Peter Filopoulos elected to Vicsport board

Vicsport have completed their 2019 Annual General Meeting and confirmed that Peter Filopoulos has been elected as a non-executive Director, along with Jamie Parsons.

Ron Gauci has also been re-elected by Vicsport’s affiliate members as part of a voting process.

Filopoulos and Parsons and will join the Vicsport board consisting of Ron Gauci (Chairman), Catherine Harding, Margot Foster AM, Tim Large (ex-officio), Derek O’Leary, Susan Smith, Simon Brookhouse and Tanya Gallina.

Filopoulos and Parsons have been identified by Vicsport as people who will bring a vast amount of experience from different organisations throughout the sports industry and are both passionate about advancing Victorian sport.

You can read more about Filopoulos, Parsons and Gauci’s background below:

Peter Filopoulos:

  • Has 25 years experience as an accomplished senior C-Suite executive in sports administrations with Australia’s major sports and entertainment brands.
  • Is currently the CEO of Football Victoria (FV), overseeing the state’s 400,000 strong organised participation base across men, women, boys and girls of all abilities across more than 360 clubs.
  • His role at FV has seen a 24% rise in participation for 2018 in line with the four-year strategic plan.
  • Played a key role at Perth Glory before joining FV, having guided them through the salary cap issues they faced in the 2014/15 season, while ensuring he played a role in their business transformation for the future.
  • Has developed a strong reputation as a sports and entertainment executive, with past work including eight years with AFL clubs Hawthorn and North Melbourne, seven years at Marvel Stadium (Etihad at the time) and 18 months with National Sporting Organisation, Swimming Australia.

James Parsons:

  • Has a business degree, a graduate diploma in law and 30 years experience contributing to the sport, recreation, art and cultural sectors.
  • A previous board member at Little Athletics Victoria and Football Federation Victoria, along with leadership roles at Netball Australia, World Swimming Championships and Deaflympics Games.
  • Is the current CEO at Gymnastics Victoria where he has helped coordinate the Women in Sport Breakfast that has become a staple for the Victorian sporting calendar.

Ron Gauci:

  • Initially appointed to the Vicsport board in 2016 and served as Chairman since 2017.
  • Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
  • Significant experience in transformational strategy development.
  • Has held directorship positions with many sport related boards including CAMS Foundation, Softball Australia, Melbourne Aces Baseball Club and is a former CEO and Executive Director of the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club.

Vicsport has offered its sincere gratitude to outgoing Directors Andrew Walton and Richard Amon.

Source and image credit: https://vicsport.com.au/blog/3487/ron-gauci-re-elected-peter-filopoulos-and-jamie-parsons-elected-to-vicsport-board

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Western United Teams Up with Rebuild Health and Performance

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Western United has welcomed Rebuild Health and Performance as the club’s Official Physiotherapy Partner for the 2025 Junior Boys National Premier League (JBNPL) season.

Through the partnership, Rebuild will form an integral role in Western United Junior Academy’s physical health and performance. For three nights a week, junior players will spend time with Rebuild physiotherapists at training, as well as on matchdays.

Additionally, junior players will receive 20% discounts off of physiotherapy services, and strength and conditioning gym memberships.

The Rebuild team will be led by sitting Western United Men’s strength coach Louis Mezza, and former Western United Woman’s Head of Performance George Mcheileh. Together they will work in tandem with Western United Academy staff and coaches to help care and develop Western United’s young talents safely.

Western United Academy Director, Anthony Frost detailed his optimism for partnering with Rebuild.

“We are excited by the prospect of working with the staff at Rebuild to help our players physical development and wellbeing in 2025. The quality of care and experience that Rebuild’s staff can provide ensures we are able to offer the very best to our Western United Academy players.

“What is so reassuring is that there is clear alignment between the club and Rebuild to ensure the we are recognised as one of the most progressive and effective football academies in the country.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to our vision and will look forward to seeing our athletes flourish with Rebuild’s support.”

Director of Rebuild Health & Performance, George Mcheileh outlined what Rebuild would deliver to Western United as a part of the collaboration.

“A partnership opportunity with Western United Football Club to provide our services presents an exciting chance to enhance athlete wellness and physical development.

“By integrating specialized physiotherapy into the club’s training regimen, we can address injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall physical conditioning. Our experienced physiotherapists would work closely with coaching staff to create tailored treatment plans, ensuring players receive the best care possible while optimizing their readiness for competition.

“This collaboration aligns with Western United’s vision of athlete development, and we are excited to give the Junior Academy players every opportunity to flourish and be successful.”

Through the partnership, Rebuild will receive prominent advertisement on the lower back of Junior Academy kits, in addition to game day LED signage across A-League Men’s and Woman’s home matches.

Optus Sport teams up with beIN SPORTS for live venue streaming

Optus Sport has announced an exciting partnership with beIN SPORTS, enabling commercial venues across Australia to stream premium live sports content from February 2025.

This collaboration allows pubs, clubs, and other venues to access beIN SPORTS’ top-tier coverage through Optus Sport Business’s streaming platform.

The deal significantly enhances Optus Sport’s content offerings, adding major leagues and tournaments such as LALIGA, Serie A, the Carabao Cup, the English Football League, and ATP & WTA Tennis.

With three dedicated beIN SPORTS channels integrated into the Optus Sport Business platform, fans can enjoy seamless access to world-class sporting action in public venues.

Building on the success of UEFA EURO 2024™ and its ongoing coverage of the Premier League, Optus Sport expects this collaboration to elevate the viewing experience, attract more visitors to venues, and create an unmatched atmosphere for sports fans across Australia.

Scott Davoren, Associate Director of Optus Sport Business spoke on the importance of delivering the Optus Sport experience across many venues.

“We are dedicated to helping commercial venues deliver world-class sports experiences, and partnering with beIN SPORTS is a huge step forward in achieving that goal,” Davoren mentioned in a press release.

“Football has been the essence of Optus Sport since 2016, and now, with beIN SPORTS as a venue partner in Australia, we’re privileged to bring an even wider array of live sport to our Optus Sport Business customers.”

John Armitage, Director, Distribution & Country Manager, Australia & New Zealand beIN SPORTS shared the same excited sentiment about the interesting deal.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Optus Sport to bring our premium sports content to commercial venues across Australia,” Armitage said in a press release.

“We understand that the fragmentation of sports rights in this market can be challenging for venues. Through this partnership, we are providing a streamlined, centralised solution-that makes it easier for venues to offer more live sport to their patrons.

“By prioritising the fan experience, we’re ensuring that football and tennis enthusiasts can enjoy unforgettable moments together in their favourite venues. With Optus Sport, we look forward to enhancing -in-venue experiences and drive increased foot traffic into our venue partners.”

This partnership addresses a common challenge for commercial venues: navigating fragmented sports rights across multiple providers.

By consolidating premium sports content, Optus Sport and beIN SPORTS aim to simplify access and deliver a unified sports experience for patrons which will benefit all Australian sport fans.

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