In this episode of the GESP Podcast, Ruža FA Serbia, a grassroots manager and former football referee, interviews Nada Ristova, a judoka from North Macedonia now living in Switzerland. Nada shares her journey from falling in love with judo at age seven to transitioning from athlete to coach. They discuss the differences in judo training…

In this GESP podcast episode, Ruža FA Serbia, a grassroots manager and former football referee, converses with Irena from North Macedonia, a basketball coach and sports development expert. They discuss the evolution of women’s sports, particularly basketball, and the challenges and successes in promoting sports in rural areas versus larger cities. Irena shares her journey…

In this episode of the GESP podcast, host Ruža, grassroot manager of FA Serbia, engages with Monica Janevikj, a volleyball referee and physical education teacher from North Macedonia, to discuss the status of women in sports. Monica shares her journey into volleyball, influenced by her family’s deep ties to the sport, and her rise to…

In this episode of the GESP podcast, host Ruža interviews Ivana Ivanova, an enthusiastic aikidoka from North Macedonia. Ivanova shares her journey into aikido, starting at age 16, and her experiences coaching young children. They discuss the benefits of aikido for girls, emphasizing self-improvement, resilience, and inclusivity. Ivanova highlights the supportive environment of her dojo…

In this episode of the GESP podcast, host Ruza converses with Emma Garcia, a former swimmer turned flag football and American football athlete. Emma shares her journey from swimming to football after an injury, discussing the transition from individual to team sports and the significance of teamwork. They address the challenges of gaining support and…

In this podcast episode, host Ruža, a grassroots manager and former football referee, interviews Jelena, an international FIFA referee, about her journey in football refereeing. They discuss Jelena’s unconventional path to becoming a referee, the intense training required and the differences between men’s and women’s games. They also address the challenges of gender inequality and…

In this podcast episode, Ruža interviews Ivana, the pioneering general secretary of a Serbian super league men’s football club. They discuss Ivana’s career path, her experiences in sports law, and her role in football management. Ivana shares her determination to overcome gender stereotypes and her aspirations to improve her club and work with international sports…

In this episode of the GESP and Soccer joint podcast, Ruza Ilic FA grassroot manager, interviews Bojana Veselinovic about the evolution of women’s football in Serbia. They discuss the significant progress made, the impact of the „Football for Girls“ campaign, and the increased visibility and support for the women’s national team. Bojana shares her journey…

In this podcast episode, Ruza Ilic and Vanja Kostic explore the evolution of women’s football, focusing on Vanja’s experiences and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated field. They discuss the success of the „Football is for Girls“ campaign and the slow progress towards equality in sports. Vanja shares her leadership philosophy and vision for…

In this podcast episode, host Ruza, a sports industry expert, interviews Sonia Marcelo, a seasoned Portuguese physiotherapist. They delve into Sonia’s career journey, her role with football, futsal, and beach soccer teams and the unique injury treatment challenges each sport presents. Additionally, they explore the evolving status of women in Portuguese sports, discussing the hurdles…