Award-Winning Broadcaster Joe Schmit to Headline Queensland Football Convention

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Football Queensland has secured internationally renowned keynote speaker and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Joe Schmit as the headline act for the 2025 Queensland Football Convention.

The acclaimed presenter, widely regarded as a “must-watch” on the speaking circuit, will deliver The Impact Playbook – a high-energy session aimed at helping attendees become more intentional and aware of their influence as leaders, colleagues and community members.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said the organisation was thrilled to welcome Schmit to the annual event.

“Joe has enjoyed an illustrious career and brings a wealth of experience in inspiring audiences around the world,” he said via press release.

“His ability to speak on leadership, growth and building positive culture within high-performance teams aligns strongly with football in Queensland and with our community’s aspirations.

“I’m confident Joe’s message will provide immense value to all attendees, reinforcing our 2025 Convention theme of Elevate the Debate and supporting our core pillars of growth, sustainability and technology.”

Schmit brings 25 years of experience as a keynote speaker and recently retired from an award-winning 40-year career in sports broadcasting with Minnesota’s KSTP-TV.

He has authored two nationally recognised leadership books – Silent Impact, now in its second edition, and The Impact Blueprint – and remains deeply involved in philanthropic and charitable work in his local community.

The Queensland Football Convention will once again bring together clubs, coaches, players and industry leaders from across the state, providing a unique platform to share ideas, explore new opportunities and strengthen the game’s future in Queensland.

As the official media partner of this convention, Soccerscene believes in the strong positive impact this convention will have on attendees from all levels of the sport.

Gaining access to the wealth of knowledge and experience at this convention will be critical to developing the future of Queensland football.

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The Queensland Football Convention will be held from the 25-26th of October 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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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.

Tim Cahill Backs Nardo as Startup Secures $1 Million Investment Round

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Australian football icon Tim Cahill has joined sports technology platform Nardo as both an investor and strategic partner, helping the company close a $1 million pre-seed funding round aimed at accelerating international growth. The investment will support Nardo’s expansion into key markets including the United States, United Kingdom and Middle East.

Founded to simplify apparel and teamwear management for grassroots and semi-professional sporting organisations, Nardo’s platform streamlines the often-complex process of ordering, distributing and managing sportswear. The company believes its technology can reduce administrative burdens on clubs while improving efficiency across community sport.

Cahill’s involvement adds significant credibility to the venture. One of Australia’s most recognisable sporting figures, the former Socceroo has long advocated for the growth of grassroots football and community participation. His investment reflects growing confidence in sports technology solutions that address operational challenges faced by clubs and sporting organisations.

The announcement also highlights the increasing appetite for sports technology investment across Australia, with startups seeking to modernise everything from fan engagement and performance analysis to club administration and equipment management. For football in particular, where participation continues to grow nationwide, digital solutions aimed at supporting grassroots infrastructure are becoming an increasingly important part of the sport’s ecosystem.

As Nardo prepares for its next phase of expansion, Cahill’s backing provides both commercial support and industry expertise, positioning the company to pursue opportunities beyond the Australian market while maintaining a strong focus on serving community sport.

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