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Schellas Hyndman | Change Your Story - RECAST
In Episode 208, we are recasting our great conversation with legendary coach, Schellas Hyndman, United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Member, former Head Coach of FC Dallas, SMU Men's Soccer (where he coached for 24 years), GCU Men's Soccer, Eastern Illinois Men's Soccer, and Murray State Men's Soccer, husband, and father. In the episode, he talked with Phil and Paul about lessons learned during his incredible childhood, playing, and coaching journey, how his martial arts background translates to t
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120
June 1, 2023
Achieved vs. Received Identity with Graham Daniels, Director of Cambridge United and Christians in Sport
In Episode 120, Graham Daniels, Ph.D., Director of Cambridge United, Director of Christians in Sport, and former player for Cambridge United and Cardiff City, talks with Paul and Phil about the “Pray, Play, Say” discipleship/leadership method, his...
161
Dec. 26, 2024
Insights from the Beautiful Game - HSEL’s Top 13 Highlights of 2024
In Episode 161, we are wrapping up 2024 with our top 13 highlights (plus a bonus clip as our gift to you) from each of our interviews this year. As we step into 2025, we’re showcasing powerful takeaways from our guests, which highlight key...
172
May 28, 2025
Faith, Perseverance, and National Team Glory with Paul Caligiuri, OCFC Manager and US Nat’l Soccer Hall of Famer
In Episode 172, Paul Caligiuri, OCFC Manager, US Nat’l Soccer Hall of Famer, Former USMNT defender/midfielder and pro player in US and Germany, one of the first Americans to play professionally in Europe, and the unlikely scorer of the “shot heard ‘round the world,” talks with Phil and Paul about his remarkable journey from a passionate young soccer enthusiast to a defining figure in U.S. soccer history. He also recounts his serendipitous connection with Phil relating to a World War II era famil
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208
Oct. 14, 2026
Schellas Hyndman | Change Your Story - RECAST
In Episode 208, we are recasting our great conversation with legendary coach, Schellas Hyndman, United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Member, former Head Coach of FC Dallas, SMU Men's Soccer (where he coached for 24 years), GCU Men's Soccer, Eastern Illinois Men's Soccer, and Murray State Men's Soccer, husband, and father. In the episode, he talked with Phil and Paul about lessons learned during his incredible childhood, playing, and coaching journey, how his martial arts background translates to t
206
Sept. 30, 2026
Don Williams | Finding the Right Fit - RECAST
In Episode 207, we are recasting our second interview with Don Williams, SRUSA Head of Operations for the Americas and former college coach at every level. He talks with Paul and Phil about modern trends impacting youth soccer and college recruitment. They explore the implications of the transfer portal, the challenges and opportunities related to international player recruitment, and how these transformations affect high school and club soccer. Williams shares his experiences with helping playe
206
Sept. 16, 2026
Achieved vs. Received Identity with Graham Daniels, Director of Cambridge United and Christians in Sport - RECAST
In Episode 206, we are giving you an annual dose of one of our favorite interviews of all time, going back to our conversation with Graham Daniels, Ph.D., Director of Cambridge United, Director of Christians in Sport, and former player for Cambridge United and Cardiff City. He talked with us about the “Pray, Play, Say” discipleship/leadership method, his personal why, his incredible testimony of how he came to his faith in Jesus Christ and how one pivotal moment changed the course of his life fo
205
Sept. 2, 2026
Alignment Beats Talent | The People Advantage (Series Finale)
In Episode 205, Phil and Paul wrap up Season 14's The People Advantage series with Episode 10—the finale. Ten episodes in, they bring it all together around one core idea: alignment beats talent, every single time. Equal talent, or even a talent disadvantage, doesn't matter if your team is aligned and the other one isn't. What happens off the field always shows up on it. And since everyone stops playing the sport eventually, the real question is what lessons are actually being built into the pe
204
Aug. 20, 2026
From Insight to Behavior: How Repetition Builds Culture | The People Advantage
In Episode 204, Phil and Paul continue Season 14’s dive into The People Advantage with Episode 9 of the series—and this one tackles the gap between knowing something and actually living it out. Insight doesn’t change people. Repetition does. You can sit through the best talk, the best sermon, the best conference session of your life and still forget the main point by tomorrow. Values are no different. If they only live on a website or in a preseason handout, they’re not actually shaping anyone.
203
Aug. 5, 2026
Clarity Creates Confidence | The People Advantage
In Episode 203, Phil and Paul continue Season 14's dive into The People Advantage with Episode 8 of the series—and this one gets at something every leader thinks they're already doing well: creating clarity. Talent, character, culture—none of it sticks without clarity. Clarity is what lets vision actually take hold and values actually get lived out, instead of just sitting on a page somewhere. Drawing on Patrick Lencioni's The Advantage and their own experience coaching and leading, Phil and P
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