The Final Whistle - Surrey FA Podcast

Our guest today is Elle Kaplicz, referee within the female and male game. We talk about how she got into the game and the way the female game has changed and developed. Elle spoke about how important her Mentor was for her personal development and growth in the game.

Elle also told us what changes she would like to see implemented if she had a magic wand.

You will also want to see what 3 people she would invite to a dinner party.

IN the first episode of the new season, Kirk and Ivan caught up with Jordan Clark to talk all things pre season and what an FA Cup run would mean for Redhill FC.

Are you a coach or thinking about becoming one? We speak to man who has a very long and successful footballing CV including being a UEFA Pro License coach, FA Affiliate tutor, a mentor and Consultant and current president of the Surrey Football Coaches Association where he replaced one of the greatest of all time Sir Bobby Robson. The one and only Keith Boanas

In this exciting episode, Ivan and Kirk are joined by the talented former Fulham women's player and Football Development Officer at Surrey FA, Helen Ogle. Together, they dive into the world of tournament football as they each pick their dream squads for Euro 2024. With a few unexpected choices, this episode is sure to keep you on your toes.

But the fun doesn't stop there! After assembling their squads, our hosts and special guest go on to select their starting eleven, set to take the pitch on Sunday, June 16th. They discuss strategies, player strengths, and potential game-changers, making for a riveting discussion that no football fan will want to miss.

Is it finally coming home? Tune in to find out and join the conversation!

Join Kirk as he delves into the intersection of mental health and physical movement during Mental Health Awareness Week. In this episode, Kirk is interviewed by Leah Hidden, the new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager at Surrey FA, exploring the crucial link between movement and mental well-being. Leah and Kirk share their personal insights and answers pressing questions about the impact of movement on mental health.

To learn more about Mental Health Awareness Week and access additional resources, visit https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of why movement matters for mental health.

For our seventh episode, we spoke with Surrey FA’s Equals Game Ambassadors Sarah and Ange, who talked about their journey to their respective roles in football. 

During the episode, we discuss how they got involved in football. Sarah and Ange discuss how they juggle multiple roles on top of being Welfare Officers for their respective clubs. 

Fun Fact:

Sarah’s team has won the Women’s Flexi League.

Ange watched the Women’s Euro final.

Stay tuned for the show’s second half, where we will review the bi-weekly results, goals, and performances throughout the Surrey FA leagues in our Talk Footy segment. Along with ‘Surrey Summarise’, with updates on current activities and campaigns at Surrey FA.

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For our sixth episode, we spoke with WhiteHawks Imran Kayani, who talked about his journey to the National Team.

During the episode, we discuss how he started playing football. Imran shares with us the experience of being in the Chelsea Academy and how he overcame his injury woes. He lets us in on his experience playing in the World Cup qualifiers and his time playing football full-time at Sutton.

Fun Fact: He is set to graduate with a degree in Computer Science.

Stay tuned for the show’s second half, where we will review the bi-weekly results, goals, and performances throughout the Surrey FA leagues in our Talk Footy segment. Along with ‘Surrey Summarise’, with updates on current activities and campaigns at Surrey FA.

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