In episode #28 the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Shellow—a former D1 and professional goalkeeper whose journey through the soccer world is packed with resilience, frustration, and personal growth. From playing at Cornell to grinding through the U.S. lower divisions, Ryan opens up about the mental battles that came with injury, inconsistent playing time, and navigating locker rooms with wildly different cultures.Ryan talks candidly about being overlooked, dealing with broken promises from coaches, and the emotional toll of chasing a dream that didn’t pan out the way he hoped. Now retired from pro soccer and living in San Diego, he’s reflecting on everything he learned—about mindset, identity, and why having someone in your corner (like a mental performance coach) truly matters.Whether you're a competitive athlete or just someone figuring out your next chapter, this conversation is raw, insightful, and full of lessons about mental toughness, emotional maturity, and finding purpose beyond the pitch.👇 Timestamps0:00 – All-Star Athlete Podcast Introduction0:10 – Subscription Promotion0:46 – Ryan Shellow Background2:12 – Fun Pre-game Question #1 – What Costume Are You Picking?4:18 – Fun Pre-game Question #2 – Flamingos, Traffic Signs or Garden Gnomes?5:47 – Fun Pre-game Question #3 – Best Trash Talk Line?8:58 – Fun Pre-game Question #4 – Most Clutch Snack Choice?10:13 – Fun Pre-game Question #5 – What Goalkeeper Are You Picking for 2v2?11:13 – Ryan Shellow Formal Introduction & Career Timeline17:20 – Ryan’s Social Media Profiles20:08 – Ryan’s Mentality During His Professional Career25:31 – The Source of Frustration & Anger29:16 – Availability of Mental Performance Coaching32:14 – The #1 Thing Ryan Learned During His Soccer Career33:47 – Communication & Accountability in Bad Vs. Good Culture35:50 – Professional Playing Time & The Decision To Retire40:27 – Talking About the Scope of the Podcast44:01 – Fun Halftime Question #1 – Most Memorable Locker Room Moment?47:20 – Fun Halftime Question #2 – Goalkeeper Reality Challenge?49:54 – Fun Halftime Question #3 – What Power Are You Picking?50:54 – Fun Halftime Question #4 – What Bizarre Career Are You Thriving In?52:27 – Fun Halftime Question #5 – Most Unhinged Speech?53:37 – What Led To The Decision To Retire?56:32 – What Have You Discovered After Retiring?58:24 – Mental Performance Tools That Helped Ryan Cope With Difficulties1:00:55 – What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?1:02:48 – Ryan’s Advice To The Younger Generation1:07:21 – The Importance of Having a Mental Performance Coach1:11:46 – Closing Thoughts & Words of Advice—🔥 Connect with Ryan📸 Instagram: @ryanshellow—💥 Follow All-Star Mindset📸 Instagram: @allstarmindset_🎵 TikTok: @allstarmindset🐦 X: @AllStarMindset_▶️ YouTube: @allstarmindset💼 LinkedIn: All-Star Mindset👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if Ryan’s story gave you something to think about.🎙️ For more episodes, follow the All-Star Athlete Podcast!