How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast

In Episode 114, Paul and Phil discuss their favorite moments and nuggets of wisdom from our great guests in the first half of Season 8, the beautiful side of international mission trips, how you can get involved with them, and how soccer often is the best interpreter around the world, and other fun things that you'll hear when you listen. We are certain you will learn something and be challenged by this conversation. What were your favorite moments from the first half of Season 8? We'd love for you to share them in the comments! Resources and Links from this Episode · Uncut Video of the Episode · HSEL Facebook Group · Warrior Way Soccer · Providence World website · Coaching the Bigger Game Program · Phil's email for DISC Training

In Episode 113, JP Dellacamera, Broadcaster of 16 World Cups and 3 Olympics, and so many other incredible games, husband, and father, talks with Phil and Paul about the life and leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his soccer broadcasting career, which has spanned six decades, his keys to a great broadcast, how his best call ever was only one word, how he learned about teamwork in a broadcasting booth, what he has learned from referees, dealing with controversy during broadcasts, recommendations on a special kind of sandwich, and how he is using lessons learned from the game in his MASL leadership position, his marriage, and his parenting. Specifically, JP discusses: · His personal story, including how a guy whose first love is hockey ended up being one of the most-known voices in US Soccer, and his journey to his current role as Director of Communications/Media for the Major Arena Soccer League (3:30) · Knowing how to handle both disappointment and success (7:16) · Why he doesn't have a personal why/mission statement (9:49) · Who he is "working for" when broadcasting a game (11:43) · Three keys to a great broadcast (14:09) · The importance of not assuming that someone you want to meet and learn from is not accessible (16:13) · The defining moment in illustrious career and a lesson he learned from it that you don't want to miss (17:47) · How to properly deal with controversial issues during broadcasts (24:16) · What he has learned from broadcasting soccer and talking with thousands of players, coaches, and referees over the course of multiple decades that he likely wouldn't have learned playing and/or coaching the game (27:21) · How he is using lessons learned from the game of soccer is his leadership position with the MASL (30:24) · The power of saying "I don't know" (33:34) · His thoughts on the good, bad, and ugly of the state of soccer in the US (35:51) · How we can attract better coaches to the younger levels (40:26) · How he has used lessons learned from the game in his parenting and marriage, including a different kind of sandwich that he highly recommends (43:17) · His recommendations (48:05) Resources and Links from this Episode · Uncut Video of the Episode · HSEL Facebook Group · Warrior Way Soccer · Coaching the Bigger Game Program · Phil's email for DISC Training · 1999 World Cup Final (JP's goal call at ~2:15:00) · Miracle on Ice (Al Michaels call)

In Episode 112, Keeley Hagen, Colorado State Head Coach, former assistant coach at University of Texas and University of Tennessee, former USWNT, Sky Blue FC, and Atlanta Beat player, 3-time All-American defender at University of Tennessee, and wife, talks with Phil and Paul about what drives her to lead her players with excellence, lessons learned from her playing and coaching career, leadership lessons gleaned from her most influential coach and from her teammates, how she is using lessons from the game in her marriage, how she is using DISC in her coaching at CSU, how she overcame injuries throughout her career, and which Jobson she most fears on the field. Specifically, Keeley discusses: Her personal story, how he developed her passion for soccer, leadership, and coaching and how she got to be where he is today (4:38) What is was like to coach against the legend, Paul Jobson, and who is the most intimidating presence in the Jobson household (8:08) Her personal why and life purpose and how she lives it out each day (10:51) The DISC training Phil did with her CSU team last summer, how she is using it with her team, and why she thinks it is important for coaches to understand it and use it with their teams (12:58) Some defining moments in her playing career and what she learned from them (18:24) How she navigates shying away from adversity and injuries when we know how much our kids learn from overcoming adversity (22:01) What her injuries taught her about life and her identity (25:15) Her message to people going through injury recovery (27:33) Her most influential coach and the life and leadership lessons learned from her (28:40) Her advice to young assistant coaches in the college ranks (33:04) Things she is using as a head coach that she only learned because she was an assistant first (36:47) Players she played with that had the greatest impact on her, and what she learned from them (41:10) How she has used lessons learned from the game in her marriage (44:18) Her book recommendations (48:27) Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training Chop Wood, Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great, by Joshua Medcalf Win in the Dark: Some think you shine under the bright lights, the bright lights only reveal your work in the dark, by Joshua Medcalf and Lucas Jadin

