Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast
Elite Clubs National League
The Elite Clubs National League was founded in 2009 and continues to lead by daring to do things differently, embedded with grit, collaboration and tenacity – all things learned from the beautiful game. The ECNL protects and propels the integrity of the game and everyone it impacts by facilitating the perfect symmetry of excellence and humility, exclusivity and accessibility, freedom and community. We believe that challenging everyone to rise to their best creates game-changers that live well, long after cleats are unlaced. Born out of the belief in a better way. Continued in the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence.
Episodes
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Jul 5, 2023 • 42min
Breaking the Line: Episode 72 (feat. Faith George and Savy King)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Faith George and Savi King, who just won the ECNL Girls U18/19 National Championship with Slammers FC HB Køge. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with George and King about the National Championship Game, both players' upcoming college careers, and more.
Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Breaking the Line: Episode 71 (feat. Dr. Kim Quigley and Dr. Brenda McBride)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL podcast features Dr. Kim Quigley, CEO of OnRise, and Dr. Brenda McBride, Chief Medical Officer for OnRise. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke speaks with both Dr. Quigley and Dr. McBride about the importance of mental health, care athletes need from a mental health perspective, and more.
Jun 7, 2023 • 33min
Breaking the Line: Episode 70 (feat. Dr. Missy Price)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with VP of Education and Development for US Club Soccer, Dr. Missy Price. Dr. Price reflects on her first four months at US Club Soccer and the relationship with the ECNL.
May 24, 2023 • 26min
Breaking the Line: Episode 69 (feat. Dean Koski)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Lehigh Men's Soccer Head Coach Dean Koski. Dean speaks about his 32 years at Lehigh and the influence The ECNL has had on his own youth club, Lehigh Valley United.
May 10, 2023 • 37min
Breaking the Line: Episode 68 (feat. Albertin Montoya & Durwood Williams)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Albertin Montoya & Durwood Williams. Albertin is the Director of Coaching/Technical Director at MVLA and has spent time leading US Youth National Teams, WPS, and NWSL. Later, Durwood Williams, Director of Business Development at Soccer.com, joins Dean Linke and discuss the relationship with The ECNL and the genesis of Soccer.com.
Apr 25, 2023 • 30min
Episode 67 of Breaking the Line (feat: Ruairi McGuinness)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features ECNL National Selection Program Director & East Meadow Soccer Club Director of Coaching, Ruairi McGuinness. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Ruairi about the crux of the the National Selection Game and what it has become to identify talent across the league.
Apr 12, 2023 • 26min
Breaking the Line: Episode 66 (feat. Mike Cullina and Vince Ganzberg)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features US Club Soccer CEO Mike Cullina and US Club Soccer Director of Coaching Education Vince Ganzberg. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Cullina and Ganzberg about the partnership between the ECNL and US Club Soccer, what the Coaching Education Department brings to US Club Soccer, and more.
Mar 29, 2023 • 25min
Breaking the Line: Episode 65: (Feat. Dr. Drew Watson)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Dr. Drew Watson, Chief Medical Advisor for the ECNL. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Dr. Watson about his presentation, The Relationship Between Injuries and the Mind, that he gave at this year’s ECNL Coaching Symposium, the importance of athletes getting necessary amounts of sleep to help prevent injuries, and more.
Mar 15, 2023 • 46min
Breaking the Line: Episode 64 (feat. Ceri Bowley)
Ceri Bowley, a technical advisor with a rich background at City Football Group, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Wales to coaching success. He discusses the ECNL's pivotal role in youth soccer and stresses the importance of continuous education and collaboration. The conversation dives into innovative partnerships, including with Puma, to support player development. Bowley highlights the need for holistic growth in young athletes and the significance of communication between clubs to foster a thriving soccer community.
Mar 1, 2023 • 31min
Breaking The Line: Episode 63 (feat: Margueritte Aozasa)
Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Margueritte Aozasa, UCLA women’s soccer head coach. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Aozasa about winning the National Championship, her coaching career, her time with MVLA, and more.
