A Career in Football

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From the Plains to the Pitch

17 episodes

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From the foggy fields of Ngatea to the roar of matchday, From the Plains to the Pitch brings you the stories, characters, and chaos of Hauraki Plains Football Club — home of the mighty Wolves. Hosted by manager Matt, coach Jack, and player/producer Alex, this is your weekly dose of grassroots football with heart, humour, and a side of sausage rolls. Each episode features match insights, club history, junior highlights, banter from the dressing room, and interviews with players, coaches, and legends of the Plains. Powered by Laser Electrical Ngatea. Join the pack, Up the wolves!

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A Career in Football - Episode 5

From the Plains to the Pitch

1 hour 32 minutes 38 seconds

2 months ago

A Career in Football - Episode 5

🎧 Episode 5: Where Football Meets the Future
Presented by Paton Kitchens Ngatea

This week, we’re recording on the road at Hauraki Plains College — our local school for students aged 13–18 — to explore how sport, education, and career pathways all connect.

We’re joined by:
🏫 Jono — Deputy Head at HPC and Wolves first-team player
🎓 Pippa Lawlor — Careers Advisor at HPC

Together, we discuss:
⚽ How school sport helps shape strong mindsets
🧠 The role of education in building resilience
📈 Career opportunities in and around football

Then, we bring you an exclusive interview with Carl Edwards, Football Analyst at Auckland FC, who shares:
🔍 The inner workings of match analysis
📊 How he built a career in professional football
🌏 Insights into the modern game at the highest level

Plus — our Wolves Review, Junior Corner, and the ever-popular Switched On Challenge powered by Laser Electrical Ngatea.

At 1hr 30mins, it’s our biggest and most inspiring episode yet.