Dennis Chin: The Journey from Pro Player to Global President of Young Money APAA Soccer (S2 E16)

The Insider's Lounge

In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, Dennis Chin, President of the Global Soccer Division for Young Money APAA, takes us on a captivating journey from his roots in Jamaica to the forefront of the global soccer industry.
Dennis reflects on how his Jamaican-Chinese upbringing instilled values of discipline, hard work, and balance, helping him excel in both academics and soccer. He shares how these principles guided his unique path to professional success, including his collegiate career in the United States, which laid the groundwork for his rise as a standout player.
At Orlando City SC, Dennis became a key figure for one of the most dominant teams in USL history, earning accolades and setting records that solidified his legacy. His career also took him across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, providing him with a truly global perspective on the game.
Dennis delves into his transition from player to agent, highlighting the importance of family support and how his personal experiences shape his approach to representing players. He shares the story of founding CHYN Sports and his decision to join Young Money APAA Sports, an agency powered by cultural icons like Lil Wayne and Adie Von Gontard, to lead their soccer division.
Now at the helm of Young Money APAA’s soccer division, Dennis explores why the agency is heavily investing in the sport, how his role has evolved, and the lessons soccer can draw from other industries. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the unexpected challenges of being an agent and shares his vision for the future of Young Money APAA Soccer, as it continues to innovate and shape the player representation landscape.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 First Soccer Memory and Childhood
02:58 Youth Career and Challenges in the Caribbean Player Pathway
07:48 Balancing Education and Soccer
12:55 What Dennis Would Change About His Path to Pro
14:29 Summary of Dennis’ Professional Playing Career
20:59 Finding a New Identity Post-Playing Career
23:47 Decision to Found a Soccer Agency
26:38 Overview of Chyn Sports
32:34 The Role of Family in Dennis’ Life
35:58 Joining Young Money APAA Sports
40:55 Why Young Money APAA is Investing in Soccer
42:50 Changes in Dennis’ Role and Routine Since Joining YMAPAA
47:16 Lessons Different Sports Industries Can Learn From Each Other
51:58 Guiding Players as an Agent Using Pro Player Experience
56:05 Unexpected Tasks of a Soccer Agent
01:00:34 The Future of Young Money APAA Soccer
01:02:13 Quick-Fire Questions
01:05:58 Outro

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. First Soccer Memory and Childhood (00:00:32)

3. Youth Career and Challenges in the Caribbean Player Pathway (00:02:58)

4. Balancing Education and Soccer (00:07:48)

5. What Dennis Would Change About His Path to Pro (00:12:55)

6. Summary of Dennis’ Professional Playing Career (00:14:29)

7. Finding a New Identity Post-Playing Career (00:20:59)

8. Decision to Found a Soccer Agency (00:23:47)

9. Overview of Chyn Sports (00:26:38)

10. The Role of Family in Dennis’ Life (00:32:34)

11. Joining Young Money APAA Sports (00:35:58)

12. Why Young Money APAA is Investing in Soccer (00:40:55)

13. Changes in Dennis’ Role and Routine Since Joining YMAPAA (00:42:50)

14. Lessons Different Sports Industries Can Learn From Each Other (00:47:16)

15. Guiding Players as an Agent Using Pro Player Experience (00:51:58)

16. Unexpected Tasks of a Soccer Agent (00:56:05)

17. The Future of Young Money APAA Soccer (01:00:34)

18. Quick-Fire Questions (01:02:13)

19. Outro (01:05:58)