“I’m not going to do the things that made me unhappy as a player”: Kenny Lowe on The Football Coaching Life

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How do you become a good coach? “Go and do your badges and go and spend 10 years on the grass… and try not to be sacked too often!” Wonderful pearls of wisdom from Kenny Lowe.

This conversation is a wonderfully open look inside of Kenny’s football coaching journey and the significant people and moments in it that have contributed to the wisdom he has gained along the way.

Kenny is currently the Director of Football at ECU Joondalup in the Football West NPL where he coaches the first team and the juniors. This is in his spare time as he is the Principal Mechanical Engineer for Wood.

He played for 10 clubs in his 300 plus, professional and semi-professional career in the UK, before reluctantly accepting the role of Manager at Gateshead, where his love for coaching and player development began.

After moving to Australia in the early 2003, Kenny worked with the Football West National Training Centre program and became an assistant coach to Dave Mitchell, Ian Ferguson and Alistair Edwards at Perth Glory in the A-League. In 2013 he took on the Head Coach role and is still the longest serving Perth Glory Manager after five years in charge.

Kenny speaks openly about his journey and learnings he has had along the way. He also speaks highly of his fellow coaches and the way they have reached out along his journey. He was blown away when Graham Arnold invited him to be his Assistant with the Socceroos for the 2019 Asia Cup in the UAE.

Kenny’s son Rory is a Comedian and we’re guessing he gets this from his dad!

Please join us in sharing Kenny Lowe’s Football Coaching Life.

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Perth Glory Extends Deal With Theme Group

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Perth Glory have announced one of their major partners, Theme Group will be continuing to work with the club for the 2025/26 A-Leagues season.

Theme Group is Western Australia’s leading provider of food services, cleaning solutions and facility management, servicing some of WA’s most iconic venues, industries and events for the mining, aviation, education and healthcare sectors, as well as certain arenas.

The extended partnership will continue to have Theme Group cater all of Perth Glory’s dietary needs, both for events and players and staff, under the Good Food Eating brand, which caters to a number of high-performance touring athletes and teams across Australia and overseas.

Perth Glory CEO, Anthony Radich commented on the ongoing partnership being another positive step forward for the club.

“Theme Group have been fantastic supporters of Perth Glory for many years, and their renewed, three-year commitment reflects the strength of that relationship,” he said via press release.

“They share our values around excellence, community and performance and we’re proud to have a local WA company that’s fuelling both our players and our Members and fans.”

Theme Group Founder and Executive General Manager, Robbie Damjanovic called the partnership a proud continuation of the company’s passion for the football community in the state.

“Football has always been in my blood and Perth Glory has played a big part in my family for generations,” he said via press release.

“We’re thrilled to continue supporting the club and to continue enhancing the experience for players, staff and fans alike.

“Through our Good Food Eating brand, we’re proud to bring the same nutrition that fuels high-performance teams to everyone, whether that’s at the stadium, in stores, or in your own workplace.”

Alongside the news of the extended partnership, Perth Glory fans will also be able to enjoy the same performance-driven nutrition as the club members, with Good Food Eating’s Grab and Go.

The new accessible meals are now available in major supermarkets and convenience stores across Perth, along with an upcoming direct-order catering service for offices, schools and private functions.

Perth Glory Relocates With WA State Government Investment

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Western Australian A-League football club, Perth Glory have received a $1.2 million investment by the WA Government as they begin the 2025 season from their new home in the city’s northern suburbs.

The investment will be delivered through upgrades to the playing turf and changerooms, as well as the installation of new fencing at the Mirrabooka Regional Open Space, in a partnership with City of Stirling.

Perth Glory’s relocation to Stirling Leisure in Mirrabooka is a move by the football club to provide a range of social and economic benefits to the local community, along with continuing to have the space open to the public.

City of Stirling Mayor, Mark Irwin celebrated the news of Perth Glory’s relocation and how passionate the multicultural community is for football.

“Making Mirrabooka the home of Perth Glory is an exciting step in the revitalisation of the Mirrabooka Town Centre, which remains a priority for the City and the WA Government,” he said via press release.

“I’d like to acknowledge the WA Government for this investment which will have benefits for elite sport, grassroots sport and the wider community.”

Perth Glory CEO, Anthony Radich expressed the club’s gratitude to the Western Australian State Government and City of Stirling for their support in facilitating the relocation of the club’s training and administration facility to Mirrabooka.

“This development marks a significant milestone in Perth Glory’s ongoing pursuit of excellence, providing a state-of-the-art environment that will enhance our high-performance programs, operational efficiency and overall professionalism,” he said via press release.

“Importantly, the relocation provides our club with a home and the opportunity to belong to and be an important part of Mirrabooka’s rich, vibrant and multicultural community which retains a deep passion for football.

“We look forward to contributing meaningfully to this dynamic and fast-growing region, strengthening community connections and adding long-term value to the local football landscape.”

As a result of the relocation, the football club has ensured they remain as the central part of the football community in Western Australia, and embedded in local sport in the state and when away for matches.

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