Kickin' It Local

Daniel Blanco - Western Strikers


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Western Strikers Head Coach Daniel Blanco recalls his childhood as the son of Socceroos Coach Raul Blanco. He remembers the times he was surrounded by football greats and how one of his coaches gave him his debut against his father in the AMPOL Cup.

Daniel talk about his time playing in NSW and compares the leagues to South Australia and how his move to Adelaide came about, walking in his fathers footsteps with a coaching position at West Adelaide.

Plus Kickin' It Locals youngest guests jump on the microphone to talk about their father and how proud they are of his achievements so far. Only 10 and 14, they talk very well and share the same passion for the game as their Dad.

Daniel also reveals which of the worlds best known footballers he had the opportunity to train with.

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Kickin' It LocalBy Johnny Keko