In this podcast episode, Stefan, a professional football player, shares his journey from local teams in Adelaide to professional leagues in Japan with a journey via Europe. 

He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of resilience, discipline, and self-motivation, and the role of the Australian Institute of Sport in his development. 

Stefan also talks about his transition to living independently, his experiences with contract negotiations, and the intensity of training at a professional level. 

He emphasises the importance of mental health in football and shares his work on the Inner Games Journals, aimed at helping athletes set goals and develop resilience.