In Episode 111, Steven Axtell, Head Coach of Cortland University Men's Soccer, former Cortland goalkeeper, husband, and father, talks with Phil and Paul about lessons learned from his playing and coaching career, leadership lessons gleaned from his coaches, his thoughts on playing multiple sports, how he is using lessons from the game in his family, why he doesn't think superior tactics and strategy are a critical part of a successful program, and how his leadership and culture development at Cortland has helped his players and program to flourish. Specifically, Steve discusses: His personal story, how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and coaching and how he got to be where he is today (3:00) His thoughts on the benefits and downside of specialization in one sport (7:20) His personal why and life purpose and how he lives it out each day (13:07) Some defining moments in his playing career and what he learned from them (17:31) Key life and leadership lessons he learned from his soccer coaches over the course of his playing career (21:40) His philosophy on leadership and culture, what he taught about it in his presentation at the USC Convention, and why it is important to us (28:00) The importance of self-leadership, and how he is teaching it to his staff and players (34:21) How to successfully nurture healthy culture over time (39:33) How and why he has his players evaluate each other on character qualities (42:19) How he has used lessons learned from the game in his parenting and marriage (45:55) His book and podcast recommendations (54:31) Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training Anti-Fragile: Things that Gain from Disorder, by Nassim Nicholas Taleh Jocko Podcast

In Episode 110, Keri Sanchez, Head Coach of Colorado College Women's Soccer, former Head Coach at Illinois Wesleyan and Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps, former assistant at UT-Austin and University of Oregon, US Soccer Scout and USYNT assistant, and former WUSA, WPS, USWNT, and UNC-Chapel Hill player, kicks off Season 8 by talking with Phil and Paul about lessons learned from her extensive playing and coaching career, specifically what she learned under legendary coach, Anson Dorrance, the value of playing multiple sports, the best leaders she played with, and how she is using DISC to improve her coaching and player interactions. Specifically, Keri discusses: Her personal story, how she developed her passion for soccer and other sports, leadership, and coaching and how she got to be where she is today (3:09) The where's, why's, and how's of her coaching journey (5:39) Her personal why and life purpose and how she lives it out each day (12:24) Some defining moments in her playing career and what she learned from them (14:34) What young student-athletes are missing by not playing multiple sports throughout their childhood (16:32) Some of the lessons she learned playing at UNC in the 1990's, where she went 97-1-1, won 4 National Championships, and was able to learn under Anson Dorrance (22:46) What she and her teammates learned from their loss and tie at UNC during their incredible four-year run during her time as a Tar Heel (24:55) How she is using the lessons learned from Coach Dorrance in her coaching today (27:39) The difference being a young, inexperienced assistant coach and an experienced, veteran assistant coach (30:53) Wisdom and advice for young collegiate assistant coaches (33:48) Why she returned to head coaching after her stint at UT-Austin, even though she loved being an assistant coach (36:07) The best leaders she played with and what set them apart from the rest (40:59) Who she didn't like playing against and why (45:20) How she has used the DISC training Phil did with her Colorado College team in her coaching and player interactions (45:56) How she has used lessons learned from the game in her parenting, and vice-versa (53:01) Her recommendations (55:02) Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training What Drives Winning, by Brett Ledbetter and Becky Burleigh Betsy Butterick Website

In Episode 109, Paul and Phil cover their favorite moments from the second half of Season 7, their highlights from the incredible guests we've had on HSEL throughout 2022, their top 2022 recommendations, and a review of the incredible World Cup we just experienced over the past month, including their favorite goals, plays, and teams throughout the tournament. It's a great way to top off a great year of football, soccer, or whatever you call it! Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Providence World website Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World, by John Mark Comer The Stupid Footballer is Dead, by Paul McVeigh More than That, by Mike Buchanan Survival of the Fit: How Physical Education Ensures Academic Achievement and a Healthy Life, by Daniel O'Neill The History of Men's Soccer at Colorado College, 1950-2015, by Horst and Helen Richardson "FIFA Uncovered" (Netflix) Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein The Marriage Devotional: 52 Days to Strengthen the Soul of Your Marriage, by Levi and Jennie Lusko All or Nothing: Arsenal (Amazon Prime) Welcome to Wrexham (Hulu) Sunderland 'Til I Die (Netflix) Class of '92: Out of Their League (Netflix) Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story (YouTube) United Soccer Coaches Convention Registration Page

