AIFC Total Football Podcast

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Who doesn’t love Dwight Yorke? A true 5 star, world-class talent in football. Hear a great story as Dwight joins us from Dubai to share his life from child phenom on the island of Tobago to global icon with Manchester United. Superstardom was always close to the pathway of Yorke, having started on his youth national teams from the age of 12 years old. We hear what famous US University Yorke almost ended up playing at before heading to England and learn about his magical 1999 season which is still considered one of the best in history. A true legend of the game chats with AIFC. Dwight Yorke joins Manny Corona, Ainsley Romany, and Amrik Hare. Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Coach Manny circles back with some of his top alumni now applying their trade at the top level in NCAA Division I. Shafique Wilson, Ronaldo Marshall and Salvatore Mazzaferro all formed part of Coach Manny’s Canadian National Championship winning side and all had elite level youth careers here in Ontario. As current freshmen, this catch up provides fresh insight to any athlete looking to make the jump into the highest levels the game can offer at the college level. Hear their pathways and their approach to landing scholarships at some of the top footballing schools in the country! Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Another Canadian legend from our previous generation takes the opportunity to catch up with AIFC. Patrice discusses with us the advantages and perspective of growing up a high level multi-sport athlete, splitting his time between hockey and soccer very deep into his youth career. The Quebec icon gives us great perspective through his transition from NCAA athlete to professional footballer and shares his greatest moments in the Canadian jersey. Patrice was captain of the Montreal Impact and now Academy coach in the same organization. The open conversation with Patrice share some great laughs and provides great colour to some of the best moments in recent Canadian football history. Patrice Bernier joins Manny Corona, Ainsley Romany, and Amrik Hare Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Part 4/4 - Management/Canada's Future and His Vision of It In Part 4 with the all-time caps leader for Canada, we speak to Julian on his transition to management, the future of Canadian youth development and his vision for the game here. A great end to our 4 part series with some doses of reality from the perspective of one of the greatest Canada has ever produced. Julian de Guzman joins Manny Corona, Ainsley Romany, and Amrik Hare Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

One of the MLS greats and a top performer at all levels in his career, AIFC catches up with Dwayne De Rosario to relive his journey from boy to legend. Dero takes us on a deep reflection starting from his youth soccer days in Scarborough, speaking on some fantastic GTA footballers that did not quite pan out at a higher level. We hear an intimate and real look at the ascent of one Canada and Toronto’s true footballing trailblazers who returned to North America after leaving the GTA for Europe. Dero also provides great insight on youth development and the future of the game in Canada. Dwayne De Rosario joins Manny Corona, Ainsley Romany, and Julien Brown-Latham Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Arguably Canada's greatest footballer ever and without a doubt, it's most accomplished - AIFC chats with Atiba and relives his journey from Canada to present day in Turkey. The 6 time Canadian Player of the Year also carries honours as Danish League MVP and CONCACAF Men’s Best XI. We relive some of these moments with the Canadian legend as he shares personal insight on his journey and accomplishments. Atiba Hutchinson joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Ainsley Romany Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Part 3/4 - Latter Pro & Canada Years We hear from Julian's experiences on his return to North America, becoming the first designated player in Toronto FC's history and shares never before heard stories on his national team days. Some more great perspectives and insights on the life a professional from arguably Canada's greatest ever footballer. Julian de Guzman joins Manny Corona, Julien Brown-Latham, and Ainsley Romany Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

AIFC catches up with Vancouver Whitecaps star and Canadian international, Tosaint Ricketts. We dive into his start in Edmonton, through the NCAA pathway, his time in Europe and finding success in Major League Soccer. A captain for Canada who represents the new wave of Canadian football, Ricketts also provides insightful views on family and the world beyond the beautiful game. Tosaint Ricketts joins Manny Corona, Ainsley Romany, and Amrik Hare Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Roy Carroll joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Ainsley Romany From his early days as a 15-year-old playing with men in Northern Ireland to playing for one the biggest clubs in the world at Manchester United, Roy shares his experiences with AIFC and touches on the highs and lows of the roles he played throughout his world-class career. Roy speaks on the importance of trusting loved ones, his all-time starting 11, and his perspective on the evolution of the goalkeeper. Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Julian de Guzman joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Ainsley Romany Part 2/4 - Early Professional/Canada Years The second part of our re-visit to the storied career of Julian de Guzman. In this segment, we go over the commencement of his everyday professional life in Europe. We also look into the start of his Canadian National Team journey. Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Chris Fidler joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Julien Brown-Latham Choosing the right school, freshman Impact, and how to set yourself apart. AIFC chats with Chris, who enters his first season as coach at NCAA Division I program Coastal Carolina. As a player who played for 10 years in the prestigious Manchester City Academy, Coach Fidler drops some real gems in regards to the process of transitioning from an elite high school/academy player to an impact NCAA DI athlete. As an experienced DI Coach and former high-level keeper, we get some great perspective into finding success at the position. Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Charles Rodriguez joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Julien Brown-Latham An Insight into the Ivy League We profile Coach Rodriguez to discuss the game at the Ivy League Level. From 2x National Champion Stanford on the west coast to his current position as Assistant Coach at Yale Men's Soccer, Coach Rodriguez brings a wealth of insight into the world of high academic performing elite athletes. Follow AIFC: Website: www.aifc.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: www.facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Julian de Guzman joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Ainsley Romany Part 1/4 - The Jump to Europe De Guzman shares his experiences as a boy leaving Scarborough at 16 for his first pro contract. If you are a player trying to make it, this webinar is a crash course full of gems, inspiration and the essence of fighting for your dream. Follow AIFC: Website: aifc.ca Twitter: twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Nick Hallam joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Julien Brown-Latham AIFC catch up with Texas Tech Women's Assistant Coach Nick Hallam to discuss the women's game from the perspective of a top 25 NCAA program. Nick also speaks on the habits and characteristics of top players that have gone through Texas Tech, which has produced over 10 female professional players in recent years. Follow AIFC: Website: aifc.ca Twitter: twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

James Ward joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Julien Brown-Latham James is the International Manager at Fleetwood Town FC (England). James speaks on player selection into their Academy, the current English game and traits regquired to get to the next level. Follow AIFC: Website: aifc.ca Twitter: twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew

Steve Cherundolo joins Manny Corona, Amrik Hare, and Ainsley Romany From the University of Portland to 3 world cups for the USA, capped by a 15-year career at Bundesliga side Hannover 96, Steve speaks with AIFC on his journey from North America, the evolution of the North American youth footballer, and the cultural differences/expectations of making it in a big league in Europe. Follow AIFC: Website: aifc.ca Twitter: twitter.com/aifcacademy Instagram: instagram.com/athleteinstitutefc Facebook: facebook.com/athleteinstitutefc YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCmSkfpOh_UP1j_FTGUIWVew