#42 ATHLETE Jeremy Brockie – Dreadlocks, Bling FC & Worldies to a Role Model for todays youth.

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Intro:

Today, I’m pleased to welcome former A league, MLS and NZ All White Jeremy Brockie to the pod.

After bursting onto the scene with his flair for goals, a young Brockie signed with Bling FC in the A league where he played with and learnt from the likes of Dwight Yorke and latterly Robbie Fowler. He then went on to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and win trophies in South Africa.

Having the experience of playing for many different professional teams and in different leagues, Jeremy is well placed to enlighten us on the challenges it takes to first make it as a pro and then stay in the profession for over 15 years.

Ok, lets go.

Athlete:

• Richmond Athletic, Nelson Suburbs,
• Canterbury United, NZ national league
• New Zealand Knights, Australian A League (2005/06)
  • 17 years old
  • Club Golden Boot (4 goals)
• Sydney FC, Australian A League (2006/07)
• Hawkes Bay & Team Wellington, NZ national league (2007/08)
• North Queensland Fury, Australian A League (2009/10)
• Newcastle Jets, Australian A League (2010 - 2012)
• Wellington Phoenix, Australian A League (2012 - 2015)
  • Runner up ALM Golden Boot (2013)
• Toronto FC, Major League Soccer (2013)
• SuperSport United, South Africa (2015 – 2018)
  • Cup winners 2015/16, 2016/17 & 2017/18
  • Nomination for African Player of the Year 2017
• Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa (2018 – 2020)
  • League Champions 2017/18 & 2018/19
• Edgeworth, NPL NSW (2021 - 22)
• NZ Football 
• FIFA U20 World Cup in Canada (2007)
• All Whites
  • 50 caps, 1 goal
  • Debut in 2006 (18 years old)
  • Olympic Games 2008 (Beijing)
  • Confederation Cup 2009 (South Africa)
  • FIFA World Cup 2010 (South Africa)
  • OFC Nations Cup Champion 2016

Business:

o   Jeremy Brockie Football

Chapters

• 0:10 Gareth & Jeremys’ connection story
• 2:00 Developing the “X Factor”
• 7:00 Signing the first professional contact at 18
• 14:30 The big move to “Bling FC”
• 20:00 Exploring the support network
• 25:00 Facing adversity
• 34:30 The big coaches that Jeremy worked with
• 37:30 The All Whites striker with only 1 goal
• 44:45 Jeremy Brockie Football Academy
• 49:45 Jeremy as a sporting parent
• 52:40 Rapid Fire Questions