Charlie Trafford: The Power of Resilience in Professional Sports and Life
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What does it take to stay resilient when life doesn’t go as planned?
Charlie Trafford is a professional soccer player for Cavalry FC who spent over a decade playing in Europe and with the Canadian national team. Born and raised in Calgary, Charlie recently moved back home and has since expanded his focus to include farming and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talk about his journey from a determined kid obsessed with soccer to overcoming setbacks that would have broken most people.
We dive into the challenges he faced in Europe, the pressure of constantly competing, and how a major injury shifted his path. Charlie opens up about what it was like to return home feeling like his dream was over, only to find a new sense of purpose. Along the way, we talk about the lessons he’s learned, from the importance of mental toughness to the role of community and family in staying grounded.
This is a real conversation about resilience, adaptation, and chasing your passion, no matter how many times life throws obstacles your way.
How To Connect:
Jeff Humphreys - www.jeffhumphreys.ca
Charlie Trafford - www.instagram.com/ctrafford10
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