Let's Talk Footy

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 22: Intern to Full-Time

April 29, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, Fiona and I have the pleasuring of talking to Mahira Alvares and Justin Searles-Johnson, who started off as interns and are now full-time staff at Toronto High Park FC. Mahira and Justin tell us about their journey as students at Humber College and how they started their internship programs at our club. We also talk about some of their current responsibilities and projects as full-time staff at the moment. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks! For more...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 21: Mark Colvin

March 18, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this episode, Fiona and I have the pleasuring of talking to Mark Colvin, our 2007 and 2008 Girls OPDL Head Coach. Mark tells us about his journey as a coach and his involvement with the University Prep Program at Toronto High Park FC. We also get to discuss some exciting topics such as Promotion/Relegation vs Playoffs and Financial FairPlay in soccer. Finally we end the show by giving our predictions for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language every...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 20: Ramón Soria Alonso

January 28, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode, Fiona and I have the pleasuring of talking to Ramón Soria Alonso, who is a professional soccer player, playing for FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League. Ramón tells us about his background and how he got introduced to football (soccer) from a very young age in Spain. He then went on to play for top clubs such as Villarreal CF, RCD Mallorca B, and more before joining FC Edmonton in the CPL. Ramón's vast amount of experiencing playing pro football in many different count...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC & North Toronto Soccer Club - Episode 19: All Abilities Program

November 26, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, Fiona and I chat with Ajla Bilajbegovic, our Special Programs Manager, and Nic Hurtado, Manager of Recreational Development at North Toronto Soccer Club. THPFC and NTSC have partnered up to expand our All Abilities Program that is offered to children and youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to participate in a specially designed session. This program strives to create an inclusive environment where children f...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 18: New Coaching Staff

October 15, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, Fiona and I chat with the newest members of our club. Sergi Pi, Manager of Coach Development, Humberto Ferreira, Manager of Competitive, and Worrell Wright, Manager of Development for U8-U12 Girls, share their backgrounds and experiences with us. We talk about their favourite soccer teams and learn about their perspectives on player development in youth soccer. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks! F...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 17: Richard Bucciarelli

June 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, Fiona and I chat with our Manager of Coach Development, Emanuele Dovigo, and Sport Scientist, Richard Bucciarelli. We discuss variety of topics such as Return to Play and how that affects coaches' practice preparations as well as the players' fitness levels and performances on the field. Richard also talks about different types of fitness testing youth clubs can perform and their benefits in players' development. Finally w...

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 16: Champions League Final Edition

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Lautaro and I sit down with our special friend, Ayo Moses, and discuss Chelsea's win over Man City in the Champions League Final. We also talk about the coaching changes happening all around Europe. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks! For more content, you can check out our Instagram page @lets.talk.footy

Let's Talk Footy Ft. Lautaro Gaziglia - Episode 15: La Liga, Premier League Team of the Season, and Champions League Final

May 25, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode Lautaro and I discuss what's next for Real Madrid and Barcelona after letting the title slip away and how Luis Suarez got his revenge against Barca by helping Athletico Madrid win the league title. We also chat about the Premier League, Leicester City losing the Champions League spot to Chelsea on the last match day and Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the league. Finally we rap up by sharing our Premier League team of the season as well as our predict...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 14: Mental Health

May 21, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, our new co-host Fiona and I chat with the club's Active Start coordinator, Ajla Bilajbegovic, and Mindset First Mental Health and Performance co-owner and Sport Psychologist, Robert Beer. We discuss the importance of mental health in young athletes and the impact of COVID on their every day lives and development. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you find the content valuable, please share it with anyone that you thin...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. Lautaro Gaziglia - Episode 13

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this surprise release featuring Lautaro Gaziglia, we talk about Leicester City's win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, the highly anticipated Champions League final, Barcelona's elimination from the La Liga title race, and more. If you are a passionate football fan like us two, tune in and Let's Talk Footy. A language everyone speaks! For more content, you can check out our Instagram page @lets.talk.footy

