Today is a very extra special episode, I had the honor of interviewing Bradley Carnell, the head coach of STL City Soccer.  In August 2019, the city of St. Louis, MO received a grant for an expansion club. The first season kicked off in 2023 and in its first year the team broke records,  St. Louis City SC became the most successful MLS Expansion team in their first eight games with 18 points. They also broke the record for most wins by an MLS expansion club and on October 1, 2023, they won the Western Conference in their first year as a franchise and would also qualify for the 2024 CONCACAF (kaang·kuh·kaf) Champions Cup. The club is also the first majority female-owned club in MLS history! If you are not from St. Louis you need to know that this soccer team has created so much momentum in the city and I thought it would be an incredible opportunity to sit down with Bradley to hear his insight on what it takes to lead a transformation as big as this and how he manages his leadership role, tips, and trick for other leaders around the globe to do the same. It was such a treat to get to hear from the man himself and you’ll hear the humbleness and confidence radiating during the conversation!

• How to approach transformation as a leader in a new role. 

• Honoring the history of the city/community to elevate the future.

• Being a role model for the team and challenging them to take responsibility for development.

• Give and take concept

• How he creates an environment where his players can be vulnerable and open

• What can be learned and applied from sports and immediate feedback on the field

• How he cultivates clarity and buy-in to drive success

• The importance of knowing your team's personalities and character

• How to train to deal with adversity under pressure. 

• Conflict’s role in the game 

...and much, much more!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

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