This next episode of Chats with Jacks focuses on The Independence Way, Culture. Independence Soccer staff get into an in-depth conversation about the clubs' values, identity, development process, training philosophy, performance analysis, player feedback, player/parent education, coaching education, and the player pathway.

Episode Features:
- Colin Gibson, Boys Director of Coaching - North
- Darren Warham, Director for Boys ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)
- John Cullen, Director of Coaching - Girls ECNL Academy
- Jeff Bilyk, Director of Coaching - ECNL Academy
- Thomas Finlay, CEO
- Kalla Stark, Girls Director of Coaching - South and York County
- Neil Roberts, Director of Soccer

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Get to know behind the scenes of our Member Services team and our Registration and League Compliance Director! In this next episode of Chats with Jacks, we will get an inside look on their day-to-day tasks, communication goals, and learn about the benefits of the PlayMetrics app. You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.

This video features: 
- Terina Cullen, Director of Member Services
- Brittany Brown, Member Services Director of Boys and Girls National Programs
- Brian Martinez, Members Services Program Director of the Mooresville and Matthews locations
- Debbie Brooks, Director of Registration and League Compliance
- Horacio Velasco, Member Services Program Director of York County and Gaston County
- Allan Bornkamp, Member Services Program Director for North Mecklenburg

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Listen to Charlotte Independence Soccer Club's CEO, Thomas Finlay, and Director of Soccer, Neil Roberts, engage in an informative discussion about communication. Get a deeper understanding of our Communication Protocols, Let Us Play policy, 24-hour policy, and more! Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.

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Join Barry Slagle, Director of Recreation, and John Tart, Director of the Youth Academy, as they discuss our Recreation and Youth Academy programs in this episode of Chats with Jacks.

Barry and John delve into the specifics of each program, including information about coaches, training styles, age groups, and more.

Registration for Spring 2025 Recreation Soccer will be opening soon.

• Recreation Soccer, https://www.independencesoccer.club/recreation
• Youth Academy, https://www.independencesoccer.club/youth-academy

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Coming from the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club’s Boys ECNL Academy, Marco Wright joins the Back of The Net Podcast. Throughout the segment, we learn the path Marco took when it came to playing soccer. From starting in recreation soccer, playing in the local competitive program, and working his way up the ladder to the ECNL Academy. We also learn more about Marco’s experience in training with the Charlotte Independence USL League One professional Men’s team, playing in USL League Two and USL Academy team, and talking through his recruitment journey. Marco recently graduated from the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club and will be playing soccer at Campbell University this fall as a freshman. Listen and learn more about Marco’s journey in 3..2..1..

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Coming from the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club’s Boys ECNL Academy, Ryan Berhmann joins the Back of The Net Podcast. Throughout the segment, we learn the path Ryan took when it came to playing soccer. From starting in recreation soccer to the highest level in Boys ECNL Academy to taking us through his recruitment process to play at college. Ryan is byproduct of what it takes when you take soccer seriously and taking the time to continue to development. Listen and learn more about Ryan’s journey.  

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Today we are speaking to Kelly Flanders and Nicola Hauk, the two captains for CISC's W League team.  Kelly is a 2018 graduate of Appalachian State and Nicola is a rising junior that is transferring this summer from Delta State to the University of Nebraska.  We speak about the benefits of playing different positions and the different opportunities that the W league is able to provide current and future players. 

More information on our new W League team can be found on our website: https://www.charlotteindependence.com/ 

Recorded: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022.


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Today's podcast is a conversation with Robyn Horner.  Robyn is the head coach for our new W League team.  Robyn has had a long and successful history in the professional game and is looking forward to creating the foundation for this exciting new team and league here in Charlotte.  First game is Sunday 5/15/22, 3pm followed by our men's team at 6pm. 


More information on our new W League team can be found on our website: https://www.charlotteindependence.com/ 

Recorded: Friday, May 6th, 2022.


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Today's podcast is a conversation with Wells Thompson.  Wells' has had a  career as a 9-year Professional Soccer Player (#5 pick in the 2007 MLS Draft and 2010 MLS Cup Champion), as a coach, as an entrepreneur, and now as an ultrarunner.  His faith, relationships, and the sport of soccer have played a critical role in shaping him into the man he is today. He co-founded Soccer Resilience to help others reach their full mental, physical and emotional potential, on and off the field.

More information on Soccer Resilience can be found on their website: Soccer Resilience and on their youtube page: Soccer Resilience - YouTube. 

Recorded: Tuesday, February 9th, 2021.


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Today's podcast is a conversation with Pat White.  Pat is the Futsal Director and Camp director for Charlotte Independence Soccer Club.  Pat is also a former 10+ year indoor and outdoor soccer pro as well as a former member of the US Futsal National Team.   

 More information on CISC's Spring Camp programming can be found on our website: Charlotte Independence SC - powered by Oasys Sports (independencesoccer.club).

More information CISC's Spring Futsal programming can also be found on our website: Charlotte Independence SC - powered by Oasys Sports (independencesoccer.club).

You can reach out to Pat directly at [email protected]. 

Recorded: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021.


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