Driving growth: New Zealand Football's bright future

In this episode of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan chats with Andrew, CEO of New Zealand Football

On this podcast, you'll learn about:

Andrew's insights on the vital balance between player and fan engagement
Powerful Partnership between Australia and New Zealand for Women's World Cup
How New Zealand Football values commercial partners
Andrew's inspiring vision for New Zealand Football
Entertainment industry's growing impact on sports, fueling cross-pollination
The rise of player-driven content that promises heightened attention
Sean's review of NFL Draft in Kansas City

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Resources from the podcast

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn to say you listened to the episode
Follow New Zealand Football across social media
- Website – New Zealand Football
- Twitter – @NZ_Football
- LinkedIn – New Zealand Football
- Facebook – @newzealandfootball
- Instagram – @newzealandfootball
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Episodes you should listen to
- James Johnson – Football Australia
- Gavin Kirkman – PGA of Australia
- Peter Filopoulos – Football Victoria
Conferences we can meet up at
- SEAT in Salt Lake City on July 14-15 2023
- Money In Sport in Gold Coast on July 6 2023

As discussed on the podcast

Grassroots level as discussed on the podcast

We're excited to introduce Fantails, a programme for girls aged 4–12 who are keen to give football or futsal a go!

Focusing on making friends, having fun, improving skills and being active, what better way to get into the beautiful game? 🌟✌️#LegacyStartsNow pic.twitter.com/0KpcSgeiM2

— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) May 3, 2023

Great history

🗣️ "We'll be looking for the first opportunity to play Australia… to bring those ashes home."

NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell on the discovery of the lost Anzac Soccer Ashes trophy and what a huge moment this is for trans-Tasman football.

🇳🇿🇦🇺 https://t.co/7KbiSwHsTJ pic.twitter.com/ff7UTwTcyB

— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) April 24, 2023

Mark your Calendars!

100 days to go until the @FIFAWWC 🥳

We can’t wait to welcome the world to Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/o1OMt7HffR

— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) April 10, 2023

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