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How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast

Philip Darke & Paul Jobson
Leadership
Soccer
DISC
Team Culture
Christianity
Communication
Team Communication
Disc Model Of Human Behavior
Coaching
Wrestling
Individual Development
Soccer Resilience
Soccer Recruiting
MAI
DISC Model
Communication Style
Team Engagement
All Abilities
Olympics
Wake Forest University

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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Latest Episodes

In Episode 201, Phil and Paul continue Season 14's focus on The People Advantage by exploring one of the most important ingredients in every healthy team, organization, family, and relationship:

Trust.

Most leaders recognize trust is important. F... more

In Episode 200, Phil and Paul continue Season 14's focus on The People Advantage by exploring a reality every leader, coach, parent, and teammate needs to understand:

Every strength has a shadow side.

The very traits that make people successful c... more

In Episode 199, the fourth installment of our series, Phil and Paul continue Season 14's focus on The People Advantageby tackling one of the most overlooked realities of leadership and communication:

Communication is not measured by what you say. I... more

In Episode 198, Phil and Paul continue Season 14's focus on The People Advantage by exploring one of the biggest mistakes leaders unintentionally make: leading everyone the same way.

Building on the DISC foundation from Episodes 1 and 2, they unpac... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Caligiuri
World Cup legend, US national team player
US Soccer / UCLA Soccer
Episode: Paul Caliguiri -- Faith, Perseverance, and National Team Glory (Re-cast)
Cori Close
Head coach, UCLA Women's Basketball
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Cori Close, UCLA Women's BB Head Coach—Leading with a Broom and a Shovel (RECAST)
Twee Williams
Advocate for all-abilities soccer, coach for MPT Soccer and other programs
MPT Soccer, all-abilities soccer initiatives
Episode: Phil and Paul – The "Nor-Way" - Season 13 Post-Match Show
Jim Spence
Longtime friend and leader of Sports Quest
Sports Quest
Episode: Jim Spence – Faithfulness and Leading with Compassion
Thuy Williams
Guest on the episode, involved with All Abilities and global sport outreach
All Abilities, global sport movement
Episode: Thuy Williams – Saving Lives and Overcoming Adversity with All Abilities
Wells Thompson
Former MLS Midfielder, Co-Founder of Soccer Resilience
Soccer Resilience
Episode: What Makes a Leader? with Wells Thompson, Co-Founder of Soccer Resilience and Former MLS Midfielder - RECAST
Carl Dambman
Minister, wrestling coach, author
Athletes in Action / Christian ministry
Episode: Carl Dambman – Wrestling with Faith and Leadership
Warren Mainard
Leader focused on mentoring men through sports-based programs
Impact Players
Episode: Warren Mainard – Impact Players & Audacious Authenticity
Graham Daniels
Graham Daniels, interviewed guest discussed in halftime, focus on leadership and disruption for flourishing
Episode: Season 13 Halftime Show – Redeeming Your Time

Hosts

Paul Jobson
Co-host with extensive coaching and leadership background.
Phil Darke
Host focusing on leadership through sport and team culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Jim Spence - Sports Quest

    This is an outstanding podcast for leaders of all ages and in all industries. The guests each provide tremendous, practical insights as to what it means to lead well. Always something to glean, and always a valuable takeaway (or 2 or 3!) Listen intently. Take notes. This podcast WILL make you a more effective and intentional leader!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SQ Soccer
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome idea

    Yes, team sports make leaders and this in-depth podcast proves it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littlest cowboy
    United States5 years ago
  • Extremely Good and Enlightening

    Wow Phil. Just listened, really enjoyed, and feel this makes me a better leader in my own realm of “influence.” If you’re looking for some really insightful thoughts and actions on leadership, this is a great listen. Kudos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teehee
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strong, practical leadership takeaways that apply beyond sports.
Audience-friendly takes on teamwork and communication in any field.
Guests consistently offer actionable insights plus personal storytelling.

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Apple Podcasts
#164
Chile/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#239
Mexico/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Peter Greer – Avoiding Personal Mission Drift and Finishing Well
Q: What led you to write How Leaders Lose Their Way?
Peter describes writing from curiosity, using stories of others to explore how leaders drift and how to avoid it, aiming to provide practical guidance drawn from scripture and real-life leadership experiences.
Greg Rubendall - Cultivate Your Garden
Q: What is the most recent source of insight Greg has found impactful on his leadership approach?
He highlights the Start with Why framework as a foundational concept and emphasizes ongoing questions about community, history, and desires as the basis for purposeful action.
What Makes a Leader? with Wells Thompson, Co-Founder of Soccer Resilience and Former MLS Midfielder - RECAST
Q: What is your personal why today?
His current why centers on sharing Jesus, caring for his family, and using leadership lessons learned from sports to help others, including his children and community, while navigating the wilderness of career transitions.
What Makes a Leader? with Wells Thompson, Co-Founder of Soccer Resilience and Former MLS Midfielder - RECAST
Q: Briefly share your story, including how you developed your passion for soccer, sport psychology, and leadership.
Wells outlines a journey from a difficult youth involving substance use and a life-saving intervention by his parents, through pro soccer at Wake Forest and MLS, to a faith-driven pivot into leadership and coaching. He emphasizes that success was as much about resilience, support from mentors, and spiritual beliefs as raw talent.

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This show blends leadership theory with practical coaching insight drawn from soccer. Across episodes, hosts and guests explore how communication, self-awareness, and relationship-building drive team performance, personal growth, and parenthood in sports and life. A standout angle is applying DISC-style profiling and growth-minded leadership to everyday coaching and parenting, with a strong emphasis on culture, mentorship, and servant leadership. The format tends to feature high-profile coaches and sport-focused leaders who translate lessons from the field into actionable strategies for teams, clubs, and families, often tying leadership concepts to long-term development and well-being rather than quick wins.

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Recent guests on How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast include:

1. Paul Caligiuri
2. Cori Close
3. Twee Williams
4. Jim Spence
5. Thuy Williams
6. Wells Thompson
7. Carl Dambman
8. Warren Mainard

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