Drake Callender
About this Conversation
Drake Callender is taking it one day at a time as he finds balance between being Inter Miami FC Goalkeeper and as a new “Girl Dad.”
Inter Miami FC Goalkeeper Drake Callender covers new ground with Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba talking about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, the impact of playing alongside Lionel Messi, and finding the competitive switch to turn on when he needs for matchday.
Drake also talks about pairing up with former teammate DeAndre Yedlin to create “The Mindfulness Expedition.” They are dedicated to imparting mindfulness techniques to the upcoming generation, drawing inspiration from their upbringing on the West Coast.
Drake Callender is the Goalkeeper for Inter Miami FC and a proud husband, father and author of children’s books focused on mindfulness.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Drake Callender
02:00 Becoming a First Time Father
05:28 Playing with Leonel Messi Doesn’t Get Old
08:45 How the Inter Miami FC Environment Makes You Better
12:11 Drake’s Self Assessment
15:39 Grateful For Opportunities and Always Pushing To Be Better
18:35 Validation From Great Players in the Locker Room
21:41 The Impact of Inter Miami FC’s leadership
25:23 Where Does Drake Get That Swag and Fire?
29:09 Becoming an Co-Author with DeAndre Yedlin
