Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
To coach is to inspire the next generation
For former semi-professional footballer turned coach Helen Matheson, mentoring the next generation of stars has been one of her many drives as to why she kicked off her coaching journey in the first place with Football NSW ramping up its push for more coaches for the 2023 season. Having coached the Connells Point Rovers Under…
Read MoreNadine Shiels: “Coaching was the best thing I did”
Becoming a coach was a dream come true for Football NSW’s Player Development Manager for Girls Nadine Shiels as the drive for more coaches for the 2023 season commences. The experienced coach and administrator has been at the forefront of the women’s game and has played a crucial role in the development of some of…
Read MoreRound 13 Review – Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s
Round 13 in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Mens competition saw the top four be locked in while there is the Premiership up for grabs next week. We had four games this weekend filled with goals and drama befitting a penultimate weekend. Let’s get onto the review. SD Raiders Futsal 3 defeated by Boomerangs…
Read MoreRound 13 Review – Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s
Round 13 in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Womens competition saw four away teams pick up wins in another exciting weekend of action. Boomerangs FS, West City Crusaders, Raiders Futsal Club and South Coast Taipans were the sides to take the points. Let’s get onto the review. SD Raiders Futsal 0 defeated by Boomerangs…
Read MoreStrong volunteer focus at Fairfield Bulls
It is quite fitting that today marks International Volunteer Day that we take a closer look at Southern Districts Soccer Football Association’s proud Assyrian club Fairfield Bulls who have continued to place a strong emphasis on recruiting volunteers each football season. The club currently has 15 Committee Members with 55 Coaches and Managers split across…
Read MoreMedia Opportunities at Football NSW
Football NSW is seeking interest in casual writers, commentators, social media officers or anyone with a creative flair to join our media team for the 2023 NPL NSW/Leagues competition season. We are seeking self-motivated, articulate, and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for Football to join our expanding team. Applicants with a demonstrable working knowledge of…
Read MoreFootball NSW Referee Academy for 2023 Announced
Football NSW has announced the nine new up and coming faces that will feature in the 2023 Referees Academy following an extensive trial process that saw referees from across the state vie for a coveted spot. The Football NSW Referee Academy trains and prepares selected referees for success at state and national levels and to…
Read MoreFootball Canterbury announces new Chief Executive Officer
Football Canterbury has announced that Anthony Bathurst has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the association. A senior management professional with over 13 years’ experience at AMP, Bathurst brings proven success in developing high performing teams and involvement on many management committees. Bathurst is a passionate supporter of football, having played for many years…
Read MoreParaMatildas scoop NSW Sports Award
It was a thoroughly deserved accolade for the ParaMatildas who took out the ‘Team of the Year with a Disability’ award at this year’s NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony Gala Dinner held at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday. This award came off the back of a memorable silver medal performance at the…
Read MoreSuccessful ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course completed at VSP
As many as 16 coaches recently completed a 7-day ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course that took place at Valentine Sports Park with Northern Suburbs FA’s Chris Adams running the event, supported by Football NSW’s Bronwyn Kiceec. The primary focus of the required coaching competency on the ‘C’ Licence was on the technical aspects of the game…
Read MoreFantastic experience for Central Coast Football Referees
It was an experience five lucky Central Coast Football female referees will not be forgetting in a hurry after the girls were offered the opportunity to meet and greet the FIFA match-day officials at the Matildas’ last friendly match against Thailand as well as going behind the scenes. Tatiana Prica-Chamberlin, Lucy Marshall, Emily Henderson, Olivia…
Read MoreStars rally for more funding and facilities for community
Some of the state’s highest profile sporting heroes have joined forces to back an urgent push for more funding and facilities for community and grassroots sports including football in NSW. Macarthur FC’s rising young star defender Isaac Hovar along with dual Olympic medallist, flag-bearer and World Champion basketballer Lauren Jackson, former Australian cricketer and now…
Read MoreRegional ‘C’ Licence Coaching Courses set for Bathurst and Wagga Wagga
