Season 12

April 16, 2025

The Only Thing That Matters with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits, …

In Episode 169, Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits, Former Cornell Lacrosse and Football player, and Author of Influence and the Creator’s Game, talks with Phil and Paul about his extensive experience in sports, business, leadership, and ministry,...

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April 2, 2025

Season 12 Halftime Show with Phil and Paul

In Episode 168, Phil and Paul discuss their highlights from the first half of HSEL’s Season 12, as well as some personal and professional updates. They talk about their conversations with Wells Thompson, Don Williams, and Brad Kenney, as well as...

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March 19, 2025

Music, Soccer, and Leadership with Pete Kipley, Founder of Bolta Socc…

In Episode 167, we are recasting our interview with Pete Kipley, Founder of Bolta Soccer, Music Producer and Songwriter, in which he talks with Phil about his journey from being a music producer to opening a soccer training facility in Nashville. He...

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March 5, 2025

Priorities, Values, and Player Development – HSEL Extra Time with Pau…

In Episode 166 of How Soccer Explains Leadership, hosts Phil Darke and Paul Jobson discuss the intersection of youth soccer, leadership, priorities, and family values. Through personal and professional experience, they address the importance of...

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Feb. 20, 2025

From Performance to Purpose and Calling with Brad Kenney, Soccer Chap…

In Episode 165, Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Colorado Rapids Chaplain, talks with Phil about he has blended his passion for soccer, ministry, and leadership. Brad shares his personal story of his...

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Feb. 6, 2025

Finding the Right Fit with Don Williams, SRUSA Head of Operations (Am…

In Episode 164, we have another great 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...

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Jan. 23, 2025

What Makes a Leader? with Wells Thompson, Co-Founder of Soccer Resili…

In Episode 163, we are kicking off Season 12 with a conversation with Wells Thompson, Former MLS midfielder and 1st Round Draft Pick, Co-Founder of Soccer Resilience, husband, and father. He talked with Paul and Phil about his journey from childhood...

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Nov. 14, 2024

College Recruiting 101 with Don Williams of Sports Recruiting USA - R…

In Episode 158, we are re-casting our conversation with Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA and former coach at all levels of soccer, who talked with Phil about the #1 tool college coaches use to find recruits,...

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