Chats With Jacks - Episode 1 - Recreation And Youth Academy Back Of The Net

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In this episode of Chats with Jacks, Barry Slagle, Director of Recreation for Charlotte Independence Soccer Club, interviews two recreational players, Zoey and Julia, along with their coach, Bill Hart. They share their personal experiences in the recreation program, discussing how it has influenced their development, confidence, and love for soccer. Tune in to hear their stories and gain insight into the positive impact of our Recreation program and volunteer coaches. #theindependenceway #chatswithjacks #youth #soccer Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Chats with Jacks - Episode 4 - The Independence Way, Culture 31:35

23 weeks之前31:35

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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 Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Chats with Jacks - Episode 3 - Member Services 17:39

24 weeks之前17:39

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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 Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Chats with Jacks - Episode 2 - Communication 21:22

25 weeks之前21:22

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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. Learn more about our Communication Protocol Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Chats with Jacks - Episode 1 - Recreation and Youth Academy 22:45

27 weeks之前22:45

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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 Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode S3 - 1 ECNL Academy Ryan Behrmann - #Path2Pro 16:29

2 years之前16:29

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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. Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode S3 - 2 ECNL Academy Marco Wright - #Path2Pro 23:30

2 years之前23:30

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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.. Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode S2-2 Kelly Flanders and Nicola Hauk - W League Captains 32:24

3 years之前32:24

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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. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode S2-1 Robyn Horner - Head Coach W League 44:35

3 years之前44:35

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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. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 17 - Wells Thompson - Soccer Resilience 48:30

4 years之前48:30

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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. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 16 - Pat White - Futsal 56:19

4 years之前56:19

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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 patw@independencesoccer.club. Recorded: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 15 - Matt Spear - Soccer Resilience 40:47

4 years之前40:47

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First podcast of 2021. Thanks for listening in! Today's podcast is a conversation with Matt Spear. Matt is a founder of and the center mid for Soccer Resilience. Before Soccer Resilience, Matt captained the 1992 Davidson Men's Soccer team to the Final Four and coached at his Alma Mater for 18 years before accepting the role as President of the Richmond Kickers pro team. This is a good listen for anyone looking for more ideas about how to train their brain and transform their game. Matt can be reached at mattspear@soccerresilience.com and you can read more about him and his Love United FC initiative at his LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspear/ . More information on Soccer Resilience can be found on their website: Soccer Resilience and on their youtube page: Soccer Resilience - YouTube . Recorded: Tuesday, January 5th, 2021. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 14 - Fil Wilkinson - Director of Community Engagement and Adult Soccer 23:18

4 years之前23:18

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In today's episode, we speak to Fil Wilkinson. Fil is our director of community engagement. If the club is running a program outside of regular competitive soccer, Fil is probably involved. If you are interested in helping out in any capacity, we always need volunteers, or if you have any ideas for future projects, please email Fil at: filw@independencesoccer.club We also speak on our different Adult Soccer offerings. If you love the game, come on out, we have a place for you! Mooresville: Charlotte Independence SC - powered by Oasys Sports (independencesoccer.club) North Meck: Charlotte Independence SC - powered by Oasys Sports (independencesoccer.club) Recorded: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 13 - Female Leadership Council 38:19

4 years之前38:19

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We speak to Rusty Scarborough, Greg Ashton, and Sarah Vogelwede about the club's female leadership council and leadership development program. Check out the video from the last leadership council meeting here, Leadership Development Program - YouTube . If you want to support the program please email: rustys@independencesoccer.club grega@independencesoccer.club sarahv@independencesoccer.club or neilr@independencesoccer.club Recorded: Tuesday, November 6-7th, 2020. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 12 - Stephen Sweeney - Director Youth Academy 16:24

4 years之前16:24

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Stephen is our Youth Academy Director out of the Lake Norman site. We speak about the goals of the youth academy program, how to help players at the recreational level, and a quick update on his favorite EPL team. Recorded: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 11 - Austin Pack - Charlotte Independence Pro Team Goalkeeper 21:20

5 years之前21:20

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Austin is a UNCC alum and has been playing professionally since he graduated in 2016. Austin has played in the NASL at Puerto Rico FC, at the Portland Timbers 2 and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in the USL before signing and coming back to Charlotte in February in 2020. The Charlotte Independence schedule can be found here, https://www.charlotteindependence.com/ and their ESPN+ schedule here, https://www.uslchampionship.com/match-center?network . Recorded: Saturday, August 8th, 2020 Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 10 - John Cullen - UNCC Women's Soccer Head Coach 47:07

5 years之前47:07

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John Cullen is the head coach at UNCC for the women's soccer program. John is well-spoken, passionate, and truly a joy to listen to. We speak on how he got to the States, how he got into coaching, what kind of style his teams play, and what female players can do to differentiate themselves during this suspension of play. Enjoy. Recorded: May 29th, 2020 Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 9 - Mike Jeffries - Head Coach and GM for the Charlotte Independence 28:44

5 years之前28:44

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Mike Jeffries is the head coach and general manager of OUR Charlotte Independence pro team! We talk about his history in the game, the league and how it is structured, and what the team has been doing during this return to play. Be sure to follow the team on their website for updated news and scheduling information. https://www.charlotteindependence.com/ Recorded: June 19th, 2020 Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Club Announcement - Return to Play - Chad Metzler 41:58

