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CDSFA Community Football Podcast

50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Interviews with people within the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (players, volunteers, coaches, managers, referees and administrators) and other football personalities that have shaped the beautiful game in Australia.

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Episodes

Episode #36 - Andy Paschalidis, Former Hurlstone Park Wanderers Junior Player | CDSFA Rep Player | Legendary Football Presenter, Commentator & Reporter

April 06, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

We speak with legendary football presenter, commentator and reporter, Andy Paschalidis.  Before he was a household name, Andy was a CDSFA junior player with the Hurlstone Park Wanderers Football Club. He went on to represent the Canterbury Representative team, playing alongside former Socceroo, Peter Raskopoulos.  At SBS, Andy covered some of the world's biggest football events as a host, commentator and reporter, including the 1990 and 1994 World Cups; and the 1991 and 1993 World Youth Cu...

Episode #36 - Andy Paschalidis, Former Hurlstone Park Wanderers Junior Player | CDSFA Rep Player | Legendary Football Presenter, Commentator & Reporter

April 06, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

We speak with legendary football presenter, commentator and reporter, Andy Paschalidis.  Before he was a household name, Andy was a CDSFA junior player with the Hurlstone Park Wanderers Football Club. He went on to represent the Canterbury Representative team, playing alongside former Socceroo, Peter Raskopoulos.  At SBS, Andy covered some of the world's biggest football events as a host, commentator and reporter, including the 1990 and 1994 World Cups; and the 1991 and 1993 World Youth Cu...

Episode #35 - Peter Regan, President and Aym'e Melham, Men's Head Coach, MRP FC

October 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

In episode #35 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with MRP FC President Peter Regan and MRP FC Men's Head Coach and CDSFA Men's All Age Division 1 title winning Coach Aym'e Melham.   In early 2016, two mates were keen to get back into regular football after a year out of the game. With some coaching, leadership and administration skills behind them, they recognised the link between their physical and mental health and the benefits of being part of a team unit. From the founde...

Episode #34 - Anthony Mansour, Canterbury Referees Association Secretary & Branch Coach

September 26, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Anthony has been heavily involved with the CRA over the last 13 years. As he explains in this episode, refereeing across the CDSFA has evolved. Anthony is determined to revolutionise the CRA's service delivery model over the coming years. 

Episode #33 - CDSFA CEO Update

September 26, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

As the CDSFA 2020 season comes to an end, we catch up with CEO Ian Holmes for the latest update on community football within the CDSFA. 

Episode #33 - CDSFA CEO Update

September 26, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

As the CDSFA 2020 season comes to an end, we catch up with CEO Ian Holmes for the latest update on community football within the CDSFA. 

Episode #32 - Trudy Burke, Sydney FC W-League Goalkeeper and CDSFA Female Football Development Officer

September 09, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

In Episode 32 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with 3 time W-League Championship winning Goalkeeper, current Sydney FC W-league goalkeeper and now CDSFA Female Football Development Officer, Trudy Burke.  Trudy is focused on growing female participation within the CDSFA and engaging with all community stakeholders. She is a huge believer that sport can change the world. Her passion for football and the positive effects it can have on communities motivates her every day to wa...

Episode #31 - Ashleigh Campbell, Australian Catholic University Football Club President

August 02, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Today we speak with Ashleigh Campbell, President of the youngest club within the CDSFA, Australian Catholic University Football Club, also known as ACU FC. Ashleigh is also the sports program coordinator at ACU for their Sydney campuses. Based at ACU’s Strathfield campus, ACU FC, established in 2018, is the university's first community club and has quickly taken advantage of a brand new synthetic pitch.  ACU FC was established to provide a football program that services both the student bo...

Episode #30 - Chad Gibson - Belmore Eagles FC, Abbotsford Juniors FC, Queensland Roar, Marconi Stallions

August 02, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 86.9 MB

Today we speak with former A league star, Belmore Eagles Football Club junior player and Life Member and now Abbotsford Juniors Football Club O35/1s player and Committee Member, Chad Gibson. Chad is of South African heritage. His parents migrated to Australia in 1969 during the apartheid era. Chad’s father Keith at the time took up a fantastic offer from APIA Leichhardt Tigers to play professional football. Chad’s family lived right next to Rudd Park, the home ground of Belmore Eagles. This...

Episode #29 - 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heading to Australia and NZ!

June 27, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

It's official — the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heading to Australia and New Zealand!  In what is one of the biggest boosts football and and women's sport in Australia has ever received, the world's attention will be turned down under for a month-long football festival. What does this mean for female football in the CDSFA over the coming years? On the day of the big announcement, we caught up with CDSFA female football ambassadors and advocates Natasha Hill, Alexandra Georgopoulos and A...

