🎙️ The 1% Club Podcast — Ep 22 - Dredon Kelly
In this episode of The 1% Club Podcast, Thales sits down with Canadian defender Dredon Kelly, whose story is a testament to resilience, persistence, and creating opportunities when no one is knocking.
From winning a national championship at York University to cold-calling and emailing every NCAA program in the country, Dredon’s relentless pursuit of his dream eventually earned him full-ride scholarships at Wofford College and later UTRGV, where he helped his team climb into the NCAA top 10.
His journey has taken him through the MLS Combine, the U.S. Open Cup against LA Galaxy, training with the Mexican National Team, and now to Australia’s second division, where he’s building a reputation as a dependable defender with 9 clean sheets, 86% pass accuracy, and goals to his name.
Dredon shares:
How he created his own path through persistence and faith
Lessons from competing across three countries and multiple levels of the game
The mental grind of staying ready when opportunities are uncertain
Why his ultimate dream is to earn a call-up to the Canadian National Team
This is a powerful story of betting on yourself, embracing uncertainty, and proving that with enough drive—you can always find a way forward.
🧠One more day. One more battle. 1% better.