In the latest episode of SPIRE Sessions, Dr. Bruback sits down with Sean Lane, Director of Soccer and Head Coach at SPIRE Academy, for a candid conversation on what it truly takes to develop elite soccer players.

With coaching experience spanning England, Australia, and Asia, Coach Lane brings a global perspective to SPIRE’s growing soccer program. His philosophy is simple and demanding. Great coaches do more than produce great players. They develop disciplined, accountable young people prepared for what comes next.

In this episode, Coach Lane shares:

• What the SPIRE soccer environment looks like day to day, blending tactical intensity with personal accountability
• How SPIRE supports pathways to college and beyond, and the mindset athletes need to earn those opportunities
• Real examples of player development and placement success, highlighting the work happening behind the scenesWhether you’re a current or prospective student athlete, a soccer fan, or part of the broader

SPIRE community, this session gives you inside access to Coach Lane’s strategic thinking and the standards that push players to thrive. Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SPIRE’s YouTube channel.