All smiles in Bournemouth with Dental on the Banks

Dental on the Banks & AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth have renewed their partnership with local dental clinic Dental on the Banks for the current 2023/24 Premier League season, remaining as the official dental partner of the club.

Dental on the Banks are a dental clinic located in Bournemouth, England, and operate on all things dental, including hygienic and cosmetic care. Dental on the Banks are proud providers of dental care to AFC Bournemouth players and staff – including trauma management during home games. All first-team and under-21s players underwent pre-screening at Vitality Stadium, courtesy of Dental on the Banks, with plans to also be a part of medical screenings for newly signed players in the future.

AFC Bournemouth are a much smaller club in comparison to the giants of the English game. The club stadium holds just over 11,000, more than seven times smaller than Manchester United’s Old Trafford. Up until the commencement of the 2023/24 season, AFC Bournemouth held the record for the smallest stadium capacity in Premier League history, just beaten out by newly promoted Luton Town.

These small community driven clubs do not gather a large country, or world-wide audience. Thus, it can be difficult to attract sponsorships and partners, in comparison to other clubs which would receive much greater traffic and R.O.I.

AFC Bournemouth Commercial Director Rob Mitchell shared his delight about the renewal.

“We’re really thrilled to have Dental on the Banks on board for another year and we’re extremely appreciative of the benefits they provide,” he said via media release.

“We’ve established a strong relationship over the short period of time that we’ve been working together and I can’t wait for it to grow further across the 2023/24 season.”

Dr Ramtin Taheri, Principal Dentist from Dental on the Banks also commented via press release:

“We are honoured to continue to be the official dentist of AFC Bournemouth,” he said.

“Our practice has always been committed to promoting oral health and wellness, and this partnership allows us to extend our expertise to the athletes that inspire our community.

“We look forward to working closely with AFC Bournemouth and contributing to their success both on and off the field.”

Partnering with smaller local businesses, which albeit, may not provide a wealth of financial stimulus for the club, but it certainly drives community togetherness, as well as reducing costs for the club, which is as equally as important as getting money in the door. For Dental on the Banks, this opportunity to align themselves with heroes of the local community is a terrific opportunity to be a part of the success of the club in hopes of this reflecting in their business.

This partnership looks to continue its great successes in which shared community values bring local businesses and the football club together, to further develop the tightly knit Bournemouth community, into one of smiles and success, both on and off the pitch.

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GIS and ACPE join forces to strengthen football coaching and tactical development

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) will support Hills Football Association in delivering a specialist coaching workshop designed to improve player development, tactical understanding and performance analysis.

Taking place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at the ACPE campus in Sydney Olympic Park, the workshop will bring together experienced football coaches and performance analysts to explore practical approaches to developing players’ tactical awareness, decision-making and understanding of the game.

Titled Developing and Supporting Players’ Tactical Understanding, the event will run from 6pm to 8.30pm and feature two workshops focused on translating coaching theory and performance analysis into practical learning environments.

Former Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni, who has also led the national women’s teams of the United States, Canada and New Zealand, will present the first session, Working with International Players.

The workshop will examine how coaches can design training sessions that develop tactical execution under realistic match conditions, with an emphasis on practice design, player decision-making and effective coaching behaviours.

The second session, From Video to Understanding, will be facilitated by experienced performance analysts from GIS and ACPE.

Participants will explore how match footage can be used to strengthen tactical learning, encourage player reflection and develop independent decision-making.

The session will also examine how coaches can structure effective video reviews that align with coaching objectives and a team’s playing model.

Supporting the next generation of football coaches

The initiative highlights the growing importance of combining traditional coaching methods with modern performance analysis to support player development across Australian football.

As clubs and football organisations increasingly seek to improve coaching standards, access to practical education and industry expertise remains an important component of developing more effective learning environments.

The workshop is designed for coaches seeking player-centred approaches that encourage footballers to read the game, understand tactical situations and make better decisions on the pitch.

Participants will receive two hours of Football Australia Continuing Professional Development (CPD) recognition.

For GIS, the collaboration provides another opportunity to connect its specialist sports education and analytics expertise with the practical demands of football coaching.

The institute delivers postgraduate sports education through online learning and stadium-based campuses internationally, including Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and SCG.

Its Sydney offering includes the Master of Sports Analytics and Master of International Sports Business, supporting the development of professionals across the sporting industry.

ACPE, established in 1917 and based at Sydney Olympic Park, brings extensive experience in sport, health and physical education, with a strong emphasis on industry-focused learning and practical professional development.

Together with Hills Football Association, the two education providers aim to equip coaches with practical knowledge that can be applied directly within their football environments.

Event details

  • Event: Developing and Supporting Players’ Tactical Understanding
  • Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
  • Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
  • Venue: ACPE Campus, 10 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
  • Presenter: Tom Sermanni
  • Facilitators: Performance analysts from ACPE and GIS
  • CPD: Two hours of Football Australia Continuing Professional Development

Coaches interested in attending are encouraged to register through the event’s official registration channel.

For more information about the education providers, visit Global Institute of Sport and Australian College of Physical Education.

Football NSW backs 20 female coaches with qualification scholarships

Football NSW has supported 20 female coaches to complete their AFC/Football Australia C Diploma qualification in 2026, using scholarships funded through Football Australia and CommBank’s Growing Football Fund to reduce the cost of coach education.

The initiative included a dedicated female-only C Diploma course delivered by Football NSW in April and May, attended by 13 coaches. An additional seven received support to complete courses closer to their local communities, improving access for coaches across metropolitan and regional New South Wales.

Football NSW Head of Women’s and Schools Football Hayley Todd said the scholarships had helped address a key barrier to coaching development.

“These scholarships have helped remove a significant barrier for many female coaches seeking to progress their coaching journey,” Todd said.

Todd said the combination of a female-only course and support for locally accessible qualifications had created pathways for 20 women to develop their skills and contribute to football in their communities.

The program reflects an ongoing challenge for the sport: increasing women’s participation also requires investment in the coaches who lead teams, develop players and help shape club environments.

By helping cover qualification costs, the scholarships give recipients an opportunity to strengthen their coaching knowledge and leadership capabilities while expanding the pool of qualified female coaches available to clubs.

The support also connects to the wider Growing Football Fund, a joint Football Australia and CommBank initiative aimed at creating more opportunities for women and girls in the game.

The fund’s community grant program offers eligible clubs and associations grants of up to $5,000 to help attract or retain women and girls in football, with applications for the 2026–27 round closing on 20 October 2026.

The governing body also offers Women in Football Coaching Scholarships worth 50 per cent of course costs, with applications limited.

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