STRIVE 365

Korouch Monsef, top NZ football coach and educator, shares insights on mentorship, coach development, and the value of ongoing learning. Perfect for coaches, football leaders, and aspiring professionals looking to grow in the game.

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Today we welcome a true New Zealand football legend – former All Whites player and coach, and Wellington Phoenix manager, Ricki Herbert. From playing at the 1982 FIFA World Cup to coaching the undefeated All Whites at the 2010 World Cup, Ricki shares his incredible journey as an athlete, coach, and parent. In this episode, Ricki opens up about his career highlights, the lessons from leading New Zealand on the world stage, his time coaching in the A-League, India, Papua New Guinea, and the Maldives, and his passion for developing the next generation of football talent back home. If you’re an athlete, coach, or football fan, this conversation is packed with insights, leadership lessons, and inspiring stories from one of NZ’s greatest football figures. 

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Intro:

This week we welcome with our next triple threat, Declan Edge.

One of NZ’s most outspoken football personalities, Declan has the track record and mentality to back it up.

Post both a professional & international playing career, Declan was the catalyst for a stable of future NZ All Whites, before building the Ole Academy and is now testing his principles in Europe. Declan is also dad to Harry and uncle to Jesse, both youth international athletes in their own right.

What a treat it is to speak with a great football mind, lateral thinker and someone who whole heartedly follows his own beliefs.

Ok, Let’s go!

Player

• Shrewsbury Town
• Gisborne City
• Notts County
• Adelaide Juventus
• Various NZ clubs
• New Zealand All Whites (26 caps)

Coach:

• Tauranga, Melville United (Assistant coach)
• Waikato FC 
  • NZ National League
• Ole Football Academy
  • Western Suburbs
• Vanuatu U20 head coach
• Torslanda IK (Sweden)

Parent:

• Harry Edge
  • PEC Zolle (2014)
  • Tuks (South Africa)
  • Auckland City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Torslanda IK (Sweden)
•        Jesse Edge (nephew)
  • Waikato FC
  • Auckland City
  • Achilles ’29 (holland)
  • Zeleziarne Podbrezova (Slovakia)
  • New Zealand U17 FIFA World Cup (2011)
  • New Zealand U20 FIFA World Cup (2014)

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Intro:

Today, I’m pleased to welcome former A league, MLS and NZ All White Jeremy Brockie to the pod.

After bursting onto the scene with his flair for goals, a young Brockie signed with Bling FC in the A league where he played with and learnt from the likes of Dwight Yorke and latterly Robbie Fowler. He then went on to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and win trophies in South Africa.

Having the experience of playing for many different professional teams and in different leagues, Jeremy is well placed to enlighten us on the challenges it takes to first make it as a pro and then stay in the profession for over 15 years.

Ok, lets go.

Athlete:

• Richmond Athletic, Nelson Suburbs,
• Canterbury United, NZ national league
• New Zealand Knights, Australian A League (2005/06)
  • 17 years old
  • Club Golden Boot (4 goals)
• Sydney FC, Australian A League (2006/07)
• Hawkes Bay & Team Wellington, NZ national league (2007/08)
• North Queensland Fury, Australian A League (2009/10)
• Newcastle Jets, Australian A League (2010 - 2012)
• Wellington Phoenix, Australian A League (2012 - 2015)
  • Runner up ALM Golden Boot (2013)
• Toronto FC, Major League Soccer (2013)
• SuperSport United, South Africa (2015 – 2018)
  • Cup winners 2015/16, 2016/17 & 2017/18
  • Nomination for African Player of the Year 2017
• Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa (2018 – 2020)
  • League Champions 2017/18 & 2018/19
• Edgeworth, NPL NSW (2021 - 22)
• NZ Football 
• FIFA U20 World Cup in Canada (2007)
• All Whites
  • 50 caps, 1 goal
  • Debut in 2006 (18 years old)
  • Olympic Games 2008 (Beijing)
  • Confederation Cup 2009 (South Africa)
  • FIFA World Cup 2010 (South Africa)
  • OFC Nations Cup Champion 2016

Business:

o   Jeremy Brockie Football

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Intro:

Today we welcome Amrit Rai, Founder and Managing Director of US college pathway agency, Platform Sports Management to STRIVE 365.

