Coates bolsters A-League ties by partnering with Newcastle Jets

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The Newcastle Jets has announced equipment hire and solutions provider Coates as an Official Partner of the club.

In a deal that contributes towards the A-League Women’s team, the Coates logo will be displayed on the playing shorts, which has been implemented since their home match against Perth Glory at no. 2 Sportsground.

Coates will also be displayed across the front of all Newcastle Jets Senior Girls Academy playing shirts for the coming season.

Recently, Coates has additionally joined with Perth Glory, where they’ve positioned themselves as a valuable contributor towards the growth of the A-Leagues.

Coates is Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions provider. Founded in 1885, Coates is a proud Australian-owned company, part of Seven Group Holdings (ASX: SVW),which operates more than 150 branches nationwide, 47 of which are in New South Wales.

Brad Hyem, Executive General Manager – East, Coates, said in a statement:

“The Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s team are not only fantastic athletes but phenomenal role models,”

“We are proud to support them to help grow the women’s game for generations to come and inspire the next wave of female footballers in Australia. This partnership aligns with Coates’ values to build and promote diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and the community, with a strong focus on female leadership.

“We look forward to joining the Jets on an exciting journey ahead over the next two seasons, and wish them the best of luck.”

Newcastle Jets Executive Chairman Shane Mattiske expressed his excitement for the new agreement – adding via press release:

“We’re delighted to welcome Coates on board to the Newcastle Jets. Coates are a large national brand who have a large presence in the Hunter Valley and Northern New South Wales region and we’re thrilled to display them on the playing shorts of our Women’s team as well as have their logo proudly displayed across our Senior Girls Academy jerseys in the coming season.”

The Newcastle Women’s team will next take the field against Melbourne Victory on Sunday, December 18 at AAMI Park.

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More than 220 coaches attend Football South Australia’s second NOVA Youth Club Championship workshop

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Football South Australia drew more than 220 coaches to its second NOVA Youth Club Championship Coaches Workshop in late May, underlining the scale of engagement clubs are generating through the state’s restructured youth competition framework.

The online session was facilitated by Football SA Technical Director Michael Cooper, who also serves as Junior Matildas Head Coach. Cooper shared observations from the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup and Australia’s qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, giving club-level coaches a window into the demands and standards of elite international football.

The presenter line-up extended that international lens further. Lachlan Tosh and Cristiano Dos Santos spoke to their experiences in national tournament environments, while legendary Australian coach Tom Sermanni addressed the fundamentals of youth coaching. Colin Sanctuary from the University of Newcastle examined coaching language and its direct influence on player learning.

Themes running across the session included the primacy of long-term player development over short-term results, with presenters consistently emphasising technique, ball mastery, individual improvement, and decision-making under pressure. Coaches were encouraged to expose players to varied styles of play, facilitate practice outside organised training, and help young players retain possession longer in match conditions.

Post-session feedback pointed to strong practical value, with coaches singling out clear communication, relationship-building, and age-appropriate feedback as key takeaways.

The workshop series sits within the broader transition from the Youth Premier League to the Club Championship model, which ties coaching participation to championship points for clubs and CPD credits toward individual coaching diplomas. Six workshops are scheduled across the season, with four still to come.

Premier League backs grassroots football in Singapore

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The NEXTGEN coach programme saw past legends and current coaches unite to deliver an activity intent on supporting grassroots football through high quality and inclusive coaching.

 

Creating new leaders

To reach the top in elite football requires tactical education, personal guidance and consistent support throughout the development journey.

Coaches therefore take on a great deal of responsibility for players seeking a top-flight dream.

Yet even for those who never make it to the top, there is always one coach who stands out. Not necessarily for the silverware achieved or results on the pitch, but for the way they helped build a person off the pitch to play better on it.

The Premier League’s NEXTGEN Coach programme in Singapore aims to equip coaches with the skills and knowledge to do exactly that: creating welcoming environments which nurture confidence and a love for the game.

“This will hugely benefit local coaches, providing them with expert training and skills that will cascade into the communities they coach in,” said Premier League Director of Community, Nick Perchard, via media release.

“After opening the League’s first international office in Singapore more than seven years ago, we are now building on our commitment to the country with a structured coach development programme.”

 

What does the programme include?

The programme initially saw Premier League coaches deliver training sessions to coaches from StarHub – the League’s broadcast partner in Singapore who engage with local community football.

Furthermore, the training was consolidated through stakeholder engagement events and talks from 150 students at the Institute of Technical Education about their careers in the game.

In total, the programme saw 30 coaches take part – all from diverse backgrounds selected by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) to maximise community reach and positively impact as many young individuals as possible.

“Youth development is a key priority for FAS, and it starts at the grassroots level,” explained FAS General Secretary, Badri Ghent via media release.

“Coaches play a central role in shaping not just how young players learn the game, but how they experience it, building confidence, character and a lifelong connection to football.”

Through high quality programmes like NEXTGEN, grassroots football can grow to ensure future coaches and players are confident in themselves and their future roles in the game.

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