In this episode, I sit down with Western United futsal goalkeeper and RMIT sport captain Lucas Grigg about the creation of the Victorian Intervarsity Football League, a new futsal tournament aimed at fostering futsal community and competition among university students. We dive deep into the event planning and sports logistics involved in organising intervarsity sports and the importance of university sports in building camaraderie, and the potential for futsal to grow as a recognized sport. Lucas shares his vision for the tournament's future such as campus events and future university leagues as well as the challenges faced in its organisation, and the impact of sports on mental health and community building.

Be sure to follow: Victorian Intervarsity Futsal on Instagram to keep up to all the latest information for the upcoming tournament: https://www.instagram.com/victorianintervarsityfutsal/

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⁠⁠⁠Chapters

00:00 NBA Draft Talk

14:13 Introduction to the Victorian Intervarsity Football League

16:44 The Birth of the Idea

19:50 The Importance of University Sports

24:21 Tournament Structure

29:48 The Future of Futsal in Universities

33:21 The Role of Community and Culture in Sports

36:51 Challenges and Growth

40:49 Mental and Social Impact of Futsal

44:03 Lack of Investment from Universities in Sports

47:47 Final Thoughts and Messages for Students