Football NSW Community Podcast

3 key tips for coaching young players - Silvia Piccini (Italian FA) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1100

Community Podcast: Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Drawing on her experiences within Italian youth national teams and the academies of AC Milan and Juventus, Silvia Piccini provides her top tips for coaching young players.

She is currently the assistant coach of the Italian U17 Girls National Team, where she plays a key role in preparing the next generation of Italian talent as the team works toward qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Recorded as part of the 2025 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips to be a great coach - Damir Dugandzic (German FA) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1100

Community Podcast: Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

With over 15 years of experience at the German Football Association (DFB), Damir Dugandzic gives us his top tips to be a great coach.

Dugandzic is the Technical Head of the Talent Development Program (TDP) at the German Football Association (DFB), where he leads the strategic planning and implementation of Germany’s football development framework. His primary focus is on nurturing young talent, supporting coaches, and advancing the sport at all levels in Germany.

Recorded as part of the 2025 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips to build a long-term development academy program – Ian Buckman (Brighton & Hove Albion FC) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +1100

Community Podcast: Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Ian Buckman draws on his experience as Academy Manager at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club to provide his key tips for building an academy program focussed on long-term development.

Recorded as part of the 2025 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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Futsal Coach Development with José Mendez (Pulpis) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +1100

The latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast features an interview with José Mendez, known as Pulpis, keynote speaker from the 2025 Futsal Coaching Conference.

Pulpis is the former head coach of the Thailand, Vietnam and Uzbekistan national men’s futsal teams, and is the current head coach at Shenzhen Nanling Futsal.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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Referee Panel | Grassroots to FIFA and A-League Men's history | 2025 Female Football Week

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +1100

The newest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast features our Referee Panel event from 2025 Female Football Week!

Hosted by Lucy Saul, FIFA match officials Casey Reibelt, Emma Kocbek and Maddy Allum spoke about their pathways as referees and their experience being involved as part of the first all-female crew to officiate an A-League Men's match.

Become a Referee: https://footballnsw.com.au/referees/#fnsw_c42d9184

Enhancing Volunteer Engagement | 2025 Club Development Conference

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 +1100

The newest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast is our third instalment of features from the 2025 Club Development Conference. This segment focusses on Enhancing Volunteer Engagement, and was delivered by Doctor Catriona Rose, Senior Program Manager at the Australian Sports Commission.

Visit the Football NSW Club Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/

Access Club Development Conference Resources: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/conference-resources/

Safeguarding in Community Sport | 2025 Club Development Conference

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Our latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast features our second instalment of features from the 2025 Club Development Conference, focussing on Safeguarding participants in community sport.

This segment was delivered by Matt Sibley, Child Safe Officer at the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Matt's slideshow from the event can be accessed through the Conference Resources link below.

Visit the Football NSW Club Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/

Access Club Development Conference Resources: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/conference-resources/

Become a Referee: https://footballnsw.com.au/referees/#fnsw_c42d9184

Player and Spectator Behaviour – Supporting Referees | 2025 Club Development Conference

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Our latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast features a segment from the 2025 Club Development Conference discussing Player and Spectator Behaviour - Supporting Referees.

Hosted by Stephanie Brantz, the panel features Emma Kocbek (Football NSW Referees Development & Education Manager), Danny Horstead (Central Coast Football Referees Development Program Lead) and Alana Zic (Hills Football Female Referees Development Officer).

Visit the Football NSW Club Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/

Access Club Development Conference Resources: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/conference-resources/

Become a Referee: https://footballnsw.com.au/referees/#fnsw_c42d9184

3 key tips to develop creativity with Gabriel Bussinger (Vasco de Gama) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Vasco de Gama’s Gabriel Bussinger provides 3 key tips to develop creativity!

Recorded as part of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips for foundation phase coaches with Peter Sturgess (former England FA) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Peter Sturgess provides 3 key tips for foundation phase coaches!

Peter has previously worked for the England Football Association as Technical Lead for the Foundation Phase (ages 5 to 11).

Recorded as part of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips to be a high-performing coach with Graham Arnold - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Former Socceroos and A-League coach Graham Arnold provides 3 key tips to be a high-performing coach!

Recorded as part of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips for managing parents with Skye Eddy (SoccerParenting.com) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Skye Eddy (founder of SoccerParenting.com) provides 3 key tips for managing parents as a coach!

