In the last part series of “Passionately Vocal” Host Asia Espiritu has a “Distinctive Discussion” Interview with Robert Budde over the phone. Robert is a head coach for a “Kings Hammer” soccer club in Lebanon, Ohio. Robert is originally from Zanesville, Ohio but ended up moving to Cincinnati to start his coaching career. He first played soccer at the University of Dayton majoring in Communications and Journalism. He didn’t start coaching until years later after noticing his amazing skill and effectiveness to train younger athletes. He has been coaching for 20 years in April. 

In the first part of this interview, Robert talks about his early years as a division I athlete. He explains what his college experience was and how coaching started for him.

In the second part of this interview, Asia asks Robert about his coaching experience and advice he could give to athletes that want to one day coach.