Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 5 with Gary Cole interviewing Catherine Cannuli

Matthew Badrov27/07/2021 6:00 am12/09/2021

Catherine Cannuli has recently been appointed as Head Coach of the W-League team at Western Sydney Wanderers after spending a number of years as Assistant Coach after she finished up her playing career at the Club.

Cath had a terrific playing career as a junior and senior player, becoming a 15-year-old first-team player at Marconi before also playing W-League football with Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar, as well as receiving four caps for the Matildas.

Her coaching career began at Southern Districts with the Raiders before quickly adding the U14’s and eventually the Technical Director role. Catherine is open in discussing how great the Association have been in helping her grow and develop as a coach and in allowing her to juggle her coaching role at WSW whilst learning to understand the demands of full-time coaching.

We discuss the impact that Alen Stajcic has had on her career as both a player and a coach as well as how he helped her ‘fall back in love with the game’ after she walked away from the game and the national junior teams.

In her role as TD with Southern Districts she is focused on helping players love the game first as well as trying to fit in more games and training sessions to provide more learning opportunities for players and coaches.

It becomes very evident that Catherine wants to leave a legacy for the W-League program at Wanderers where all players, coaches and staff are full-time.

Please join me in sharing Catherine Cannuli’s Football Coaching Life.

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Westfield steps up as Western Sydney Wanderers co-major partner

Lorcan Marelich06/10/2026 11:21 am06/10/2026

Image Credit: Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers have elevated their long-running relationship with Westfield, with the retail property group becoming a Co-Major Partner as part of a new two-year agreement.

The expanded deal will see Westfield feature on the front of the Wanderers’ men’s home shirt for one season, giving the brand a significantly larger presence across the club’s A-League campaign.

The partnership now represents 14 years of commercial ties between the two organisations, with Westfield having been involved with the Wanderers since the club’s early years.

For the club, the upgraded agreement also provides a new chapter for an existing partnership, following the recent termination of its previous co-major partnership with Bathla Group.

Wanderers CEO Scott Hudson said Westfield’s decision to increase its commitment demonstrated the strength of the relationship.

“When the opportunity arose for Westfield to step into the co-major partner position, they stepped forward at an important moment for our club,” Hudson said.

Westfield’s involvement will continue to extend beyond shirt branding, with the partnership supporting fan engagement, football clinics and community activities across Westfield destinations in Western Sydney.

Scentre Group CEO Elliott Rusanow said the company was looking forward to deepening its relationship with the club and Western Sydney community.

“We’re looking forward to taking this fantastic and long-standing partnership to the next level and sharing in the success of the Wanderers with our Western Sydney community,” Rusanow said.

The agreement gives Westfield a prominent platform across the Wanderers’ 2026/27 campaign while allowing the club to build further value from one of its longest-standing commercial relationships.

With the partnership set to reach 16 years at the end of the new term, the deal demonstrates how long-term sports sponsorships can evolve into larger commercial relationships as brands and clubs develop alongside their local markets.

GIS Sydney connects students with Australia’s sporting industry

Oliver Van Bronswijk02/10/2026 3:00 am02/10/2026

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The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is giving students new opportunities to build careers in Australia’s growing sports industry. Combining academic study with direct access to sporting organisations, venues and industry professionals. Based at Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, GIS Sydney places students at the heart of Australia’s sporting landscape. The campus gives students the chance to study while surrounded by major sporting organisations and events, creating a direct connection between education and the industry they hope to join.

Students also benefit from regular access to experienced sports professionals. More than 50 guest speakers have shared their expertise with GIS students, including representatives from FIFA, Red Bull, Cricket Australia and the AFL. These sessions give students a valuable insight into the different roles and career pathways available across the sports sector. GIS Sydney delivers programs including Sports Analytics and International Sports Business in partnership with the University of Newcastle. The courses combine academic learning with opportunities for students to develop practical skills that they can take into the workplace.

Industry experience forms another important part of the student journey. GIS provides students with 140 hours of relevant work experience, allowing them to apply their knowledge in professional settings. Students have secured placements with organisations including the Professional Football Scouts Association, Football Coaches Australia and Basketball NSW.

GIS also works with Yakka Sport to create paid employment opportunities for students while they study. This allows students to gain workplace experience while developing professional networks within the sporting community. The opportunities extend internationally, with GIS Global Sports Summits giving students access to sporting organisations and venues in destinations including London and Miami.

For students pursuing careers in sport, GIS Sydney is creating a pathway that combines education, practical experience and industry connections. By bringing students closer to the people and organisations shaping the sector, GIS is helping the next generation turn their interest in sport into professional opportunities.