This week's Football Performance session involved Des Buckingham who is the All Whites Assistant Coach, NZ Under 20’s Head Coach and the NZ Olympic Under 23 Head Coach.

Des discussed with the boys NZ Football philosophy, the player led approach to the Under 23 campaign and plans looking forward to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mr McPhail’s Football Performance Programme at King’s in 2019 has utilised a number of guest speakers such as Des to help give the boys a holistic understanding of all things football including nutrition, goal setting and life as a professional athlete. Thank you to NZ Football and Football South for including King’s High School in his Dunedin visit.