Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Dr. Drew Watson, the ECNL's Chief Medical Advisor. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke speaks with Watson about the importance of mental health awareness, especially in adolescentsResources:For adolescentsNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)US Department of Health and Human Services information:https://opa.hhs.gov/adolescent-health/mental-health-adolescents National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-helpAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry facts for families: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_Youth/Facts-for-Families/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/Layout/FFF_Guide-01.aspx?hkey=fd45e409-3c3c-44ae-b5d4-39ba12e644b7#letterEAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry anxiety information: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/The-Anxious-Child-047.aspxAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry depression information: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/The-Depressed-Child-004.aspxFor/about athletes:American Academy of Pediatrics article on sports and mental health during COVID: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/19600/Research-shows-youth-sports-vital-for-mentalNCAA Mental Health Resources: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/8/4/mental-health-educational-resources.aspxUSOPC resources for mental health: https://www.teamusa.org/mentalhealthAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement on mental health: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/4/216

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Meg Nemzer, the new head coach of Maryland's women's soccer program. Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke chats with Nemzer about the growth of youth soccer since her playing days at Bethesda, her new opportunity with the Terrapins, the talent of ECNL players, and more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Walker Zimmerman, two-time MLS Defender of the Year and USMNT standout, and Nuno Piteira, GSA Executive Director and former coach for Zimmerman. Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke chats sits down with the pair, chatting about Zimmerman's experiences in youth soccer, how youth soccer has changed since he was a kid, how Piteira helped foster Zimmerman's leadership qualities and more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Ben Pirmann, Head Coach of Memphis 901 of the USL Championship. Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke sits down with the former NCAA and pro player, chatting about his experience playing youth soccer with current ECNL club Vardar, his journey through the coaching ranks, and more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Warren Barton (Del Mar Sharks), Lee Morris (South Carolina United) and Brian Quinn (SDSC Surf), all former professional soccer players who are now coaching in the ECNL. Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke chats with the three pros about their time playing professional soccer in Europe, what brought them over to the United States, how the game is taught differently in North America vs. Europe, and much more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Jason Kutney, ECNL Boys Commissioner, Darel Russell, Heat FC coach and ECNL Boys social media personality and Andrea Wheeler, ECNL Director of Creative Services. Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke chats with all three about everything that goes into the ECNL Boys social media creative process, getting insights and a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy and development of the creative ideation. Linke also sits down with ECNL Communications Manager Jacob Born for an employee spotlight, discussing his journey to the ECNL and what he's doing for the league now.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Christian Lavers and Doug Bracken, the ECNL's President and Vice President, respectively. Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke sat down with the duo at the ECNL Coaching Symposium in Las Vegas, discussing the state of the ECNL, what the future holds for the league and more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!Ahead of the ECNL's Coaching Symposium in Las Vegas, Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke brings in the ECNL Leadership for Episode 35 of the ECNL Podcast. Linke chats with ECNL President Christian Lavers, ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken, ECNL COO and Girls Commissioner Jen Winnagle and ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney about the ECNL Coaching Symposium, asking them about their favorite memories of the convention, what attendees can expect this year, the star-studded lineup of guest speakers, and more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Geoff VanDeusen, the newly hired CEO of United Soccer Coaches. Breaking the Line Podcast host Dean Linke chats with VanDeusen about his excitement for starting his new role, his vision for United Soccer Coaches, his winding path playing and coaching through the club, high school and collegiate levels, what's in store at the United Soccer Coaches Convention from Jan. 19 - 23, featuring ECNL President Christian Lavers, and more.

Let us know the topics of interest to you!The ECNL Podcast features Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak and Tim Sahaydak, a husband and wife coaching duo leading the charge at UCF for the women's soccer program. ECNL Podcast host Dean Linke chats with the couple about their beginnings at North Carolina - Chapel Hill, how the two began dating while also pursuing professional soccer dreams, Tiffany's national team experience, their children now playing in the ECNL and more.