Oct 5, 2026 · 31 min · 11 segments
Metro Detroit roots. A hometown club. Two different paths to the pro game. Detroit City FC’s Alex Dalou and Connor Rutz join The Athlete Lab Podcast to talk about the journeys that brought them to…
Connor RutzGuest
Phil OsaerHostAlex DalouGuest
Like, you can feel it when the coach doesn't really want you on the field or in the court or on the ice, whatever.

Like, w- like, who do you lean on at that point? Like, who do you reach out to, or how do you, like, take it within yourself to get through that? 'Cause I think so many players go through it.

I think, like, family is always important, and, like, friends or, like, teammates that can lift you up, I think.

Like, you can feel it when the coach doesn't really want you on the field or in the court or on the ice, whatever.

Like, w- like, who do you lean on at that point? Like, who do you reach out to, or how do you, like, take it within yourself to get through that? 'Cause I think so many players go through it.

I think, like, family is always important, and, like, friends or, like, teammates that can lift you up, I think.
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