Episode 103 welcomed on former professional soccer player and talent scout Mark Dillon.

He spoke to the changes in the American soccer landscape since the 1970s, how to scout talent overseas, American early specialization, and how to use sport to craft a vast and immersive worldview.

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Ep. 103: Talent Scouting and Cultural Agility with Mark Dillon

Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, documentary podcast. Each episode tells the stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists and their relationships with the mental side of the game.