Episodes

July 11, 2024

Changing College Soccer Forever: The Recent NCAA Settlement

In Episode 149, Phil and Paul change it up a bit and dive into the recent NCAA settlement related to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and its far-reaching implications for college sports. They discuss how the $2.7 billion settlement will impact various...

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June 27, 2024

How to Impact Lives and Create Lasting Memories with Paul Gizzi, So C…

In Episode 148, Paul Gizzi, So Cal Eagles’ Director of Advancement and Japan Ministries, talks with Phil and Paul about his decades-long leadership and ministry journey involving the beautiful game and lessons learned along the way, the importance...

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June 13, 2024

Through the Eyes of a Referee with Lance VanHaitsma, CONCACAF’s Refer…

In Episode 147, Lance VanHaitsma, CONCACAF’s Refereeing Technical and Development Manager, former Int’l Futsal Referee, and former Big 12 Referee, talks with Phil and Paul about his story and how he worked up the ranks of refereeing, life and...

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May 30, 2024

Transformed After Tragedy with Todd Yelton, Samford University Women’…

In Episode 146, Todd Yelton, Samford University Women’s Soccer Head Coach, husband, and father, talks with Phil and Paul about his ministry and coaching journey and lessons he has learned along the way, how his wife’s death transformed him and his...

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May 16, 2024

Season 11 Halftime Show

In Episode 145, Paul and Phil cover their favorite moments from the first half of Season 11, which included some great nuggets of wisdom from incredible coaches and leaders and unforgettable stories that you do not want to miss. Paul talks about his...

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May 2, 2024

The Bigger Picture with Lang Wedemeyer, Liberty University Women’s So…

In Episode 144, Lang Wedemeyer, Head Coach of Liberty University Women’s Soccer, husband, and father, talks with Phil and Paul about his ministry and coaching journey and lessons he has learned along the way, the challenges of transitioning a...

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April 18, 2024

Do Hard Things in Hard Places with David Irby, CEO of Surge Int’l, Fo…

In Episode 143, David Irby, CEO of Surge Int’l, Former Azusa Pacific University Head Coach, Author of Undefeated: We are More Than Conquerors Through Him Who Loved Us, Sammy Surge, and Sports Ministry, husband, and father, talks with Phil and Paul...

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April 4, 2024

Faith and Coaching with Brock Thompson, South Dakota State Head Coach…

In Episode 142, Brock Thompson, South Dakota State Head Coach and 2024 FCA Layton Shoemaker Award winner, talks with Phil and Paul about his coaching journey and lessons he has learned along the way, how he incorporates his faith into his coaching and...

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March 21, 2024

Change Your Story with Schellas Hyndman, Former Head Coach of FC Dall…

In Episode 141, 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,...

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March 7, 2024

Season 10 Post-Match Show

In Episode 140, Paul and Phil cover their favorite moments from the second half of Season 10, which included some great nuggets of wisdom from ultra-marathoners, coaching legends, and authors, as well as unforgettable stories that you definitely...

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Feb. 22, 2024

The Coaching Evolution with Randy Waldrum, Head Coach of Nigeria Wome…

In Episode 139, Randy Waldrum, Head Coach of the Nigeria Super Falcons (WNT) and Pitt Women’s Soccer, former Head Coach of the Houston Dash, Baylor Soccer, Notre Dame, University of Tulsa, and the Trinidad & Tobago WNT, husband, and father,...

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Feb. 8, 2024

Question the Status Quo and Rise Above with Lincoln Phillips, Trinida…

In Episode 138, Lincoln Phillips, Trinidad & Tobago Goalkeeper of the Century, USC Hall of Famer, Former Head Coach of Howard University, Author of Goalkeeping:The Last Line of Defense, The First Line of Attack, husband, father, and grandfather,...

