“My soccer career at that point was really on fire”: Survivor Star Regretted Losing His Job After 3 Failed Attempts to Win the Jeff Probst Reality Show

For Benjamin “Coach” Wade, being on Survivor turned out to be a life-changing experience. Before stepping onto the island, Coach was a successful soccer coach, winning championships and turning down bigger job offers. But when the opportunity to join Survivor came along, it set him on a path he never expected. The show’s intense challenges and the need to outwit, outplay, and outlast took a toll on Coach in ways he hadn’t anticipated.
Benjamin Wade via @dragonslayercoach/Instagram
What started as an exciting adventure turned into a decision that would change the course of his career. Although his time on Survivor brought him fame, it came at a great cost as well.
Why did Benjamin Wade regret leaving his coaching job for Survivor? Benjamin Wade via @dragonslayercoach/Instagram
Before Benjamin “Coach” Wade became a reality TV personality, he was a successful college soccer coach. At Southwest Baptist University,...
Benjamin Wade via @dragonslayercoach/Instagram
What started as an exciting adventure turned into a decision that would change the course of his career. Although his time on Survivor brought him fame, it came at a great cost as well.
Why did Benjamin Wade regret leaving his coaching job for Survivor? Benjamin Wade via @dragonslayercoach/Instagram
Before Benjamin “Coach” Wade became a reality TV personality, he was a successful college soccer coach. At Southwest Baptist University,...
- 2/12/2025
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