STRIVE 365

From the Big Blue to the international stage — Holly Furphy is quickly becoming one of the brightest young stars in Australian football. ⚡ In this episode, we unpack Holly’s whirlwind 9 months: Scoring her debut goal in the A-League Women’s Big Blue Playing in the 2025 A-League Grand Final Representing Australia U23s and winning MVP at the ASEAN Women’s Championship We discuss the step up from tr...

Get your copy of Ange Ball here - https://amzn.to/41x4VNR Career coach Mark Torcaso joins us today on STRIVE 365.  Having spent over 20 years working in the development of football within Melbourne, Mark earnt a reputation as a winner, throughout his time with powerhouse club Calder United in the NPLW.   In 2022, Mark became the inaugural head coach of new A league women’s club Western United, whe...

Tony Readings is one of New Zealand football’s most accomplished coaches. He led the Football Ferns to multiple FIFA Women’s World Cups and Olympic Games, achieving historic milestones — including the team’s first-ever progression past a group stage at a senior FIFA tournament. Today, he serves as the New Zealand All Whites assistant coach , helping prepare the team for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World C...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: From Auckland → Akron → MLS → Coaching! Cameron Knowles went from Auckland junior football to captaining Akron Zips, playing in the MLS, and becoming an MLS Cup-winning coach. In this episode, we talk about his journey through the US college system, the challenges of professional soccer, and his transition into coaching with Portland Timbers and Minnesota United. You’ll learn: ⚽ W...

Geni is a mum to Poppy. A 17 year old talented football player, currently with our Melbourne Victory A league women’s squad as a youth development contracted player. UPDATE - Now a professional contact in Sept 2025. This is a great conversation about navigating the challenges of the professional level as a teenage athlete, relocating the family to access better opportunities, the challenges of bal...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 Check out some great coaching tools here - https://amzn.to/3VqU19D This week's guest is Olli Harder. A football coach who by age 36 had achieved his UEFA Pro Licence, has been the head coach of West Ham Women’s in the WSL and been an assistant coach w...

Korouch Monsef, top NZ football coach and educator, shares insights on mentorship, coach development, and the value of ongoing learning. Perfect for coaches, football leaders, and aspiring professionals looking to grow in the game. Let's Go If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below:  https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 Learn mor...

Today we welcome a true New Zealand football legend – former All Whites player and coach, and Wellington Phoenix manager, Ricki Herbert. From playing at the 1982 FIFA World Cup to coaching the undefeated All Whites at the 2010 World Cup, Ricki shares his incredible journey as an athlete, coach, and parent. In this episode, Ricki opens up about his career highlights, the lessons from leading New Ze...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   To explore more about the Wim Hoff method, go here - https://amzn.to/4kAsKx0 To get Declan recommendation of The Strange Order of Things, click here - https://amzn.to/3JAFg1l Intro: This week we welcome with our next triple threat, Declan Edge.   One of...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   Check out Jeremys book recommendation here - https://amzn.to/3ItBUgf   Intro: Today, I’m pleased to welcome former A league, MLS and NZ All White Jeremy Brockie to the pod.   After bursting onto the scene with his flair for goals, a young Brockie signed...

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If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   Check out Didiers book recommendation here - https://amzn.to/4nkY1VG   Intro: This week we welcome Didier Chambaron to the pod.   Didier is the current head of coach education for US soccer. Prior to this, he served in the same position at Oceania Footba...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 What a pleasure to introduce one of NZs best individual coaches, James Mortimer. A former NZ track star, who competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, James is not coaching some of NZ brightest, and fastest athletes.   The current coach of NZ fastest ever f...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   To check out Dan Abrahams sport psychology books, click here - https://amzn.to/4gAXEna Link to the "Half Time Talks" podcast episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4Fetgk-MkJc Intro:   This week we welcome the next instalment...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   Pick up some great Liverpool FC merchandise here - https://amzn.to/41ZsOis   Intro: Today, it’s a privilege to bring on former England international, Natasha Dowie to the show.   Having reached incredible heights over a long career, that includes winning...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   To check out more FIFA Women’s World Cup items click here - https://amzn.to/4iqVirj   Intro: This week, I’m excited to bring on my of my best mates to the show, current International age group coach, Alana Gunn.   Gunnie and I have been close friends for...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   Get your copy of Ange Ball here - https://amzn.to/41x4VNR   Intro: Career coach Mark Torcaso joins us today on STRIVE 365.   Having spent over 20 years working in the development of football within Melbourne, Mark earnt a reputation as a winner, througho...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 To discover more around Leadership, check these out - https://amzn.to/3Dxh1yA   Intro:   This week I’m honoured to bring Anthony Di Pietro, more commonly known as Chairman onto the podcast.   Anthony has been a major shareholder of the Melbourne Victory Fo...

You can show you appreciation & buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   Learn more about the Matildas FIFA World Cup story here - https://amzn.to/4kAtBxI Intro: This week we welcome Tom Sermanni. From coaching the Matildas (3 times), the US women’s national team, the NZ Football Ferns, working in Japan, USA & Australia in professional club football, Tommy has absolutely...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   More great resources for sports parents here - https://amzn.to/3FAilkI   Intro: Todays guest is Geni O’Keeffe. Geni is a mum to Poppy. A 17 year old talented football player, currently with our Melbourne Victory A league women’s squad as a youth developm...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 Learn to coach the ‘City Way’ here - https://amzn.to/4iuw5f2 Intro: Women’s Super League Head Coach and former Socceroo Dario Vidosic is this week's guest on STRIVE 365. Having played professionally for more than 13 years in the Australian A league, G...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 To train like a Liverpool academy player, check out this resource - https://amzn.to/42bRzI4 Intro: Experienced youth coach Robbie Johnson joins us this week on STRIVE 365. With over 35 years of coaching youth footballers in the UK academy system, as well a...

If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365 To explore more about the Wim Hoff method, go here - https://amzn.to/4kAsKx0 To get Declan recommendation of The Strange Order of Things, click here - https://amzn.to/3JAFg1l Intro: This week, we welcome our next triple threat, Declan Edge. One of NZ'...

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If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below: https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365   To explore more about Dan Abrahams easy to read & use books, please go here - https://amzn.to/4lAUOkn   Hi guys, as we get close to launching into a new season of STRIVE 365, I hope you have enjoyed listening to some of the re-released eps from seaso...