Football West to host Club Development Conference next month

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Football West has confirmed the details of the 2025 Club Development Conference to take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park on Saturday 8 February, running from 9am to 4pm.

This groundbreaking conference in WA is designed for everyone involved in grassroots football, including club administrators, coaches, referees, players, volunteers, and parents.

The event will feature numerous guest speakers and presenters from across the country, including representatives from Football Australia, SportWest, Monarch Leadership, Pride Cup, Helping Minds, and the Football Futures Foundation.

Football West General Manager Football, David Lewis, mentioned the great opportunities that will be involved at this event.

“The Club Development Conference is a great addition to the Football West calendar and a terrific opportunity for club representatives to gain new tools and to network with other key stakeholders ahead of the new season,” he said via press release.

Community Manager, Abid Imam, touched upon the insights on how it could progress your club.

“This will be our first club conference at Sam Kerr Football Centre so come along to this special opportunity where you can learn some great insights to progress your club, meet Football West staff and other club representatives in person, and kick off your season the best way possible,” he said via press release.

Some of the details included in the session are as follows:

Volunteers – Football Australia

Football Australia Manager of Member Services, Jamie Monteith, will share insights from his experience working with football clubs nationwide on effective strategies for recruiting, retaining, and recognising volunteers.

Participate in a Q&A session with other club representatives and gather valuable tips on supporting your volunteers.

Female Representation – Football Australia

Football Australia’s Women’s and Girls Coach Engagement Lead, Lizzie Ramsey, will discuss the significance of female representation, the value of creating female-only learning environments, and the impact of mentorship programs for women.

Effective Communication – Monarch Management

Founder of Monarch Management, Monica Beazley, delves into how communication shapes positive relationships among coaches, players, and parents.

Attendees will gain insight into how different communication styles affect motivation, understanding, and team dynamics, while exploring strategies to strengthen connections, minimise conflicts, and foster an inclusive, supportive sporting environment.

To register click here.

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Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year

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The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 on Saturday.

 

A rapid rise

After debuting in 2023, Mossin has quickly proved quality, composure and confidence as a referee in the Ninja A-League.

As a result of the achievement, Mossin will be the appointed referee for this weekend’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Wellington Phoenix.

After beginning in the North West Sydney Football Association, Mossin then honed her craft with the Football NSW Referee Academy, a journey with foundations truly embedded in youth development and grassroots football.

Thus, Mossin is not just am individual success story, but a symbol of what institutional investment and opportunities can do for young women looking for a pathway to the game.

 

Celebrating success

The plaudits, unsurprisngly, are arriving from across Australia’s football landscape, with many emphasising the incredible standards set by Mossin since her debut just three years ago.

“This award is testament to Isabella’s hard work and dedication to refereeing, and a great reflection of the next generation of referees coming through the system in Australia,” said A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.

“At just 25 years of age, she has consistently demonstrated composure, leadership, strong decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure in some of the biggest matches in the competition,” highlighted Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss.

“Having someone refereeing their first Ninja A-league Women’s Grand Final at the age of 25 years should inspire all girls and young women referees (and potential referees) and show them that age is not a barrier to talent being recognised within Football Australia refereeing,” said Chair of Football Australia Referee Committee, David Elleray.

Given Mossin’s reputation and experience already at the top level of women’s football in Australia, there is no doubt that she will rise to the occasion this Saturday.

Canada Soccer to begin new National Training Centre project

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Backed by the Government of Canada with an investment worth nearly AUD 10 million ($9,826,000), the project aims to establish a world-class facility for athletes, coaches and communities.

Building the sport and community

The investment comes as part of the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), an ambitious program of the Government of Canada which will provide AUD 51 billion ($51 billion) to infrastructure projects over 10 years.

However, the Canada Soccer Training Centre is one key project which will benefit from such substantial investment. But the project isn’t just for future players – it will help boost economic activity and create a facility built for excellence and growth.

“It is about creating a world-class sport facility where athletes can train and represent Canada at their best,” explained Secretary of State (Sport), Honourable Adam van Koeverden, via press release.

“From the playground to the podium, it is projects like this that provide athletes, coaches, local families and communities with vibrant, accessible spaces to fuel participation, connection, and a growing passion for sport.”

President of Canada Soccer, Peter Auguros, further expressed his gratitude for the investment and what it could bring future generations.

“This support reflects a shared belief in the power of sport to strengthen communities and develop the next generation of Canadian talent. We are proud to partner in building infrastructure that will benefit our athletes and help shape the future of the sport in Canada.”

 

Growth gains momentum

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to kick off in a few short weeks, Canada Soccer’s plan for a National Training Centre Project is symbolic of long-term vision.

The tournament is not a final flourish, but a stepping stone to accelerated growth.

And this is not a short-term setup.

As President of Concacaf and Vice-Preisdent of FIFA, Victori Montagliani explained, this is a project designed to survive for generations.

“The development of a National Training Centre in Canada represents an important legacy project for the country and it is always a positive sign when our members invest in infrastructure across the region.”

 

Final thoughts

The project, therefore, perfectly aligns a growing buzz for football across the region with intentional investment and ambition.

And although the action must eventually stop on the pitch, Canada Soccer are ensuring that growth continues long after the tournament’s final whistle.

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