Episode 11 - Kosta Drakoulakos on Strength, Speed & Building Resilience in Football

In this episode of Futball Funda, we sit down with Kosta Drakoulakos, founder of 747 Fitness and one of Australia’s most respected strength & conditioning coaches, working with footballers, AFL players, MMA fighters and elite athletes across the country.If you’re a young footballer who wants to get stronger, faster, stay injury-free, and take your game to the next level, this is the episode you need.Kosta breaks down the pillars of modern football performance in a simple, practical way that every player, parent and coach can understand. You’ll learn:🏋️‍♂️ How strength training improves speed, agility and confidence🧠 The mindset elite players share🛡️ How to prevent injuries and build career longevity🔥 Why consistency beats talent every single timeKosta also shares stories from his journey, the misconceptions he sees in youth football, and the simple routines all players can start today to transform their game.Whether you’re a player, a parent, or a coach — this episode will help you understand what it really takes to dominate physically and mentally in modern football.Listen now and start building the strongest version of your game.