It was his former Heidelberg and Socceroo team-mate, Charlie Yankos, who commended Jeff Olver as one of the most dedicated …
Brisbane Roar and Schools Premier League to nurture more talent
Brisbane Roar and Schools Premier League (SPL) will carry on into a fourth year of their partnership, after agreeing to …
ACPE to hold Coach Mentoring Course
The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) will hold a Coach Mentoring Course on March 18-19. The university in Sydney, …
Northern NSW Football invests in referee development
Northern NSW Football has taken steps to improve the quality of refereeing, by establishing a Referee Development Panel and bringing …
Football Queensland hosts first C Diploma course in four years
Football Queensland (FQ) has hosted the state’s first female-only Football Australia/AFC C Diploma course since 2018, sparking more development opportunities …
Football Queensland confirms details for 2023 State Referee Conference
Football Queensland’s annual State Referee Conference returns for 2023, which is set to be held on Saturday January 21 and …
The AFC commits to enhancing coaching standards
The Technical Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has emphasised its dedication to elevate the continent’s coaches, after it …
More joy for kids this summer via the Get Active Kids Program
Community Sport for kids is going to be much more affordable this summer as part of an initiative by the …
Five-star NCDP accreditation gained for Kahibah FC
Northern NSW Football has confirmed that Kahibah FC has gained five-star accreditation in the National Club Development Program (NCDP). Located …
Three-way global alliance set to take Australian football coaches and analysts to a new level
A new global partnership designed to take Australian football coaches and analysts to a new level of excellence was jointly …
Victorian clubs vow to ‘Save Clifton Park’
On Wednesday August 31, a ‘Save Our Park’ barbeque will be held to raise awareness for what a community’s future …
Con Boutsianis: “The nation is not going to get better by just playing more games”
South Melbourne icon Con Boutsianis is steadfast in his view that issues in Australian football’s much-debated talent pathways are rooted …
Ange Koutos calls for removal of FV Emerging from women’s NPL
The Victorian women’s National Premier League season will breathe a rejuvenated sigh of relief when it kicks off in early …
Football Queensland confirms C License coaching courses
Football Queensland is offering C License courses to aspiring coaches across North Queensland throughout the duration of the year. The …
FCA Ambassador Ernie Merrick on being a football coach
As often stated, there are only two types of coaches in football – “those that are sacked or those about …
Female coaching development program launched in NSW
Canterbury’s Centenary Park hosted Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association’s first Youth Female Coach Development session for the year, working …
Football Queensland’s State Coaching Conference to return
Football Queensland has confirmed details of the State Coaching Conference, which will be held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.
Northern NSW Football hosts first all-female coaching course
A dedicated group of 11 coaches took part in Northern NSW Football’s first all-female coaching course over the weekend.
Brian MacNicol: The NSL veteran mentoring the next generation of footballers
Brian MacNicol has had a career in Australian football that has spanned many decades. The 53-year-old had strong ambitions to …
LaLiga initiative to support grassroots football worldwide
LaLiga has announced the launch of LaLiga Grassroots, in a bid to further advance and improve its bespoke sports and training projects, as well as promote LaLiga’s know-how and methodology.
Football Queensland team up with Queensland University of Technology to deliver programs for players and coaches
Football Queensland have announced a partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), to deliver various coaching courses and social …
Treiner: The platform that is tailor-made for coaches
Treiner is a sports tech web app that enables coaches and training sessions to be booked on its marketplace in …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 5 with Gary Cole interviewing Catherine Cannuli
Catherine Cannuli has recently been appointed as Head Coach of the W-League team at Western Sydney Wanderers after spending a …
One2Pro: The former Premier League player who has developed a game-changing app in Australia
Currently residing in Western Australia, former Premier League footballer Aaron Tighe has recently launched the One2Pro app, providing footballers of …
SmartCart SVX the mobile touchscreen making analysis easier
Built with versatility in mind, SmartCart SVX is the world’s first extreme brightness touchscreen system suitable for outdoor sports presentation. Whether it …
Football Coaches Australia and Sport Session Planner announce world-leading partnership
Football Coaches Australia have today announced an exciting new partnership with Sport Session Planner – one of the world’s leading …
Paddy Steinfort appointed as Performance Director of Football Australia
Football Australia has announced Paddy Steinfort as the new Performance Director. Steinfort is set to take up his role from …
Sports and education complex ESC Madrid unveiled
LaLiga, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and T3N Sport & Investment, accompanied by regional and local officials, have unveiled ESC …
The Football Coaching Life Podcast recap with Vicki Linton
On Season 2 Episode 2 of The Football Coaching Life, Gary Cole interviews Canberra United head coach Vicki Linton. It …
Support initiatives for coaches introduced by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced a strengthening of its support of coaches at all levels of the game with the …
Liverpool International Academy launches in Sydney
Liverpool International Academy has launched in Sydney with free holiday clinics throughout June and July to supplement player development and …
Football Australia release updated Member Protection Framework
Football is Australia’s number one club-based participation sport with over 1.8 million participants playing the world game across the country. …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #8 with Gary Cole interviewing Joe Montemurro
Joe Montemurro is currently the manager of Arsenal in the FA Women’s Super League, where he has decided to step …
Rangers Coaches Convention to give unique access
Rangers Football Club have announced a week-long online Coaches Convention, set to begin on May 24, 2021. The recently crowned …
Q&A with Heidelberg United Technical Director Daniel Girardi
Daniel Girardi is the current technical director at Heidelberg United FC. He has previously worked at various clubs across Australian …
Football Queensland reveals 2021 SAP Program Guide
Football Queensland (FQ) has today unveiled the 2021 SAP Program Guide which provides guidance and assistance to players, parents and …
The Next Generation Sports Academy: Prioritising soft skills for youth development
