Football NSW is the governing body for association football (soccer) and futsal in the Australian state of New South Wales, with the exception of the northern regions of NSW (the governing body for which is Northern New South Wales Football). Football NSW is a Member Federation of the national governing body, Football Federation Australia (FFA).
Our aim is to grow, develop and promote the beautiful game by supporting our members, stakeholders and football family through effective governance, strong leadership, transparent communication, professional administration and clear strategic direction.
The headquarters and offices of Football NSW are located at Valentine Sports Park. Valentine Sports Park is a multi-purpose sporting complex which caters for a range of sports clubs, groups and individuals. The complex boasts five playing fields (two synthetic fields), lecture rooms, international sized indoor futsal court, 20 metre indoor pool, on-site cafe and dining room.
Prior to 1 April 2007, Football NSW was known as Soccer NSW.
A message from our CEO
I am honoured and humbled to be given the opportunity to join Football NSW. I regard this role as one of the most important in football in Australia.
I am looking forward to working with the Board, the dedicated management and staff, as well as our Members and the broader Football community in NSW. I want to ensure we engage with our stakeholders to provide an environment to grow and develop the game and enhance our service delivery and support through programs designed to build capability across key areas.
Executive Committee
Name | Position |
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Stuart Hodge | Chief Executive Officer |
Nicholas Carroll | Head of Marketing and Communications |
Dean Chakravarty | Head of Finance |
Lorenzo Crepaldi | Head of Legal & Governance |
Aaron Dibdin | Head of Community Football Development and Support |
Peter Hugg | Head of Football |
Troy McColl | Head of Competitions |
Brian Meinrath | Head of Commercial |
Hayley Todd | Head of Women's & Schools |
Board Members
Gilbert Lorquet
Chair
Chief Executive Officer, NORTH Foundation (philanthropic arm of Northern Sydney Local Health District)
Advisory Board Member, One Eighty (youth suicide prevention)
Former Director and Deputy Chairman, Canterbury District & Soccer Football Assoc.
Fiona Lang
Deputy Chair
COO of BBC Studios, Aust & NZ
Stephen Hayes
Director
George Churchward Medal Winner
Life Member - Riverina Branch
Life Member - Boomer Football Club (Albury Wodonga)
Life Member - Albury Wodonga Football Association
Louie Apostolovski
Director
Director, itravel
Foundation Life Member – Bankstown City Lions FC
Carlos Gonzalez
Director
State Director BGIS
Corporate Real Estate Professional
Morris Iemma
Director
Premier of NSW
Minister for State Development
Treasurer of NSW
Minister for Citizenship
Minister for Health
Minister for Sport
Minister for Public Works & Services
Bachelor of Law at UTS
Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University
Stephanie Brantz
Director
Respected Australian freelance television sport presenter, reporter, producer, and commentator, Brantz has also sat on the Board of Trustees at the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust.
Stephanie is also an ambassador for 1goal.
Deborah Chapman
Board Member
Chief Financial Officer at NSW Treasury
Brett Mitchell
Board Member
National Partner In Charge - Enterprise Tax, Transactions & Accounting | Board Member | KPMG