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In case you missed tonight’s sports show or would like to 94.4FM Salford City Friday Sports show with Jimmy Petruzzi interviews Paul Wade
Paul Wade BIO
The challenges and triumphs he faced as the captain of the Socceroos, as well as with his own personal struggles in dealing with epilepsy has given Paul Wade a unique life experience.
Paul Wade is a gifted, highly entertaining speaker, capable of delivering relevant messages on a range of different subjects tailored to suit your event’s needs. He incorporates a fun, motivational, school, business or corporate orientated message. Paul is one of the most highly experienced and sought after speakers in the industry, and with 118 appearances for the Socceroos, the 1988 Olympic Games, two world cup campaigns, two National Soccer League championships and the NSL player of the year in 1988, offers a unique insight into the world of professional sport, and how the principles he learnt can be applied to everyday life.
Paul Wade through Paul Wade Life Skills also presents to High School and Primary School students. Paul’s most popular presentations for primary schools are Life Skills and Moving onto High School, where he provides students with a number of scenarios around choices and consequences, friendships, team work, communication, respect and resilience.
Paul Wade Bio Extended
Paul Wade is one of Australia’s greatest and longest serving Socceroos. ‘Wadey’ as he is known around the world has had a remarkable international career including the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, two World Cup campaigns in 1990 & 1994 and one of the toughest tasks in world football, to mark ‘Diego Maradona’ in the two legged World Cup play off with Argentina. During his 10 year international career he was also the captain of the Australian team and played over 118 games.
Born in Cheshire, England, Paul moved to Australia with his parents at age 11. By 1984, he attained Australian citizenship and represented Australia for the first time in Australia’s ‘B’ side against Tasmania. That same year, he made his debut in the National Soccer League with the Green Gully Cavaliers. Paul’s club career was spent entirely in Australia, a rarity for players who often go to Europe on the lure of a better quality game, more passionate fan support and higher salaries.
Paul’s experience and passion allowed him an easy transition into a career as a sports commentator. He has worked with all major Australian networks and has covered National Soccer League (NSL), A-League, and Socceroos & Matildas internationals. Paul is currently a commentator on ABC Radio for and is a regular contributor on TV for Internationals and special comments.
In 1995 Paul released his autobiography ‘Captain Socceroo: The Paul Wade Story’. Paul has epilepsy and often makes appearances at functions dedicated to promoting awareness of the condition and his Motivational Presentations include the story of this emotional and at times difficult journey.
Paul through his company ‘Paul Wade Life Skills’ spends a lot of time visiting and inspiring students in schools and young people in sporting clubs, within the metro areas of our major
capitals as well as rural and remote areas of Australia. Paul has extensive experience working with young people at risk and students from Indigenous and refugee backgrounds. Paul uses his many jerseys that he has collected throughout his career to support his entertaining and motivating life skill stories.
Paul is also a notable Keynote Presenter and works with many medium to large organisations throughout Australia. This can also include team building sessions and practical activities.
Paul Wade through Paul Wade Life Skills also presents to High School and Primary School students. Paul’s most popular presentations for primary schools are Life Skills and Moving onto High School, where he provides students with a number of scenarios around choices and consequences, friendships, team work, communication, respect and resilience.
For High School Students Paul’s most popular presentations are Employability and Life Skills where he provides students with a number of scenarios around choices and consequences, team work, communication, respect and resilience.
Paul also has a newly developed “Boys” presentation focusing on what it is to be a man and the importance of respect.
Paul is also currently ratified as an active supporter of Epilepsy Action Australia, is Patron of the Cerebral Palsy International Sporting and Recreation Association (CPISRA) and an ambassador for Don’t DIS my ABILITY

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