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Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastBeyond The Whistle: Teaching Principles for Effective Coaching feat. Doug Lemov | Ep. 118 Let us know the topics of interest to you!In a Part 2 of an incredible discussion surrounding coaching within youth soccer, Breaking the Line welcomes ECNL Coaching Methodology Advisor Doug Lemov for an incredible discussion on coaching philosophy, how to develop coaches, how to effectively use training sessions and more. ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken dive into all of these topics, diving deeper into topics from Breaking the Line Episode 117, and expanding the conversation to give advice for current coaches, current athletes, and current parents. If you're a fa...2025-05-151h 06Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastThe Realities of Coaching Youth Soccer in America | Ep. 117 Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL's Breaking the Line team is back another episode, expanding on a topic introduced when discussing the ECNL Pyramid. ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken discuss what it is like being a youth soccer coach in American today. The pair touch on a variety of topics in the episode: the sacrifices coaches make in their personal lives, how much influence do coaches really have on results, the differences in coaching younger age groups to older, and is there a true coaching c...2025-05-0259 minBreaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastA Proven Pathway: The ECNL Pyramid and Why Competition is Vital in Youth Soccer | Ep. 116 Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL's leadership team emerges from the incredibly hectic spring for the latest episode of Breaking the Line, where ECNL Regional League Commissioner Chris Leahey joins ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken to discuss all of the major changes within the ECNL platform and what it means for players, parents, coaches and clubs. Building off of Breaking the Line Episode 114, the ECNL has let the dust settle from the club chaos, promoting 24 teams into ECNL and welcoming more than 190 teams into the E...2025-04-171h 13Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastClub Chaos: What Does The Changing Youth Soccer Landscape Really Mean? | Ep. 114 Let us know the topics of interest to you!The Breaking the Line team is back from Las Vegas and a lot has changed since early February. In Episode 114, Christian Lavers and Doug Bracken sit down to discuss the changing youth soccer landscape. Clubs are in peak tryout season, and with that comes plenty of questions about club visions and player pathways. As a player and parent, how do you know which club is right for you? What about a club is important, and what is just white noise?That conversations leads to a...2025-03-201h 08Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastThe Future of American Soccer: A Collaborative Approach feat. Emily Cosler and Matt Crocker | Ep. 113 Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking The Line, the ECNL Podcast, went live and in-person at the ECNL Coaching Symposium at the Circa Resort in Las Vegas, NV for a historic podcast featuring executives from US Soccer. ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken sat down with Emily Cosler, US Soccer Senior Director of Strategy, and Matt Crocker, US Soccer Sporting Director. Together, the four conducted an incredible discussion surrounding US Soccer: what does the future hold for the sport within the United States, US Soccer's approach to t...2025-03-051h 04Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastBuilding Winners and Leaders, feat. Anson Dorrance, Peter Kenyon, Jeremy Boone and Eric Potterat | Breaking the Line Ep. 112 Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking The Line, the ECNL Podcast, went live and in-person at the ECNL Coaching Symposium at the Circa Resort in Las Vegas, NV for a historic podcast featuring some of the biggest names in soccer and leadership. ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken sat down with former North Carolina Head Coach, USWNT Head Coach, and Hall of Famer Anson Dorrance, former Manchester United and Chelsea CEO Peter Kenyon, founder of Winning Leader Jeremy Boone and high-performance psychologist and retired US Navy Commander Eric Potterat.2025-02-201h 05Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastShowcase Season Insights: Uncovering Scheduling, Substitution Rules, & Recruiting | Ep. 107 Let us know the topics of interest to you!Unlock the secrets of the ECNL showcase season alongside Christian Lavers, Doug Bracken, and Ashley Willis as they dissect the perfect blend of timing and location that makes these events a recruiting hotspot. Discover why warm climates open doors for teams from colder areas, and learn how 80% of Division I recruits trace their roots back to this league. The hosts discuss the strategic planning behind competitive schedules and how aligning teams based on last season's standings elevates the level of play and scouting opportunities, all while tackling the...2024-11-2049 min