How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast

In Episode 104, Paul and Phil discuss an important change for HSEL, which will go into effect after this episode), highlights from the first half of Season 7, and, of course, several important lessons from the beautiful game that will help us flourish on and off the field. Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address

In Episode 103, Horst Richardson, who coached the Colorado College Tigers Men's Soccer team for 50 years and is a United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Member, talks with Phil and Paul about his extensive coaching experience and the lessons he learned from the journey, his favorite things about coaching, unorthodox film sessions, leadership and life lessons he has taught and learned from a half-century of coaching, how he defines success in coaching, why coaches need to not blow their whistles too much, and, most of all, some incredible (and funny) stories from his really long coaching career (all of which you can find in the book he and his wife, Helen, wrote about the history of Colorado College soccer (link below)). Specifically, Horst discusses: His personal story, his journey from Germany to Colorado Springs, his circuitous and serendipitous path to coaching at Colorado College, and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and coaching (3:13) The story behind him sharing the stage with Pele at a NSCAA Convention in Philadelphia (11:10) A video project he is working on and how he used Super 8 video footage to do video sessions well ahead of most other coaches (14:00) Some fun memorable moments from 50 years of coaching, and lessons we can learn from the stories (20:33) What he loved about being a coach for 50 years at CC (27:46) An amazing story about when he almost lost a player in China (30:28) Why Horst reminds Phil of Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid, and what we can learn from it (35:40) How Horst defined success in his coaching and what he sought to teach his players during their time at CC (40:08) How we need to pour into all of our players on our teams (45:19) How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (51:00) More lessons he has learned from the game that he has passed on to his players (and anyone else that will listen) (55:33) Resources and Links from this Episode The History of Men's Soccer at Colorado College, 1950-2015, by Horst and Helen Richardson Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training

In Episode 102, Dave Simeone, Director of Education Programs for United Soccer Coaches who has coached at every level, including the 1999 USWNT World Cup champions, talks with Phil and Paul about his extensive coaching experience and the lessons he learned from the journey, his favorite things about coaching, his thoughts on the state of US Soccer, why coaches need to encourage innovation and creativity and how they can do so, how coaching is like cooking (and how we can become master chefs), and USC's online education platform, The Training Ground. Specifically, Dave discusses: His personal story, how he went from street soccer to the National team, and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, and coaching (3:11) The importance of "picking up the phone" and taking initiative to connect with coaches and others to further your career (10:10) What level of coaching he enjoyed the most and what made it so special (13:10) Some of his favorite things about coaching (16:14) His personal "why" and life mission, and how he is living it out (18:34) What he likes about soccer in the US today and what he would change if he could wave a magic wand and make it happen (23:51) How we can keep encouraging innovation and creativity in the game in the US and why it is important to do so – and how coaching is like cooking (32:43) The Training Ground online education program and why Dave is so excited about it (39:29) How he has used lessons from the game in his coaching and other leadership positions (55:21) How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his personal life off the pitch (1:00:32) His book recommendations (1:05:25) Resources and Links from this Episode The Training Ground (USC Education platform) 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 What Drives Winning: Building Character Gets Results. Here's How, by Brett Ledbetter

In Episode 101, Jorge Vallejo, Founder of Upper 90 in Philadelphia and Atlanta, 2019 CLN Coach of the Year, and Chaplain of the Atlanta United, talks with Phil and Paul about lessons he learned playing youth football (soccer) in Colombia, how he ended up in the US for college, his journey to start Upper 90 and how he is transforming vulnerable communities with soccer, and how he uses lessons learned from soccer in his leadership of Upper 90 and in his marriage and parenting. There is so much great stuff in this interview and we can't wait to hear how Jorge inspires you to use the beautiful game to change lives for the better. Specifically, Jorge discusses: His personal story, how his childhood in Colombia and college in the US shaped him and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, ministry, and coaching (2:12) How he is using soccer to teach life lessons to vulnerable communities in Atlanta through Upper 90 (7:48) A great story about a life transformed through Upper 90 in Atlanta (13:22) His work with the Atlanta United and how it compares with his work with the youth in the community (18:31) How he has used lessons learned from soccer in his ministry (24:41) What he likes and dislikes about youth soccer in the US (30:15) How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (37:29) His book recommendation (43:38) Resources and Links from this Episode Upper 90 Video of CLN Coach of the Year Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work, by Tim Keller

