STRIVE 365

Gareth Turnbull
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The STRIVE 365 podcast aims to help athletes, coaches or parents of young athletes better understand the journey from the development phase (15 -21) into pre performance / performance phase (18-23), or youth international levels onto senior international environments.  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

  1. 20 hrs ago

    THROW BACK - "The Chairman" - Mr Anthony Di Pietro

    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 Football Club since its inception in 2005 and where he served as Chairman for 12 years.   This was a special episode for me, as I got the chance to chat with someone I truly look up to, and who has so much wisdom and gravatas when it comes to leading organisations.   In this episode we look at different ways to lead, brand & image, decision making, the coach appointment process, insights around contracts and much more. Ok, let’s go   Anthony Di Pietro Bio   Business Melbourne Victory Football Club (2006 – 2023)ShareholderChairman (2011 – 2023)Board Member (2006 – 2023)A League Mens Champions – 2007, 2009, 2015, 2018Runners Up – 2010, 2017, 2024, 2025A League Womens Champions – 2014, 2021, 2022Runners Up – 2013, 2025A League Mens Premiers – 2007, 2009, 2014A League Womens Premiers - 2019FFA Cup Winners – 2015, 2021Runners Up – 2024Coach AppointmentsErnie MerrickMehmet Durakovic Jim Magilton Ange PostecoglouKevin MuscatMarco Kurz Grant Brebner Steve Kean Tony PopovichBig Name SigningsGui FinklerBesart BerishaCarl ValeriHarry KewellFahid Ben KhalfallahMark MilliganMarco RojasKeisuke HondaOla ToivonenLuis NaniHosted Liverpool, Manchester United, JuventusStarted VIB, Chair of VIB committee – now Australia largest sporting business network (outside of game day), with over 100 member companies.Brough with women’s professional program into the club, originally with Football Victoria. Academy program expansion (teams, hubs)Australian Professional Leagues (APL)Director (2020 – 2023)Premier Fresh Australia (2003 – present)CEO Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  2. 13 Sept

    Throw Back - The Reality of the UK Academy System with Dave Wright

    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 This week, I’m pleased to bring on one of the best thinkers, let alone coaches of youth sport that I’ve ever come across. Dave Wright.   Dave has a diverse CV, that includes being an academy football coach with professional clubs in England as well as Australia, running his own youth development business, working for the Oceania Football Confederation and consulting for HSPNZ in our HPAD space.   Every time I hear Dave speak on various podcasts I get enriched, and this episode was no different.   Lets go!   Dave Wright Bio Player: Junior and Youth Football in Auckland, New Zealand   Coach: United Soccer 1 (NRF) U14 Boys/National Women’s League (2007)Football NSW (2008-2010) Maccabi FC Sydney (2009-2012)Academy Coach (2013 – 2019)Brentford FC (various age groups)Fulham FC (various age groups)Football Victoria Federation U15 head coachMelbourne Victory U20sHigh Performance Sport New Zealand, HPAD consultant (2019 – 2022)Birkenhead United AFC Director of Coaching (2022 – present)Westlake Boys High School (2023 – present)Frist XI Head CoachAuckland Premier League Champions (2023 & 2024)ISF Football Word Cup (2024)NZ Secondary School National Champions (2023)o   Oceania Football Confederation (2023 – current) High Performance Consultant  Coaching Qualifications: FA Youth Award (2015)UEFA A Licence (2016)OFC Pro Licence Candidate (2024)  Business: o   Co Founder of Player Development Project (2014 – present) o   Owner of two black sheep cafe 2008-2013  o   City of Sydney Cafe of the Year (2010/2011) o   City of Sydney Small Business of the Year (2011)   Chapters - 0.15 Gareth & Daves’ connection story 3.15 The decision to focus on coaching relatively early in life  9.00 Business and Hospo learnings 14.00 Moving to the UK 26.45 Pulling back the curtain on the UK academy environment  52.30 Working at HPSNZ and with HPAD guru Ken Lynch  1.02.30 Evolution plans for Birko & Westlake Boys   1.06.00 Player Development Project   1.08.50 Rapid Fire Questions Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  3. 4 Sept

    Throw Back - Liverpool’s All Time Leading Goal Scorer Natasha Dowie

    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 Former England international, two-time WSL champion and Melbourne Victory legend, Natasha Dowie built a remarkable career across England, Australia, the United States and Europe. A prolific goal scorer and natural leader, Natasha’s journey offers valuable insight into the standards, resilience and mindset required to consistently perform at the highest level. OK, Lets go!   Athlete: Youth Career with WatfordFulham (2004 – 2006)Charlton Athletic (2006/07)FA Cup runners upEverton (2007 - 2012)League Cup Champions (2007)FA Cup champions (2010)Scored the winner in the 119th minuteWomens Champions League quarterfinals (2011)Liverpool (2012 – 2015 & 2023)WSL Champions (2013 & 2014)WSL Golden Boot (2013)FA Players Player of the Year (2013)All-time leading goal scorer.Melbourne Victory (2015 – 2020)55 games, 34 goals.Premiers (2018/19)ALW Golden Boot (2018/19)AFC Champions League (2019)Doncaster Rovers (2016)Left by mutual consent mid seasonBoston Breakers (2016/17)Linkoping, Sweden (2018)Valerenga, Norway (2019)AC Milan (2020/21)Reading (2021 – 2023)England FAU17, U19s, U20, U23sFIFA U20 World Cup (2008, Chile)England Seniors14 caps, 5 goalsDebut at 21 years oldMissed selection for 2011 FIFA World Cup and 2012 London Olympics  Family: o   Niece of former professional Iain Dowie Business: o   Liverpool FC Club Ambassador Give us your feedback  Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12 Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  4. 19 Apr