Recorded as part of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips to support your goalkeeper with Neil Tate (Football Australia) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +1100

Olyroos (Australia Men's U23) goalkeeper coach Neil Tate provides 3 key tips for coaches to support your goalkeeper!

Recorded as part of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features interviews with football experts from across the world.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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3 key tips on leadership with Sean Douglas (OFC/FIFA) - Coaching Conference Extra Time Series

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +1100

Recorded as part of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference, the Extra Time series features six interviews with football experts from across the world. Each episode has a key theme, starting with Sean Douglas' interview on Leadership.

Sean is the E-Learning Development Manager for the Oceania Football Confederation as well as a key member of the FIFA Technical Expert Team.

Football NSW Coach Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/coach-hub/

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Episode 13: Football South Coast Referees Panel

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:45:00 +1100

This episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast recaps the Referees Panel hosted by Football South Coast in July, featuring current and former A-Leagues and FIFA accredited match officials to discuss their pathways through refereeing and experiences in the game.

The panel guests were current A-League Men's and FIFA referee Alex King, current A-League Men's and FIFA assistant referee Kearney Robinson and former A-League Men's and FIFA referee Strebre Delovski.

Episode 12: Riding the wave of success | Football South Coast

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:30:00 +1100

In our latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast we speak to Football South Coast CEO Ann-Marie Balliana about the association's record growth off the back of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. With players pouring into the game at all ages, we discuss the success and challenges of growing the capacity of our grassroots organisations and supporting infrastructure.

Football South Coast Website: https://footballsouthcoast.com/

Episode 11: Women in Sport Panel | Female Football Week

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +1100

This episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast recaps the Women in Sport Panel hosted during 2024 Female Football Week, highlighting different career pathways available in the industry through the experiences of an expert panel of guests.

Hosted by media personality and Football NSW Deputy Chair, Stephanie Brantz, the panel featured Nicole Zosh (General Manager – Marketing at Football Australia), Jennifer Martin (Head of Broadcast at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023) and Hannah Lidster (Director – Clubs & Operations at A-Leagues).

Episode 10: Volunteer Retention and Engagement | Club Development Conference

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +1100

Our latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast features a segment from the 2024 Club Development Conference discussing Volunteer Retention and Engagement, delivered by Matt Calf from the Australian Sports Commission.

Watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/RbucWx_uAw8

Football NSW Club Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/

Episode 9: Meeting demand through football facilities | Hills Football

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:15:00 +1100

In our latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast we speak to Charlotte Ercil (General Manager at Hills Football) and Daniel Ristic (Manager - Government Relations, Funding & Infrastructure at Football NSW) to discuss the challenges of improving current and obtaining new facilities to keep up with the growth of the sport.

We also interview Tamsin Colley, who was recently announced as the Female Player of the Year in Football Australia's Female Football Week Awards!

Episode 8: Player and Spectator Behaviour | Club Development Conference

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +1100

Our latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast features a segment from the 2024 Club Development Conference discussing Player and Spectator Behavior.

Hosted by Adam Peacock, the panel features Tom Emeleus (North West Sydney Football Referees Association), Angelica Georgopoulos (Sydney Olympic FC and Strathfield FC) and Aaron Dibdin (Head of Member Services, Football NSW).

Football NSW Club Hub: https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/

Episode 7: Record registration growth and how to manage it with Manly Warringah FA

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +1100

In the latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast, we speak to David Mason (CEO - Manly Warringah Football Association) about managing the record growth in registrations this year within the grassroots football space.

Manly Warringah Football Association

Learn more about NSFA competitions by visiting https://www.mwfa.com.au/

Episode 6: Innovations in Competitions, Club Changer Program | Northern Suburbs Football

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:30:00 +1100

In the latest episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast, we speak to Adam Cloughton (COO - Northern Suburbs Football Association) about their innovations in competitions delivery and the rise of small-sided football.

Trevor Huxley (Program Manager - Club Development) also joins the show to provide an insight into the Club Changer program.

