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.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Jason Kutney, ECNL Boys Commissioner, Ralph Richards, ECNL Girls Commissioner, and Blayne Fink, ECNL Senior Manager of Events and Selection Programs. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, previews next week’s ECNL Coaching Symposium with them, talks with Fink about her time with the ECNL, and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Doug Lemov, the ECNL’s Coaching Methodology Advisor and New York Times Best-Selling author, and Memo Sifuentes, the Austin FC U12 Academy Coach. President and CEO of the ECNL, Christian Lavers, talks with Lemov and Sifuentes about gameday coaching, halftime talks, how to help regulate players’ emotion and attention while they play, and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Drew Rea, Boys Director at Legends FC, and Ever Morataya, Boys Technical Director at Legends FC. ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney, speaks with Rea and Morataya about the development of Legends FC in Southern California, their time at ECNL South Carolina in December, their careers in soccer, and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Didier Chambaron, Director of Coaching Education for U.S. Soccer. President and CEO of the ECNL, Christian Lavers, talks with Chambaron about his career in soccer, how he got into coaching, the future of U.S. Soccer in coaching education, and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Ronnie Woodard, Director of Member Services for the Tennessee Soccer Club as well as the ECNL U19 Girls Head Coach. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Woodard about her career as a coach, last weekend’s ECNL National Event in Tennessee, and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Kristine Lilly, the all-time leader in international caps for both men and women. Lilly is also a two-time World Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and won four NCAA National Championships at the University of North Carolina. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Lilly about her career with the US Women’s National Team, her time at North Carolina, and more....
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Mike Whiteman, Director of Sports Science for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, as well as an author at SimpliFaster. ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney, speaks with Whiteman about sports science, the way sports performance training has developed over the years, the future of sports science moving forward, and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Iowa Hawkeye senior, Sam Cary. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Cary about the people who inspired and motivated her throughout her career, her time in the ECNL playing for SLSG, and her time with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Hue Menzies, previously head coach of the Jamaican Women’s National Team, and Lorne Donaldson, current head coach of the Jamaican Women’s National Team. Menzies and Donaldson speak with ECNL Communications Manager, Ryan Bothmann, about their coaching careers, time in the ECNL, and share stories of their time leading Jamaica to its first ever Women’s World Cup appearance....
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Riley Jackson, midfielder for Concorde Fire Platinum, and Jackson Ozburn, goalkeeper for University of Washington and formerly Crossfire Premier. Both Jackson and Ozburn were named the U18/19 Players of the Year for the 2021-22 season. ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney, speaks with both players about their playing careers.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Christian Lavers, President and CEO of the ECNL, and Doug Bracken, Vice President of the ECNL. In the State of the Union episode, Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Lavers and Bracken about the past season, the growth of the league, and looks forward to an exciting upcoming season.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Garvin Quamina, head coach at Concorde Fire Platinum, and Mark Howard, head coach at Oklahoma Energy FC. ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney, and ECNL Girls Commissioner Ralph Richards, announce Quamina and Howard as the 2022 Kwik Goal ECNL Coaches of the Year. They also discuss the people who helped develop them into the coaches they are today, the impact they have had at their clubs, and more....
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Drew Roff, head coach of women’s soccer at Purdue University, and Neil Jones, head coach of men’s soccer at the University of Wisconsin. Both coaches talk with Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke about their coaching careers, importance of assembling a good coaching staff, upcoming seasons, the important role ECNL events play in helping them scout players, and more....
Let us know the topics of interest to you! Episode 48 of Breaking The Line: The ECNL Podcast features Edvaldo Pedro, ECNL Director at DKSC, Athletic Director at Allegiance Academy, and ECNL Boys U15 National Champions and Juan Martinez, President and Executive Director for D’feeters Kicks Soccer Club. ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney, talks with Pedro and Martinez about the merging of D’Feeter and Dallas Kicks, their admission into The ECNL boys, The Allegiance Academy, winning a National Ch...
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Ralph Richards, ECNL Girls Director for St. Louis Scott Gallagher and Head Coach of the ECNL Girls U16 National Champions. Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke chats with Richards about winning the ECNL Girls U16 national championship, the culture around St. Louis Scott Gallagher, his journey throughout soccer and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Girls and ECNL Boys National Finals are right around the corner, and Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke dives into both championship events, previewing what's ahead. Linke is first joined by ECNL COO and ECNL Girls Commissioner Jen Winnagle to discuss the ECNL Girls National Finals in Richmond, Va. from July 8-11, and then he sits down with ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney and Pipeline SC ECNL Boys Director Brandon Quaranta to survey ...
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Lori Trautmann and Sean Bubb of the Florida Club League. Trautmann, the organization's Executive Director and Bubb, the FCL's North Advisor, both chat with Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke about the league, their involvement with the ECNL at the Regional League level, how teams have been able to go from the Regional League to the ECNL Club Competition, and more....
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features John Pardini, Adam Reekie, Gary Gartner and Scott Wollaston, key members of the NC Fusion leadership group. Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke chats with the group about the formation of NC Fusion, the impact of the ECNL on the club's players, the expectations for ECNL National Playoffs and more.
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features Novi Maric, CEO of Florida Premier. Breaking the Line podcast host Dean Linke chats with Maric about growing up and playing youth soccer in Germany, coming to the US and coaching youth soccer by the age of 22, growing Florida Premier FC with his twin brother, Bosho, and more.
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-adolesce...
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...
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 ...
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....
Let us know the topics of interest to you! The ECNL Podcast features US Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas, current Fox Sports soccer broadcaster and former MLS and USWMT star. ECNL Podcast host Dean Linke chats with Lalas about growing up in Michigan playing ice hockey and soccer, his time with the USMNT playing in two World Cups and two Olympics, transitioning from playing soccer to working in soccer after retirement, and more....
