The Raymond Wood Podcast
The Raymond Wood Podcast
Playlist by The Raymond Wood PodcastWith over two decades in professional football, Ray Wood is on a mission to unlock pathways to professional play for aspiring footballers in Australia and beyond. This podcast brings together the fine…45 clip(s) in playlist
Chatting With Merritt Sports: Securing Athletes Futures Beyond The Game
Former NRL star Matt Gillett and property expert Paul Merritt share how they’re helping athletes prepare for life after sport through their venture, Merritt Sports. They discuss the financial and personal challenges athletes face when the spotlight fades, why early planning is crucial, and how buil…
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From NRL Debut to Life After Footy: Matt Gillett’s Journey
Matt Gillett joins Ray Wood to share his journey from barefoot footy on Bribie Island to representing Queensland and Australia at the highest level. He opens up about his NRL debut with the Broncos, the mentors who shaped him, the shock of early retirement, and how he's now helping the next generat…
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58 Marathons in 58 States in 58 Days - Want to Join in?
After squandering his opportunity at international rugby, Lachlan Stuart has spent much of his adult life setting himself new challenges. This next one’s a MASSIVE one — Lachie is setting out to do 58 marathons in 58 days across 50 US States and the 8 States and Territory of Australia. He’s raising…
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Coming Back Better From Injury with Connor Wallace
Boxing is one of the most physical sports imaginable, but it's also a mental game. For Connor Wallace, injury took him from an unbeaten streak to having to start again. This is a great chat with one of the world's greatest boxers about dealing with injury and finding your burning hunger to get back…
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The FREE Euro Football Star Academy is Launching!
Australia's first FREE football Academy is opening in Brisbane! In this episode, Raymond Wood talks us through the details about what you need to do to be part of this incredible opportunity.
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Brisbane's Barmy Army : Building Community and Charity Through Sport:
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 …
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Four Months on the Program: Player Progress Report with Nathan Long
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…
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Learning the Liverpool Way: A Sporting Life with John Barnes
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 …
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Player Feedback Report: Lachlan Olsen
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 fo…
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Small Tweaks, Big Changes: Academy Life with Kai Henning
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, a…
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