Philip Darke & Paul Jobson

How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast

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Hosts Paul Jobson and Phil Darke have decades of experience as leaders, husbands, fathers, soccer coaches, players, and referees. In this podcast, Paul and Phil will have conversations with guests from the worlds of leadership and soccer about how we can flourish by examining life and leadership through the lens of the "beautiful game."

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Philip Darke & Paul Jobson

Episodes

Vulnerability and Infectious Influence with Amanda Cromwell of UCLA Women's Soccer 05.11.2020 58:11

In Episode 4 of How Soccer Explains Leadership, Amanda Cromwell, Head Coach of UCLA Women's Soccer, Former National Team member and coach, former pro footballer, and Olympic Gold Medalist, talks with Phil about vulnerability, recruiting, pursuing justice, and infectious influence. More specifically, she covers: Her experience in soccer and leadership from her club career, to University of VA, to s...

Music, Soccer, and Leadership with Pete Kipley of Bolta Soccer 29.10.2020 53:01

In Episode 3 of How Soccer Explains Leadership, Pete Kipley, Founder of Bolta Soccer, and Music Producer and Songwriter, talks with Phil about how his decades of experience in the music industry intersects with his new life running an indoor soccer training facility, and how both inform his life and leadership. More specifically, he discusses: His story of how soccer and leadership have influenced...

Shaping Identity and Culture with Paul Jobson of Baylor Women's Soccer 22.10.2020 45:51

In Episode 2 of How Soccer Explains Leadership, Paul Jobson, Head Coach of Baylor Women's Soccer, talks with Phil about his coaching philosophy, identity formation, shaping culture, and how he uses lessons from soccer in his life and leadership. Specific topics covered in this episode: His story of how soccer and leadership have influenced his life, how he ended up coaching at Baylor, and how he's...

The Why and What of How Soccer Explains Leadership 01.10.2020 32:09

In Episode 1, Phil and Ryan share their stories and what led them to start this podcast. They talk about their leadership experience, their families, and how they fell in love with soccer and Manchester United. They also give a sneak peek into topics that they will be covering in future podcasts, and how studying the intersection of soccer, life, and leadership will help you to flourish in virtual...

How Soccer Explains Leadership Trailer 01.10.2020 1:28

Is soccer just a game that we play and watch to give us a break from reality? Or does it actually teach us lessons about life and leadership? We tackle these questions, and a whole lot more on the How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast, which explores life and leadership principles through the lens of the beautiful game. You can download new episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...