In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Sarah Hudson, current Killarney WPL coach, who has helped guide the side through an incredible unbeaten run.

Sarah’s first season in charge saw Killarney go undefeated and win all three trophies on offer, and this season they have continued that form, remaining undefeated once again.

We dive into Sarah’s football journey, from starting out at Umina United and Woy Woy, to becoming the only girl in Central Coast Football’s inaugural Academy, making her First Grade debut at just 11 years old, and progressing through representative pathways.

Sarah also reflects on some huge moments from her playing career, her successful years in local football, her move into coaching, what she learned as a player that shaped her coaching style, her experience with Killarney’s WPL squad, and what has made the team so hard to beat over the past two seasons.

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Central Coast Football CEO Alex Burgin for a behind-the-scenes look at how football is run across the Coast.

Alex takes us through his journey in sport administration, from his early years at Central Coast Football to his time working in the AFL system, and what eventually brought him back to lead CCF as CEO.

We dive into the growth of football on the Central Coast, including another record-breaking registration season in 2026, the challenges that come with managing more players and fixtures than ever before, and the work that goes into supporting clubs, volunteers and competitions across the region.

Alex also shares insight into some of CCF’s major initiatives and events, his relationship with clubs and council, the importance of facilities, upgrades at Pluim Park, office day-today, judiciary processes, the continued growth of the MPL and WPL competitions, and what the future of football on the Central Coast could look like.

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by former Killarney MPL head coach Chris Ackerley, the man behind the greatest dynasties in Central Coast football history.

Chris takes us through his football journey, how he first got into coaching, and what eventually led him to Killarney. From there, we dive into the incredible run that saw Killarney finish first in the Men’s Premier League for seven straight seasons, a record-breaking achievement that had never been done before.

We talk about the standards, culture, players and mentality that helped build such a dominant side, how hard it is to stay at the top year after year, and what made that Killarney team so special.

Chris also reflects on life after Killarney, his move to East Gosford, and the new challenge of coaching in Division 1 as he looks to build success in a different environment.

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Central Coast local, current Mariners goalkeeper, A-League champion and Socceroo, Andrew Redmayne.

From growing up in Gosford and starting his professional journey with the Central Coast Mariners, to winning trophies across the A-League and representing Australia on the world stage, Andrew shares the story behind an incredible football career.

We chat through his early days on the Coast, his first stint with the Mariners, the lessons learned across his career, and what it means to return home to the club where it all began.

Andrew also takes us inside his Socceroos journey, including the famous penalty shootout against Peru, the “Grey Wiggle” moment, and what it felt like helping Australia qualify for the World Cup.

In this special Female Football Week episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by long-time contributor to the women's game on the Central Coast, Di Fathers.

Di reflects on her decades involved in the game and shares her perspective on how far women’s football has come on the Central Coast, from the early days of the women’s game through to the opportunities now available for young female players.

We discuss the growth of women’s football locally, the impact of the Matildas, the importance of volunteers and female leadership within the game, and what still needs to happen to continue building the future of women’s football.

Di also shares stories from her time involved at club and association level, her experience serving on the board at Central Coast Football, and why community football continues to play such an important role on the Coast.

We are also joined by Southern's WPL keeper Elyse Vella as we discuss life at her new club, their start to the season and break down the Round 6 WPL fixtures.

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Angelo Tilocca from HeartBeat of Football to discuss one of the most important topics in sport, heart health.

Angelo takes us back to the origin of HeartBeat of Football, how the initiative first began, and how far it has come since, including its work alongside FIFA and the growing impact it continues to have across the football community.

We dive into the reality of heart-related incidents in sport, breaking down key statistics, common misconceptions, and why awareness still isn’t where it needs to be. Angelo explains the importance of regular heart check-ups for people of all ages, and why one simple test can potentially save a life.

We also talk about Make It Red Round, how clubs across the Central Coast can get involved, and the role the football community plays in supporting initiatives like this.

This episode highlights why this message is relevant to every player, no matter their age or level.

In Episode 10 of Coast Football Weekly, Matt shares his football journey from growing up in Wales, signing a professional contract as a teenager, to playing professionally with Wrexham before making the move to Australia and entering the next stage of his career.

We dive into the transition from professional football overseas to the local game here on the Central Coast, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how his experiences have shaped him both on and off the field.

Matt also speaks about how he ended up settling on the Coast, his current role as General Manager at Central Coast United, and the importance of building strong pathways for local players through the club.

In Episode 9 of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Umina’s Men’s and Women’s Premier League coaches, Pete Graham and Dave Brewer.

With Pete, we look back at Umina’s promotion into the MPL last season and how the side has adapted to life in the top tier through the opening two rounds. We also preview a huge match of the round clash this weekend as they take on local rivals Southern & Ettalong in the peninsula derby.

We then chat with Dave about his journey to becoming Umina’s WPL coach, his long-standing connection with the club, and his approach to leading the side this season and their goals for 2026. We also break down their upcoming match of the round fixture against Kanwal and plenty more!

In this week's episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by another Mariners legend and current Central Coast Mayor, Lawrie McKinna.

From his early days playing football in Scotland, to making the move to Australia and becoming the inaugural coach of the Central Coast Mariners, Lawrie shares his incredible journey through the game and his deep connection to the Central Coast.

Lawrie also opens up on his transition from football into politics, what life is like as Mayor of the Central Coast, and the role sport plays in shaping strong, connected communities.

We are also joined by Terrigal's Ben Flakus at the end of the episode as we breakdown Terrigal's opening round fixture, the O'lads goals for the year ahead and we get his predictions for Round 2 of the MPL season!

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re celebrating the return of football on the Central Coast as Round 1 of the 2026 season kicks off.

This week, we’ve taken a different approach, catching up with players from across all levels of the game, from MiniRoos and juniors, through to senior football.

From first-year players experiencing their very first game, to those who have been part of the game for over 20 years, this episode is a snapshot of what football means to our community.

We talk about the excitement of a new season, personal goals, team culture, and the love of the game that connects every age group across the Coast.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this episode highlights what makes football so special at every level.