The Next Generation Sports (TNGS) are a sports consulting company and international football academy that specialise in developing young talents …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #7 with Gary Cole interviewing Tanya Oxtoby
Tanya Oxtoby’s amazing football journey began in Wickham, in the Pilbara region of WA, approximately 1500km north of Perth. She …
Bobby Despotovski: “COVID-19 was the best thing for Australian football going into the future”
Bobby Despotovski has what some may call the perfect balance of considered objectivity and passion for football in Australia. Having …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #6 with Gary Cole interviewing Ernie Merrick
Ernie Merrick is well known in Australian Football circles. He has coached most recently at Newcastle Jets, Wellington Phoenix and …
Football Coaches Australia launch XV Essential Skills program
Football Coaches Australia (FCA), in partnership with XVenture, is excited to launch its FCA XV Essential Skills education and professional …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Five with Graham Arnold
Graham Arnold was the special guest on episode five of Football Coaches Australia’s ‘The Football Coaching Life’ podcast. Arnold has been …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #5 with Gary Cole interviewing Graham Arnold
Graham Arnold, more often referred to as ‘Arnie’ in Australian Football circles, is our national Coach of both the Socceroos …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Four with Heather Garriock
Heather Garriock was the special guest on episode four of Football Coaches Australia’s ‘The Football Coaching Life’ podcast. Garriock is …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Three with Ron Smith
Ron Smith was the special guest on episode three of Football Coaches Australia’s “The Football Coaching Life” podcast. Smith is …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Two with Tom Sermanni
Tom Sermanni, current head coach of New Zealand’s National Women’s Football Team, was the special guest in episode two of …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #3 with Gary Cole interviewing Ron Smith
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) present Episode Three of ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ with Dr Ron Smith, hosted by former …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #2 with Gary Cole interviewing Tom Sermanni
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) features Tom Sermanni, Head Coach of the Football Ferns, in the ‘The Football Coaching Life’ podcast with former Socceroo, & host the series, Gary Cole.
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode One with Ange Postecoglou
Football Coaches Australia released the first episode of their new podcast “The Football Coaching Life” last week, with Ange Postecoglou …
The need for more women coaches – Interview with FCA’s Aish Ravi
New Football Coaches Australia (FCA) Executive Committee member Aish Ravi has made it her mission to inspire more women to …
Football Coaches Australia launch ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ with Gary Cole
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) have launched a new podcast this week titled ‘The Football Coaching Life’ with former Socceroo Gary …
Signality: The ultimate analysis and coaching source
Signality has built an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that gives clubs, leagues and federations real-time data which makes it easier …
One-on-one with John Aloisi: “I want to coach again”
Socceroos legend John Aloisi has declared he wants to coach again “sooner rather than later”, hoping to get that opportunity …
STATSports leading the way for GPS tracking
Big-name Premier League clubs have chosen to partner up with STATSports, who are industry leaders in providing GPS tracking systems and analysis. …
Football NSW schedules additional AFC/FFA B & goalkeeper coaching courses
Football NSW has announced a series of coaching courses to upskill the state’s professional and amateur coaches.
2020 Australian Coaching Conference registrations soar
Despite enduring a difficult season with setbacks due to COVID-19, more than 1200 participants have registered for the 2020 Australian …
Football Queensland set to host Australia’s first female-only B Licence Coaching Course
Football Queensland have announced they will hold Australia’s first ever female-only FFA/AFC B Licence coaching course at the beginning of …
Wenger to feature at Australian Coaching Conference
Three-time English Premier League winning coach Arsene Wenger will feature in a presentation in this year’s Australian Coaching Conference. The …
FFA makes clever choice with Gustavsson appointment
Football Federation Australia announced the appointment of Tony Gustavsson on Tuesday night, as head coach of the Matildas for the …
Football Queensland maintains its commitment to coaching
Football Queensland are thoroughly investing in creating new opportunities with the continuation of coaching courses around the state. There has …
JFA creates new coaching licenses for female coaches
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced plans to create an Associate-Pro (A-Pro) Licence Coaching Course to produce more female …
Con Boutsianis: We must fix youth development in Australian football
South Melbourne legend Con Boutsianis’ message is simple. As a nation, we are failing to produce enough players at the …
How should Australian football best use its COVID-19 postponement?
FFA head James Johnson revealed the worst keep secret in Australian football early Tuesday morning; announcing the immediate suspension of …
Coaching courses on the rise for Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) will have 28 coaches that are going to complete part one of their FFA/AFC ‘B’ Licence for …
Football Queensland introduces first year referee initiative
Ahead of the 2020 season getting underway, Football Queensland (FQ) have introduced a new initiative for all first-year referees.
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Phil Moss: Australian football coaches deserve better
Former Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss claims football coaches in Australia deserve more respect and a higher level of …
Football Queensland welcomes new SWQ Technical Development Manager
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced that Briac Williams has been appointed to take on the role of Technical Development Manager …
Football NSW launches partnership with High Performance specialist Dr Craig Duncan
One of Asian football’s leading High-Performance specialists Craig Duncan has begun a new relationship with Football NSW. As a world …
Indigenous Football Week to help aspiring coaches
The Moriarty Foundation is currently holding the annual Indigenous Football Week, which began on November 2nd and concludes on November 10th.
Four coaches nominated for FQPL Coach of the Year award
Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed the four nominees for the 2019 Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL) Coach of the Year …
AFC Coach Education Conference ‘making a difference’
Kuala Lumpur: The 3rd AFC Coach Education Conference successfully concluded in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia on Thursday, with …