Episode #28 - Jean Kouriel, Ashfield Pirates FC President

June 26, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Today we speak with Jean Kouriel, Founder and Club President of the Ashfield Pirates Football Club.  Jean has been involved in football for almost 40 years and has played for Marconi, Sydney United and Colo Colo. He represented Australia in Futsal and NSW in School Boys Football. Jean, with the assistance of the late Adam Spencer-Carr, founded the Pirates in 2015. Within 5 short years, Ashfield has become one of the fastest growing football clubs within the CDSFA and in 2019, won the CDSFA...

Episode #28 - Jean Kouriel, Ashfield Pirates FC President

June 26, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Today we speak with Jean Kouriel, Founder and Club President of the Ashfield Pirates Football Club.  Jean has been involved in football for almost 40 years and has played for Marconi, Sydney United and Colo Colo. He represented Australia in Futsal and NSW in School Boys Football. Jean, with the assistance of the late Adam Spencer-Carr, founded the Pirates in 2015. Within 5 short years, Ashfield has become one of the fastest growing football clubs within the CDSFA and in 2019, won the CDSFA...

Episode #27 - Darcy Byrne, Inner West Council Mayor & Former CDSFA Junior and Reps Player

June 24, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In Episode 27 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with the Mayor of Inner West Council, Councillor Darcy Byrne. Darcy grew up in Balmain and is a life-long resident and footballer of the Inner West. He started his junior footballing journey with Balmain Police Boys Football Club and went onto to play with APIA Leichhardt Tigers, Canterbury Reps and Sydney Olympic in the National Youth League.  Darcy was first elected to Leichhardt Council in 2008, and served as Mayor from 2012...

Episode #26 - Andrew McVeigh, Burwood FC President

June 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Today we speak with Burwood Football Club President and Life Member Andrew (Andy) McVeigh. Celebrating its 50th in 2021, Burwood Football Club has grown from two teams in 1971 playing at Blair Park to over 700 players in 2020 and 2 home grounds in Blair Park and Centenary Park. Over the last decade, Andy has made a huge impact in improving the community football experience at Burwood Football Club including securing unprecedented funding to upgrade and build fabulous world class facilities...

Episode #26 - Andrew McVeigh, Burwood FC President

June 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Today we speak with Burwood Football Club President and Life Member Andrew (Andy) McVeigh. Celebrating its 50th in 2021, Burwood Football Club has grown from two teams in 1971 playing at Blair Park to over 700 players in 2020 and 2 home grounds in Blair Park and Centenary Park. Over the last decade, Andy has made a huge impact in improving the community football experience at Burwood Football Club including securing unprecedented funding to upgrade and build fabulous world class facilities...

Episode #25 - CDSFA 2020 Season Update

June 03, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Update on the commencement of the CDSFA 2020 Season. 

Episode #25 - CDSFA 2020 Season Update

June 03, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Update on the commencement of the CDSFA 2020 Season. 

Episode #24 - Peter Katholos, Socceroo, Canterbury Junior Football Club, Belmore Eagles, St George, Sydney Olympic, APIA Leichhardt & Marconi

May 20, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Today we speak with Peter Katholos. Once described by legendary Real Madrid and Hungarian player Ferenc Puskas as the best technical player in Australia, Peter was born in the Greek village of Myrsini in the Peloponnese. He migrated to Sydney with his family at the age nine and started playing football in the CDSFA for Canterbury Junior Football Club. Peter went on to have an illustrious playing career spanning 14 years in the National Soccer League, playing for St George, Sydney Olympic, AP...

Episode #23 - Stuart Hodge, Football NSW CEO

May 05, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Stuart Hodge is the Chief Executive Officer of Football NSW, a role he has held for 3 years. He has more than 20 years' experience in sports administration, including four years with Football Federation Australia (FFA). Stuart has an extensive understanding of the football landscape in NSW, nationally and internationally.  Prior to Football NSW, Stuart was based in Doha, Qatar where he was the Director of Marketing for the International Centre for Sport Security, a globally-renowned and res...

Episode #22 - Maria Gissing, Roselands Raptors FC

April 30, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

In Episode #22 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast we speak with Maria Gissing from the Roselands Raptors Football Club. Maria has made a tremendous impact on community football within the CDSFA. A volunteer for almost 25 years, Maria is a Life Member of the Roselands Raptors Football Club. She is also the recipient of the CDSFA's Cec Barlow Award and the prestigious Football NSW State Award for her services to football. Maria has also been instrumental in developing and growing female...

