Lee Bakewell
Author / Podcast Host / Business Owner / Soccer Coach / Freelance Website and Social Media Builder
Lee Bakewell is the founder of Penn Prospects Soccer Schools and RAISE Mindset & Performance, where he helps young athletes, families, and individuals build confidence, resilience, and long-term growth through soccer, storytelling, and education.
With over 20 years of experience as a coach and educator—including roles within the U.S. Soccer system, youth club environments, and at the collegiate level—Lee blends performance training with mindset development. His work centers around what he calls Adaptive Intelligence—a practical, evolving approach to resilience in today’s world.
Lee is the author of Recipes for Resilience: How Ordinary Stories Build Extraordinary Strength and host of the podcast Embracing the Journey, where he explores how everyday experiences shape who we become. He has also published three children’s picture books designed for ages 3–6 and their parents, helping introduce foundational skills such as intuition, curiosity, and self-awareness.
1,481 | Lee Bakewell on Building Resilient Athletes for Life
1,481 | Lee Bakewell on Building Resilient Athletes for LifeLee Bakewell is the founder of Penn Prospects Soccer Schools and RAISE Mindset and Performance, where sport becomes a vehicle for building something deeper than skill alone.With more than two decades of experience across youth deve…