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Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastBreaking the Line Live at the ECNL Boys National Playoffs: A Winning Mentality | Ep. 121 Let us know the topics of interest to you!Filmed LIVE on Day 1 of the ECNL Boys National Playoffs in Redmond, Washington, the Breaking the Line team sits down right on the fields to discuss all things ECNL Playoffs. ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken are joined by ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney to give insights about everything surrounding the ECNL Boys Playoffs: how many teams get in, the formatting, why there's only Champions League for most age groups, how college scouts fit into the equation, and much more. Th...2025-07-0357 min
Hear Him Heal YouThe Militant Faith: Defending Truth in a World That Fears ConflictThe forgotten militant history of Mormonism reveals a legacy of spiritual and physical defense that should inspire believers today. Join hosts Morgan and Joel with special guest Ross Bracken (LatterDayAvenger on Instagram) as they uncover the surprising warrior heritage that shaped the early Church.From Joseph Smith's pepper box pistol at Carthage Jail to organized militia groups like the Nauvoo Legion and Danites, early Saints understood the necessity of defending their faith. Historical events including the Battle of Crooked River, the Battle of Nauvoo, and the Utah War represent significant military engagements largely absent from typical Sunday...2025-07-0120 min
Cooking with positivityWednesday Interview: Dr. Tajiri BrackenWe welcome christian book author, leader consultant and entrepreneur, Dr. Tajiri Bracken to the family. We learn how she became a leader in her field and gained the name "workplace wizard"2025-06-1827 min
Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare PodcastEp 066 "Civil War on the Horizon: The Empire Strikes Back"This CG episode got the complete audio upgrade and revision to achieve the cleanest sound ever for the podcast series effective 22 June 2025 using the new technology at Chris Williams' Podsworth.This episode examines civil war manifesting itself in the world in the west in the 21st century and some of my modest forecasts of war weather in the next few years.Dr. David Betz and others have started to float the balloons of probability and possibility of civil kinetic conflict in the West.My Storming America Series covers the gamut of what a...2025-06-161h 06Breaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastThe Great Balancing Act: Finding Your Path in High School and Club Soccer | Ep. 120 Let us know the topics of interest to you!The Breaking the Line team returns for its newest episode diving into a topic of discussion at every ECNL club and across the youth soccer landscape: high school soccer vs. club soccer. ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken discuss why the ECNL refuses to make a mandate regarding high school soccer, how clubs navigate high school and club seasons, and just some of the many reasons and scenarios why a player may choose to play club and/or high school soccer. ...2025-06-1252 min
Cooking with positivityWednesday Interview: Dr. Tajiri BrackenWe welcome christian book author, leader consultant and entrepreneur, Dr. Tajiri Bracken to the family. We learn how she became a leader in her field and gained the name "workplace wizard"2025-06-0427 minBreaking the Line: The ECNL PodcastBehind the Numbers: The True Odds of Turning Pro and Analytics vs. Results | Ep. 119 Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line is back with ECNL President Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken and the team hits two topics this week that every soccer parents should be paying attention to. In Episode 119, Breaking the Line first sets out to break some myths about the odds of becoming a pro soccer player. Three out of every four parent believes their child has the skills to turn pro in whatever sport they play. The reality is, only 1% of all youth athletes turn pro. In soccer...2025-05-2859 minBreaking 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 13