FQ extends partnership with Sea FM and Mix FM for 2025

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Football Queensland (FQ) has extend its collaboration with Sea FM and Mix FM for a third straight year, with both stations set to support a range of FQ events and tournaments across the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

Sea FM is a leading commercial radio station with broad regional reach and a vibrant, music-driven format. Now in its second year, its joint venture with FQ reflects a strong commitment to community engagement.

Mix FM, under the same ownership, also maintains a strong local presence, targeting an older demographic with classic hits and talk programming.

Both radio stations will be on-air and on the ground throughout the year, helping create a vibrant atmosphere at major FQ events including the FQ Junior Cup, WinterFest25, Pacific Championships and the FQPL 3 Sunshine Coast Grand Finals.

With live broadcasts, on-site activations and strong community engagement, the alliance will help elevate the experience for players, supporters and families alike.

FQ CEO, Robert Cavallucci, welcomed the continued collaboration with Sea FM and Mix FM and highlighted the importance of the ongoing partnership.

“Sea FM and Mix FM have been fantastic supporters of football on the Sunshine Coast, and we’re thrilled to have them on board again for 2025,” he said via press release. 

“Their presence at our events adds to the atmosphere and excitement, helping us connect with the local community and showcase the talent within Queensland football. 

“We appreciate their ongoing commitment to our game, and we look forward to working together to deliver another great year of football events across the region.” 

92.7 MIX FM Drive Host, Sami Muirhead, shared her personal connection to the local grassroots sport.

“As a mum of kids who play sport, I know first-hand the incredible role local footy plays in building confidence, friendships, and community. There’s nothing better than Saturday mornings — watching my 10-year-old pop in his mouthguard and hit the field with his mates. It’s pure joy,” she said via press release. 

“That’s why I’m so proud to support Football Queensland’s 2025 events and cheer on the next generation of legends right here on the Sunshine Coast.” 

91.9 SEA FM Breakfast Co-Host, Luke “Foz” Forrest, reflected on the value of local sport and the station’s role in supporting it.

“Some of my best memories growing up are of playing local sport — those early morning games, muddy boots, and cheering parents. That’s why I’m so pumped for SEA FM to be part of Football Queensland’s 2025 events,” he said via press release.

“It’s all about celebrating the community and giving kids the chance to create those unforgettable moments too.”

Together, FQ Sea FM, and Mix FM are set to deliver an exciting and engaging 2025 season that celebrates community spirit, supports local talent, and brings football fans across the Sunshine Coast closer to the game they love.

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FCA to Host Exclusive Two-Part Goalscoring Workshop Series with Dr Ron Smith

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One of Australian football’s most respected coaching minds shares decades of research ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has announced an exclusive two-part coach education series featuring renowned coach educator and football analyst Dr Ron Smith, offering coaches a rare opportunity to explore the evolving science of goalscoring through the lens of one of Australia’s most influential football thinkers.

The online workshops, scheduled for June 1 and June 8, will examine the historical development, modern trends and future direction of goalscoring in football, drawing on extensive research that formed the foundation of Dr Smith’s doctoral studies.

For FCA, the sessions represent the culmination of more than a year of planning and provide a timely opportunity for coaches to deepen their understanding of attacking play ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

“Ron’s work on goalscoring has been years in the making and continues to evolve,” FCA President Ian Greener said.

“We felt there was no better time to bring this knowledge to the coaching community than in the lead-up to the World Cup, when coaches around the world will be analysing the game’s best teams and players.”

Across the two sessions, Dr Smith will present findings from his extensive research into goalscoring patterns and trends, examining how the game has changed over time and what coaches can learn from football’s biggest tournaments.

Topics covered throughout the series will include:

  • Historical analysis of goalscoring trends
  • How goalscoring has evolved in the modern game
  • Key patterns identified through Dr Smith’s research
  • Scoring trends across the last six FIFA Men’s World Cups
  • Comparisons between men’s and women’s World Cup tournaments
  • The role of pressing, transition moments and direct play in creating goals
  • Practical coaching implications for improving attacking performance

The two-part structure has been intentionally designed to build upon itself. Session One will focus on the evidence, data and research underpinning Dr Smith’s findings, while Session Two will explore the practical applications and coaching interventions that can emerge from that analysis.

Football Australia has accredited both workshops with one Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour each, allowing coaches to earn two CPD hours by attending both sessions.

Dr Smith’s coaching and coach education credentials span decades. He has worked extensively with Football Australia, the Australian Institute of Sport and the Socceroos, while also holding coaching roles internationally in Iceland and Malaysia, as well as within the A-League.

His contributions to coach development have helped shape generations of Australian coaches, making this series a valuable opportunity for coaches across all levels of the game.

Event Details

History and Future of Goalscoring – Session One
Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Format: Online
CPD: 1 Football Australia-accredited CPD hour

Following the completion of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, FCA is also planning a special panel discussion featuring leading Australian and international coaching voices to analyse the key tactical developments, trends and lessons emerging from the tournament.

Further details regarding that event are expected to be released later this year.

FCA members can attend the workshops free of charge, while guest registrations are available through Eventbrite.

Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round

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Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, joining a national awareness movement aimed at reducing heart-related deaths on sporting grounds ahead of Heart Health Round on the weekend of June 5 to 7.

The campaign, developed by the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, asks sporting clubs to wear red, raise funds and build awareness around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia for both men and women, and one that health authorities say is largely preventable through modifiable risk factors.

The call to action comes as the Foundation continues its work to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across NSW sporting facilities, a project that has already engaged twelve football associations and fed data into both the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM registry and NSW Health’s public AED map. The availability of a functioning, registered AED on site is among the most significant determinants of survival following sudden cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining sharply for every minute without defibrillation.

Football NSW is encouraging clubs to engage with the campaign across three areas. Clubs can register for the Make It Red campaign to help fund research, education and prevention programs. Participants, particularly those aged over 35, are encouraged to seek a free heart health screening test from their local GP or enquire about hosting a Heartbeat of Football testing day. Clubs are also urged to ensure their grounds have active, accessible AEDs in place, with guidance available through Football NSW’s Rescue Ready Guide.

The Make It Red campaign runs from June 5 to July 12, with Heart Health Round taking place across the opening weekend. Clubs can register and access participation resources at makeitred.org.

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