Episode #21 - Danny Townsend, Sydney FC CEO

April 24, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Danny Townsend is the Chief Executive Officer of Sydney FC. Danny also played football for Belrose Junior Football Club, Manly in the State League, Sydney United and Parramatta Power in the former National Soccer League (NSL). Danny talks about his football playing days; setting up his own global sports marketing agency; living around the world; becoming the Sydney FC CEO; and his thoughts on applying a club centric model.  

Episode #21 - Danny Townsend, Sydney FC CEO

April 24, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Danny Townsend is the Chief Executive Officer of Sydney FC. Danny also played football for Belrose Junior Football Club, Manly in the State League, Sydney United and Parramatta Power in the former National Soccer League (NSL). Danny talks about his football playing days; setting up his own global sports marketing agency; living around the world; becoming the Sydney FC CEO; and his thoughts on applying a club centric model.  

Episode #20 - John Tsatsimas, Western Sydney Wanderers CEO

April 22, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

John Tsatsimas is the Chief Executive Officer of Western Sydney Wanderers (WSW). John is also a former Concord Juniors Soccer Club player. In Episode #20 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, John talks about his time at the Newcastle Jets; winning the A-League in 2008; forming WSW out of nothing; winning the Asian Champions League and creating the Centre of Football.     

Episode #19 - Armando Gardiman AM, CDSFA Chairman

April 02, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

Armando Gardiman AM, CDSFA Chairman, talks about the current developments impacting community football and the CDSFA's plans for a spring/summer competition.

Episode #18 - Simon Hill, FOX SPORTS Chief Football Commentator

March 24, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB

FOX SPORTS Chief Football commentator Simon Hill joins us for a quick chat about football during COVID-19.

Episode #18 - Simon Hill, FOX SPORTS Chief Football Commentator

March 24, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB

FOX SPORTS Chief Football commentator Simon Hill joins us for a quick chat about football during COVID-19.

Episode #17 - Paul Wade OAM, Former Socceroos Captain

March 21, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Paul Wade OAM is a former Socceroos captain, making over 100 appearances for Australia. Born in Cheshire, England in 1962, Paul came to Australia in 1973 at the age of 11.  He made his National Soccer League (NSL) debut in 1984 for Green Gully (Victoria) and won the 1985 NSL Championship with Brunswick Juventus. Eights years later, Paul won another NSL Championship with South Melbourne. He finished his career with Canberra Cosmos.  Paul has had a remarkable international career including t...

Episode #17 - Paul Wade OAM, Former Socceroos Captain, Brunswick Juventus, South Melbourne

March 21, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Paul Wade OAM is a former Socceroos captain, making over 100 appearances for Australia. Born in Cheshire, England in 1962, Paul came to Australia in 1973 at the age of 11.  He made his National Soccer League (NSL) debut in 1984 for Green Gully (Victoria) and won the 1985 NSL Championship with Brunswick Juventus. Eights years later, Paul won another NSL Championship with South Melbourne. He finished his career with Canberra Cosmos.  Paul has had a remarkable international career including t...

Episode #16 COVID-19 and the impact on community football

March 18, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MB

CDSFA CEO Ian Holmes talks about COVID-19's impact on community football.

Episode #16 COVID-19 and the impact on community football

March 18, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MB

CDSFA CEO Ian Holmes talks about COVID-19's impact on community football.

Episode #15- Angelica Georgopoulos, Strathfield Football Club - All Age Women/1s, Junior Vice President and Referee

February 29, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Angelica Georgopoulos represents the bright future for female football within the CDSFA. She is on the Executive Committee at Strathfield Football Club as the Junior Vice President. She is a player for Strathfield FC in the All Age Women/1s competition. She is also a referee with the Canterbury Referees Association. Angelica recently attended a Women in Football conference in Manchester. She comes back to Sydney enthused and ready to positively influence female football.

Episode #14 - Paul Reid, Sydney FC

February 22, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

In episode 14 we speak with Paul Reid, Assistant Coach at Sydney FC. Paul Reid is a former A-league player with Adelaide United, Melbourne Heart and Sydney FC. Paul previously played for Wollongong Wolves in the NSL, winning two championships before moving to England where he played for 6 years with Bradford City and Brighton & Hove Albion. Paul knows all about community football, having been Sydney FC’s Community Football Officer for many years, connecting with the grassroots football commu...

