Back of the Net - CISC
Charlotte Independence Soccer Club's Soccer Podcast - Interviews and content from guests for all levels of soccer players, coaches, and parents. Also, listen into on our new program called Chats with Jacks - Get a deep dive behind the scenes into our different departments, programs, staff, values, and more!
Episodes
In our next episode of Chats with Jacks, we sit down with Blythe Clark, Riley Pickles, and Grayson Marlow from our Goalkeeping Program. They're interviewed by our Director of Coaching - Goalkeeping, Matt Brown.
Tune in to hear how they got started as goalkeepers, what they love about the position, and some of their favorite memories from the field.
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 Recr...
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, Di...
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 Brow...
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
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://w...
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...
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 Leagu...
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...
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...
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 men...
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).
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 mo...
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 Soc...
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
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
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-...
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 th...
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: "...
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
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