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Hometown FC Podcast EP #22- Alex Tejera

• Eric • Season 1 • Episode 22

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This episode is about the real path.
Not the Instagram version. Not the fantasy. The truth.

Alex Tejera came through the Red Bull Academy system, represented the U.S. Youth National Team, played professional football, and has lived both sides of the game — the opportunity and the pressure that comes with it.

In this conversation, we break down:

  • What elite academies actually look for
  • The habits that separate prospects from professionals
  • Why talent alone is never enough
  • What players NEED to hear — not what they want to hear

Alex doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He speaks from experience. From locker rooms. From environments where excuses don’t exist.

This is a blueprint episode for players, parents, and coaches who want real standards — not comfort.

If you care about development over hype…
 If you care about preparation over exposure…
 This episode is mandatory.

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