🎙️ The 1% Club Podcast - Ep 17- Augusto Lima

In this powerful episode of The 1% Club Podcast, I sit down with Augusto Lima, a Brazilian-born coach who has carved an inspiring path through the world of U.S. college soccer.

From growing up in Campinas and cheering for Guarani FC to leading programs across NCAA Division III and Division I, Augusto’s journey is a true testament to resilience, humility, and daily growth. He opens up about:

• Leaving Brazil alone at age 15 to attend boarding school in Pennsylvania

• The cultural differences between soccer in Brazil and the U.S.

• Going from benchwarmer to captain at Susquehanna University

• How he stumbled into coaching—and found his true calling

• The mindset needed to thrive as a student-athlete

• What most families get wrong about the college recruiting process

• Why fit matters more than division level

• And the daily habits that keep him balanced as a D1 coach at Holy Cross

Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with wisdom on trusting the process, embracing the grind, and doing the little things that no one sees—over and over again.

🔁 “You don’t find your purpose overnight. But if you keep showing up, you’ll create it through action.” — Augusto Lima

🧠 One more day. One more battle. 1% better.