In this episode, we sit down with Eli Brown, the head coach of Southeast Community College Men’s Soccer — a young leader with a powerful story. A former standout at Lincoln East High School and Bellevue University, Eli was known for his leadership on the field and in the classroom. But his journey took a dramatic turn when he faced a life-threatening health scare, undergoing emergency brain surgery to remove a tumor.Now fully recovered and more driven than ever, Eli has returned to the game with new purpose — leading SCC as they look to build on their first NJCAA Region IX championship. From coaching youth state champions to bringing energy and resilience to the college sidelines, Eli brings heart, hustle, and a survivor’s perspective to every practice and match.