Leadership Episodes

Oct. 7, 2021

Fan Favorites Series -- Pursuing your Purpose with Lee Baker of Legac…

In Episode 50, we are continuing our Fan Favorites series by recasting our interview with Lee Baker, Owner of uScore Soccer and Director of Legacy Soccer Club, who talked with Phil about overcoming hardships, knowing and sticking to your “why,”...

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Sept. 30, 2021

Fan Favorites Series -- Vulnerability and Infectious Influence with A…

In Episode 49, we continue our Fan Favorites Series with our interview with Amanda Cromwell, Head Coach of UCLA Women’s Soccer, Former National Team member and coach, former pro footballer, and Olympic Gold Medalist, who talked with Phil about...

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Sept. 23, 2021

Special Leadership Guru Recast – Leading with a Broom and a Shovel wi…

In Episode 48, we are continuing our fan favorites mini-series with a re-cast of our interview with Cori Close, Head Coach of UCLA Women’s Basketball, who talked with Phil about lessons she learned from her mentor, John Wooden, her personal...

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Sept. 16, 2021

Special Mental Health Recast -- Resilience, Resetting, and Retraining…

In Episode 47, we are re-casting our episode with Brad Miller, Founder of Soccer Resilience, Clinical Psychologist, and former Wake Forest soccer player, who talks with Phil about the four pillars of soccer resilience, how we can address anxiety and...

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Sept. 2, 2021

Accountability, Mindset, and Marketing with Will Russell, Founder & C…

In Episode 45, Will Russell, Founder & CEO of Russell Marketing and Executive Director of Russell Gives Foundation, talks with Phil about his work with Street Soccer USA, lessons he has learned from soccer and Premier League managers, success...

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Aug. 26, 2021

Creating, Communicating, and Reinforcing Values with Lance Key, Head …

In Episode 44, Lance Key, Head Coach of University of Louisiana at Lafayette Women’s Soccer, talks with Phil about overcoming adversity and resilience, his personal “why,” stewarding family and team, prioritizing our platforms, creating,...

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Aug. 19, 2021

Giving Youth Sports Back to the Kids with Diego Bocanegra, Head Coach…

In Episode 43, Diego Bocanegra, Head Coach of University of Houston Women’s Soccer, talks with Phil about how his childhood shaped his love for soccer, specialization, how we can give youth sports back to the kids, the state of soccer …

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Aug. 5, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 9 – The Warrior Way w/ Marci Jobson, Part 2

In Episode 41, our next Offseason Talks series has our co-host, Paul Jobson, continuing his conversation with Marci Jobson, former USWNT, professional player, and Division 1 Coach, and mother of 4 boys (and Paul’s bride), about the final three...

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July 29, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 8 – The Warrior Way w/ Marci Jobson

In Episode 40, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our co-host, Paul Jobson, talking with Marci Jobson (yes, Paul’s bride), former USWNT, professional player, and Division 1 Coach, and mother of 4 boys, about The Warrior Way and its …

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July 22, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 7 – Commitment to Communication

In Episode 39, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our co-host, Paul Jobson, talking about why a commitment to communication is a critical component of any healthy team. Resources and Links from this Episode Phil and HSEL on...

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July 15, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 6 – Coach Wooden’s 7 Rules for Life (cont.)

In Episode 38, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our host, Phil Darke, talking about the life and leadership lessons he learned from the seven rules for life that John Wooden learned from his dad and sought to live …

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July 8, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 5 – Coach Wooden’s 7 Rules for Life

In Episode 37, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our host, Phil Darke, talking about the life and leadership lessons he learned from the seven rules for life that John Wooden learned from his dad and sought to live …

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July 1, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 4 – Coaching the Bigger Game

In Episode 36, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our host, Phil Darke, talking about the life and leadership lessons he learned from the movie, “Searching for Bobby Fischer.” We all have a lot to learn from this movie …

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June 24, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 3 -- Who Are You Listening To?

In Episode 35, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our host, Phil Darke, talking about the importance of mentorship in your leadership and every area of your life, particularly how it is virtually impossible to flourish at your fullest …

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June 17, 2021

Offseason Talks, Volume 2 – Developing Healthier Teams and Relationsh…

In Episode 34, we continue our Offseason Talks series with our host, Phil Darke, talking about why he believes that understanding and implementing the DISC Model of Human Behavior will help you take a massive step toward a healthy team …

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