Kirsten sits down with Doug and Amie Bracken and talk ECNL Soccer ⚽. They dive into the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and how it goes beyond the game, becoming a true family affair. From parents, siblings, and extended family cheering from the sidelines to the lifelong bonds players form with teammates, ECNL creates a unique environment that brings families together. We’ll explore how this elite soccer league fosters not only competitive excellence but also a culture of learning and growth, both on and off the field. Discover how ECNL encourages players to develop resilience, discipline, and a passion for continuous improvement, shaping them into well-rounded individuals both as athletes and in life. Tune in to hear personal stories, insights from coaches, and the impact ECNL has on young soccer players.
This episode is a behind the scenes look at a premiere soccer league!
The ECNL was founded in 2009 as a challenge to the status quo of youth soccer, with a vision to be better. In its first years, the league supported only girls programming, but that was to change.
As a result of grassroots collaboration and innovation driven by youth soccer leaders all around the country, the ECNL quickly rose to national prominence – and ultimately to be the top level of competition and player development in the country. Each step was fueled by a shared commitment to elevating the youth soccer experience.
In 2017, the landscape again demanded more and the ECNL Boys was founded, setting the stage for an amazing period of rapid growth, increasing quality and further change in youth soccer. Starting with 57 of the top boys clubs in the country, the creation of the Boys ECNL once again demonstrated how a total commitment to improving the experience of players, coaches, clubs, and the environment in which they develop, can change everything.
Today, the ECNL represents the epitome of excellence in youth soccer, for boys and girls, as the league and its clubs, players, coaches, and everyone involved seeks to constantly “Raise the Game” for the future.
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Inside ECNL: Amie and Doug Bracken | EP 124