Northern Suburbs Football Association

Learn more about NSFA competitions by visiting https://nsfa.asn.au/

Club Changer

Get your local club involved in the Club Changer program by visiting https://footballnsw.com.au/club-hub/club-changer/

Episode 5: CoastKick MiniRoos, Partnerships in Community Sport, Daughters and Dads Program, Women's Football Strategy | Central Coast Football

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +1100

We speak to Alex Burgin (CEO - Central Coast Football) about their new CoastKick MiniRoos packs; the role corporate partners play in supporting community organisations and CCF's new Women's Football Strategy. Kirsten Smith (Football NSW/Northern NSW Football Legacy Team) also joins the show to provide an insight into the ground-breaking Daughters and Dads Football program.

Central Coast Football

Learn more about CoastKick and the new Women's Football Strategy by visiting https://ccfootball.com.au/

Daughters and Dads

Register for a program or learn about how your club/association can host a Daughters and Dads program by visiting https://footballnsw.com.au/daughters-and-dads/

Confirmed Term 1, 2024 locations: Moss Vale and Central Coast.

Episode 4: Legacy of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:30:00 +1100

We discuss the ongoing impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ in the latest episode of the Football NSW Community podcast!

Hosted by Teo Pellizzeri, we speak to Helen Armson (Football NSW Legacy Plan Manager), Carlee Millikin (Football Australia General Manager - World Cup Legacy Programs) and Linda Cerone (Nepean Football Association CEO) about the various opportunities and initiatives in play to continue the development of female football at all levels.

To learn more about the NSW Football Legacy Program, visit https://footballnsw.com.au/nsw-football-legacy-programs/

Bonus Episode: Female Football Week - Women in Sports Media Panel

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +1100

In late May, Football NSW celebrated its largest ever Female Football Week in the lead-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In addition to the community celebrations taking place across the country, Football NSW hosted a series of panels focusing on various participation opportunities that exist across the sport.

This episode of the Football NSW Community Podcast recaps the Women in Sports Media Panel. Hosted by media personality and Football NSW Deputy Chair, Stephanie Brantz, the panel featured Football Commentator, Grace Gill, ABC Journalist, Samantha Lewis, and Football Australia Women’s Football & Community Media Manager, Ann Odong.

Join the Football NSW Our Game Media Network: https://footballnsw.com.au/media/our-game-media-network/

Episode 3: Community Coach Education, Integrated Development Pathways and Headspace Cup | North West Sydney Football and CSU FC Bathurst

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +1100

Host Teo Pellizzeri chats with North West Sydney Football's Tim Thorne about their investment in local coach education and the development of integrated pathways from community football to a representative level. CSU FC Bathurst's Josh Wilcox also joins the show to talk about their upcoming Headspace Cup and raising awareness for mental health.

For more information about North West Sydney Football, visit https://nwsf.com.au/

Read more about the 2023 Headspace Cup: https://www.facebook.com/events/665286545504374

Episode 2: Football St George, NOVA Employment football4all Gala Day

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:30:00 +1100

Host Teo Pellizzeri chats with Football St George CEO Phil Brown and Football NSW Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator Annabel Meadley.

For more information about Football St George, visit https://footballstgeorge.com.au/

Participants interested in football4all and other inclusive programs can visit https://footballnsw.com.au/inclusion-football/

Clubs and associations can register their Women's World Cup community events at https://2023.footballnsw.com.au/submit-event/

Bonus Episode: Female Football Week Interviews - Hayley Todd and Kaitlyn Crook

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:15:00 +1100

Host Teo Pellizzeri chats with Football NSW’s Head of Women's and Schools Hayley Todd and Female Football Week Champion Volunteer Kaitlyn Crook from Bathurst District Football Association.

More information about the NSW Football Legacy Fund can be found at https://footballnsw.com.au/nsw-football-legacy-programs/

Episode 1: Macarthur Football Association, World Cup Legacy Fund Grants and Referee Scholarships

Wed, 24 May 2023 11:15:00 +1100

Host Teo Pellizzeri chats with Macarthur Football Association’s General Manager Salv Carmusciano, Football NSW’s Legacy Facilities and Grants Officer James Spanoudakis and Legacy Referee Scholarship recipient Rhianna Miles from Canterbury Referees Association.

For more information about Macarthur Football Association, visit https://macarthurfootball.com.au/

Details for the upcoming Legacy Fund Grant Webinars can be found at https://footballnsw.com.au/infrastructure-and-participation-grants/

Participants interested in Legacy Referee Scholarships can visit https://footballnsw.com.au/women-in-football-scholarship-program-referee