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.

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