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How Soccer Explains Leadership PodcastSeason 13 Halftime Show – Redeeming Your TimeIn Episode 184, Phil and Paul reflect on the first half of Season 13, discussing highlights from their conversations with Greg Rubendall, Rick McKinley, Becca Darke, and Peter Greer. They also talk about ways we can redeem time in our lives, particularly in the context of parent-child relationships, and the importance of creating meaningful time with your kids and spouses. Resources and Links from this Episode · Uncut Video of the Episode · Warrior Way Soccer · Phil's email for DISC Training · Nations United Website
2025-11-1338 min
How Soccer Explains Leadership PodcastGreg Rubendall - Cultivate Your GardenIn Episode 179, Phil and Paul engage in an eclectic and wide-ranging conversation with Greg Rubendall, who has recently started a new venture in Sacramento, ASC Midtown, and a new podcast, "The Road Warrior." The episode covers topics from personal updates to more philosophical discussions touching on biomechanics, conservation genetics, classical literature, leadership, and the power of unstructured play. Greg shares his insights on the importance of continual learning, community development, and creating environments where everyone can flourish. This engaging dialogue also explores the impact of technology in sports and the unique developmental methods observed in European soccer academies. You...
2025-09-041h 02
The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the WorldBuilding Better Players: Insights on Soccer Development with Greg Rubendall (Part 3)
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Rubendall, Director of Coaching at Livermore Fusion Soccer Club, to explore his journey in coaching and his passion for player development. Greg shares how his club navigates California’s unique soccer landscape, the lessons learned from overcoming COVID challenges, and the influence of his experiences abroad in countries like the Netherlands and Hungary.
We dive deep into the philosophy and practical approaches behind Livermore Fusion’s player development, from aligning coaches with club values to creating strong partnerships with parents. Greg also reflects on big-picture challenges in U.S...
2025-01-1746 min
The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the WorldBuilding Better Players: Insights on Soccer Development with Greg Rubendall (Part 2)In this episode, I sit down with Greg Rubendall, Director of Coaching at Livermore Fusion Soccer Club, to explore his journey in coaching and his passion for player development. Greg shares how his club navigates California’s unique soccer landscape, the lessons learned from overcoming COVID challenges, and the influence of his experiences abroad in countries like the Netherlands and Hungary.
We dive deep into the philosophy and practical approaches behind Livermore Fusion’s player development, from aligning coaches with club values to creating strong partnerships with parents. Greg also reflects on big-picture challenges in U.S. socc...
2025-01-1044 min
The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the WorldNurturing Young Soccer Stars: Heartfelt Advice from Greg Rubendall, Director of CoachingGreg Rubendall, Director of Coaching at Livermore Soccer Club, shares one of his biggest tips for parents starting their child's soccer journey. ⚽❤️ #YouthSoccer #ParentTips
2025-01-0801 min
The Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the WorldBuilding Better Players: Insights on Soccer Development with Greg Rubendall (Part 1)
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Rubendall, Director of Coaching at Livermore Fusion Soccer Club, to explore his journey in coaching and his passion for player development. Greg shares how his club navigates California’s unique soccer landscape, the lessons learned from overcoming COVID challenges, and the influence of his experiences abroad in countries like the Netherlands and Hungary.
We dive deep into the philosophy and practical approaches behind Livermore Fusion’s player development, from aligning coaches with club values to creating strong partnerships with parents. Greg also reflects on big-picture challenges in U.S. soccer, offering his...
2025-01-0543 minThe Inside Scoop with Anytime Soccer Training - Discussing Youth Soccer from Around the WorldBuilding Better Players: Insights on Soccer Development with Greg Rubendall (Part 1)In this episode, I sit down with Greg Rubendall, Director of Coaching at Livermore Fusion Soccer Club, to explore his journey in coaching and his passion for player development. Greg shares how his club navigates California’s unique soccer landscape, the lessons learned from overcoming COVID challenges, and the influence of his experiences abroad in countries like the Netherlands and Hungary.