Episode #13 - Ron Royston OAM, Marrickville Football Club

February 02, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Ron Royston OAM has a lifelong passion for Football. He joined Marrickville Football Club in 1958 at 9 years old. He has been there ever since. He has been active in the club — playing, coaching, serving on various positions including treasurer, secretary and president, and becoming a life member. He played for the Marrickville Red Devils between 1958 and 1992. Ron has also been a member of committees at the CDSFA and is the recipient of the Cec Barlow Medal, Vince and Val Laws Medal and a F...

Episode #12 - Zlatko Arambasic, Hurlstone Park Wanderers FC, Canterbury-Marrickville, Mechelen, Olyroos, APIA Leichhardt Tigers

February 02, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

​Zlatko has an extensive Football background that started within the CDSFA at Hurlstone Park Wanderers FC and culminated in an extremely successful career playing professionally in the First Division Leagues of Belgium, France and the Netherlands as well as Australia.  A prolific Striker, Zlatko’s career highlights include playing for the Olyroos at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games that finished fourth in the world, arguably the greatest placement achievement in Australia’s Football history...

Episode #12 - Zlatko Arambasic, Hurlstone Park Wanderers FC, Canterbury-Marrickville, APIA Leichhardt Tigers, Olyroos

February 02, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

​Zlatko has an extensive Football background that started within the CDSFA at Hurlstone Park Wanderers FC and culminated in an extremely successful career playing professionally in the First Division Leagues of Belgium, France and the Netherlands as well as Australia.  A prolific Striker, Zlatko’s career highlights include playing for the Olyroos at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games that finished fourth in the world, arguably the greatest placement achievement in Australia’s Football history...

Episode #11 - Vince Laws, Canterbury Junior Football Club

November 20, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

In Episode 11 of the CDSFA Community Football podcast, we speak with the Godfather of community football, Canterbury Junior Football Club Life Member and CDSFA Life Member, Vince Laws. The 2019 season marks the 79th year of Vince Laws involvement in football. Vince started playing at the age of 11 with the Lilyfield Wanderers Club. In 1964, Vince registered his son with the Canterbury Junior Football Club and was persuaded to coach a team in the Under 9s competition. Vince accepted the req...

Episode #10 - George Barbouttis, Earlwood Wanderers FC, Pan Hellenic and Sydney Croatia

October 01, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Welcome to Episode 10 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast. In this episode we speak with George Barbouttis. Born in 1950 of Greek heritage, George’s family settled in Newcastle where his father had established various family businesses. In 1955 when George was only 5, his father was tragically killed in a car accident at just 38. This turned the family into complete chaos. They moved to be closer with relatives in Sydney, eventually moving to Earlwood.  This is where George’s talent a...

Episode #10 - George Barbouttis, Earlwood Wanderers FC, Pan Hellenic and Sydney Croatia

October 01, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Welcome to Episode 10 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast. In this episode we speak with George Barbouttis. Born in 1950 of Greek heritage, George’s family settled in Newcastle where his father had established various family businesses. In 1955 when George was only 5, his father was tragically killed in a car accident at just 38. This turned the family into complete chaos. They moved to be closer with relatives in Sydney, eventually moving to Earlwood.  This is where George’s talent a...

Episode #9 - Jerry Bitas, Senior Referee and Branch Coach, Canterbury Referees Association

September 24, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In Episode #9 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with Jerry Bitas from the Canterbury Referees Association (CRA). Jerry is one of the top referees within the CDSFA. A former CDSFA football player turn referee, Jerry lives and breathes refereeing. He simply loves it, winning many fans and accolades along the way. During the season, if you’re out there watching a BBC/1s or All Age 1s game, more often that not, it is Jerry that you will see in the middle of the centre circle blow...

Episode #8 - Elias Youssef, Senior Referee, Canterbury Referees Association

September 24, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In Episode 8 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with Elias Youssef from the Canterbury Referees Association (CRA). Elias has been a referee within the CDSFA for almost 20 years. He has been instrumental in recruiting four of his children as referees: two daughters and two sons. Elias’ youngest son Ellie also happens to be the youngest junior referee within the CRA. Elias is well respected within the CDSFA and is regarded as one of the most passionate and committed referees go...

Episode #8 - Elias Youssef, Senior Referee, Canterbury Referees Association

September 24, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In Episode 8 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with Elias Youssef from the Canterbury Referees Association (CRA). Elias has been a referee within the CDSFA for almost 20 years. He has been instrumental in recruiting four of his children as referees: two daughters and two sons. Elias’ youngest son Ellie also happens to be the youngest junior referee within the CRA. Elias is well respected within the CDSFA and is regarded as one of the most passionate and committed referees go...