In Episode 100, Dan Williams, soccer coach and Founder/Coach at Next Level Soccer Academy, and Founder/President of Sports Serve, talks with Phil and Paul about lessons he has learned from playing and coaching, his work with the Global Sports Movement, his thoughts on youth soccer in the US, how overcoaching and focusing on winning affects our players' development, demystifying college recruiting, and what the Hero's Journey has to do with parenting and coaching. Specifically, Dan discusses: His personal story, how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, ministry, and coaching, and how he is using soccer to teach life lessons to his players and many others around the world (3:09) The Global Sports Movement and how it is impacting lives around the world through sport, fitness, and play (10:10) His thoughts on the trajectory of youth soccer in the US, positive and negative (12:23) The role overcoaching plays when we talk about decision making and execution from a player standpoint (20:19) How the focus on winning in youth sports has affected the development of young players (23:36) How he has used lessons learned from soccer in his ministry (30:56) How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (40:13) Demystifying college recruiting (46:57) What the Hero's Journey has to do with parenting and coaching (49:35) His book recommendation (59:07) Resources and Links from this Episode Next Level Soccer Academy Global Sports Movement Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman All or Nothing: Arsenal (Amazon Prime Video) All or Nothing: Tottenham (Amazon Prime Video) All or Nothing: Manchester City (Amazon Prime Video) The Road to Character, by David Brooks

In Episode 99, Paul and Phil preview the upcoming season, highlights from their summer trips, ministry opportunities, and DISC trainings, the origin of the "Blue Hose" mascot at Paul's alma mater, Presbyterian College, and their thoughts on the summer "Lost Episodes of the Coaching Character Podcast" series. Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address Remember the Titans (film) Rudy (film)

In Episode 98 and other episodes this summer, we are taking a break from our normal programming to share with you some unreleased episodes from the Coaching Character Podcast, which Phil recorded with Coach Roz, who played football for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego State, and now runs The Playmakers, which works with at-risk and developmentally different children. This is great content that we wanted to ensure got the airtime it deserves. In this episode, Coach Roz and Phil talk about their interview with Phil Dubois, lessons we can all learn from Remember the Titans, and measuring success in coaching. Resources and Links from this Episode Playmakers Website HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address Remember the Titans (Film) Miracle (Film)

In Episode 97 and other episodes this summer, we are taking a break from our normal programming to share with you some unreleased episodes from the Coaching Character Podcast, which Phil recorded with Coach Roz, who played football for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego State, and now runs The Playmakers, which works with at-risk and developmentally different children. This is great content that we wanted to ensure got the airtime it deserves. In this episode, Coach Roz and Phil talk with Phil DuBois, Former Tight End with the Washington Redskins and San Diego State Aztecs, about the purpose of youth sports, how we can coach with more intentionality, and other important topics. Resources and Links from this Episode Playmakers Website HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address

In Episode 96 and other episodes this summer, we are taking a break from our normal programming to share with you some unreleased episodes from the Coaching Character Podcast, which Phil recorded with Coach Roz, who played football for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego State, and now runs The Playmakers, which works with at-risk and developmentally different children. This is great content that we wanted to ensure got the airtime it deserves. In this episode, Coach Roz and Phil talk about their conversation with Chris Saras, covering topics such as whether attitude and effort are nature or nurture, strategies for improving our players' attitude and effort, what we can learn from Rudy, the importance of mission statements, and how coaches and parents need to work together to help their players flourish to their fullest. Resources and Links from this Episode Playmakers Website HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health, by Caroline Leaf Rudy (movie) Ted Lasso (show) Friday Night Lights (show)

In Episode 95 and other episodes this summer, we are taking a break from our normal programming to share with you some unreleased episodes from the Coaching Character Podcast, which Phil recorded with Coach Roz, who played football for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego State, and now runs The Playmakers, which works with at-risk and developmentally different children. This is great content that we wanted to ensure got the airtime it deserves. In this episode, Coach Roz and Phil talk with Chris Saras, High School Football (American) Coach, Former University of Redlands Quarterback, and NY Life Agent, about building character in our players, prioritizing character over winning, what set apart his best coach from the rest (and how we can implement the traits in our coaching), and more. Resources and Links from this Episode Playmakers Website HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game information Warrior Way information Paul Jobson's email address Phil Darke's email address