Football Coaches Australia and XVenture collaborate with Football Victoria to elevate coaching development

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Football Coaches Australia (FCA) and XVenture (XV) have forged a ground-breaking partnership with Football Victoria (FV) to enhance the calibre of football coaching in the region.

This collaboration aims to empower and bolster football coaches through a strategic alliance with FV’s Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) programs, available at various levels.

The FV CCC packages encompass Basic, Bronze, Silver, and gold levels, each offering unique benefits:

Basic Package: Clubs enrolled in FV’s Basic CCC program will receive online resources and content along with monthly check ins via email with their FV program manager supplemented by FCA XV Essential Skills content on Leadership and specialized guidance on supporting teenagers.

Gold Package: At the other end of the scale, Gold CCC package, FV provides monthly sessions plans from the online platform with 3 club visits from program manager throughout the season to work with the CCC and coaches at the club.  alongside the prevailing advantages. CCCs at this level will unlock three modules within the FCA XV Essential Skills Program. Moreover, nine coaches within the club will receive access to the Foundations of Essential Skills Module.

Gold CCC package holders will enjoy an extraordinary opportunity, granting their entire community access to an exclusive webinar featuring top EQ and mind coach, Mike Conway. Conway, renowned for his pivotal four-year coaching role contributing to Australia’s historic FIFA World Cup Campaign in Qatar 2022, brings unparalleled expertise.

FCA CEO, Kelly Rourke, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating:

“We’re thrilled to be able to work with Football Victoria as part of their innovative Club Coach Coordinator program, designed to provide coaches of any level access to a diverse range of resources and expertise. All for the improvement of the game.”

FCA President Gary Cole echoed Kelly’s sentiments:

“We are so pleased to partner with Football Victoria on this new Club Coach Coordinator program. Ongoing Coach Education is important and providing these wonderful online tools to help Clubs, Coordinators and Coaches is a great way to assist,” he said.

“FCA/XVenture College has helped almost 900 coaches from 20 countries with valuable ongoing growth and development opportunities and this relationship with Football Victoria is another fantastic initiative. Better Coaches, Better Players!”

Craig Moore, FV Coach Education Manager, emphasised the significance of this collaboration, remarking:

“I’m thrilled as this is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our CCC Program with two organisations that are setting the standards for coach support and development in this country and beyond. I can only see better times for our coaches in the future with this collaboration.”

For further information on Football Victoria’s CCC programs and to seize this unparalleled coaching advancement opportunity, kindly contact Football Victoria’s CCC program Manager Rob Taylor at Robert.Taylor@footballvictoria.com.au.

This alliance marks a pivotal stride in football coaching, empowering coaches to nurture their skills and lead with excellence.

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Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program to aid NSW sport and clubs

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The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program aims to supply Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related equipment to sports and recreation facilities and clubs across New South Wales.

An AED is a device used alongside Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) that delivers a controlled shock to someone in cardiac arrest, enhancing their chances of survival.

About the program

The NSW Government is allocating up to $500,000 in funding for the 2024/25 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, offering grants of up to $3,000 to eligible sports clubs and facility owners.

In 2024/25, funding will be available to applicants from the bottom five Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), as ranked by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, or those demonstrating financial hardship. This approach aims to prioritize funding for those who need it most.

Important dates

  • Program opened: 9:00am Tuesday 17 September 2024.
  • Program closing: Upon funding allocation being exhausted or by 1:00 pm on 27 November 2024 whichever is earlier.

Key objectives

The main goals of the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program for 2024/25 are:

  • To assist local sports and recreational clubs or related incorporated organisations in the most disadvantaged areas of NSW in acquiring an AED package.
  • To enhance access to these devices throughout NSW.

Funding availability

The grant amount will cover the cost of an approved AED package, up to $3,000. Applicants can apply for one AED package and are allowed only one application per financial year.

Please note that applicants who have previously received funding from the Local Sport Defibrillator Program can apply again, but they will only be funded if the program’s budget has not been fully allocated by the closing date.

Eligible applicants

Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, which can be demonstrated in one of two ways.

Option 1: Applicants can show that their primary clubhouse or facilities, or the majority of their sporting or recreational activities, are situated in an eligible postcode, defined as being within the lowest five deciles of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Socio-Economic Indexes for Australia (SEIFA). This can be demonstrated by:

  • The registered address of the applicant organisation must be within an eligible postcode.
  • Applicants must provide clear evidence that their sporting or recreational activities primarily occur at facilities located in an eligible postcode.
  • Applicants should demonstrate that the majority of their participants live in eligible postcodes.

Option 2: Applicants can present evidence of experiencing financial hardship, which can be demonstrated by:

  • providing clear evidence that they cannot meet essential club expenses or other financial obligations as they become due.

Details regarding the types of evidence required will be included in the application form and can also be found in the frequently asked questions section.

More information can be found here.

Newcastle Jets confirmed Brydens Lawyers as major partner

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The Newcastle Jets have confirmed Brydens Lawyers as their 2024/25 Major Partner and Official Legal Partner.

Brydens Lawyers will be showcased on the front of the Jets’ Men’s Home, Away, and alternate jerseys, as well as on the back of the Women’s Home, Away, and alternate jerseys during the club’s 20th anniversary season in the A-League.

A top law firm in NSW known for offering Free* Legal Advice in the communities they serve, Brydens Lawyers, have been long-time supporters of local sports in the Newcastle and Hunter region for many years.

Newcastle Jets fans and members got their first glimpse of the 2024/25 season playing kits two weeks ago, as the club revealed the Men’s and Women’s Home and Away uniforms.

Principal of Brydens Lawyers Lee Hagipantelis said via press release.

“Brydens Lawyers is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Newcastle Jets as the Major Partner, affirming its commitment to supporting sport and the community in the Newcastle and Hunter region,” he said.

“The Newcastle Jets are a cornerstone of the local sporting landscape, and this sponsorship is a natural extension of Brydens Lawyers’ mission to give back to the community and encourage engagement in sport at all levels.

“We believe that investing in local sports not only promotes healthy lifestyles but also fosters a sense of unity and pride within the community. We are excited to be part of the Newcastle Jets’ journey and to contribute to their success.

“The sponsorship will provide the Newcastle Jets with essential resources to enhance their pathway and elite programs, and the supporters of the Jets, together with the broader community, will continue to avail themselves of the expert legal advice and representation that Brydens Lawyers has provided for over 50 years.”

Newcastle Jets CEO, Shane Mattiske, said via press release.

“The Club is very excited to have the support of such a preeminent Australian business and importantly an organisation that makes a significant contribution to this region here in Newcastle,” he said.

“We appreciate Lee’s and Brydens Lawyers’ support of both our Men’s and Women’s A-League teams as we enter an exciting new era at the club.

“We call on all Novocastrians to get behind the Jets with our Men’s opening game at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 19 October against Melbourne City and our Women’s home opener on November 3 at No. 2 Sportsground against the Wanderers.”

The Jets plan to unveil their 2024/25 alternate kit at a future date.

Brydens Lawyers will offer several Free Legal Advice Consultations at local Wests Club throughout the year.

For more information about the law firm, click here.

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