Episode #7 - Nick Kambounias, Cooks River Titans FC

September 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Nick Kambounias, President of Cooks River Titans Football Club, is someone all clubs would love to have: passionate and working tirelessly behind the scenes. Nick's passion is to create a family football club which focuses on developing children to understand and appreciate the fundamentals of sportsmanship, respect, camaraderie, teamwork, competition and having fun. Nick, a former State level footballer, created Cooks River Titans Football Club five years ago after being contacted by the CD...

Episode #6 - Simon Hill, FOX SPORTS Chief Football Commentator

August 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

In this episode we speak with the voice of Australian football, FOX SPORTS Chief Football Commentator Simon Hill. Simon Hill has the rare ability to be both a colourful and insightful commentator of the world game here and abroad. Simon believes football in this country has only fulfilled at best 10% of its potential. Simon has worked on some of the world's greatest sporting events including the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. He joined FOX SPORTS in 2006 after making a name for himself wi...

Episode #6 - Simon Hill, FOX SPORTS Chief Football Commentator

August 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

In this episode we speak with the voice of Australian football, FOX SPORTS Chief Football Commentator Simon Hill. Simon Hill has the rare ability to be both a colourful and insightful commentator of the world game here and abroad. Simon believes football in this country has only fulfilled at best 10% of its potential. Simon has worked on some of the world's greatest sporting events including the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. He joined FOX SPORTS in 2006 after making a name for himself wi...

Episode #5 - John Buonavoglia & Anthony Trieste, Leichhardt Tigers Junior Soccer Club O35/1s

August 20, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In Episode #5 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with John Buonavoglia and Anthony Trieste from Leichhardt Tigers Junior Soccer Club Over 35/1s. John and Anthony share a very special bond and friendship that has lasted for over 30 years. Despite growing up in different parts of Sydney, John and Anthony immediately connected as young teenagers at Lambert Park in 1988 in the U13s at APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC. After pursuing different career paths, they were reunited again at Le...

Episode #5 - John Buonavoglia & Anthony Trieste, Leichhardt Tigers Junior Soccer Club O35/1s

August 20, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In Episode #5 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, we speak with John Buonavoglia and Anthony Trieste from Leichhardt Tigers Junior Soccer Club Over 35/1s. John and Anthony share a very special bond and friendship that has lasted for over 30 years. Despite growing up in different parts of Sydney, John and Anthony immediately connected as young teenagers at Lambert Park in 1988 in the U13s at APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC. After pursuing different career paths, they were reunited again at Le...

Episode #4 - Paul Okon, Former Socceroo Captain

August 14, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In Episode #4 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, Gilbert Lorquet speaks with a true legend of the game - Former Socceroo Captain, Paul Okon. Paul first caught the eye of national team selectors after a stunning start to his career in the National Soccer League for Marconi where he won the Under 21 Player of the Season in his first two years in 1990 and 1991. He made his full senior Socceroos debut at the age of 18 on a rainy night in Parramatta in 1991. He then went on to star for th...

Episode #3 - Natasha Hill, Punchbowl United FC

August 01, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

In Episode #3 of the CDSFA Community Football Podcast, Gilbert Lorquet speaks with Natasha Hill from Punchbowl United FC. Natasha is a coach, volunteer, mentor and current President of Punchbowl United FC. She is also the Community Sports Program Coordinator at Creating Chances, a program managing all Football United Community and School Sites in Australia. In 2018 Natasha was chosen to lead an Australian Delegation at the FIFA Foundation Festival in Russia, in conjunction with the World Cu...

Episode #2 - Alexandra Georgopoulos, Strathfield Strikers FC

July 31, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Alexandra Georgopoulos from Strathfield Strikers FC kicks goals on and off the field. She has played football since she was six years old, in mixed gender teams before moving onto female teams in her teen years and later playing in the top division of her age category. In 2016, Alexandra was chosen by FIFA, among 50 others worldwide, to visit FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, to take part in consultations to improve the game for the global community. She currently holds the position of Female Fo...

Episode #1 - Ian Holmes, CDSFA CEO

July 04, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) CEO Ian Holmes has made a significant contribution to football at all levels of the game, local/community, NSW and Australia over a period of now five decades. Ian’s involvement with Football has seen him attain senior positions across all levels of the game. At the core has been his affiliation with the CDSFA and community football. He continues to serve the game in his current position as the CEO of CDSFA. Ian’s passion for the game...