Let's Talk Footy

In this episode, Fiona and I have the pleasuring of talking to Mahira Alvares and Justin Searles-Johnson, who started off as interns and are now full-time staff at Toronto High Park FC. Mahira and Justin tell us about their journey  as students at Humber College and how they started their internship programs at our club. We also talk about some of their current responsibilities and projects as full-time staff at the moment. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode, Fiona and I have the pleasuring of talking to Mark Colvin, our 2007 and 2008 Girls OPDL Head Coach. Mark tells us about his journey as a coach and his involvement with the University Prep Program at Toronto High Park FC. We also get to discuss some exciting topics such as Promotion/Relegation vs Playoffs and Financial FairPlay in soccer. Finally we end the show by giving our predictions for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode, Fiona and I have the pleasuring of talking to Ramón Soria Alonso, who is a professional soccer player, playing for FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League. Ramón tells us about his background and how he got introduced to football (soccer) from a very young age in Spain. He then went on to play for top clubs such as Villarreal CF, RCD Mallorca B, and more before joining FC Edmonton in the CPL. Ramón's vast amount of experiencing playing pro football in many different countries as well as official law degree from Spain, help us understand what it takes to become a high level athlete while studying at the same time. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, Fiona and I chat with Ajla Bilajbegovic, our Special Programs Manager, and Nic Hurtado, Manager of Recreational Development at North Toronto Soccer Club. THPFC and NTSC have partnered up to expand our All Abilities Program that is offered to children and youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to participate in a specially designed session. This program strives to create an inclusive environment where children feel as though their disability does not hold them back from participating in sports and engaging with their community. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, Fiona and I chat with the newest members of our club.  Sergi Pi, Manager of Coach Development, Humberto Ferreira, Manager of Competitive, and Worrell Wright, Manager of Development for U8-U12 Girls, share their backgrounds and experiences with us.  We talk about their favourite soccer teams and learn about their perspectives on player development in youth soccer.  Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, Fiona and I chat with our Manager of Coach Development, Emanuele Dovigo, and Sport Scientist, Richard Bucciarelli. We discuss variety of topics such as Return to Play and how that affects coaches' practice preparations as well as the players' fitness levels and performances on the field.  Richard also talks about different types of fitness testing youth clubs can perform and their benefits in players' development.  Finally we chat about nutrition and its importance in optimizing performance on and off the field. Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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Lautaro and I sit down with our special friend, Ayo Moses, and discuss Chelsea's win over Man City in the Champions League Final.  We also talk about the coaching changes happening all around Europe.  Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode Lautaro and I discuss what's next for Real Madrid and Barcelona after letting the title slip away and how Luis Suarez got his revenge against Barca by helping Athletico Madrid win the league title.  We also chat about the Premier League, Leicester City losing the Champions League spot to Chelsea on the last match day and Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the league. Finally we rap up by sharing our Premier League team of the season as well as our predictions for the Champions League Final next weekend.  Sit back and Let's Talk Footy; A language everyone speaks!

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In this episode of Let's Talk Footy featuring Toronto High Park FC, our new co-host Fiona and I chat with the club's Active Start coordinator, Ajla Bilajbegovic, and Mindset First Mental Health and Performance co-owner and Sport Psychologist, Robert Beer.  We discuss the importance of mental health in young athletes and the impact of COVID on their every day lives and development.   We hope you enjoy this episode and if you find the content valuable, please share it with anyone that you think mind find it helpful.

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In this surprise release featuring Lautaro Gaziglia, we talk about Leicester City's win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, the highly anticipated Champions League final, Barcelona's elimination from the La Liga title race, and more.

If you are a passionate football fan like us two, tune in and Let's Talk Footy. A language everyone speaks!

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