Football NSW announces partnership extension with Kappa

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The Italian sportswear brand has collaborated with Football NSW since 2022, and will continue as the Official Apparel Supplier until the end of 2030.

Extending the partnership 

Football NSW CEO, John Tsatsimas, has expressed his enthusiasm for the extended collaboration with Kappa. 

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Kappa, a brand that has consistently demonstrated its passion for football and its commitment to delivering excellence,” Tstatsimas said. 

“We look forward to working closely with Kappa as we continue to grow the game and provide opportunities for players, coaches, and communities across New South Wales,”he continued.

Having worked with Football NSW since 2022, the renewed partnership due to run until the end of 2030 is a strong reflection of the Italian sportswear brand’s track record for supplying high-quality apparel to both players and staff. In the past, Kappa has provided their services to State Teams, Talent Support Programs and the annual NAIDOC Cup. 

Kappa’s high-quality history

Initially founded in Turin as Calzificio Torinese in 1916, Kappa has developed throughout the 20th and 21st century into a worldwide giant in the sports apparel industry. 

Since becoming Kappa in 1978 under the guidance of Founder and President, Marco Boglione, the brand has worked with some of Europe’s most iconic clubs. Previous partnerships have been with FC Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan. Kappa currently sponsors two Serie A clubs, Genoa FC and ACF Fiorentina, as well as OGC Nice in Ligue 1. 

Kappa Australia Director, Zeev Bogaty, affirmed Kappa’s commitment to supporting football in NSW. 

“As we embark on another five years as the state’s official apparel partner and continue our close working relationship with Football NSW, we look forward to contributing even more to the growth and success of football across the state,” Bogaty said via press release. 

Kappa’s reputation in the industry is undeniable. As a leader in the world of sports apparel and teamwear, and with a proven record of supplying kits to some of football’s biggest clubs across the world, it is no wonder why Football NSW was keen to continue working alongside Kappa in the seasons to come.

 

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Inside GIS’ New Executive Edge Program Driving Sport’s Future Leaders

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A new executive education program designed to shape the next generation of sports industry leaders is set to launch in June 2026, offering participants a rare blend of academic insight and real-world application at the highest level of global sport.

The Executive Edge in Sport, delivered by Global Institute of Sport (GIS) in partnership with Rotman School of Management Executive Programs, will provide current and aspiring leaders with the tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex and fast-evolving sports landscape.

The seven-week program, Sports Leadership Essentials, is delivered primarily online, offering a flexible and immersive learning experience for professionals worldwide. It is tailored for individuals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities within sport, as well as those aiming to transition into senior roles. This includes athletes navigating their post-playing careers.

Led by Sharona Friedman, President and CEO of GIS, and Walid Hejazi, Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at Rotman, the course combines academic rigour with industry relevance. Participants will engage with key topics shaping modern sport, including leadership and strategy, governance and ethics, finance and revenue models, marketing and fan engagement, event operations, and the growing influence of AI and emerging technologies.

The program also features exclusive masterclasses with senior figures from across the global sports industry, alongside sessions led by leading academics and practitioners from the Rotman School.

For those seeking a more hands-on experience, participants can opt into the Sports Leadership Lab. This is a four-day, in-person summit held at BMO Field in Toronto. Delivered in collaboration with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the lab provides behind-the-scenes access to elite sport operations, bridging theory with practice in a live stadium environment.

As the global sports industry continues to expand and evolve, The Executive Edge in Sport positions itself as a critical pathway for leaders looking to stay ahead. It provides students with the knowledge, network, and perspective required to lead with impact.

Victory unites with Roasting Warehouse in culture-led partnership

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The Melbourne-based anf family-owned business will join the Victory family, uniting two institutions which represent the city’s culture and identity.

A partnership with local roots

As the newest partner of Melbourne Victory, Roasting Warehouse joins forces with a vital part of the city’s sporting landscape.

The club’s Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie, outlined why the partnership bears so much value to both parties.

“We are excited to collaborate with Roasting Warehouse, a community-oriented destination for high-quality coffee, proud of its foundations in Melbourne,” said Carnegie via official media release.

“Football and coffee sit at the epicentre of Melbourne’s culture. The two go hand-in-hand, consistently at the centre of the conversation that stirs Melburnians, which is no different to the conversation sport and Melbourne Victory stir in the State.”

Indeed, this is a partnership which combines the identity, passions and culture of an entire city, therefore giving it the foundations required for long-term, mutual success.

Representing the best of Melbourne

Both Victory and Roasting Warehouse are hugely successful in their respective industries. They are institutions with community-oriented philosphies, who pride themselves on craft and quality.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Melbourne Victory, a club that represents the heart, passion, and ambition of Melbourne,” revealed Roasting Warehouse Head of Brand, Alexander Paraskevopoulos.

“As a Melbourne-founded, family-run business, supporting a team that means so much to the local community feels very natural for us.”

Furthermore, through their high-quality blends, Roasting Warehouse will look to prepare Victory’s players and staff for high performances on the pitch as the seasons nears completion.

But this is about far more than just fueling athletes.

This is a partnership which embodies and unites two of Melbourne’s greatest strengths and cultural markers – a connection forged from the city’s very own DNA.

 

For more information about Roasting Warehouse, click here.

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