RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarship recipients announced

Northern NSW Football have announced the inaugural recipients of its RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarships.

The scholarships were a Northern NSW Football initiative as part of its inaugural RTC Group Indigenous Round across its Premier Competitions in May, in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week.

The scholarships will assist eight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recipients from the Hunter region and regional Northern NSW – including four players, one coach and three referees, with scholarships awarded to each recipient.

The RTC Group NNSWF Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talented Player Scholarship will help recipients represent Northern NSW Football at the 2022 National Youth Championships with contributions towards club registration and identification camp fees as well as costs associated with Talent Support Programs and the National Youth Championships. The player recipients are:

– Violet Nicholson: Tamworth FC, Northern Inland

– Kruze Davidson: Charlestown Azzurri FC, NNSWF Premier Competitions (Hunter Region)

– Jardie Morris: Macleay Valley Rangers, Football Mid North Coast

– Lara Turner: New Lambton FC, NNSWF Premier Competitions (Hunter Region)

The RTC Group NNSWF Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ‘C’ Licence Coaching Scholarship will help recipients complete Football Australia’s ‘C’ Licence advanced coaching accreditation, with coaches to receive ongoing support from NNSWF’s Coach Development Officer and Female Participation and Inclusion Officer. The coaching recipient is:

– Dylan Hugo: South Cardiff FC, NNSWF Premier Competitions (Hunter Region)

The RTC Group NNSWF Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talented Referee Scholarship will help recipients attend the 2022 NNSWF Referee Academy, with contributions also made towards registration fees and Talented Match Official Camp attendance. Referees will also receive ongoing support from NNSWF Referee Manager Brad Carlin and NNSWF’s Female Participation and Inclusion Officer Annelise Rosnell. The referee recipients are:

– Mahlia Hoskins: Football Mid North Coast

– Cayne Elford: Football Mid North Coast

– Gregory Kennedy: Football Mid North Coast

The scholarships, along with the inaugural RTC Group Indigenous Round, were the first steps towards connecting with the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage – according to Northern NSW Football CEO David Eland.

“I am delighted that we have been able to award these inaugural eight scholarships,” he said.

“These recipients will be role models for the next generation of Indigenous players, coaches and referees and will hopefully inspire others from their community.

“We want to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, coaches and referees across football while creating more opportunities for them to engage in professional development and this is a chance to identify and showcase the next generation who have the potential to achieve at the highest levels of the game.

“I congratulate Dylan, Mahlia, Cayne, Gregory, Violet, Kruze, Jardie and Lara on their scholarships and wish them all the very best for their future in football.”

RTC Group founding director and executive chairman Richard Claut is part of an organisation with strong passion for helping the underrepresented achieve their goals.

“RTC Group has a proud history of supporting local sportspeople and we’re incredibly proud to be associated with these scholarships,” Claut said.

“Everyone at RTC Group congratulates the eight inaugural scholarship recipients and wishes them well. We look forward to seeing them progress in their football careers.”

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Northern NSW Football referee camp cultivates talent and growth

Last month, during the 2024 Champion of Champions tournament in Coffs Harbour, Northern NSW Football conducted a Referees Development Camp, 24 referee participants attended the development initiative.

The week-long, future-focused camp was planned and led by NNSWF Referee Manager Brad Carlin and his ensemble of referee coaches.

The referee coaches conduct daily performance reviews and debriefs, followed by an evening coaching presentation. The initiative represents a structured approach to referee development, combining practical experience and theoretical training.

Presentations covered an array of beneficial long-term successful traits within the field of referring.

  • Body language, confidence, and concentration
  • Positioning, movement, and anticipation
  • Severity and tactical fouls assessment
  • Assistant referee skills
  • Team coordination between officials
  • Conflict management (players and technical areas)
  • NNSWF Referee Development Pathway

NNSWF Referee Manager Brad Carlin expressed positive sentiments towards the growth and success of the camp.

“The aims of our referee camps are to provide consistent, quality coaching to develop young match officials from across our member zones and to identify those referees who have the talent and commitment to potentially be an elite match official of the future,” he said via press release.

“There were many outstanding performances during this year’s camp, but what impressed our referee coaches the most was the clear improvement that every participant showed in responding so well to the coaching we gave them.”

The camp’s success and investment in the collective growth of the referee position within football are outstanding achievements. The opportunity for referee participants to be showcased and identified as future match officials made the camp beneficial for all parties involved.

This program nurtures the industry’s future, enabling the participants with the correct skills for further career advancement and opening pathway opportunities in football officiating careers.

The Referees Development Camp was made possible by the member zones, the partnership between coaches and officials, and the integration with the Champion of Champions tournament.

The Female Referee of the Tournament was awarded to Matilda Armstrong, Harrison Coleman took home the Male Referee of the Tournament and both were appointed to referee the grand final matches.

Evolv Technology confirms leadership changes

The American security technology company, Evolv Technology, has fired President and CEO Peter George amid an internal investigation.

Evolv’s security products are used to detect weapons in arenas worldwide, protecting stadiums in football leagues such as the EPL and MLS, plus American sports such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. The iconic MCG in Melbourne also employs Evolv’s security systems.

Evolv’s board had evaluated leadership at the company since May and terminated George’s contract without cause, effective immediately on October 30.

Evolv’s board outlined the need for change, meanwhile thanking Peter for his dedication to the company.

“We appreciate Peter’s years of dedication to our company and his significant contributions to the company’s mission. We wish him well in his future endeavors. That said, we have determined that a change in leadership is needed to improve the company’s culture as we prepare for the next phase of growth,” the board said via press release.

“We continue to believe that the fundamentals of our business remain strong. But we are also convinced that the company can do even better.”

Evolv has chosen co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Ellenbogen as Interim President and CEO, as he imagined the long-term mission for the company.

“As a co-founder, I care deeply for this company and its customers, employees, and shareholders. I look forward to working closely with the board and our senior leadership team to advance our mission of creating a safer world while also driving the business forward,” he said via press release.

The Evolv board also reaffirmed the decision to terminate George’s contract was not in relation to the company’s recent inaccurate financial statements and declaration to delay future statements.

“The Board has been evaluating leadership and performance for several months – long before we became aware of any potential issues relating to the company’s sales practices and financial reporting. With respect to that ongoing investigation, the board remains committed to completing a thorough investigation as expeditiously as possible. Our goal is to ensure the company’s financial reports are always current and reliable and that our organizational culture reflects our values of integrity and honesty. That is the only way we can regain the trust and confidence of our investors.”

Evolv’s internal investigation is still ongoing, while the board aims to appoint a new CEO promptly.

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