For over 10 years, Platform Sports have been helping student-athletes and their families navigate the journey toward U.S. college with scholarships and opportunities that go beyond the game.

With an emphasis on the role being more than business; they view it as a chance to make a difference in the lives of athletes and their families.

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If you’re a prospective US college athlete or parent, this is the episode is for you!

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Intro:

This week we welcome Didier Chambaron to the pod.

Didier is the current head of coach education for US soccer. Prior to this, he served in the same position at Oceania Football Confederation, as well as a FIFA coach education instructor.

Before prioritising his energy towards helping grow the next generation of coaches, Didier was in the hot seat himself, leading the New Caledonian men’s football team through World Cup Qualifications and taking the team to the OFC Nations Cup final in 2008.

A very knowledge man, who has both been there, don’t that and is now supporting those that are striving to experience the same highs (and lows) for themselves. 

OK, Lets go!

Player:

• Player / Coach
  • French professional division 4

Coach:

• French Football Federation (FFF) (2000 – 2010)

o   Head Coach U15 & U17 national league (2000 – 2002)

o   Regional Technical Director (2002 – 2006)

o   Technical Director – New Caledonia Federation (2009 – 2010)

o   New Caledonia Senior Men’s Head Coach (2007 – 2010)

• World Cup Oceania Qualification Playoffs
• OFC Nations Cup Runners up (2008)
• US Soccer
  • Assistant coach U23 men, U19-20 men, U17 women

Coach Education:

• Oceania Football Confederation
  • Assistant Technical Director & Director of Coach Education (2010 - 2016)
  • 2015 OFC/NZF A licence (my A licence)
• FIFA
  • Coach Education Instructor (2010 – present)
  • FIFA Youth Course Auckland* (2015)
  • Global Football Expert Panel Member
• US Soccer
  • Director of Coaching Education for U.S. Soccer (2016 – present)
  • A Licence Technical League

Education:

o   French Football Federation A licence (30 years old)

o   Asian Football Confederation Pro Licence (2018)

o   Masters in Sport Management

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What a pleasure to introduce one of NZs best individual coaches, James Mortimer.

A former NZ track star, who competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, James is not coaching some of NZ brightest, and fastest athletes.

The current coach of NZ fastest ever female athlete, Zoe Hobbs, James is striving to win NZ first ever sprint medal at a Commonwealth or Olympic level.

I’ve often wondered how coaching individual athletes is different from coaching team sports. In this episode, we explore the differences and learn from each other's worlds. This was a great chat.

Ok, Let's go!

James Mortimer Bio

Athlete:

• Over 15 years of international hurdles and sprinting
• 100m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2003-2009)
  • NZ Record Holder (2007)
• 200m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2015)
• 400m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2011, 2012)
• 12 x National Champion
• 4 x 100m Relay
  • 2006 Commonwealth Games
• World Championships 2002

Coach:

• Over 15 years experience
• TM Track Club – Sprint Coach (2009 – present)
• Vodafone Warriors - Speed & Acceleration Specialist
• Diocesan School for Girls – Sports Manager
• Athletics NZ - Lead Sprints / Relays & Hurdles
• Athletes that include:
  • Zoe Hobbs
    • NZ fastest ever female
      • 2013 Youth Olympic Games
      • 2022 Commonwealth Games
      • 2024 Olympic Games
  • Liam Malone
    • 2016 Paralympics
      • 2 Gold, 1 Silver medals
  • Portia Bing
    • 2014 & 2022 Commonwealth Games

QUOTE:

“James has honed his skill set, learning from some of the best coaches in the world and gaining international recognition for his methods. He prides himself on coaching the athlete in front of him and delivering what they need without compromise.”

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Intro:

This week we welcome the next instalment of our special guests, HPSNZ Sport Psychologist, Dom Vettise.

For the past 8 years, Dom has worked with some of NZ best athlete’s and teams on the world stage, such as NZ Rugby’s Black Ferns, the NZ All Whites and NZ canoe team at the Paris Olympics.

With a background in clinical psychology, Dom has taken his passion for sports and turned his attention to both pre-performance athletes as well as season professionals, to develop individual coping strategies, mental skills and performance behaviours that are essential in the quest for achieving success.

In this episode we explore the world of sport psychology and leave the listeners with some tools to implement and information to explore further, which will help you on your own journey towards mastery.