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 12: Player Management

April 23, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this week's episode, we discuss the Champions League quarter final fixtures as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona's performances in El Clásico. We also talk about player management and coach-athlete relationship in youth and professional football. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks. For more content, you can check out our Instagram page @lets.talk.footy

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 11: Getting to Know Our Coaches

March 26, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy we learn more about coaches Ezequiel, Liz, and Kevin's playing and coaching background. They share their personal values and beliefs, and how they inform their coaching philosophies. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks. For more content, you can check out our Instagram page @lets.talk.footy

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 10: Team Development

February 26, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy we focus on Team Development. I chat with the THPFC General Manager, Jason Massie, about our strategic plan for the next 3 years, and the programs we will be implementing. We also have the Female Grassroots Manager, Mallory MacDonald, and the Master Performance Coach, Nancy Spotton, with us who discuss their experience working together. Nancy shares how she has been working with Toronto High Park FC coaches to help them develop into impactful leaders withi...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 9: OPDL Edition

January 22, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, I chat with the THPFC High Performance Manager, Edin Kozica, and one of the OPDL Assistant Coaches, Joe Kelly. We talk about OPDL and the high performance structure we have at our club. We also have the opportunity to chat with our 2005 and 2007 Boys Team Managers regarding their experiences in OPDL and hear their perspective as parents and volunteers. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks! For more con...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 8

November 20, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, I chat with a player in the women's league, a soccer Mom, and former board member of the club, Sophie Vayro. We also have Fiona Mulvihill, who has just transitioned into coaching after playing at the club for 6 years, as well as Barbora Fabusova, one of the newest coaches at the club who is coaching at the Grassroots and OPDL level. Fiona and Barbora open up and speak about their injuries, mental health and anxiety during th...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 7: Club President and General Manager

September 25, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, I sit down with our president, Bill Praamsma, and general manager, Jason Massie. We discuss the club's achievements in the past couple of years and months and what our vision looks like for the future of our club and community. Hope you enjoy the show. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy, a language everyone speaks!

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 6: Female Coaches in Soccer

July 17, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

In this episode I sit down with coaches Ajla, Liz, and Ekaterina to discuss some of the important topics related to female soccer players and coaches. They share their knowledge and experience in working with female soccer players and tell us what we can do as a community and country to create a more positive and supportive environment for females in the sport. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy, a language everyone speaks!

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 5: Eric Tenllado

July 03, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, I catch up with former Toronto High Park FC director of competitive and current U15 Canadian National Head Coach, Eric Tenllado, to discuss his journey as a player and a coach. Eric talks about the Regional EXCEL Program that Canada Soccer offers to regional clubs in Canada. We also touch on player and coach development in soccer. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy, a language everyone speaks!

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 4

June 19, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode I sit down with Vice President of Football at Toronto High Park FC, Eddie Kehoe, and Grassroots coaches Lautaro Gaziglia and Elkin Andres Fuentes. We discuss the return of La Liga and the Premier League and finish off with a game about the two Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; a language everyone speaks!

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 3

June 05, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode we have Emanuele Dovigo, Manager of U9 - U12 Boys Competitive, Mallory MacDonald, Manager of U9 - U12 Girls Competitive, and Elkin Andres Fuentes, Grassroots and U18 Girls Head Coach. We get to know these fantastic coaches by learning about their personal background, what brought them to Canada, as well as why they chose to coach at Toronto High Park FC. We discuss how they began their coaching careers and what their roles are within the club, as well as the programs that w...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 2

May 22, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, I sit down with Toronto High Park FC's Technical Director, Gareth Hamilton, the club's Manager of U13+ Competitive, Adrian Dannel, as well as the 2004 Boys Head Coach, Ayo Moses. Gareth talks about the club's online #StayAtHome programs that are offered to the players and the community of High Park during the COVID-19 isolation. Adrian talks about the HIIT and Ball Mastery programs that he has been running to our players while Ayo mentions how he has taken this opportunity...

Let's Talk Footy Ft. THPFC - Episode 1

May 08, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In the first episode of season 2, Let's Talk Footy and the Toronto High Park FC coaches talk about what we have been up to during the isolation, what new skills we have tried to learn on our free time, and what programs the club has provided to our players and community. We also discuss what decisions some of the top European leagues have been making with regards to the continuation of their season due to COVID-19. Finally we finish off with a fun game between the coaches. Sit back and Le...

