180. Sunday League Series | Sergio Ledezma – MLS Academy Alum

Join us as we welcome Sergio “Chivita” Ledezma to the pod! ⚽️

Sergio takes us inside the elite world of the San Jose Earthquakes Academy, where he trained and competed alongside some of the brightest talents in American soccer. We dive into what it’s really like to be a top-tier youth prospect, the discipline required to stay at the top, and how those experiences shaped his life on and off the pitch.
We talk:
- Growing up as a baller in Eastside San Jose and the moment the Quakes came calling.
- Academy Life: The daily grind, the pressure of the badge, and playing with future professionals.
- How a major injury affected his trajectory.
- What the transition post-academy soccer has been like.

Whether you're an aspiring pro or a Sunday League veteran, Sergio’s journey offers a rare look at the high-stakes world of youth soccer and the pure love for the game. 🎙️⚽️

Sergio's private sessions & coaching: instagram.com/_coachsergio

A Quien Le Vas?: 02:26
Soccer Roots: 04:52
Wanting to Quit Soccer: 12:58
Getting to the Quakes: 29:45
Transitioning into an Academy: 36:29
Almost cut!: 55:55
Preseason with the first team: 01:00:17
Major injury setback: 01:09:31
Quickfire: 01:33:24
Omar’s Gifts: 01:41:03