How do a few British expats mad about watching sport decide to start a Brisbane outpost of the Barmy Army? We chat with George Gallantree, one of the founders of the ‘Brisbane Barmies’, about turning his lifelong passion for sport into a charity fundraising machine. We talk about George’s lifelong love of football and his bizarre encounters with some big clubs in his younger years — despite knowing pretty early that he wasn’t going to make it as a pro. A great listen about how it’s possible...

We speak to one of our newest recruits about his first few months on the Pro Player Pathway. What pushed him to sign up, what did his match analysis with a Tranmere Rovers coach uncover, and what changes has he already seen in his game? We talk diet, GPS trackers, and what the pathway is for Nathan to come along on European trials next year. Also, a tip for parents to help their kids with their scanning game, and Nathan genuinely surprises Ray with his pick of where he’d like to play in...

We talk to Liverpool great John Barnes about his young life in Jamaica, and how his love of many sports contributed to making him the player that would one day represent England. We talk about his views on the importance of a long ‘apprenticeship’ before moving to a bigger club, and his experience learning ‘the Liverpool Way’. Also, are we coaching our senior players too much — or should we just let our players, play? Tune in for all this and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

What’s your dream for professional football? Lachlan joined our program at the end of ‘23, and he’s got great vision for his footballing future- both on and off the pitch. We speak to Lachie about his time on the program so far and how he’s getting ready for European trials in January. Listen in for a great chat with a young player with a promising future in the beautiful game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This ep we’re chatting to Kai Henning, one of the players from our program who has made it to the UK and is currently at Stephen Gerrard’s Academy in Liverpool. He tells us about his experience on the Pro Player Pathway Program, his UK tours and trials, and what it’s actually like to live, study, and play at a top academy in the UK- including what it’s like to play in the National Youth League! We love bringing you stories of young players who have done our program and have made it to Europe,...

12 months on our Professional Pathway Program, a move to Brisbane, and signing as an U17s player for Logan Lightning: it’s been a pretty wild year for 15 year old Maya Allsop. But 2025 is going to be even bigger, as she takes on her European trials. We talk about her improvement on the Program over the last 12 months, how she went from 30% to 85% in her scanning scores, and why she feels that wearing a GPS is like having a coach right beside you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

So much in this ep for players and parents- and a GIVEAWAY! We are very lucky in Australia to have an academy coach of the calibre of Luiz Ruiz. In this jam-packed chat we talk about how the South American game differs from the European and Australian, and how Luis’ childhood challenges of poverty gave him a burning hunger for the game. We talk about why he sees Aussie kids going head to head with European players at age 7-13…but then sees the skill gap balloon out massively in the teenage...

How does someone who admits she started out with ‘no talent, no skills, and no coaches’ grow up to play with the Matildas and Liverpool? Find out in this EPIC podcast chat with one of Australia’s football stars, as we discuss Emily Gielnik's obsession with repetition, why she still trains with the men’s side, and how it felt to be on the sidelines with injury during the Women’s World Cup. Plus, a barnstorming chat about building the next generation of Australian footballers through better pro...

We talk to Jackson Booth, who joined our program a few months ago and whose game is going strength to strength as he works his way towards European trials. He talks us through his match analysis meeting with Danny Clarke that showed the issue with his scanning skills, and how wearing our GPS tracker has revealed the TRUTH rather than his opinion about how a game went. This ep is for someone who wants to understand the player experience inside our program and how it can dramatically and...

When I started Euro Football Star, all I knew was that I wanted to help young people get better at football, and give them chances to play in Europe. But I didn’t really understand the greater purpose of it yet. Today’s guest, Cathy Dimarchos, helped me see that there was a much bigger picture at work —and that our job at Euro Football Star is not just about giving players their pathway to professional football, but also helping them use football to build a good life- on the pitch, off the...

When it comes to coaching for pace and performance, our latest podcast guest has done it all, with a standout career helping athletes succeed across American college football, basketball, football, AFL and more. We talk with Stuart Briggs of Acceleration Australia about the importance of pace— that crucial 0-20 metre acceleration— and working on a quality running form that is smooth and injury free. We talk about why Stuart doesn’t like being called a strength and conditioning coach, about...

What a treat we have in store for you with this one. What happens when the floodlights shut off on your football career, and no-one’s screaming your name anymore? Or what happens when your life takes off in a direction you didn’t plan for? Join us for this inspiring Q&A from Wembley Stadium with former Real Madrid player Sergio Carrallo and reality TV star Caroline Stanbury about football lessons for life, the value of hustle, and the joy of finding out your next chapter.  See...

