If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below:https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365Today we chat with Australian soccer icon, Melissa Barbieri, or Bubs as she is known. At the age of 44, Bubs is still playing professional football AND winning trophies like the 2024 ALW Premiership with Melbourne City. With career highlights that include 4 FIFA Women’s World Cup, an Olympic games, 2 Asian Cups including being the captain of the 2010 team that were crowned champions, Bubs has got so much experience and wisdom to share with the younger generation. Outside of playing, she is also coaching and having started her Pro Diploma, a second career as a professional coach isn’t too far away, although she has no plans to stop her love of playing just yet! Ok, Let’s Go Melissa Barbieri Bio Athlete:Australia A League Women’s (2008 - present)15 seasonsMelbourne VictoryNewcastle JetsAdelaide UnitedMelbourne City (Champions 2018, 2020, Premiers 2019, 2023)Alex Tobin OAM Medal for leadership, commitment, achievement & dedication to football. Still playing professional football at aged 44.Australia Matildas (86 caps)World Cups 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015Olympic Games 2004Asian Cup 2006, 2010Champions 2010 (also captain) Coach:Assistant coach for Melbourne City ALWHead coach Haileybury CollegeAFC Pro Diploma Candidate 2024/25 Chapters -0.40 Gareth & Bubs’ connection story4.30 Finding Joy into daily work9.20 Being proactive to find help15.00 Seeking out extended environments 18.00 Bubs’ illustrious Matildas career 25.20 Leadership31.45 Being a HP athlete and a mum33.00 Player / Coach balance42:25 Interactions with parents & support networks50.00 Rapid Fire Questions Give us your feedback Support the showBecome a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support#STRIVE365Instagram: @_strive365YouTube: @STRIVE365podcastLinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365TIKTOK: @_strive365FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365Twitter: @gturnbull12

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