In Episode 108, Paul McVeigh, Performance and Sports Psychologist, Author of The Stupid Footballer is Dead, and former footballer with Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City, and Northern Ireland, talks with Phil and Paul about great life and leadership lessons he has learned from his time playing football at the highest level, how to improve your normal, how he has overcome adversity, why we should want failure in our lives, the importance of thinking about thinking and mixing intensity with control, and the best leaders he played with during his football career. Specifically, Paul discusses: His personal story, how he developed his passion for football, leadership, and sports and performance psychology, and why he had an inferiority complex (2:50) Defining moments in Paul's career and what he learned from them, and why we should want failure in our lives (7:42) His book, The Stupid Footballer is Dead, which discusses some of the life and leadership lessons we can learn from the game of football (soccer) (14:11) Why and how we need to "think about thinking" (21:10) The importance of mixing intensity with control (26:15) The best leaders he played with and what set them apart from the rest (31:03) His podcast, The Psychology of Success and what he hopes people will learn from it (33:42) His recommendations of another great podcast (36:26) Resources and Links from this Episode Paul McVeigh's Website (where you can find The Psychology of Success Podcast and a free copy of his book, "The Stupid Footballer is Dead) Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training The High Performance Podcast Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health, by Caroline Leaf Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement, by Tony Robbins

In Episode 107, Mike Buchanan, Athletes in Action missionary for over 30 years in various positions, Author of More Than That: Biblical Principles for Dealing With Athletic Injuries, and Husband and Father, talks with Phil and Paul about great life and leadership lesson he has learned from different aspects of athletics, how he overcame brutal injuries and how we can do the same, and how breaking a kid's neck impacted his life in a huge way. Specifically, Mike discusses: His personal story, how he developed his passion for sports, leadership, coaching, and ministry, how he almost was a professional athlete, and some of the great soccer players he has worked with through Athletes in Action (4:31) His personal why and how he is living it out in his life (9:19) Some of Mike's favorite coaches and what he has learned from them about life and leadership (13:57) Life and leadership lessons he has learned from the experiences he has had in his athletic career (20:16) Why it's important not to idolize celebrities (27:59) Mike's book, More Than That, and why it is a must read for athletes, coaches, and parents (40:14) The importance of having your identity grounded in the right thing (48:28) The two ways we can respond to injuries in our lives and why only one of them works (53:52) How he is using lessons learned from sports in his marriage and parenting (59:47) His recommendations of books (1:05:42) Resources and Links from this Episode More Than That website (info about Mike's book, podcast, and other materials) Mike's email address Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More, by Mark Batterson Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, by Bob Goff The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible, by Scot McKnight and Tom Parks Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence, by Crawford Loritts

In Episode 106, Paul and Phil talk about the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, covering the FIFA corruption leading up to the Cup, the new documentary, "FIFA Uncovered," which is rocking the world of football, predictions about who will get out of each group and who will ultimately with the Cup, and some leadership lessons we can learn from all of it. It is a fun and enlightening conversation that you don't want to miss. Who are you picking to win it all? Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training "FIFA Uncovered" (Netflix) United Soccer Coaches Convention Registration Page

In Episode 105, Tim Ryerson, Founder and ED of Get On The Bus, GM and Consultant with Ballistic United Soccer Club, Founder of Ellicott City Soccer Club, and Husband and Father, talks with Phil and Paul about how he is making the beautiful game more accessible for youth across the country through his work with Get On The Bus, his special needs program in Maryland, some of the life and leadership lessons he has learned from his coaches over the years, the importance of hard work, the current state of youth soccer in the US, a little USMNT World Cup Preview, and why Tim does what he does throughout the US. Specifically, Tim discusses: His personal story, how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, coaching, and making soccer accessible to all demographics in society (4:44) What he learned about leadership starting Ellicott City SC, and what you can learn from it (10:42) His personal why/purpose statement and how he is living it out (14:39) The coaches who most influenced him and what he learned from them about life and leadership (16:45) Why hard work is critical to success in life, and why we need to work harder than everyone else to achieve excellence (24:53) What he likes about the current state of US youth soccer and what he would change if he had the power to do so (32:10) A little USMNT World Cup Preview (35:44) The Special Needs program at ECSC and all the cool stuff that they are doing with kids of all abilities (38:38) The Get on the Bus Program, what it is, how it is making soccer more accessible for all demographics in society, how they are involving parents/adults, and how you can get involved with it (44:21) How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (56:18) His recommendations of books and other great soccer-related organizations (58:51) Resources and Links from this Episode Get on the Bus Website Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training Changing the Game Project The Sideline Project Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, by Simon Sinek The Coach's Bible (FCA)