THROW BACK: “How Ricki Herbert Led New Zealand to an Undefeated FIFA World Cup”

Today we welcome a true New Zealand football legend – former All Whites player and coach, and Wellington Phoenix manager, Ricki Herbert. From playing at the 1982 FIFA World Cup to coaching the undefeated All Whites at the 2010 World Cup, Ricki shares his incredible journey as an athlete, coach, and parent. In this episode, Ricki opens up about his career highlights, the lessons from leading New Zealand on the world stage, his time coaching in the A-League, India, Papua New Guinea, and the Maldives, and his passion for developing the next generation of football talent back home. If you’re an athlete, coach, or football fan, this conversation is packed with insights, leadership lessons, and inspiring stories from one of NZ’s greatest football figures. 

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