Old-School Rivalries, New-School Vision

Episode N°15

In this episode of The MYJO Experience, host Daniel Workman is joined by veteran educators and coaches Jim Harte and Terry Michler, two passionate leaders behind the growing High School Champions League movement. Together, they share how this grassroots initiative is transforming the high school soccer landscape by prioritizing core values like accessibility, merit-based inclusion, and community-driven rivalries.

Jim and Terry recount their personal journeys from decades in education and coaching to spearheading a league that empowers student-athletes, celebrates local pride, and restores the excitement of school-based sports. Their vision—rooted in five guiding principles—is already reshaping metro areas across the country, creating meaningful opportunities for players who may otherwise be left out of the traditional p ...