Sometimes you just want to hear from someone who’s done it, and the parent that’s stood there beside them. We talked to Liam, a young player on our pro player pathway and his dad Colin about how the program has allowed him to identify weaknesses in his game, his diet, and his mindset as he worked towards his successful academy trials. Even better, this player was based in the OZ and is now living the dream in the UK!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we delve into the core principles underpinning professional success in football with our special guest, Danny Clarke. With over a decade of experience in the game, Danny shares his invaluable insights gained from working across various countries and cultures. We explore the six key pillars essential for thriving in the professional football landscape. From the significance of nutrition and recovery to uncovering the pivotal role of individual ownership, Danny offers a...

The remarkable journey of Sunaina Jaswal. From her roots in India to making waves in the Australian sports industry, Sunaina shares her inspiring story of advocating for gender equity and diversity in sports. She is a champion for women's inclusion, and offers her perspective on the challenges and triumphs of transforming sports culture. 🌟 Join us as Sunaina discusses her current role at Surf Life Queensland, her passion for tennis, and her vision for a more inclusive sports world. 🎾🏆...

How young is too young to get an agent? What does an agent do, and how important is it that they are across the intricacies of contract law? We talk about the versatile jobs of an agent from helping with brand management, social media, mental health, financial planning, and planning your life after sport.  All this and more in a cracking episode with sports agent Jamieson Doyle-Taylor, founder of G2G sports and agent for AFL players, Olympians, basketballers and more. See...

What happened for Aussie kids in the 2000s who had the drive to go pro, but who had no access to professional player pathways, no scouts, and no route to European academies? Well, if you were like today’s guest, Chris Chatholos, you picked up the phone, pretended to be an agent, and booked your own trials.And it very nearly worked…   For people like Chris, professional player pathways are the opportunity that he never had. We dive into fate, empty promises, and why pathways matter. See...

Joe Foster joins us to answer questions from around the world about how Reebok started, and the hurdles and lessons along the way. From his grandfather inventing the track spike in to starting the Reebok business in the 1950s with 250 pounds, this is a story of how a man started a company…and ran with it. Joe Foster will be coming to Australia in June to appear alongside actor Vince Vaughn at the Power of Success conference —book your tickets to hear more of his business insights in...

Today’s guest has seen all sides of football. First as a professional player, then the boss of the English FA, Mark Palios is now the owner of his own football team, the Tranmere Rovers. In a career that saw him stabilise the FA and save the Wembley Stadium build from crippling debt, this man is a testament to how wide-ranging a career in football can be if you just keep learning. From looking abroad to improve coaching and talent acquisition, to encouraging players to continue with education...

We’re joined on the podcast by Bonnie Hancock- IronWoman and holder of the world record for paddling around Australia on a ‘tippy’ eight kilogram carbon fibre ski. She shares the perils and terrors of the journey as she encountered sharks and crocs in the north, hypothermia in the south, and the fear and shock of falling out 3-5 times a day in the most dangerous waters in the world. Bonnie did all this to raise money and awareness for mental fitness —not realising just how much this challenge...

In this ep, we talk to Sammy Lee about the importance of rising to a challenge—whether that’s overcoming being ‘vertically challenged’ at just 5"3, facing supporters after a loss, or the difficulty of winning the European Cup in the era of straight knockouts. Lee is a big believer in letting kids do the work. Of parents needing to let go a bit and let the coach, coach. The importance of facing failure in the face- whether as a player or a coach, and what you can learn at the pub from a...

We bring you the legendary Phil Thompson, and what an episode it is. Growing up in Liverpool in the era of the Beatles, Phil spent his childhood playing football between the lampposts on the streets of Kirkby, before being scouted and ultimately picked up by Liverpool. We talk about what it was like growing up in a town where so much football talent emerged from, his truly extraordinary career, and some wild tales from his era as a player — including the time he left the Champions League...

Join us for a great chat with Anthony Klarica, as we discuss the rise of sports psychology and athlete wellbeing and the importance of getting your mindset right to become a champion. We cover treating failures like hurdles, getting off the emotional rollercoaster of wins and losses, and mindset being the difference between maintaining your motivation at different phases of life. What makes one teen stick at football when their mates start falling away? Why don’t athletes throw in the towel...

Welcome to an absolute belter of an episode with Leicester and Liverpool legend Emile Heskey. We chat about Emile’s childhood love of athletics, and how his life took a different track when a football scout came to watch him play at school. We also get his views on Australia’s untapped talent, and how we need to stop holding the kids back in an outdoors nation where everyone could grow up with a ball at their feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.