AFC 2020 Preview - Across the Line Football Podcast #026

With Ceres Negros and Kaya FC–Iloilo set to kickoff their AFC Cup campaigns in a few days, Chris and Jing dissect the pair's chances on the Asian Stage, and look ahead to the wealth of continental football that'll be on show in Metro Manila in the coming months.

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Kobe Bryant is a legend in the sport of basketball, but his legacy reaches far beyond the hardcourt. In this episode Chris and Jing talk about his tragic passing and the tremendous impact he had on so many people.

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Thank you, Kobe! - Across the Line Football Podcast #024

Will Valtos - Across the Line Football Podcast #023

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On this episode, Jing Jamlang and Chris Greatwich dive into the topic of Youth Football by speaking to young athlete William Valtos. Only 18 years of age, Will is already making a name for himself as a filipino football player to watch. With a rare story that begins with a late start to playing the game, to gaining a high school scholarship in Phuket, Thailand (where he eventually becomes team captain and football player of the year for his team), then suiting up as a freshman footballer for esteemed sports school Wake Forest University, USA. Follow his journey as he retells growing up within the Philippine Football System, playing in the Youth National Football Team, and how exactly he's paving his own path to becoming a Filipino football star. Learn his tips in writing emails to foreign coaches and schools, how exactly he found a connection to his university in America, the mentality needed as an aspiring professional athlete, and more. If you're a young athlete or athlete's parent, this episode is for you.

With the UAAP football season fast approaching, Jing Jamlang gets some explosive insights from multi-titled Anto Gonzales. 

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What are his secrets as one of the most successful UAAP coaches over the last 10 years? What does he think is the reason behind the increased competitiveness in the UAAP in the last decade? What is his assessment on the current generation of footballers? What does he think is the reason behind the rise or fall in quality players? Jing and Anto also discuss his coaching and playing career, his life with UP, the National team youth and seniors, his forecast for Philippine Football, and more!

With Anto's experience in coaching UP (mens and womens) and Youth National Teams plus added experience in both coaching and playing in the National Team (seniors)...this episode is definitely juicy. You would'nt want to miss it.

Youth Development - PART 1 - Across the Line Football Podcast #018 Watch this here - https://youtu.be/ctYcahDrlLE  Coming from Alvin Ocampo's explosive episode, Jing Jamlang sparks an in-depth conversation with Chris Greatwich on Youth Development.  With Chris's experience as a football player, a coach in different countries, and current Kaya FC Academy Director, he shares his thoughts and opinions on how to move forward in terms of the youth and scope of Philippine Football.  Listen as Chris reveals his ideas on encouraging children's interest for the sport, possible ways for them to succeed in it, and more. Football in the earlier age groups are very rarely discussed, and this episode is a fresh yet educational listen on shaping the football future of the next generation. Don't forget to Tune in to PART 2 next #FootballFriday! Catch these other episodes from Across the Line Podcast: Alvin Ocampo - https://youtu.be/bX7VmeU8NTo  Anton Del Rosario - https://youtu.be/hYzrRfWcXN0 State of Philippine Football 2019 - https://youtu.be/bdHDEgHDHqk