Season 11

Jan. 9, 2025

HSEL 2024 Year End Special

In Episode 162, Paul and Phil have a great conversation about their 2024 highlights, including their favorite ministry and family moments, as well as the most impactful books, movies, podcasts, and HSEL episodes they have enjoyed this year. They also...

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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...

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Dec. 12, 2024

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

In Episode 160, we are recasting our interview with Peter Greer, President/CEO of HOPE International and former Messiah College footballer, who talked with Paul and Phil about his path from Messiah College to alleviating poverty with Hope...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Are the Xs and Os Really That Important? with Steve Axtell, Cortland …

In Episode 159, we are recasting our conversation with Steven Axtell, Head Coach of Cortland University Men’s Soccer, former Cortland goalkeeper, husband, and father, when we talked about lessons learned from his playing and coaching career,...

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Oct. 31, 2024

Transparency, Trust, and Conflict Prevention with Margueritte Aozasa,…

In Episode 157, we are recasting our interview with Margueritte Aozasa, UCLA Women’s Soccer Head Coach, former Stanford Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach, and former Santa Clara University Defender/Midfielder, who talked with us about her incredible...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Using Soccer to Overcome Trauma with David Ricca, 9/11 Survivor and G…

In Episode 156, we are recasting our episode with David Ricca, NJ Youth Soccer Innovate to Grow Consultant, Founder/President of Just Live Soccer, 9/11 Survivor, Soccer Resilience Ambassador, Member of 2010 World Cup Media & Marketing team, former...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Achieved vs. Received Identity with Graham Daniels, Director of Cambr…

In Episode 155, we are recasting one of our favorite interview of all time, going back to last year when Phil and Paul interviewed Graham Daniels, Ph.D., Director of Cambridge United, Director of Christians in Sport, and former player for Cambridge...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Motivational Climate and “Teamship” with Dan Abrahams, Sports Psychol…

In Episode 154, we are recasting our episode with Dan Abrahams, Sports Psychologist, best-selling author of four books, Founder of the Dan Abrahams Soccer Academy and The Sport Psych Show Podcast, and former pro golfer, who talks with Phil about his...

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Sept. 5, 2024

Emotional Intelligence, Insecurities, and the Journey of Growth with …

In Episode 153, we are going way back to the first half of our first season and recasting one of our most impactful and most downloaded interviews. In this conversation, Eric Pfeiffer, Founder and Senior Consultant of MPWR Coaching and Collegiate...

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Aug. 22, 2024

What is Your ANCHOR? with Keeley Hagen, Colorado State Soccer Head Co…

In Episode 152, we are recasting our episode with 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...

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Aug. 8, 2024

HSEL Season 11 Post-Match Show

In Episode 151, Phil and Paul discuss the key moments and leadership lessons from Season 11, reflecting on impactful conversations with guests like Todd Yelton, Lance VanHaitsma, Paul Gizzi, and Jessica Hain, as well as impactful topics such as...

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July 25, 2024

Empathy, Soccer IQ, and The Next Best Action with Jessica Hain, Found…

In Episode 150, Jessica Hain, Founder of The Fulcrum Center and former Head Coach of Liberty University Women’s Soccer, mother, and wife, talks with Phil and Paul about insights from coaching at the collegiate level to international experiences, the...

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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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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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