Ep 43 America's Healthiest City ESPN Richmond Rob Ukrop - Hard Work, Soccer, Community Investment
By Will Melton · January 4, 2024 · 29:41 read
Category: Health & Wellness
Show: Americas Healthiest City
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Rob Ukrop , co-owner of the Richmond Kickers . Rob shares his journey from professional soccer player to leading the Richmond Kickers, discussing the club's deep ties to the community and its impact on youth development. They explore the connection betwee
It’s a new year and we have a whole new lineup of RVA trailblazers to take to the airwaves. This week, we’ll air our interview with Rob Ukrop, co-owner of the @RichmondKickers.
Will Melton sat down with Ukrop to discuss everything from his formative days of learning to appreciate hard work, to traveling around the country pursuing his love for soccer, and to the things we have to look forward to in 2024 for RVA soccer. Ukrop unpacked the relationship between Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club, the Richmond Kickers Professional Soccer Club and USL W Richmond, a new women's team coming to Richmond in 2024.
Tune in every Thursday at 6 AM - 106.1 FM or https://espnrichmond.com - to hear the voices of RVA who are working to make RVA the healthiest region in the U.S by 2033.
Thanks to @MIKEKINGBIZ for hosting us on @espnrichmond1604 and thanks to @Xponent21 for providing the financial support needed to bring this show to RVA.
Learn more about America's Healthiest City at https://americashealthiestcity.com.