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The Indiana Dad with a Goal of Playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Zach Duke, World Cup Dad
On today's show I sat down with Zach Duke, a former NCAA Division I football player and family man who has set an audacious goal of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite having never played soccer before 2023.
Zach shares his incredible journey of transformation, from dealing with severe health issues to re-discovering his passion for sports and community impact through soccer. His story is one of extraordinary faith, determination, and resilience, and offers an inspiring look at how dreaming big and taking daily disciplined actions can lead to unimaginable opportunities.
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