Let's Talk Footy with Coach Edin Kozica

April 28, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode I sit down with one of the coaches that I work with on a daily basis to talk some footy. Edin tells me about his background, where he was born, when he moved to Canada, how he became a coach after playing professionally in his home country and Canada. Hope you enjoy all this and much more. As usual, Let's Talk Footy; a language everyone speaks!

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 10: Post CL Pre El Clásico with Special Guest

February 28, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode we have a very special guest with us, Elkin, who shares his professional opinion and expertise on the Champions League games as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona's form going into the El Clásico.

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 9

February 21, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

The biggest news of the week in the world of football. UEFA bans Manchester City from the Champions League for the next two seasons. Will this ban stand or get overturned? How could this possibly affect Man City? Will Pep stay or would he look to leave and possibly take some players with him? All this drama along with all the action from the first 4 games of the last 16 is discussed in this episode of Let's Talk Footy; A Language Everyone Speaks!

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 8: Champions League Knock Out Stage Returns

February 13, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

With the Champions League knock out stage coming up, we discuss the 4 games next week. Will Liverpool be able to take advantage of Athletico Madrid's long injury list and get a win away from home? Dortmund and PSG is expected to be a entertaining attacking game while Leipzig travel to Tottenham to face an in form Spurs. Hope you enjoy the show and as usual, Let's Talk Footy - A language everyone speaks.

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 7

January 31, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode we talk about the January transfer window and the teams that have been active so far. Is Bruno Fernandes the player to help Man United get to the next level? Will Inter Milan be able to challenge for the Serie A title with the purchase of Eriksen, Moses, and Ashley Young? Do Spurs need to secure a striker in order to replace the injured Harry Kane? Ayo and I discuss all this and more as the transfer deadline gets closer. Hope you enjoy the show.

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 6

January 17, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode, we talk about VAR and all the controversy behind it. Is it ruining the beautiful game? Is it taking the emotion and passion out of football or is it necessary to make sure that football is fair to everyone involved, from the players all the way to the fans. We also talk about Real Madrid winning the Spanish Supercup and Zidane winning his ninth title out of nine. Hope you enjoy the show. Let's talk footy, a language everyone speaks!

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 5

January 08, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

In our first episode of 2020 we discuss the appointment of some of the new managers in the Premier League such Mikel Arteta, Carlo Ancelotti, and David Moyes. Ayo and I get into a somewhat heated discussion regarding whether or not Arsenal made the right choice by hiring Arteta who has no managerial experience. Does he have what it takes to take Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League or will he be another Thierry Henry or Gary Neville and ruin his reputation as a coach. Hope you en...

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 4: El Clásico Edition

December 17, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

This is the El Clásico edition of Let's Talk Footy. On this episode we have a very special guest who is a huge Barcelona fan. We discuss both Real Madrid and Barcelona's form going into the game on Wednesday. Both teams are tied on points at the top of the La Liga table. We analyze what Barcelona's strengths and weaknesses are ahead of the highly anticipated match. We also discuss some of the injuries that Real Madrid face and what their options are up front with Hazard highly doubted t...

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 3: Man United Edition

December 11, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode of Let's Talk Footy we analyze Manchester United's victories against Spurs and Man City and how they managed to get 6 points as underdogs in both games.

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 2

December 03, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode we talk about Real Madrid and Barcelona's narrow victories in La Liga to keep the race tight at the op of the table. We discuss Messi winning his sixth Ballon d'Or and wether or not he deserves it. How is Ronaldo going to react to this and will he be able to shine in Euro 2020 in the "Group of Death". We also discuss the Premier League and Man United dropping points once again before they host their ex-manager Jose Mourinho and Spurs.

Let's Talk Footy - Episode 1

November 29, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

We talk about everything that's happening in the world of football, from the Premier League to La Liga and of course the Champions League. If you love football and share this passion, you will definitely enjoy the show. Please show your love by liking, subscribing and sharing our content. Thank you!

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