In Episode 100, Dan Williams, soccer coach and Founder/Coach at Next Level Soccer Academy, and Founder/President of Sports Serve, talks with Phil and Paul about lessons he has learned from playing and coaching, his work with the Global Sports Movement, his thoughts on youth soccer in the US, how overcoaching and focusing on winning affects our players’ development, demystifying college recruiting, and what the Hero’s Journey has to do with parenting and coaching. Specifically, Dan discusses:

• His personal story, how he developed his passion for soccer, leadership, ministry, and coaching, and how he is using soccer to teach life lessons to his players and many others around the world (3:09)
• The Global Sports Movement and how it is impacting lives around the world through sport, fitness, and play (10:10)
• His thoughts on the trajectory of youth soccer in the US, positive and negative (12:23)
• The role overcoaching plays when we talk about decision making and execution from a player standpoint (20:19)
• How the focus on winning in youth sports has affected the development of young players (23:36)
• How he has used lessons learned from soccer in his ministry (30:56)
• How he is using lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (40:13)
• Demystifying college recruiting (46:57)
• What the Hero’s Journey has to do with parenting and coaching (49:35)
• His book recommendation (59:07)

Resources and Links from this Episode

• Next Level Soccer Academy
• Global Sports Movement
• Uncut Video of the Episode
• HSEL Facebook Group
• Warrior Way Soccer
• Coaching the Bigger Game Program
• Phil’s email for DISC Training
• The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman
• All or Nothing: Arsenal (Amazon Prime Video)
• All or Nothing: Tottenham (Amazon Prime Video)
• All or Nothing: Manchester City (Amazon Prime Video)
• The Road to Character, by David Brooks