Oct 14, 202646 min
Lilly King — Fierce, Fun, and Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with seven-time Olympic medalist and Indiana University swimming legend Lilly King. Lilly...
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More Than An Armband
Hosted by Anja Koehler · sports · EN
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Leadership in sports goes far beyond the captain’s armband. It’s about stepping up, inspiring others, and making an impact—during and outside of competition. Welcome to More Than An Armband, the podcast that dives into how athletes lead during competition and how they carry those lessons into life beyond the game. From game-changing moments to navigating the next chapter of your life, we’re breaking down what it truly means to lead. Led by host and founder of Captain’s University, Anja Koehler.
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What is More Than An Armband about?
Leadership in sports goes far beyond the captain’s armband. It’s about stepping up, inspiring others, and making an impact, during and outside of competition. Welcome to More Than An Armband, the podcast that dives into how athletes lead during competition and how they carry those lessons into life beyond the game.
Who hosts More Than An Armband?
More Than An Armband is hosted by Anja Koehler. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
What has More Than An Armband covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Breaking Records, Building Leaders You'd Walk Through Fire For with Lilly King" (14 October 2026, 46 minutes), "BONUS! Angelina Anderson's Rapid Fire, Favorite Album, Japan & an Empty SoFi Stadium" (23 September 2026, 2 minutes), and "Angelina Anderson (Angel City FC), Leading Vets, Handling Criticism & Life on the B-Side" (9 September 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does More Than An Armband publish?
More Than An Armband publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on More Than An Armband?
Booking probability for More Than An Armband is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. More Than An Armband requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. More Than An Armband's contact route on record: public web form.
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About the host
Anja Koehler hosts More Than An Armband, a sports podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 23, 20262 min
In this bonus drop from our episode with Angel City FC's Angelina Anderson, she runs through her rapid-fire favorites — her all-time favorite album, the country that stole her heart on a soccer trip, and the surreal...
Episode #39
Angelina Anderson (Angel City FC) — Leading Vets, Handling Criticism & Life on the B-Side
Sep 9, 202646 minIn this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Angelina Anderson, goalkeeper and captain for Angel City FC in the NWSL. Angelina opens up about her path from Cal Berkeley, where she was named Pac-12...
- Aug 19, 20263 min
Listen to this bonus segment where Derek Waldeck shares more about his national championship experience and what players he enjoys watching.
Episode #37
Derek Waldeck: From Stanford Championships to Pro Soccer — What the Armband Really Taught Him
Aug 12, 202638 minIn this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Derek Waldeck, a professional soccer player who has worn the armband at every level of the game — from back-to-back national championships at Stanford...
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Episode #36
Bonus Segment! Rapid Fire with Celia
Jul 22, 20262 minListen to this bonus segment of rapid fire questions with Celia Jiménez.
- Jul 8, 202650 min
In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Celia Jiménez — former Spanish national team captain, two-time World Cup veteran, NWSL champion with the Atlanta Pride, and now Founder and CEO of Nebula...
- Jun 24, 20266 minS0
<p>Listen to this bonus segment with Michelle Voiland as she shares her favorite soccer memory and why she loves coaching. </p>
- Jun 24, 20266 min
Listen to this bonus segment with Michelle Voiland as she shares her favorite soccer memory and why she loves coaching.
- Jun 10, 202657 minS0
<p >In this episode, Anja sits down with Michelle Voiland — University of Portland goalkeeper, Bundesliga veteran, and head women's soccer coach at Whitman College — for a conversation that goes way deeper than the X's...
- May 27, 20264 minS0
<p>Listen to this bonus segment where Madison Fisher shares more about her collegiate experience and leadership advice that has stuck with her beyond the game.</p>
- May 13, 202640 minS0
<p >In this episode of More Than an Armband, host Anja Koehler sits down with Madison Fisher, a former midfielder and two-year captain at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. </p> <p >Madison shares her soccer journey...
- Apr 22, 202621 minS0
<p>Listen as Tracey shares how coaches can incorporate learning opportunities into practice to support student-athlete confidence in leading. </p>
- Apr 8, 20261h 3mS0
<p>In this episode, Anja sits down with former US Women's National Team player and collegiate coach Tracey Leone to talk about what leadership truly looks like — on the field and off it. Tracey takes us back to the...
- Mar 25, 20265 minS0
<p>Listen to Grace describe the process of song writing and how it relates to leadership in sport. </p>
- Mar 11, 202648 minS0
<p>In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Grace Leer (Cal soccer alum turned Nashville singer-songwriter) to unpack what leadership looks like when your “team” is your dream. Grace shares how...
Episode #25
Bonus Segment! Ali Hall on Being Authentic
Feb 25, 202633 minS0<p>In this bonus segment, Ali Hall shares her advice to leaders both young and old. </p>
- Feb 11, 202633 minS0
<p>In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Ali Hall, co-captain of the U.S. Women’s Beach Soccer National Team and a two-time FIFA Player of the Year, to talk about leadership, identity, and...
Episode #22
Bonus Segment! Why Shinya Enjoys Cooking
Jan 28, 20264 minS0<p>Listen to Shinya's reason why he enjoyed cooking for others and how it helps him to fuel himself as he trains for his first marathon.</p>
Episode #23
Shin's Journey: Resilience & Leadership
Jan 14, 202640 minS0<p>In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja Koehler sits down with Shinya Kadono, former professional soccer player, longtime captain, and creator of Shin’s Journey, to explore what leadership really looks like...
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