PILA and Football Victoria aim to promote local football

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As the official goal post partner of Football Victoria and numerous other state football associations nationally, PILA is known for its support of football at all levels, PILA has previously worked with various venues, clubs, schools, and affiliates, ranging from community grassroots programs to professional settings.

The collaboration aims to promote the development of local football in Victoria through close collaboration between the two organisations.

PILA, a family-owned Australian company specialising in sports equipment and streetscape solutions, focuses primarily on flagpoles and goal posts.

The company has established a strong reputation across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for delivering reliable products.

PILA’s goal posts meet FIFA, Football Australia, and Australian Standards, ensuring they adhere to the highest safety and performance requirements. This includes supplying FIFA-compliant goal posts to The Home of the Matildas.

Additionally, PILA utilises technology to enhance the durability and safety of their products, minimising the risk of injury.

Managing Director of PILA, Reece Wooldridge explained the importance of the collaboration and how the equipment enables player safety.

“Equipment safety is a paramount concern in football, and our goal posts are designed with this in mind. Enhancing safety standards, we utilise technology to produce goal posts that are not only durable but also reduce the risk of injury. Our partnership with Football Victoria provides local clubs and facilities with access to equipment that prioritises player safety, which is crucial for fostering a secure and enjoyable playing environment,” Wooldridge explained to Soccerscene.

“Our football goals are designed to suit both natural and synthetic turf soccer fields. We offer ground sleeve or portable bases with wheels, to make installation and off-season goal post removal and storage quick and affordable.

“We manufacture two goal post ranges; our PRO Range is suited to elite venues, and our economical CLUB Range is perfect for sports clubs, schools, and training fields. We have goal sizes to suit all levels of competition including 4-a-side, 5-a-side, 6-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side, and 11-a side competition.”

Through this partnership with Football Victoria, local clubs and facilities will benefit from access to equipment that prioritises player safety, contributing to a secure and enjoyable environment for all participants. The collaboration not only enhances the quality of facilities but also promotes safer playing conditions, fostering the growth of football at all levels across Victoria.

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Tottenham Hotspur deliver player development workshop for Football NSW

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The workshop focused on sharing knowledge and insights regarding player development, bringing together more than 120 coaches from across NSW with those from Tottenham Hotspur.

 

Experience, insight and education

Valentine Sports Park hosted the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop, uniting Football NSW coaches and members of Tottenham Hotspur’s coaching staff to encourage discussion and learning opportunities about player development.

Tottenham’s player development pathway – from the academy to the first team – has produced some of the most respected names in Premier League history, including Harry Kane and Ledley King.

Under the leadership and guidance of Tottenham Hotspur Player & Coach Pathway Co-ordinator (and UEFA A Licence Coach), Jimmy Martin, as well as members of Tottenham’s coaching staff, Shannon Maloney, Kevin Moffatt and Tyler Blackwood, the workshop was a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced coaches in the game.

“Coach education is a vital part of developing football across NSW, and having more than 120 coaches attend this workshop highlights the appetite within our football community to continue learning and improving,” explained Football NSW Head of Football, Edward Ferguson.

Ferguson continued to outline the value of learning from an organisation like Tottenham Hotspur, a team who have helped grow some of the game’s most exceptional talents. The lessons taken will consequently help to inform future approaches to coaching in NSW.

“The focus remains on creating better learning environments for players, encouraging decision-making, creativity and long-term development.”

What the workshop involved

The workshop encouraged coaches to dive into all aspects of player development: the technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects which contribute to the English academy setup.

Furthermore, Maloney, Moffatt and Blackwood – all of whom helped deliver a practical session for attendees – showed how a club’s playing identity can work alongside challenging training environments for players.

Game understanding, creative problem-solving and technical proficiency underpinned the main themes driving the workshop. In an age where individual expression on the pitch appears a dying art, Tottenham Hotspur coaches remain committed to encouraging players to feel confident adapating to a range of in-game scenarios.

Football NSW coaches were also able to attend a Q&A session with King, who spoke about his playing experiences for both club and country.

 

Final thoughts

As Australia continues to nurture the current and upcming generations of talented footballers, workshops such as this are a vital, fundamental part of the journey.

The fastest way to be among the best is to learn from them. The aim now is for Football NSW coaches to take the lessons learned, and apply them to football development in their own academies and teams across the state.

Ninja unveiled as major partner for A-League Women All Stars

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The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has unveiled the official 2026 Ninja A-League All Stars playing kit, while confirming global lifestyle brand Ninja as the team’s new major partner ahead of this month’s clash with Chelsea FC Women.

Manufactured by Kappa Australia, the new kit will be worn by the Ninja A-League All Stars when they face Women’s Super League champions Chelsea at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, August 12, as part of the Sydney Super Cup.

The announcement further strengthens Ninja’s growing presence in Australian football after becoming the naming rights partner of the Ninja A-League earlier this year. The partnership extends the global brand’s investment in the women’s game and places it front and center for one of the league’s biggest showcase fixtures.

Kappa Australia will once again supply the match apparel, continuing its association with the A-League All Stars concept. The new design is intended to celebrate the occasion while reflecting the continued growth and professionalism of women’s football in Australia.

The fixture against Chelsea provides the Ninja A-League All Stars with another opportunity to test themselves against elite international opposition, following the competition’s continued expansion as a marquee event on the Australian football calendar.

Supporters will be able to purchase the official playing jersey at Allianz Stadium on matchday, through Ultra Football and via Kappa Australia’s online store.

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