STRIVE 365

Gareth Turnbull

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. FEB 10

    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

    1h 10m
  2. 09/21/2025

    THROW BACK: From Auckland to West Ham United- Olli Harder

    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 Check out some great coaching tools here - https://amzn.to/3VqU19D This week's guest is Olli Harder. A football coach who by age 36 had achieved his UEFA Pro Licence, has been the head coach of West Ham Women’s in the WSL and been an assistant coach with the Norway men’s and women’s youth sides. Now, that is an impressive CV. What is equally impressive, is that he is a Kiwi coach!  This is a great conversation, understand what it takes to make it in the real world of HP coaching, outside of the glitz and glam of seeing the world,    Ok, Let's go! Coach: Overseas in 2008ChinaClub Football China Football Development Officer (2013)USAVarious roles 2010 – 2013Assistant Coach Yale (2014)o   Klepp IL Womens Coach (2016 – 2019) o   Sandnes Ulf (2020 - 2021) o   Mens assistant coach West Ham Womens (WSL) (2021 – 2022)Conti Cup and FA Cup semi finalistsFinished 6th in 2022 (highest ever points total)Sporting Director & Womens head Coach at SK Brann (Norway Toppserien)League & Cup winners (2022)FK Viking (2023 – present)Mens U23 & U19 teamsNorway U21 mens (2023)Assistant CoachNorway U23 womens (2018 – 2013)Assistant Coach UEFA Pro Licence at 36 (2022)#strive365 #vikingfk @strive655 @nz_football @olliharder Chapters - 0.45 Gareth & Olli’s origin story 3.30 Accumulating as many hours as possible as a coach, at home & abroad 12.00 Ensuring you create strong connections on your journey 16.00 Taking the leap of faith into the UK 24.00 The first big move into Scandinavia 31.30 Formalised coaching qualifications and the UEFA Pro Licence 43.45 Coaching West Ham Women’s in the WSL 54.50 Coaching Viking men’s professional and Norway Youth National teams 1.08.00 Rapid Fire Questions Give us your feedback  Support the show Become a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support 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

    1h 14m
  3. 08/11/2025

    Re Release: Declan Edge "Coaching Gorilla (Anti) Football”

    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 explore more about the Wim Hoff method, go here - https://amzn.to/4kAsKx0 To get Declan recommendation of The Strange Order of Things, click here - https://amzn.to/3JAFg1l Intro: This week we welcome with our next triple threat, Declan Edge.   One of NZ’s most outspoken football personalities, Declan has the track record and mentality to back it up.   Post both a professional & international playing career, Declan was the catalyst for a stable of future NZ All Whites, before building the Ole Academy and is now testing his principles in Europe. Declan is also dad to Harry and uncle to Jesse, both youth international athletes in their own right.   What a treat it is to speak with a great football mind, lateral thinker and someone who whole heartedly follows his own beliefs.   Ok, Let’s go!   Player Shrewsbury TownGisborne CityNotts CountyAdelaide JuventusVarious NZ clubsNew Zealand All Whites (26 caps)Coach: Tauranga, Melville United (Assistant coach)Waikato FC NZ National LeagueOle Football AcademyWestern SuburbsVanuatu U20 head coachTorslanda IK (Sweden)  Parent: Harry EdgePEC Zolle (2014)Tuks (South Africa)Auckland CityEastern SuburbsTorslanda IK (Sweden)       Jesse Edge (nephew)Waikato FCAuckland CityAchilles ’29 (holland)Zeleziarne Podbrezova (Slovakia)New Zealand U17 FIFA World Cup (2011)New Zealand U20 FIFA World Cup (2014)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

    1h 18m
  4. 08/03/2025

    Wonderkid & Worldies to a Role Model for todays youth with Jeremy Brockie

    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   Check out Jeremys book recommendation here - https://amzn.to/4l2Qvg0   Intro: Today, I’m pleased to welcome former A league, MLS and NZ All White Jeremy Brockie to the pod.   After bursting onto the scene with his flair for goals, a young Brockie signed with Bling FC in the A league where he played with and learnt from the likes of Dwight Yorke and latterly Robbie Fowler. He then went on to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and win trophies in South Africa.   Having the experience of playing for many different professional teams and in different leagues, Jeremy is well placed to enlighten us on the challenges it takes to first make it as a pro and then stay in the profession for over 15 years.   Ok, lets go. Athlete: Richmond Athletic, Nelson Suburbs,Canterbury United, NZ national leagueNew Zealand Knights, Australian A League (2005/06)17 years oldClub Golden Boot (4 goals)Sydney FC, Australian A League (2006/07)Hawkes Bay & Team Wellington, NZ national league (2007/08)North Queensland Fury, Australian A League (2009/10)Newcastle Jets, Australian A League (2010 - 2012)Wellington Phoenix, Australian A League (2012 - 2015)Runner up ALM Golden Boot (2013)Toronto FC, Major League Soccer (2013)SuperSport United, South Africa (2015 – 2018)Cup winners 2015/16, 2016/17 & 2017/18Nomination for African Player of the Year 2017Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa (2018 – 2020)League Champions 2017/18 & 2018/19Edgeworth, NPL NSW (2021 - 22)NZ Football FIFA U20 World Cup in Canada (2007)All Whites50 caps, 1 goalDebut in 2006 (18 years old)Olympic Games 2008 (Beijing)Confederation Cup 2009 (South Africa)FIFA World Cup 2010 (South Africa)OFC Nations Cup Champion 2016  Business: o   Jeremy Brockie Football 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

    1h 4m

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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