#36 - Coach Mark Torcaso – "Relationships are the Key"

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Intro:

Career coach Mark Torcaso joins us today on STRIVE 365.

Having spent over 20 years working in the development of football within Melbourne, Mark earnt a reputation as a winner, throughout his time with powerhouse club Calder United in the NPLW.

In 2022, Mark became the inaugural head coach of new A league women’s club Western United, where he guided the team to the grand final in their first season. This earnt him a role with the Philippines WNT where for 12 months he juggled both international and professional club football.

Now focusing solely on the Philippines, Mark is striving to qualify for the 2027 FIFA women’s world cup. 

OK, Lets go!

Coach:

• Melbourne Victory – A league Women’s (2013 – 2015)
  • GK Coach
• Australian Youth National Teams
  • GK Support Coach
• Calder United – Victorian NPL (2016 – 2021)
  • Numerous local titles
• Western United – A league Women’s (2021 – 2023)
  • Inaugural head coach
  • Grand final 2021/22
  • ALW Coach of the Year 2021/22
• Philippines Women’s National Team (2023 – present)
  • 2022 Asian Games
  • 2024 Olympic qualifying
    • Vs Australia in front of 60,000 in Perth
• St Monica College – 24+ years
  • Director of Football

Education:

·       AFC Pro Licence 2024

Chapters

• 0:20 Gareth & Mark’s connection story
• 3:45 Starting as a goal keeping coach with Melbourne Victory
• 8:45 Does Mark have a mentor?
• 15:30 Coaching powerhouse NPLW Calder United
• 24:55 Inaugural A League Women’s Head Coach for Western United
• 32:00 Recruitment
• 36:20 Considerations for athletes to make it to their next level
• 42:20 Head coach of the Philippine’s Women’s National team
• 50:00 Impact with parents
• 52:50 Quick Fire Questions