Mia Hodges - Former Davidson Soccer Star on Life Lessons, Repetition, and Growth Through Sports

Former Davidson soccer standout and current UNC medical student - Mia Hodges - joins us to talk about how sports shape character, teach life lessons, and why repetition - not flashy drills - is what truly separates great athletes from everyone else.

From competing in Division I soccer to balancing the rigors of med school, Mia has lived both sides of the athlete journey - the physical and the mental. Her story is one of resilience, discipline, and purpose, showing how the lessons learned on the field carry far beyond the final whistle.

In this episode, Mia opens up about:

• Why sports are one of the best teachers of life skills and resilience

• How repetition builds confidence, consistency, and real progress

• The mental shift from being a college athlete to pursuing medicine

• What she’s learned about balancing ambition, burnout, and self-care

• How to handle setbacks and stay grounded when things don’t go your way

• Why sports still play such a big role in her life — even after her playing days

  
  

Mia’s approach to training and mindset is refreshingly grounded. She believes that sports have a way of keeping you humble — no matter how talented or successful you are. There are days when things click and days when nothing seems to go right, but it’s how you respond to those moments that defines who you become — both as an athlete and as a person.

For any young athlete, parent, or coach, this episode is a reminder that success isn’t built overnight or through highlight reels. It’s built through showing up, doing the fundamentals well, and developing habits that stick. Whether you’re training for your next season or just starting out, Mia’s perspective will help you appreciate the process and find growth in the grind.

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