With less than two weeks to go until the 2025 Queensland Football Convention, Football Queensland has announced the addition of several world-class experts to this year’s program.
Among the latest speakers are leading sports researcher and Athlete Assessments CEO Liz Masen, Olympic gold medal-winning coach Dean Boxall, and representatives from globally renowned football advisory group Double Pass — Stig Meyleman (Partner) and Sander Van Praet (Global Projects Lead).
Together, they bring a wealth of experience in leadership, elite coaching, and player development, adding significant depth to the Convention’s agenda.
Their sessions will focus on high-performance coaching, leadership frameworks, and internationally benchmarked development pathways that can be implemented within clubs and organisations across Queensland.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the habits, systems, and cultures that drive success in high-performing teams.
About the Speakers
Liz Masen has over 30 years’ experience across professional sport, high-performance organisations, and investment banking. As CEO of Athlete Assessments and a PhD researcher in behavioural science and coaching, Liz has delivered workshops internationally, including for WeCOACH NCAA Women Coaches Academies and the Japanese Women Leaders and Coaches Academy. Her research into the coach–playmaker relationship across six team sports offers unique, practical insights into leadership, team dynamics, and building high-performing teams.
Dean Boxall is an Olympic gold-winning swimming coach renowned for his ability to develop elite athletes, including Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus. Known for combining technical expertise with a focus on mindset and performance under pressure, Dean provides practical lessons in leadership, preparation, and high-performance coaching that translate beyond the pool.
Double Pass is a globally recognised football advisory company with over 20 years’ experience in league quality assurance and club development. With a team of more than 75 experts, Double Pass has partnered with FIFA, the English Premier League, the Bundesliga, and the Italian Football Federation. In 2024, Double Pass conducted an audit of the FQ Academy, working closely with Football Queensland to benchmark and enhance the system. The group continues to work with FQ, supporting in the delivery of our development pathways and frameworks, ensuring they are designed to strengthen clubs, develop players, and ensure sustainable growth across Queensland football.
FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci spoke with excitement about the additional speakers to the Convention.
“Bringing Liz, Dean, and Double Pass into the program strengthens this year’s Convention in a very practical way. Their experience spans elite international sport and high-performance leadership, and they are uniquely positioned to share insights that clubs and coaches can apply immediately. This is about giving our community the tools and frameworks to drive performance, growth, and long-term success,” Cavallucci said in a press release.
“The addition of these speakers highlights our commitment to ensuring our football community benefits from the best international practices and proven strategies, as the sessions provide our attendees with clarity and direction on how to elevate their teams, their clubs, and their overall sporting programs.”
The inclusion of these leading figures further strengthens the 2025 Queensland Football Convention as one of the nation’s premier gatherings for football professionals, coaches, and administrators.
Soccerscene is the official media partner of the Convention and we look forward to showcasing an event that will continue to shape the future of Australian football.
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