Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast

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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.

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Epside 92: Breaking the Line (feat: Christian Lavers and Doug Bracken)

Apr 24 2024 56 mins

The ECNL Podcast features ECNL President and CEO, Christian Lavers and ECNL Vice President, Doug Bracken. Breaking the Line Podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with Lavers and Bracken about the new format of the podcast, and what listeners can look forward to as the podcast looks to pivot to having more candid conversations amongst themselves and other special guests as they discuss al

Episode 91: Breaking the Line (feat: Pat McStay, Michael Renwick and Sean Nahas)

Apr 10 2024 77 mins

The ECNL Podcast features Pat McStay founder of The Heritage Project, MVLA’s boys technical director Michael Renwick and NWSL’s North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas. Breaking the Line Podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with McStay about how the Heritage Project helps educate and connect players playing within the ECNL to countries with whom they could qualify to play for t

Episode 90: Breaking the Line (feat: Paul McVeigh and Steve Danbusky)

Mar 27 2024 60 mins

Episode 90 of Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast features Paul McVeigh a former international with Northern Ireland and Premier League player turned performance psychologist, and Steve Danbusky the Executive Director at Beach FC in Virginia. Breaking the Line Podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with McVeigh about his time as a professional player and how that's translated into ho

Episode 89: Breaking the Line (feat: Joe Nemzer, Gronthik Chatterjee, Mark Hiemenz & Russell Finch)

Mar 13 2024 105 mins

Episode 89 of Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast features Joe Nemzer the Philadelphia Ukraine Nationals Technical Director, Gronthik Chatterjee Executive Director for Nationals SC and Executive Director Mark Hiemenz along with Girls Academy Director Russell Finch out of Colorado Rush. Breaking the Line Podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with the directors whose clubs will all be join

Breaking the Line: Episode 88 (feat. David Maddren and Campbell Chapman)

Feb 28 2024 53 mins

Episode 88 of Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast features NC Courage Academy Director David Maddren and GSA Girl’s Program Director Campbell Chapman. Breaking the Line Podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Maddren and Chapman on their clubs philosophies in player development and the ECNL pathway.

Breaking the Line: Episode 87 (feat. Casey Phair, Madison Tiernan, Mike O'Neill and Nick Heinemann)

Feb 14 2024 68 mins

The ECNL Podcast features PDA alum and recent Angel City signee Casey Phair as she talks about her decision to make the leap into becoming a professional soccer player in the NWSL. Casey is joined by her PDA club Madison Tiernan. Director of Coaching Mike O’Neill and Director of Programming Nick Heinemann also join the podcast to discuss the ethos that makes PDA who they are.

Breaking the Line: Episode 86 (feat. Drew Brees and Dr. Drew Watson)

Jan 31 2024 37 mins

The ECNL Podcast features NFL Super Bowl XLIV MVP and Champion Drew Brees and ECNL Medical Advisor Dr. Drew Watson. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Brees about the power of mentorship and overcoming adversity and talks with Dr. Watson on how the league will start integrating ways to address mental health in athletes.

Breaking the Line: Episode 85 (feat: Christian Lavers, Ceri Bowley and Jay Howell)

Jan 14 2024 45 mins

The ECNL Podcast features Christian Lavers, President and CEO of The ECNL , Ceri Bowley, Technical Advisor of The ECNL and Jay Howell, Executive Director of the Richmond Strikers and Richmond United. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, speaks with Lavers, Bowley and Howell on what to look forward to at the 7th annual ECNL Coaching Symposium and AGM.

Breaking the Line: Episode 84 (feat: Dan Naidu and Mike Aubry)

Jan 03 2024 53 mins

The ECNL Podcast features Dan Naidu, Kansas City Scott Gallagher Girls Director of Coaching, and Mike Aubry, Executive Director of Greater Toledo Futbol Club Impact. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with both about their coaching careers, their time with their current clubs, and more.

Breaking the Line: Episode 83 (feat: Lauren Flynn, Taylor Huff, Brandon Parrish, and Tyler Trimnal)

Dec 20 2023 71 mins

The ECNL Podcast features ECNL Girls alumni and 2023 NCAA National Champions Lauren Flynn and Taylor Huff of Florida State University, as well as ECNL Boys alumni and 2023 NCAA National Champions Brandon Parrish and Tyler Trimnal of Clemson University. Breaking the Line podcast host, Dean Linke, talks with all four about their recent experience winning the National Championship and