by Philip Darke & Paul Jobson
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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April 17, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">In Episode 169, Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits, Former Cornell Lacrosse and Football player, and Author of Influence and the Creator’s Game, talks with Phil and Paul about his extensive experience in sports, business, leadership, and ministry, and how his faith journey has deeply impacted all facets of his life. Frank shares personal stories from his athletic journey, his involvement with FCA, the concept of playing sports to please the Creator, and how sports can integrate with faith to influence lives for eternity. He also discusses how the principles and lessons learned from sports are applied in his family business, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and values. Listeners will gain insights into using sports to make disciples, developing a mission-driven business, and integrating faith into various aspects of life. Specifically, Frank discusses:</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->His sports, business, and faith journey (4:00)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->A story from his not-so-extensive soccer coaching experience (13:35)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->His personal “why” and life purpose, and how he is living it out (17:40)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The story behind his book, Influence and the Creator's Game and the concept of a “Praise Performance” (22:07)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The only thing that matters (27:17)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Impacting lives through lacrosse (29:52)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->An incredible story about God’s Providence (35:22)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Lessons from lacrosse and other sports that he uses in his business (40:30)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Impactful coaches and mentors in his life (51:35)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Lessons from sport that he has used in his marriage and parenting (54:22)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->His recommended books (56:31)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Resources and Links from this Episode</strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Creators-Game-Frank-Kelly/dp/B0CMXT4K37/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0">Influence and the Creator’s Game</a>, Frank Kelly III</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="https://www.frankkellyiii.com/">Frank Kelly III’s website</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="https://youtu.be/qx-SopneCTA">Uncut Video of the Episode</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership">HSEL Facebook Group</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="https://www.warriorwaysoccer.com/">Warrior Way Soccer</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.coachingthebiggergame.com/">Coaching the Bigger Game Program</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="mailto:[email protected]">Phil’s email for DISC Training</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Hat-Ways-Great-Teammate/dp/111912011X">The Hard Hat: 21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate</a>, Jon Gordon</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Secret-How-Live-Purpose-Power/dp/1563992043/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C116D82JBBTG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0FeOdQuNZlGDEs1xLcYGaGnAUe0Ps2dJNFF2WdITRQ9o8kmqwqNf0MhruQxs6GtRaLMYlbGKiaCQK8NOUzNlwyI_C_jj7MjE3C1xZp1d1NY.PARcDHUUkmSo1-NwrH3PqdrsWOgjp45n9C1XyRO9JWs&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Secret+Bill+Bright&qid=1743633288&s=books&sprefix=the+secret+bill+bright%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-1">The Secret: How to Live with Purpose and Power</a>, Bill Bright</p>
April 3, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">In Episode 168, Phil and Paul discuss their highlights from the first half of HSEL’s Season 12, as well as some personal and professional updates. They talk about their conversations with Wells Thompson, Don Williams, and Brad Kenney, as well as their “Extra Time” episode, delving into topics like vulnerability, what it takes to become a pro athlete, navigating the changing college soccer landscape, prioritizing family values and player development, and the importance of life beyond the game.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you’re loving the show (or if you don’t love it ; )), please to subscribe, give us your feedback, rate and review the show, and, most importantly, continually learn from the show and use it to help you flourish in everything you do.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Resources and Links from this Episode</strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="https://youtu.be/CKGaRPWN8rY">Uncut Video of the Episode</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership">HSEL Facebook Group</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="https://www.warriorwaysoccer.com/">Warrior Way Soccer</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.coachingthebiggergame.com/">Coaching the Bigger Game Program</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href="mailto:[email protected]">Phil’s email for DISC Training</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Soccer-Psalms-Bradly-Michael-Kenney/dp/B0DPJCK6GC">The Soccer Psalms</a>, Brad Kenney</p>
March 20, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">In Episode 167, we are recasting our interview with Pete Kipley, Founder of Bolta Soccer, Music Producer and Songwriter, in which he talks with Phil about his journey from being a music producer to opening a soccer training facility in Nashville. He discusses the similarities between the music and soccer worlds, emphasizing the importance of mentality, culture, and leadership in both fields. Pete also talks about his philosophy at Bolta, focusing on curating quality trainers, creating opportunities, and connecting players with the right resources. The conversation delves into parenting, motivating young athletes, and the impact of COVID-19 on youth sports. Pete concludes with reflections on the qualities of effective coaches and the far-reaching implications of lessons from soccer on parenting and life. Specifically, he discusses:</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->His story of how soccer and leadership have influenced his life and how he ended up leaving the music industry to start an indoor facility.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->His philosophy at Bolta Soccer and how they are curating, creating, and connecting in their development of trainers and players in their community</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->How breaking into and advancing in the music industry and the soccer world involve many of the same things</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->How the college soccer recruiting process prepares athletes for the world outside of soccer</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->What Pete has learned from the game of soccer as a man who has only recently fallen in love with the beautiful game, particularly what he has learned about the mental side of the game</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The dangers and negative impact of parents, coaches, and other leaders micromanaging and pressuring the people they’re leading, and why it is critical to foster an environment allowing for a freedom to fail </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->How to deal with failure and “bad balls” in soccer and life</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The importance of teamwork and teammates covering for each other</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The common threads that Pete has seen in the best soccer coaches he has worked with in his life</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Principles from soccer that he applies in his marriage and parenting in his home (and Pete gets really philosophical on this one)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Resources that Pete recommends to us</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u>Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode</u></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://youtu.be/7rI3yVR8BSM">Video of this episode</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.boltasports.com/">Bolta Soccer website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.warriorwaysoccer.com/">Warrior Way Soccer</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "mailto:[email protected]">Phil’s email for DISC training</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“All or Nothing: Manchester City” – Amazon Prime</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“All or Nothing: Tottenham” – Amazon Prime</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Ted Lasso” – Apple TV</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Take Us Home: Leeds United” – Amazon Prime</p>
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