Adelaide United Women’s continue with Gameready Performance

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Adelaide United and Gameready Performance confirm the continuation of their partnership for the A-League Women’s 2024/25 season.

The collaboration, which started during the 2022/23 A-League Women’s season, will be a great environment and chance for the team to build on what was a poor campaign in 23/24, finishing last on 15 points.

Through this collaboration, Adelaide United’s A-League Women’s team will have access to top-tier strength and conditioning facilities, featuring cutting-edge equipment and advanced recovery tools throughout the season.

Gameready Performance is a high quality gym facility located in Thebarton, South Australia and was started by founder Daniel Chudleigh who had worked in the professional sports environment for almost a decade.

Gameready Performance is dedicated to fostering a high-performance culture and providing professional services aimed at helping athletes unlock their full potential.

The Adelaide-based company proudly serves a variety of local professional teams, including the Port Adelaide Football Club, the Adelaide 36ers, and the Adelaide Thunderbirds, who regularly utilise the facility to enhance their performance.

The gym’s mission is to create an elite-level environment typically reserved for professional athletes and make it accessible to the Adelaide community. Any members striving for personal excellence are welcome to use the gym at any time.

Adelaide United said they are proud to partner with another strong South Australian business, further strengthening ties within the local community.

This partnership is a significant boost for Adelaide United both on and off the field, providing the team with access to elite training and recovery resources.

It offers a strong foundation to improve after a challenging season, creating a high-performance culture that aligns with the club’s commitment to success and player development.

The club are known for developing incredible talent through its academy and achieving that goal on top of the myriad of exciting international signings made this preseason, it gives the Reds some much needed optimism before the Ninja A-League Women’s competition kicks off in November.

Additionally, the club has expanded its corporate portfolio by securing another local sponsor, aligning with one of the key objectives outlined during the August 2024 members’ forum. The forum emphasised the importance of strengthening the women’s team, and this partnership marks a promising first step toward achieving that goal.

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Weston Bears Park to Transform into a State-of-the-Art Sports Hub

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Weston Bears Park upgrade new clubroom facilities

The Weston Bears Park upgrade will deliver modern, accessible facilities for football players, spectators, and the local community in Newcastle. Construction is well underway and the project scheduled to finish by February 2026.

The upgrade is part of Cessnock City Council’s ongoing community projects. It will improve local sports infrastructure and support community engagement. Weston Bears Park hosts daily training and matches for Premier League and junior teams. Additionally, it serves as a venue for community events.

The project includes:

  • Refurbishing the grandstand to create new clubrooms, a canteen, office space, and members’ area

  • Building team change rooms, referee facilities, and a gym

  • Upgrading spectator amenities, including toilets and better access

  • Constructing a new car park and improving landscaping

The Weston Bears Facility Upgrade follows the adoption of the Weston Bears Park Masterplan in September 2020. Council consulted with Weston Bears Football Club, Weston Junior Football Club, Weston Workers Club, and the community. This ensured the upgrades meet the needs of all users.

Funding comes from the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program and Council’s operational budget. This partnership shows a shared commitment to local sport and community wellbeing.

Cessnock City Council Mayor said: “This upgrade marks an exciting step for Weston Bears Park. It will provide modern, accessible facilities for everyone—from grassroots players to long-time supporters. We are proud to invest in infrastructure that brings people together and strengthens our sporting culture.”

Ultimately, the project will transform Weston Bears Park into a state-of-the-art sporting hub. Consequently, it will remain a key centre for football and community activity in Newcastle for many years.

Elite Coaching Secrets Revealed: Chris Ramsey MBE to Inspire Australian Youth Coaches

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Chris Ramsey MBE presenting youth coaching strategies

Football Coaches Australia has announced a special online CPD session featuring Chris Ramsey MBE on Monday, November 17th at 7:30 pm AEDT. The timing is significant: Ramsey will be joining the session immediately following his involvement with the FIFA U17 World Cup.

This means Australian coaches will receive fresh, real-world insights from one of the game’s most respected youth development experts while his observations are still current.

Elite Experience Meets Youth Development

Ramsey brings a rare dual perspective to the session. As a former Premier League coach and current Professional Development Phase Lead for England’s youth teams, he has worked across both elite senior and youth environments.

This combination gives him unique insight into what young players actually need to succeed at the highest levels. He’s not theorising about development pathways; he’s actively shaping them for England’s next generation of elite footballers.

The Maturation Factor

The session will focus on a critical but often misunderstood aspect of youth coaching: “The Need to Consider Growth and Maturation when Developing Young Players.”

Ramsey will explore how physical, psychological, and emotional maturity impact player performance. More importantly, he’ll share how the world’s best youth systems adapt their coaching to account for these differences.

This isn’t about treating all players the same. It’s about recognising that young athletes develop at different rates and adjusting coaching approaches accordingly.

Practical Takeaways From the World Stage

The U17 World Cup provides the perfect laboratory for observing these maturation differences in action. Players from different countries, backgrounds, and development systems compete at the same age level but often display vastly different levels of physical and mental maturity.

Ramsey will draw from these specific observations to illustrate how elite programs identify and work with these variations. Australian coaches attending the session will gain access to strategies currently being used at the highest levels of international youth football.

Session Details

The CPD session takes place on Monday, November 17th at 7:30 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time online. This represents a valuable opportunity for coaches to learn directly from someone actively working at the forefront of international youth development.

With Ramsey’s MBE recognition and his current role shaping England’s youth teams, the session offers Australian coaches a direct connection to elite European development thinking and practice.

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