Steadfast Supports CCM Women’s A-League Team

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Steadfast Group has enhanced its partnership with the Central Coast Mariners (CCM), becoming a Premier partner of the club.

First having collaborated with the club in 2019, Australasian insurance broker network Steadfast joined the Mariners as a supporter.  However, the new renewal will see Steadfast rewarded for its loyalty with key branding locations, most notably featuring on the back of the CCM Women’s kit.

Central Coast Mariners Head of Commercial Operations, Olivia Rebelo lauded Steadfast’s critical dedication to the club.

“Steadfast’s ongoing support shows their strong commitment to football on the Central Coast. Since 2019, they’ve played a key role in our journey, and as we begin this new chapter with the Women’s A-League team, their continued backing reflects the shared vision and ambition of our organisations,” she said via press release.

“We are thrilled to have Steadfast Group as a Premier partner, aligning with our A-League Women’s team. Their support highlights their dedication to empowering women in sport and making a meaningful difference within our community.”

Steadfast Founder, Managing Director and CEO, Robert B. Kelly AM signalled how his organisation wanted to help women’s sport thrive across the country.

“We endeavour to make positive contributions in our communities, and sports are an important facet of community for many Australians. We’ve seen the profile of women’s sports, including football, rise over the past few years and we want to see that continue,” he said in a press release.

“Steadfast is proud to support the Central Coast Mariners, a partnership we have had for the past seven years, and I wish the Women’s A-League team a great season of football.”

The updated partnership between Steadfast Group and the Central Coast Mariners, indicates a positive and bright future for woman’s sport along the Central Coast as both organisations work to increase female participation in sport.

 

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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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