We dive deep into the philosophy and practical approaches behind Livermore Fusion’s player development, from aligning coaches with club values to creating strong partnerships with parents. Greg also reflects on big-picture challenges in U.S. socc...
2025-01-0300 min
Unbroken Arrows: Healing Through The HuntEp. #21 - Let the Fun Begin!Greg visits with Isaac Rubendall, park manager at Lake Poinsett Recreation area talks about the 2nd annual Spring Walleye Derby, a shore fishing event to be held on Saturday May 11th. Isaac also shares information about the South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks summer theme Reel in Memories & the Fitness Passport Challenge. Greg Wagner of the Nebraska Game & Parks visits shares with Greg that the Nebraska Parks are open and ready for visitors! Saturday May 18th is open house day in Nebraska - free fishing and park entry. He also highlights the Great Park Pursuit & and the Nebraska...
2024-05-0933 min
Unbroken Arrows: Healing Through The HuntEp. #5 - Isaac Rubendall: Beyond the HuntIsaac Rubendall is a park manager at a local South Dakota lake. Isaac talks to us about his experience with hunting and a little bit beyond the hunt. We talk hunting, food plots, GFP, and more.
2024-01-1843 min
How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast20 Memorable Moments from 2021In Episode 62, we are capping off 2021 and ringing in 2022 with 20 great leadership lessons (plus a couple bonus nuggets) from our interviews over the past year. There is so much more wisdom in the full interviews, which you can listen to at the links below or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, if you want to go deeper in 2022 as a leader and coach, we are launching Coaching the Bigger Game course and mastermind in early February. You can click here to learn more about the program, which has limited capacity. And if you are...
2021-12-3056 min
The Bear and the Ball10 Reasons Why I Coach "The Beautiful Game"!!Greg Rubendall has been on the youth and adult coaching scene his whole life. As the Director of Coaching for the Livermore Fusion and an instructor for the U.S. Soccer Federation, Greg has heard of every reason why people step into the coaching world. On this episode of "The Bear and the Ball," he names his top ten reasons why people become coaches.
2021-11-1641 min
Female FootballersThoughts from a Director of CoachingWe are back with our first episode of SEASON 2! This week we are joined by Director of Coaching, Greg Rubendall! On top of being the DOC of Livermore Fusion SC, he is also our very first male guest! We discuss all things coaching, directing, licensing and managing people. We also dive into what it takes to be a successful coach and a bit about the slight differences between being a male vs female in this sport. You won't want to miss this one!
2021-11-151h 03
How Soccer Explains Leadership PodcastSeason 3 Post-Match Show – How Ted Lasso Explains Leadership, Part 3In Episode 32, Paul and Phil recall some of the highlights of the second half of Season 3 and continue their conversation about the leadership genius of Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and Nate the Great, covering Episodes 5 & 6 of the show. Specifically, they discuss: Highlights from the amazing interviews we had with Cori Close, Greg Rubendall, John Yeager, and Clyde Best in the second half of Season 3 (3:46) Why Paul relates so well with Higgins and Ted's brilliance in handling Jamie Tartt's unhealthy behavior on and off the field (23:19) Danny Rojas & how teammates (in sport and in life) can and should push...
2021-06-031h 01
How Soccer Explains Leadership PodcastLeading Leaders with Greg Rubendall, Livermore Fusion Director of Soccer Development & US Soccer Grassroots Coach EducatorIn Episode 29, Greg Rubendall, Livermore Fusion Director of Soccer Development and US Soccer Grassroots Coach Educator, talks with Phil about "deep practice," college club soccer, the importance of fundamentals, developing healthy parent-coach communication, controlling the controllables, shaping the culture in a diverse club, overcoming entitlement, speaking the international language of soccer, and the professionalization of youth soccer. Specifically, Greg discusses: How he developed his passion for soccer and leadership, and how he got to be where he is today (2:14) The value of College Club Soccer, from the sports and leadership perspective (6:31) The concept of "deep practice" and the...
2021-05-131h 24