Ok, let’s go

Dom Vettise Bio

Sport

• Football to National league level
• Age group Central Districts cricket 

Business

• Vettise Psychology (2015 – present)
  • Registered Clinical and Performance Psychologist
  • Mental Health
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Mindfulness based therapies
  • Acceptance & Commitment therapies
• High Performance Sport NZ (2017 – present)
  • Sport and Clinical Psychologist
• NZOC Psychology Lead (2023 – present)
  • Lead Psychologist for NZOC at Paris Olympics 2024
  • NZ Canoe Sprint team and a few individual Olympic athletes. 
• Oceania Football Confederation (2021 – 2023)
  • Psychology Consultant
  • Online learning modules
• New Zealand Rugby (2021 – present)
  • Lead Psychologist
  • Black Ferns 7s
    • 4 x World Series Championships, Comm & Olympic games gold medallists
• New Zealand Football (2020 – present)
  • Lead Clinical and Sport Psychologist
  • All Whites
• Auckland Cricket (2018 – 2021)
  • Clinical Psychologist
• Toyota Verblitz (2024)
  • Professional rugby club in Japan, Psychologist consultant

Family

• Husband and father

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Intro:

Today, it’s a privilege to bring on former England international, Natasha Dowie to the show.

Having reached incredible heights over a long career, that includes winning the women’s FA cup and English Premier league, to winning titles in Australia and Scandinavia, to representing England on the international stage, Tash understands what it takes to sustain a long and successful athletic career.

She has also experienced her fair share of difficulties, from missing out on major tournament selection, facing public scrutiny for joining a rival club and to feel the need to terminate a contract mid season. 

This is a wonderful chat with a player that I class as one of the most genuine professionals that I have worked with. 

OK, Lets go!

Athlete:

• Youth Career with Watford
• Fulham (2004 – 2006)
• Charlton Athletic (2006/07)
  • FA Cup runners up
• Everton (2007 - 2012)
  • League Cup Champions (2007)
  • FA Cup champions (2010)
    • Scored the winner in the 119th minute
  • Womens Champions League quarterfinals (2011)
• Liverpool (2012 – 2015 & 2023)
  • WSL Champions (2013 & 2014)
    • WSL Golden Boot (2013)
    • FA Players Player of the Year (2013)
  • All-time leading goal scorer.
• Melbourne Victory (2015 – 2020)
  • 55 games, 34 goals.
  • Premiers (2018/19)
  • ALW Golden Boot (2018/19)
  • AFC Champions League (2019)
• Doncaster Rovers (2016)
  • Left by mutual consent mid season
• Boston Breakers (2016/17)
• Linkoping, Sweden (2018)
• Valerenga, Norway (2019)
• AC Milan (2020/21)
• Reading (2021 – 2023)
• England FA
• U17, U19s, U20, U23s
  • FIFA U20 World Cup (2008, Chile)
• England Seniors
  • 14 caps, 5 goals
  • Debut at 21 years old
  • Missed selection for 2011 FIFA World Cup and 2012 London Olympics

Family:

o   Niece of former professional Iain Dowie

Business:

o   Liverpool FC Club Ambassador

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Intro:

This week, I’m excited to bring on my of my best mates to the show, current International age group coach, Alana Gunn.

Gunnie and I have been close friends for over 20 years and have shared a lot of time and coaching environments together but I’m so proud to see her forging her own career on the international stage over these past few years.

Having spent the last 10 years coaching in not only some of the best female environments in NZ, but also collecting trophies along her journey, Gunnie now leads the talent development & ID whilst bossing the U16 & U17 national football teams.

OK, Lets go!

Player:

• Mainland Pride (3 years)
• ACL injury ended the playing career

Coach:

• Coastal Sprit
  • Assistant then Head Coach
  • League & Cup titles
• Mainland Youth teams
• St Andrews Head Coach
• Mainland Pride
  • Assistant then Head Coach
  • National titles as Assistant and Head Coach
• NZ Secondary Schools Girls
  • Assistant Coach (2016 – 2018)
  • Head Coach (2019 – 2024)
• NZ Football U20 
  • Assistant Coach (FIFA World Cup 2022)
• NZ Football U16 & U17
  • Head Coach (2024 – present)
  • FIFA World Cup Dominican Republic (2024)
• NZ Football
  • Women’s Talent Development Manager (2023 – present)
  • FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme

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