Kortne Ford: Built by Pain, Driven by Purpose

In this episode of Hidden Foundations, Kendall Schoenrock sits down with former MLS soccer player Kortne Ford for a powerful conversation about childhood trauma, physical abuse, grief, resilience, career-ending injuries, faith, and purpose. Kortne shares how fleeing Kansas as a child, losing both of his brothers in a car accident, and enduring years of setbacks shaped the grit that carried him to professional soccer. He also opens up about the surgery that derailed his career, the mental toll of staying silent, and how faith ultimately helped him rebuild his life after retirement. This episode also explores parenting, youth sports politics, emotional intelligence, and the mission behind Faith First Soccer Academy in Kansas City. If you care about leadership, healing, fatherhood, sports, and the family systems that shape us, this is one of the most honest Hidden Foundations conversations yet.