    Developing Champions: From US College, to the A league to U23 MVP - Holly Furphy

    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 BluePlaying in the 2025 A-League Grand FinalRepresenting Australia U23s and winning MVP at the ASEAN Women’s ChampionshipWe discuss the step up from train-on player to a Melbourne Victory professionalLife at Santa Clara University in the US and why she came homeAnd Growing up in a powerhouse sporting family alongside her NBA and AFL brothersThis conversation is all about growth, mindset, and what it takes to seize big moments when they come. If you want insight into the next generation of Matildas talent — Holly’s story is a must-listen.   🔔 Subscribe for more episodes featuring athletes, coaches, and game changers in sport.   #HollyFurphy #MelbourneVictory #YoungMatildas #U23Matildas #FootballPodcast #AustralianFootball #ALeagueWomen #ASEANChampionship #MVP  Ok, lets go. If you are interested in the US College Pathway, we encourage you to connect with our trusted partners Platform Sports Management. If you use this link, they will see you’re a Strive 365 listener and will take special care of you - New Athlete Submission Page 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 Join our Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/strive-365-7409/about?ref=d132ef5889584de79c8cc7adeb802c5a Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  5. 1 Mar

    Asian Cup Head Coach Mark Torcaso on Building Relationships

    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, where he guided the team to the grand final in their first season. This earnt him a role with the Philippines WNT where for 12 months he juggled both international and professional club football.   Now focusing solely on the Philippines, Mark is striving to qualify for the 2027 FIFA women’s world cup.    OK, Lets go!   Coach: Melbourne Victory – A league Women’s (2013 – 2015)GK CoachAustralian Youth National TeamsGK Support CoachCalder United – Victorian NPL (2016 – 2021)Numerous local titlesWestern United – A league Women’s (2021 – 2023)Inaugural head coachGrand final 2021/22ALW Coach of the Year 2021/22Philippines Women’s National Team (2023 – present)2022 Asian Games2024 Olympic qualifyingVs Australia in front of 60,000 in PerthSt Monica College – 24+ yearsDirector of FootballEducation: ·       AFC Pro Licence 2024 Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  6. 10 Feb

    Building World-Class Players & Coaches | Tony Readings

    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 Cup. In this episode of Strive 365, Tony shares: 🇳🇿 Insights into the NZ All whites Environment  as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🎓 Lessons from his time as a coach educator with OFC and High Performance Sport NZ 🌍 & explains What it takes to build a high-performance environment and develop winning cultures ⚽ His journey from to coaching at the highest level 🏆 What it was like to guide the Football Ferns to World Cups, Olympics, and historic wins 🧠 Insights into player development during the critical teenage years Whether you’re a coach, player, or football fan, this episode is full of practical wisdom about development, leadership, and what it takes to succeed on the world stage. OK, Lets 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 Join our Skool Community. Its free for a limited time - https://www.skool.com/strive-365-7409/about?ref=d132ef5889584de79c8cc7adeb802c5a   Check out Tonys book recommendation here - https://amzn.to/4prC4p7   #TonyReadings #AllWhites #FootballFerns #NZFootball #FIFAWorldCup #FootballPodcast #FIFAWorldCup2026 #SoccerPodcast #CoachDevelopment #PlayerDevelopment #OFC #HighPerformanceSport #Strive365 #FootballCoaching  #PlayerDevelopment  #CoachEducation  #HighPerformanceFootball Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  7. 15 Jan

    From MLS Player to Championship Winning Coach - Cameron Knowles

    🎙️ 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: ⚽ What it takes to succeed as a US college athlete 🏆 Lessons from playing & coaching in MLS 📈 How to develop players in pro environments If you are interested in the US College Pathway, we encourage you to connect with our trusted partners Platform Sports Management. If you use this link, they will see you’re a Strive 365 listener and will take special care of you - New Athlete Submission Page Check out this short info story on Camerons first 3 games of the MLS season - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DImcbWPAuV3/?igsh=MTV6YzlxbHJmdGNpeg%3D%3D #CameronKnowles #USSoccer #CollegeSoccer #MLS #SoccerDevelopment Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

  8. 28/09/2025

    THROW BACK: Sports Parent Geni O'Keeffe- "It’s the Whole Family’s Journey”

    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 balancing education and sporting commitments and much more. Geni is a sporting parent who is finding solutions to the daily challenges of having a high-performing, talented youth athlete in the house, which we know resonates with a large part of our audience.  There’s plenty to get out of this episode. OK, 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 More great resources for sports parents here - https://amzn.to/46CrRxA #sportingparent #parenting #youthathletesupport  Give us your feedback Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support #STRIVE365 Instagram: @_strive365 YouTube: @STRIVE365podcast LinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365 TIKTOK: @_strive365 FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365 Twitter: @gturnbull12

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The STRIVE 365 podcast aims to help athletes, coaches or parents of young athletes better understand the journey from the development phase (15 -21) into pre performance / performance phase (18-23), or youth international levels onto senior international environments.  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

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  • Creator
    Gareth Turnbull
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 STRIVE 365
  • Show Website
    STRIVE 365