Casey Comets FC Secure Winning Look with TX Football

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Tradex Co Football is excited to team up with Casey Comets Football Club as their official teamwear partner for the 2026–2028 seasons.

Through this multi-year agreement, TX Football will outfit the entire club, from players to coaches and staff, with premium team wear built to handle the demands of today’s game.

Founded in Melbourne in 2020, Tradex Co is a wholesale sportswear brand that works hand-in-hand with football clubs and organisations to create custom gear, taking care of everything from the first design idea to the perfect fit and all-day comfort for athletes.

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Built on smart design and innovative fabrics, the company has quickly grown from supporting just two local clubs to partnering with more than 30 teams, delivering gear that looks sharp, feels comfortable, and performs where it matters most: on the field.

Tradex Co Founder and Melbourne Branch Manager, Shah Ali Rajput, highlighted the strong values shared between the two organisations and full of praise for Casey Comets’ proud history and future ambitions.

“Casey Comets has a proud and long-standing history of producing exceptional talent, including players who have reached the highest level of Scottish football — a remarkable achievement that few clubs can claim. The club’s intent to continue nurturing elite talent while placing a strong emphasis on women’s football in the coming years is truly inspiring, laying a solid foundation for future success,” he said to Soccerscene.

“Our vision at TX aligns perfectly with this commitment to women’s football development. We are deeply thankful to the Casey Comets committee for the opportunity to partner with them, helping the club look and perform at their best — both on and off the field.”

Casey Comets’ Secretary and Treasurer, Danielle Stanojlovic, expressed her excitement about the partnership, highlighting how Tradex Co’s community-first approach and affordability stood out from the rest.

“Our decision to go with Tradex Co was simply because their values aligned with ours, they were very community motivated and they wanted the emphasis on kids and adults that love the game, which is something we are really committed in,” she said to Soccerscene.

“In terms of their kits and merchandise, they were one of the few suppliers that we found to be super affordable meaning that families could be able to purchase their things. They looked really good and were incredibly proud to have them as a sponsor as well so they have a pleasure and a delight, and we look forward to building the relationship with them and building our community specifically our women’s and girls division.”

This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Casey Comets as the club continues to strengthen its commitment to players, families, and the wider football community.

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

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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

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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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