Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast
Elite Clubs National League
The Elite Clubs National League was founded in 2009 and continues to lead by daring to do things differently, embedded with grit, collaboration and tenacity – all things learned from the beautiful game. The ECNL protects and propels the integrity of the game and everyone it impacts by facilitating the perfect symmetry of excellence and humility, exclusivity and accessibility, freedom and community. We believe that challenging everyone to rise to their best creates game-changers that live well, long after cleats are unlaced. Born out of the belief in a better way. Continued in the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence.
Episodes
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Mar 29, 2023 • 25min
Breaking the Line: Episode 65: (Feat. Dr. Drew Watson)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Dr. Drew Watson, Chief Medical Advisor for the ECNL. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Dr. Watson about his presentation, The Relationship Between Injuries and the Mind, that he gave at this year’s ECNL Coaching Symposium, the importance of athletes getting necessary amounts of sleep to help prevent injuries, and more.
Mar 15, 2023 • 46min
Breaking the Line: Episode 64 (feat. Ceri Bowley)
Ceri Bowley, a technical advisor with a rich background at City Football Group, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Wales to coaching success. He discusses the ECNL's pivotal role in youth soccer and stresses the importance of continuous education and collaboration. The conversation dives into innovative partnerships, including with Puma, to support player development. Bowley highlights the need for holistic growth in young athletes and the significance of communication between clubs to foster a thriving soccer community.
Mar 1, 2023 • 31min
Breaking The Line: Episode 63 (feat: Margueritte Aozasa)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Margueritte Aozasa, UCLA women’s soccer head coach. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Aozasa about winning the National Championship, her coaching career, her time with MVLA, and more.
Feb 15, 2023 • 34min
Breaking the Line: Episode 62 (feat. Ryan Hawk)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Ryan Hawk, host of The Learning Leader Show, and Christian Lavers, President and CEO of the ECNL. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Hawk about his career, some of his favorite guests on his podcast, and more.
Feb 1, 2023 • 42min
Breaking the Line: Episode 61 (Feat. Jason Kutney, Ralph Richards, and Blayne Fink)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Jason Kutney, ECNL Boys Commissioner, Ralph Richards, ECNL Girls Commissioner, and Blayne Fink, ECNL Senior Manager of Events and Selection Programs. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, previews next week’s ECNL Coaching Symposium with them, talks with Fink about her time with the ECNL, and more.
Jan 18, 2023 • 54min
Breaking the Line: Episode 60 (Feat. Doug Lemov and Memo Sifuentes)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Doug Lemov, the ECNL’s Coaching Methodology Advisor and New York Times Best-Selling author, and Memo Sifuentes, the Austin FC U12 Academy Coach. President and CEO of the ECNL, Christian Lavers, talks with Lemov and Sifuentes about gameday coaching, halftime talks, how to help regulate players’ emotion and attention while they play, and more.
Jan 4, 2023 • 44min
Breaking the Line: Episode 59 (Feat. Drew Rea and Ever Morataya)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Drew Rea, Boys Director at Legends FC, and Ever Morataya, Boys Technical Director at Legends FC. ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney, speaks with Rea and Morataya about the development of Legends FC in Southern California, their time at ECNL South Carolina in December, their careers in soccer, and more.
Dec 21, 2022 • 49min
Breaking the Line: Episode 58 (Feat. Didier Chambaron)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Didier Chambaron, Director of Coaching Education for U.S. Soccer. President and CEO of the ECNL, Christian Lavers, talks with Chambaron about his career in soccer, how he got into coaching, the future of U.S. Soccer in coaching education, and more.
Dec 7, 2022 • 40min
Breaking the Line: Episode 57 (Feat. Ronnie Woodard)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Ronnie Woodard, Director of Member Services for the Tennessee Soccer Club as well as the ECNL U19 Girls Head Coach. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Woodard about her career as a coach, last weekend’s ECNL National Event in Tennessee, and more.
Nov 23, 2022 • 37min
Breaking the Line: Episode 56 (Feat: Kristine Lilly)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Kristine Lilly, the all-time leader in international caps for both men and women. Lilly is also a two-time World Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and won four NCAA National Championships at the University of North Carolina. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Lilly about her career with the US Women’s National Team, her time at North Carolina, and more.
