What i learned from the moment that changed everything. Zakuani makes his return to the field 500 days following. Nine surgeries and 500 days later, steve returned to the pitch, and made well over 100 appearances in his mls career. On april 22, 2011 rising mls star steve zakuani broke his leg and his career. That injuryand the 500 days of recovery before he returned to the fieldforced him to grapple with who he was when his identity in. In 2009, zakuanis professional soccer career began with the seattle sounders fc. Former sounder steve zakuani moves forward from premature end to playing career. Steve zakuani played a total of six seasons and made over 100 appearances professionally before taking the decision to retire, as a result. My first book 500 days is available on amazon as of february 2015.
Rise above will give you a raw, honest look into steve zakuanis story. Steves first book, 500 days was released in february 2015 and it chronicles his. Steve zakuani motivational speaker professional mls athlete. Bookmobile a memoir from steve zakuani about the 2011 injury that put his soccer career in. Without the support of mentors during those two years, i wouldnt be here today. The memoir of baseball, fatherhood, and the stadium that launched a dream ebook 9780785215998 by david benham, jason benham. The book tells the story of zakuanis yearandahalf recovery from a doubleleg break suffered during his third season in the leg. He had a successful college career before playing for seattle sounders fc and the portland timbers zakuani played for the arsenal youth academy but as a teenager he struggled finding a team. Former seattle sounders fc player steve zakuani spoke with about the release of his new book 500 days which chronicles. Steve zakuani pro performance mentorship from pros. He had a successful college career before playing for seattle sounders fc and the portland timbers. I want to take every lesson learned l, every failure, setback, and moment of doubt.
At the end of the 2010 sounders fc season, there was some serious buzz flying around the name steve zakuani. In second act, former sounder steve zakuani finds new ways. That injuryand his 500 long days of recoveryforced him to grapple with who he was when his identity in soccer and his personal goals were taken out of his hands. However, those reallife highs and lows did inspire a book. Steve will share his insights into the coming sounders season, discuss the challenges he faced after a lifechanging injury, and share how he took a positive approach to the next chapter in his life. A broken leg nearly ended steve zakuanis professional soccer career. Mar 08, 2017 following a motorcycle accident at the age of 15, steve zakuani could easily have given up on a career in football. Steve zakuani was the seattle sounders first overall pick in the 2009 mls superdraft, and after an impressive start, suffered a devastating broken leg in his third season. That injuryand the 500 days of recovery before he returned to the fieldforced him to grapple with who he was when his identity in soccer and his personal. Former sounder steve zakuani moves forward from premature. Unbreakable gives a new look into steve zakuani sounder at.
My 500 days of faith, forgiveness, and fighting back steve zakuani. What i learned from the moment that changed everything on. Steve zakuani born 9 february 1988 is a congolese former footballer. Steve zakuani s kingdom hope, puyallup, washington. Its still mindblowing to me that leaders like nelson mandela never had any sort of formal leadership training and how he grew into even. It took him 500 days to fully recover and get back on the field. My 500 days of faith, forgiveness, and fighting back ebook. Praise for rise above steve is a bright guy who was successful on the pitch and will be successful off it. There are all kinds of happy endings, and former seattle sounders fc midfielder steve zakuani has found one that works for him. Last year, he published a book, 500 days, about his recovery from a broken leg suffered in a 2011 match. On december 11, 1973, a group of seattle investors led by walt daggatt were granted rights to a franchise in the north american soccer league, one of three including the vancouve. Ive been fortunate to address a wide variety of groups and individuals as a speaker. Mar 15, 2015 steve will share his insights into the coming sounders season, discuss the challenges he faced after a lifechanging injury, and share how he took a positive approach to the next chapter in his life. His book, 500 days, details his recovery from the injury suffered at the foot of brian mullan.
In 500 days, the amount of time between his grueling rehabilitation and recovery of his tibiafibula break and subsequent return to the game he refers to his fervent studies of prior world leaders. One of the most endearing qualities of the gig harbor community is the level of engagement in social events. Steves first book, 500 days was released in january 2015 and it chronicles his return from a careerthreatening injury to the field. My 500 days of faith, forgiveness, and fighting back includes a study guide for personal reflection or group discussion. Following a motorcycle accident at the age of 15, steve zakuani could easily have given up on a career in football. Nine surgeries and 500 days later, steve returned to the. Born in the democratic republic of congo, and raised in a low. Get the first two chapters of the rise above audiobook for free. Ever since i was a young boy all i ever wanted to do was to play professional soccer. Steve zakuani author of 500 days what i learned from. Steve zakuani author of 500 days what i learned from the. This book is his recollection of the setbacks, fears, doubts, victories, advice, and encouragement he experienced as he fought for his career. In second act, former sounder steve zakuani finds new ways to.
His book, 500 days, details his recovery from the injury suffered. He was born in zairenow the democratic republic of the congoand grew up in london. Steve zakuanis new book 500 days now available for. Feb 10, 2015 heres an excerpt from steve zakuanis book 500 days new, 33 comments i am now realizing that the bond i have with sounders fans goes beyond sports. My 500 days of faith, forgiveness, and fighting back. View stephen reeds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Heres an excerpt from steve zakuanis book 500 days. Yet his early challenges began to look small after zakuani suffered another injury that broke his legand, this time, threatened his career. Steve zakuani founder and ceo steve zakuani llc linkedin. He published a book in 2015 and has his own charity, kingdom hope. Steve zakuanis new book 500 days now available for purchase press release. Zakuani book documents recovery ordeal tacoma news tribune. This book, drawn from journals written during his recovery, will give you a raw, honest look into. In his new book, rise above, steve zakuani will give you a raw, honest look into his story.
Its these experiences that have transformed steve from a dynamic player on the field, to a highenergy speaker committed to share his story of overcoming adversity. Jan 16, 2019 steve zakuani has granted seattle sounders fans immense access to his life. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. It is a dream that i managed to achieve, but along the way there were many setbacks and trials that i had to overcome including being told by several experts that i would never make it. Former sounders fc midfielder steve zakuani today released his new book, 500 days, available now for purchase via. Symbols, stories, and blessings for everyday living. This book, drawn from journals written during his recovery, will give you a raw, honest look into steves story. What i learned from the moment that changed everything, will be featured and available for purchase. My 500 days of faith, forgiveness, and fighting back steve zakuani isbn. With the publications foreword written by seattle head coach sigi schmid, 500 days chronicles zakuanis recovery from a doubleleg break in 2011 to a return to sounders fcs starting lineup almost a yearandahalf later. That injuryand the 500 days of recovery before he returned to the fieldforced him to grapple with who he was when his identity in soccer and his personal goals were taken out of his hands.
Steve zakuani has granted seattle sounders fans immense access to his life. When he isnt coaching, speaking, or writing, steve likes to travel, watch movies, and read books. The horrific tackle that led to the injury, rapids midfielder brian mullan smashing into a. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover steves. Steve zakuani played a total of six seasons and made over 100 appearances professionally before taking the decision to retire, as a result of a terrible leg breaking injury suffered in his third season. Steve zakuani pro performance mentorship from pros mental. Unbreakable gives a new look into steve zakuani sounder at heart. My life was saved between sixteen and eighteen, freshly retired seattle sounders player, steve zakuani recently told me at a park bench during an interview at the citys south lake union area. The local youth soccer league has been in existence since 1982 and offers league play and skills training for age groups and ability levels.
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