friend Hunter De Valle a 4-year D1 soccer athlete. Now working in tech sales and modeling

We talked about:

His college journey, how he got to where he is today

Taking chance, brave enough to be a creator

career prep tips

Fail to learn

Ways to show your personality on social media

Quote of the episode:

"He who jumps into the void, owes no explanation to those who stand and watch."

Follow Hunter on social media!

TikTok: Hunterdevalle

Instagram: Hunter_DeValle

]]> <p>I interviewed my former teammate and friend Hunter De Valle a 4-year D1 soccer athlete. Now working in tech sales and modeling</p><p>We talked about: </p><p>His college journey, how he got to where he is today</p><p>Taking chance, brave enough to be a creator</p><p>career prep tips </p><p>Fail to learn</p><p>Ways to show your personality on social media</p><p>Quote of the episode:</p><p>&#34;He who jumps into the void, owes no explanation to those who stand and watch.&#34;</p><p>Follow Hunter on social media!</p><p>TikTok: Hunterdevalle</p><p>Instagram: Hunter_DeValle</p> 90c9f82a-687f-47ee-a7ec-23cbb7c32c52 https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/14e49cc5-eadb-47b5-abeb-aaef6cbd4ad2 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:37:25 +0000 1978 no full Dealing With Setbacks #6 Dealing With Setbacks #6 Zechariah Dapaah Key Takeaways:

Importance of the mental side of sports: the use of positive self-talk, meditation, and visualization.

Injuries happen; make sure to listen to your body if you are hurt or injured.

You’re a great player, maybe just in the wrong system.

Setbacks happen; it’s up to you how you let them affect you, positively or negatively.

]]> <p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>Importance of the mental side of sports: the use of positive self-talk, meditation, and visualization.</p><p>Injuries happen; make sure to listen to your body if you are hurt or injured.</p><p>You’re a great player, maybe just in the wrong system.</p><p>Setbacks happen; it’s up to you how you let them affect you, positively or negatively.</p> c7e757c1-2e95-4a3a-af28-483a783b0ff7 https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/e2995108-612b-47f1-b5be-476a1478287d Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:42:11 +0000 823 no full Professional Development & Real Estate with AL #5 Professional Development & Real Estate with AL #5 Zechariah Dapaah I interviewed my close friend Al Cooper, a former D2 student-athlete who is now Real Estate and Entrepreneur.

We talked about:

His college Journey on how he found his passion for Real Estate

Importance of Time Management

Working to get 1% better each day

Dealing with critics


Follow Al on Instagram social media: @alcooper11_

Linkedin: Al Cooper


Please leave a 5-star review and let me know what other topics you want to tackle!

]]> <p>I interviewed my close friend Al Cooper, a former D2 student-athlete who is now Real Estate and Entrepreneur.</p><p>We talked about:</p><p>His college Journey on how he found his passion for Real Estate</p><p>Importance of Time Management</p><p>Working to get 1% better each day</p><p>Dealing with critics</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Al on Instagram social media: @alcooper11_</p><p>Linkedin: Al Cooper</p><p><br></p><p>Please leave a 5-star review and let me know what other topics you want to tackle!</p> 6cc52e3e-8159-441e-a987-fe19f3ce3c0c https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/484dd45c-25f8-42bd-970c-c9b4315e2a3a Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:50:15 +0000 1931 no full International Athletes #4 International Athletes #4 Zechariah Dapaah Key Takeaways:

Challenges international athletes face at new place

Student Athlete development creating programing for team building.

American athlete curious about learning new cultures commonalities 

Coaches creating a player focused culture


Thank you for listening leave a 5 star review and let me know of any aspect of being a student athlete you want me to dive into more!

]]> <p>Key Takeaways: </p><p>Challenges international athletes face at new place </p><p>Student Athlete development creating programing for team building. </p><p>American athlete curious about learning new cultures commonalities </p><p>Coaches creating a player focused culture </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening leave a 5 star review and let me know of any aspect of being a student athlete you want me to dive into more!</p> 8196a775-328c-4961-aa79-62b536bdce9d https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/ce50476e-e7c7-4324-93c5-474fbd500b85 Thu, 30 May 2024 18:05:22 +0000 980 no full Leveraging your Hobbies on Social Media With Brandon #3 Leveraging your Hobbies on Social Media With Brandon #3 Zechariah Dapaah I interviewed my close friend Brandon Scoffield, a former D1 student-athlete who is now a micro influencer.

We talked about:

His collegiate soccer journey

His journey of building his personal brand.

Tips to start your personal brand

Common mistakes people make when building their personal brand

The importance of consistency and discipline

 

Follow Brandon's social media: @Triples.17 on all social media platforms.


Please leave a 5-star review and let me know what other topics you want to tackle!

]]> <p>I interviewed my close friend Brandon Scoffield, a former D1 student-athlete who is now a micro influencer.</p><p>We talked about:</p><p>His collegiate soccer journey</p><p>His journey of building his personal brand.</p><p>Tips to start your personal brand</p><p>Common mistakes people make when building their personal brand</p><p>The importance of consistency and discipline</p><p> </p><p>Follow Brandon&#39;s social media: @Triples.17 on all social media platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Please leave a 5-star review and let me know what other topics you want to tackle!</p> ee9a306b-5dc7-4455-9508-50ded91eccd4 https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/a5f3ec85-a6e1-434d-b482-7bbad3c0201e Sat, 25 May 2024 21:13:07 +0000 1658 no full Dealing With Coaches #2 Dealing With Coaches #2 Zechariah Dapaah In today's episode, we are going to speak about dealing with coaches.

They have one of the biggest influences on your sport, and that is your parents.

Articles say coaches are one of the main reasons athletes leave the sport.

importance for athletes to understand your relationship or thoughts towards your coach can change everything. How you play, how you show up!

not be afraid to speak up and ask for clarification or understanding on why he did certain things.

Key takeaways:

Your thoughts and mentality are ultimately what shape you. What information can you learn from your coach to make you a better person and player? 

]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode, we are going to speak about dealing with coaches.</p><p>They have one of the biggest influences on your sport, and that is your parents.</p><p>Articles say coaches are one of the main reasons athletes leave the sport.</p><p>importance for athletes to understand your relationship or thoughts towards your coach can change everything. How you play, how you show up!</p><p>not be afraid to speak up and ask for clarification or understanding on why he did certain things.</p><p>Key takeaways:</p><p>Your thoughts and mentality are ultimately what shape you. What information can you learn from your coach to make you a better person and player? </p> 40903384-05ae-4681-90ff-6620c28c9ffb https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/fb7e6aa8-5918-4499-bf1f-33ba3c3df68d Thu, 23 May 2024 01:14:18 +0000 1164 no full Origin Story #1 Origin Story #1 Zechariah Dapaah My story of how I made it to play college soccer. Goal to build commonality sharing my past.

Key Takeaways:

Enjoy playing your sport and be competitive

Never complain

Consistent with emails

Belief that you will play in college. 

]]> <p>My story of how I made it to play college soccer. Goal to build commonality sharing my past.</p><p>Key Takeaways: </p><p>Enjoy playing your sport and be competitive</p><p>Never complain </p><p>Consistent with emails </p><p>Belief that you will play in college. </p> 32a7594d-0c9e-49c0-9636-06d0f0804a0e https://redcircle.com/shows/1aa72cee-ec15-407a-98c4-d8c917236c70/episodes/7d728780-2387-414f-af4f-375932ed9ff0 Tue, 21 May 2024 15:24:25 +0000 773 no