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Jan. 25, 2024

Veritas and Vision Beyond the Game with Ali Malaekeh, Head Coach of t…

In Episode 137, Ali Malaekeh, Head Coach of the OC Seahorses, FCA College Representative, former college footballer, and Author of Veritas: 7 Truths that Lead to a Purposeful Life, talks with Phil and Paul about his unlikely journey from Iran to...

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Jan. 11, 2024

True Potential and Ideal Team Family with Ruth Brennan Morrey, Ph.D.,…

In Episode 136, Ruth Brennan Morrey, Mental Performance Coach with RBM Performance Coaching, Ironman and amateur World Champion Triathlete, former University of Wisconsin-Madison and semi-pro footballer, talks with Phil and Paul about her journey from...

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Dec. 28, 2023

2023 Year in Review and Season 10 Halftime Show

In Episode 135, Paul and Phil cover their favorite moments from the second half of Season 10, including Paul’s favorite episode of all-time, their top 3 episodes from the incredible guests we’ve had on HSEL throughout 2023, their Top 3 books of...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Show Up, Be Present & Listen with Marci Jobson, Co-Founder of Warrior…

In Episode 134, Marci Jobson, Co-Founder of Warrior Way and Warrior Way Gives, Former Baylor coach, former USWNT and professional footballer, wife of our very own, Paul Jobson, and mother of 4 boys, talks with Phil and Paul about how her passion and...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Playing in Freedom with Kevin O’Brien, Lipscomb University Women’s So…

In Episode 133, Kevin O’Brien, Head Coach of Lipscomb University and former College of Charleston and professional footballer, talks with Phil and Paul about what he learned from playing in college/professionally and coaching at multiple...

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Nov. 16, 2023

Eternal Perspective with Shaun Smithson, FCA Executive VP of Club Spo…

In Episode 132, Shaun Smithson, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Executive VP of Club Sports, talks with Phil and Paul about how you can make disciples in different areas of your life, what he learned about life after calling for a time out in soccer,...

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Nov. 2, 2023

The Power of Networking with Daniel Russell, UA92 Apprenticeships & B…

In Episode 131, Daniel Russell, UA92 Apprenticeships & Bootcamps Engagement Manager, UK Director and Lead Scout for Daryse, Talent Scout for Liverpool FC, and former Professional Footballer, talks with Phil and Paul about how breaking both of his...

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Oct. 19, 2023

College Recruiting 201 with Paul Jobson, SRUSA Senior Soccer Consulta…

In Episode 130, our very own Paul Jobson, who now with Sports Recruiting USA after his retirement from coaching at Baylor Futbol, talks with Phil about how players, parents, and coaches can navigate the recruiting process with more excellence....

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Oct. 5, 2023

HSEL Season 9 Post-Match Show

In Episode 129, Paul and Phil discuss their favorite moments and leadership nuggets from our incredible guests in the second half of Season 9 (Jonathan Van Horn, Peter Greer, Jeff Spencer, and Patrick Gilliam), Paul’s new gig with SRUSA, the North...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Love, Discipleship, Multiplication with Patrick Gilliam, Wheaton Coll…

In Episode 128, Patrick Gilliam, Wheaton College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, former college footballer, husband, and father, talks with Phil and Paul about his “love, discipleship, multiplication” philosophy, why he loves coaching at the D-III...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Anatomy of a Champion with Dr. Jeff Spencer, Cornerman Elite Performa…

In Episode 127, Dr. Jeff Spencer, Olympic and Tour de France Cyclist, glassblower, chiropractor, Elite Performance Cornerman Coach who has helped athletes win over 40 gold medals and 8 Tour de France victories and, most importantly, a husband and...

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Aug. 24, 2023

Gratitude vs. Entitlement with Peter Greer, President/CEO of HOPE Int…

In Episode 126, Peter Greer, President/CEO of HOPE International and former Messiah College footballer, talks with Paul and Phil about his path from Messiah College to alleviating poverty with Hope International, how he built in accountability to...

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