In Episode 101, Jorge Vallejo, Founder of Upper 90 in Philadelphia and Atlanta, 2019 CLN Coach of the Year, and Chaplain of the Atlanta United, talks with Phil and Paul about lessons he learned playing youth football (soccer) in Colombia, how he ended up in the US for college, his journey to start Upper 90 and how he is transforming vulnerable communities with soccer, and how he uses lessons learned from soccer in his leadership of Upper 90 and in his marriage and parenting. There is so much great stuff in this interview and we can’t wait to hear how Jorge inspires you to use the beautiful game to change lives for the better. Specifically, Jorge discusses:

• His personal story, how his childhood in Colombia and college in the US shaped him and how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, ministry, and coaching (2:12)
• How he is using soccer to teach life lessons to vulnerable communities in Atlanta through Upper 90 (7:48)
• A great story about a life transformed through Upper 90 in Atlanta (13:22)
• His work with the Atlanta United and how it compares with his work with the youth in the community (18:31)
• How he has used lessons learned from soccer in his ministry (24:41)
• What he likes and dislikes about youth soccer in the US (30:15)
• How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (37:29)
• His book recommendation (43:38)

Resources and Links from this Episode

• Upper 90
• Video of CLN Coach of the Year
• Uncut Video of the Episode
• HSEL Facebook Group
• Warrior Way Soccer
• Coaching the Bigger Game Program
• Phil’s email for DISC Training
• Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work, by Tim Keller