First Phase Football Podcast

The boys are back to discuss football in its current state and what will happen moving forward, how to stay fit and train from home and a little bit of banter.

The boys round up the week with Anthony Frangie from Marconi, talking about NPL, W-League, Q&A's and some banter

Joined by Ex Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar striker who talks about rising from the ranks from DR Congo to A-League, NYL, NPL and playing in the Hong Kong Premier League.

Joined by Canadian International Lindsay Agnew who talks about the Fifa Womens World CUp and how it was to be there in France, NWSL, W-League and more

Joined by NWSLgoalkeeper of the year and the best keeper in the W-League Aubaery Bledsoe, as she talks about her career thus far, playing in Europe, Australia and the US.

Young Socceroo Oliver Puflet joins us to talk about his development, from Eastern Suburbs, To FC Metz at age 16, Signing for WSW and his first professional contract with Home United FC in Singapore.

The First Phase Factory resident S&C Coach and Physio stop by to talk about injury pervention, importance of sports science in sport and how to prepare yourself best for your season. Not to be missed by any athlete.

We are joined by Western Sydney Wanderers NYL and Academy Coach Arthur Diles as he talks about his playing days for Sydney Olympic, Transition to coaching, joining the wanderers and his thoughts on the current structure in Australia for young footballers. If you want to be a professional footballer this episode is a must.

We look back at the year that was 2019, we talk about handballs and VAR, a little bit of A-League, a little bit of banter and what we hope to see in 2020

W-League Champions Sydney FC's Caitlin Foord, Sofia Huerta and Veronica Latsko dropped past to discuss playing in the US, W-League, Sydney Derby, College Football and more.

Joined by Giancarlo Gallifuoco the former Spurs and Swansea academy product talks about his time in England, A-League and the horror story that was Serie C. This is a podcast you dont want to miss out on!

We are joined by one of the most exciting youngsters in Australian football Sam Silvera, who speaks about being on the fringes at WSW NYL team to being one of the most exciting attacking players in the A-League in a matter of months.

Western Sydney Wanderers Captain and Socceroos attacker joins us on the podcast to discuss his career from playing nearly quitting football to playing A-League, J-League and now being the captain of the wanderers.

Matildas and Sydney FC midfielder Amy Sayer stops by to discuss her career this far. One of the most talented footballers in Australia discusses playing international football at just 16 years of age, how she balances her education and football, as well has the mental toughness required to return from an injury that saw he miss out on the W-League season and world cup spot.

Boss man Stephen talks about how he started in football, and how the First Phase Factory developed from an idea into a reality.

Fresh from the Sydney derby victory with the Wanderers, Mohamed Adam dropped past to talk about his football journey from being born in Sudan to making his A-League debut with Western Sydney Wanderers

Big Lloyd Owusu dropped by to discuss all things football, he touches up on how he started in football, playing in the Championship, A-League, Ghana and what he thinks of football in Australia.

A very special guest for us on the episode as Matildas midfielder Rachel Lowe joins us on the Podcast to talk about Matildas, Young Matildas, Wanderers, Playing at UCLA, Training in the Factory and she recalls the first time she got called up for the Matildas.

We were joined by one of the most decorated coaches in Danish football Brian Sorensen from FC Nordsjælland. Brian is a two time Danish championship winning coach who has competed in the women’s champions league and played a big role in the development of Danish women’s players which led to them making the final of the Euros. The podcast gives an insight into the mind of the man changing the face of football in Europe.

Sydney FC's latest recruit Remy Siemsen joins us to talk about her return to Sydney FC, her time in the USA, WSW, State Of The Game and she gives us her opinion on how tight Reda's PSG shirt really is.

We are joined with current Central Coast Mariners head coach Alen Stajcic who talks about his journey into football from a player into a coach, Matildas, youth development, preseason and Central Coast

One of the best in the business player manager Tony Rallis joined us on the podcast. Tony represents a host of top players and coaches including current Socceroos coach Graham Arnold. This is a must see episode for all aspiring players and for parents of talented players. Hear what professional football agents look for when signing players and things you need to know when looking for a manager. Also listen as Tony talks about the Usain Bolt move to Central Coast Mariners which made headlines all around the world.

Due to popular demand the boys bring back part 2 of the "State Of The Game", talking Youth Football, Academies, Coaching, National Teams and much much more

We are joined by NSW NPL Grand Final Winner and one of the most talented youngsters in the country Sam McIllhatton fresh off his NPL victory, as he discusses his trasnition from NYL with Sydney FC to NPL with APIA.

We are joined with the First Phase Factory's Strenegth and Conditioning Coach Chris Ward who talks about the importance of S & C in football and the science behind it. We discuss how far Australia is away from the rest of the world in this industry and how its effecting player development.

We are joined with Australia born Lebanon International team player Yahya El Hindi, who talks about his rise from playing in NPL 2 to the National Team of Lebanon.

We caught up with ex A-League Grand Final Winner Pedj Bojic who talks about football and life after football, where he has been dedicating his time to his passion for youth development including being a mentor and mindset coach.

We talk with former AEK Athens , Catania and Greece U19 player Paul Katsetis about his journey so far, as well as discussing pressures from parents and players on coaches and the unnecessary treatment of coaches.

We breakdown training, player pathways, what it takes to make it and the level of work required to get to the next level.

We return with College and USL player Abdul Kuku, as he sits and discusses his move from NYL with WSW to playing College football and USL. Plus we speak about the changes in the FFA and the women's world cup including all the controversy.

We catch up with a Serie B defender Gabriel Cleur who talks about playing in Italy and challenges his faces to stay in good metal shape to succeed. We also talk Liverpool, Matildas and FFA

Street footballer Slavi stops by to discuss the street football scene in Australia Plus we talk A-League, State of the game, Matildas and Champions League

NPL Goal Machine Anthony Frangie drops by to discuss NPL, B League & A-League

Football Ferns attacker Emma Rolston stops by to discuss playing football at International level and in NZ, Australia & Bundes Liga.

WSW and Olyroo midfielder Keanu Baccus stopped by to discuss all things that are football from talking about his brother to playing Fifa.

WSW and Olyroos attacker Abraham Majok joins us as we discuss is development through ranks at WSW, Olyroos Debut and his background.

Newcastle Jets Midfielder Steven Ugarkovic drops by to discuss his development as a youngster all the way up to playing Asian Champions League.

We had the pleasure of speaking to Caitlin Foord who joined us on the podcast after her training session.

The lads introduce Reda Altaay to the team and discuss the state of the game in Australia.