Strathfield Strikers FC host third annual Female Football Festival

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Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) side Strathfield Strikers Football Club recently hosted its third successive Female Football Festival on Sunday March 27 at Strathfield Park.

The idea was kicked-off in 2020 by Alexandra and Angelica Georgopoulos with the aim being to promote women’s football in the CDSFA area. The event has now branched to feature teams from across the Sydney metropolitan area, thanks in no small part to the integral and determined efforts of the Georgopoulos sisters in promoting the female game.

“We had 36 teams this year, which is double what we had last year,” Angelica stated to Football NSW.

“My sister Alexandra and I have extreme passions for football, and we grew up with football when it “wasn’t for girls” – we wanted to ensure that every single girl has the opportunity to play.

“We wanted to break down the stereotypes and highlight what our girls of all ages can do.

“Despite the rain, which proved to be a highlight of the day, this was the biggest and most exciting day than it has been in the last 2 years, and we will continue this legacy as a club for years to come.”

The day started at 8:30am and finished at 8:30pm where trophies were awarded to the winners of all age groups which spanned from the Under 10’s right through to the Over 35 Women’s.

The event also hosted Andy Paschalidis from Heartbeat of Football who made an appearance as well as having Defibrillator Demonstrations from John and Brendan Zuza from Response for Life and a Heart Health Check – from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Strathfield Council MP Jason Li and Strathfield Deputy Mayor Karen Pensabene were also present as they proudly presented a NSW Government Community Service Award to the Georgopoulos sisters who have been massive female advocates and pioneers of the female football game in the area.

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Football NSW have announced new partnership with tech giant

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Football NSW has confirmed a three-year partnership with the world’s leading AI-powered sports camera company VEO, aiming to transform how football is viewed and shared across the state.

Football NSW has teamed up with Veo in a new partnership that will enhance its high-performance and talent development programs across the state.

Programs such as the State Teams, Talent Support Program (TSP), and Future Sapphires will now have access to Veo’s cutting-edge technology and tools, supporting player development through better performance analysis and insights.

As part of the deal, these programs will be equipped with the latest Veo Cam 3 5G cameras, along with access to a suite of Veo software, including Veo Analytics, Veo Live for live streaming, Veo Editor for video breakdown, and Player Spotlight to highlight individual performances.

The partnership also introduces the “Veo League Exchange” across competitions like the NPL NSW, Football NSW Leagues, Youth Leagues, and Futsal Premier Leagues.

This platform allows clubs to upload, share, and study match footage, giving coaches and players valuable tools to learn, improve, and raise the overall standard of competition.

Football NSW CEO John Tsatsimas expressed his delight and excitement with the newly formed partnership with Veo.

“Veo are an excellent resource for the game, and I am delighted to see this partnership help and assist our Football NSW clubs and the wider football and futsal community,” he said via press release.

“With the game constantly evolving, Veo provides a unique opportunity for clubs to increase the analytical side with the aim to further improve training and match day tactics.”

ANZ Market Manager at Veo Technologies Tenzing Tsewang was also looking forward to partnering with Football NSW.

“This partnership with Football NSW is a milestone in our mission to support the future of football in Australia,” he said via press release.

“We’re already working with an incredible lineup of clubs across NSW, and this collaboration allows us to expand that impact — giving more coaches, players, and families access to the tools they need to develop, improve, and tell their stories.”

As a part of the partnership, Football NSW and Veo will release a series of initiatives that include exclusive access to Veo products, hands-on workshops, special pricing for clubs, and tailored support for technical and performance staff.

The PFA have announced a new partnership with La Trobe University

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Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has announced a new industry partnership with La Trobe University as their official Education Partner for the next four years.

This collaboration highlights La Trobe’s ongoing commitment to giving students valuable opportunities to connect with the sports industry and gain hands-on learning experiences.

Throughout the alliance, La Trobe and the PFA will collaborate on important research and consulting projects.

They’ll also offer a jointly funded PhD scholarship focused on research that supports the well-being and development of professional footballers.

Each year, the PFA will host three La Trobe students for work placements across different areas of sport, giving them the chance to gain real-world experience within the organisation.

La Trobe will also work with the PFA to create a specialised education program tailored to football, and the PFA will have access to La Trobe’s top-tier sport and exercise science research facilities at the La Trobe Sports Park.

On top of that, PFA members who choose to study at La Trobe will be supported through the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program (LEAP), which helps athletes balance their studies with their playing careers.

This includes flexible and online learning options, plus a new scholarship program for selected players.

Chief Executive of Professional Footballers Australia, Beau Busch, said the opportunity to partner with La Trobe would further enhance its ability to support the holistic development of players and further elevate its research capacity.

“La Trobe University provides world class education and learning, research programs and sporting facilities,” Busch said via press release.

“The partnership will ensure that players have access to flexible professional development opportunities, quality sporting infrastructure when undertaking their coaching qualifications, whilst their careers will be further advanced through a comprehensive research commitment.

“We also see our partnership with La Trobe centred on sharing our institutional knowledge with students to help them develop their educational experience and professional networks within the sporting industry.”

La Trobe Pro Vice-Chancellor for Health Innovation and Dean of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, Professor Russell Hoye, said the formation of the partnership with the PFA underlined La Trobe’s commitment to providing outstanding student employability outcomes within the sport industry.

“This partnership with the PFA will provide our students with access to unique work-integrated learning opportunities within an organisation that supports professional footballers with health, education and professional development,” Professor Hoye said via press release.

“La Trobe also looks forward to assisting professional footballers to undertake higher education studies across our suite of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.”

By combining academic expertise with the practical needs of athletes, this collaboration aims to support players both on and off the pitch, fostering a more sustainable and educated future for the game.

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