Football Queensland has appointed three new staff in Wide Bay and Central Coast regions of Queensland to bolster services in those areas.
Experienced coach Alec Wilson has joined FQ as Senior Manager in Club Development, Talent and Coaching.
Wilson holds an AFC A License with experience in sporting organisations across the globe, headlined by Football South Australia, New Zealand Football and the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He will be based in Wide Bay, Central Coast and the Sunshine Coast where he will work with different clubs and coaches.
The other appointments are Joao Abreu and Rebecca Toohey, both as new Football Queensland Managers. Abreu will be in charge of Wide Bay, while Toohey will be based in the Central Regions.
Abreu is a highly qualified sports management professional who previously worked as Director of Coaching at Toowong FC and as manager of a futsal centre in Brisbane.
Toohey has extensive knowledge of regional sporting communities, having worked with the Australian Sports Commission, CQ University and local football clubs & fitness centres.
Football Queensland Central Coast Region General Manager, Andy Allan:
“Alec, Joao and Rebecca bring a wealth of knowledge and talent to the regions and will work closely with our local football communities to achieve positive outcomes for the game,” he said.
“To have a coach of Alec’s pedigree and technical experience is a huge boost for local players and coaches in the Central Coast Region.
“In the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan, FQ identified the need to grow the game throughout the state and provide high-quality participation experiences.
“These appointments are proof of Football Queensland’s ongoing investment in regional football as we work to achieve those outcomes.”