5 years之前41:58

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Chad Metzler - Chief Operating Officer https://www.flipsnack.com/Independencesoccer/independence-return-to-play/full-view.html Listen to Chad Metzler speak about our Return to Play Plan, linked above. Recorded: Wednesday, 5.20.20 Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 8 - How our members are training at home 21:12

5 years之前21:12

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In this episode, we speak to 5 (not 6...) of our members about how they are training at home during this suspension of play. We speak with JT Dolan, Johnny Thyne, Hunter Maholtz, Luke and Justin Deffenbaugh. More training plans can be found on our " At Home Training " page. Be sure to check the technical training and the health and fitness links. Recorded: May 5th and May 1tth 2020 Return to Play: Gameplan - Please READ! Free camp voucher code in the Return to Play: Game Plan Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 7 - Juan Vazquez and Carlos Martinez - East Director and Director of Boys South 36:38

5 years之前36:38

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This podcast is in Spanish and English. If you find value in this Spanish/English Podcast, please email Carlos Martinez at CarlosM@independencesoccer.club and/or Juan Vazquez at JuanV@independencesoccer.club. In this episode, we talk about some of the soccer opportunities provided by a structured club environment here at Charlotte Independence Soccer Club and what Latino players and communities can do to get involved. Recorded: Thursday, April 30th, 2020 Return to Play: Gameplan - Please READ! Free camp voucher code in the Return to Play: Game Plan 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 6 - Blake Ellis - South Goalkeeper Director 35:03

5 years之前35:03

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Blake Ellis is currently the assistant coach for goalkeepers for both the men and the women at Winthrop University as well as our South Goalkeeper Director. We speak about what training looks like for a college goalkeeper in and out of season. What the fundamentals are for the position and why they are so important. How you should communicate to organize your box. What goalkeepers should be focusing on during this suspension of play and what exactly is e-gaffing? Recorded: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2020. Return to Play: Gameplan - Please READ! Free camp voucher code in the Return to Play: Game Plan 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 5 - Emily McMillan - Youth Academy Director - Girls North Meck 56:56

5 years之前56:56

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Emily is a long time employee of the club and our youth academy director for the girls out of North Meck. We talk about using ball mastery and futsal to create fearless players and how to be different. Shout out to our Regional Futsal Girls Champions in the 2010 and 2011 age groups. Also, a shout out to the 2009 Regional and NATIONAL Futsal Girls Champions, the 2009 North Meck Futures! Recorded: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020. Return to Play: Gameplan - Please READ! Free camp voucher code in the Return to Play: Game Plan 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Club Announcement - Return to Play: Game Plan - Chad Metzler 35:40

5 years之前35:40

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Chad Metzler - Chief Operating Officer https://www.independencesoccer.club/news-detail/coronavirus-update-club-operations-status Listen to Chad Metzler speak about our Return to Play: Game Plan When are we getting back on the field? What if the NCYSA cancels the remaining season? What is the club's refund policy? Camp vouchers and camp discounts – May 1st is the extended registration deadline for the 30% discount, vouchers are good to use up to one week prior to the camp you would like to sign up for Our camp value protection guarantee The player placement process for national programs and local programs What is the player placement declaration form? Register for next fall NOW! WPSL and Elite Training Academy Next Fall Season – We are intending for a return to the new normal Changes to national programming "team based travel" Future updates 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 4 - Keith Poston - Recreation Director 37:32

5 years之前37:32

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Keith Poston is our Director of Recreation. We talk about rec as the entry point for our player pathway, rec to pro and 4 to 74, and the first step in playing the independence way. A huge thank you to all 227 of our volunteer coaches in the recreation program. We talk about how you can help your recreational player while at home. Keith also gives his advice to stay positive, don't overthink it, have fun, and enjoy the family time! Recorded: Thursday, April 9th, 2020. Return to Play: Gameplan - Please READ! 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by May 1st, 2020 (extended) Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 3 - Adam Tipper - Girls ECNL Futures North Director 41:51

5 years之前41:51

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Adam Tipper is the Girls ECNL Futures North Director. We talk about Tipper's background in England, how his Dad is disappointed he's an Arsenal fan, and how he got here to the States. We also speak on how to train game intelligence at home, how to get better quicker, and why you need to make your strengths stand out. Recorded: Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by April 15th, 2020, use code CISCMEMBER. $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by April 15th, 2020, use code CISCPLAYER. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 2 - Greg Ashton and Phil Hindson - College Recruiting 48:38

5 years之前48:38

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In this episode, we speak to the girls and boys college recruiting directors for CISC. Greg Ashton is our girl's college recruiting director and a former college coach at Trinity University and Davidson College. Phil Hindson is our boy's college recruiting director and a former college coach at Winthrop, Clemson, UNC Pembroke, and a second stint at Winthrop University. We talk about finding the right college and why it is important. What can players do during the dead period? What's so important about June 15th going into your Junior year of high school and what college coaches are looking for when they come to watch you play. Recorded: Monday, March 30th, 2020. 30% off all Summer Camps when you register by April 15th, 2020. $50 off our Boys and Girls College Combine in June when you register by April 15th, 2020. Music: " Day Trips " by Ketsa From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC Learn more about Independence Soccer Follow us on social media…

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Episode 1 - Bradley Morrison - Boys ECNL North Director 37:39

5 years之前37:39