Football NSW will be hosting two ‘C’ Licence Coaching courses in both Bathurst and Wagga Wagga with positions still available kicking off in December. The Course in Bathurst will commence on the 2nd of December and will run till the 4th before reconvening in January across three days being the 13th, 14th and 15th. While…
Read MoreIt’s never too late, become a referee today
Now is a great time to get involved with refereeing as football continues to be the number one participated sport across the nation with Football NSW pushing for more officials in 2023. With an increase of player numbers expected in 2023, the volume of teams and matches will rise meaning the need for more referees…
Read MorePositions available for up-coming ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course at Albion Park
There are still positions available for an up-coming ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course at Football South Coast’s Albion Park to be held in December and January. Coaches at all levels play a crucial role in ensuring that football is an enjoyable experience for everyone, as well as laying the foundation for the development of better players.…
Read MoreGrab the whistle and take up Refereeing today
Football NSW’s recently appointed Referees Coordinator Nick Young is urging anyone interested in refereeing to give it a go for the 2023 season as the search for more much needed officials begins. Without referees we simply have no game and with the FIFA Men’s World Cup taking shape shortly and the FIFA Women’s World Cup…
Read MoreTsatsimas appointed Chief Executive Officer of Football NSW
Football NSW has announced the appointment of experienced football administrator, John Tsatsimas, as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The former Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers (WSW) CEO joins the NSW Member Federation at an exciting period of growth and rejuvenation for the sport, following the recent release of the Football NSW Strategic…
Read MoreRound 11 Review – Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s
Round 11 in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Womens competition was another thrilling edition as it begins to heat up in the final month. There were plenty of goals across the four games as the race for the top four continues. Let’s get onto the review! West City Crusaders 0 defeated by South Coast…
Read MoreRound 11 Review – Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s
35 goals were scored in another frantic Round 11 in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Mens competition which saw Raiders Futsal Club take top spot. West City Crusaders, SD Raiders Futsal, Raiders Futsal Club and Sydney City Eagles took the spoils on Saturday. Let’s get onto the review! West City Crusaders 5 defeated South…
Read MoreRound 11 Review – Futsal Premier League Open Men’s
It’s hard to think of a time that the Futsal Premier League Open Men’s competition has been closer as we review round eleven. With first place still not guaranteed finals and teams as long as seventh looking at the possibility of finals with three weeks to go, there’s a lot to cover in this review.…
Read MoreRound 11 Review – Futsal Premier League Open Women’s
With three weeks of the Futsal Premier League Open Women’s competition before finals, we saw some important results as the competition motors along. In round 11 action we saw UTS Northside return for home, Campbelltown City Quake claim a top four scalp and more. So join us as we review the weekends action below. Campbelltown…
Read MoreLegacy message kick’s off at the Central Coast
The opportunities from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ are immense and now is the time to prepare were the key messages to various Central Coast Football clubs at the Legacy ’23 function on the Central Coast. Football NSW’s Legacy Team hosted the event prior to the Matildas 2-0 victory over Thailand on the Central…
Read MoreBe Inspired, Play Football
Play Football is the message from the stars of Australian football as the country is about to embark on the most exciting twelve months in the history of the world game down under, with Australia’s senior men’s and women’s national football teams to compete in their respective FIFA World Cups. The Socceroos will embark on…
Read MoreInter Lions and Concord Juniors to host Adult Special Needs Program
Inter Lions and Concord Juniors FC will come together to host an Adult Special Needs Program called “Let’s Get Going” this Saturday at Majors Bay Reserve. Kicking off at 3pm, the day hopes to inspire footballers of special abilities to take part in the world game on an annual occurrence. “Let’s Get Going” is a…
Read MoreFootball NSW Announces 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
In pursuit of facilitating the best experience for all, Football NSW has released its Strategic Plan for 2023-2026. The Plan provides a framework for operational objectives and key pillars in pursuit of ambitious growth goals that includes remaining the largest participation sport, becoming the largest team sport for females, as well as achieving 50/50 gender…
Read MoreCentral Coast Cup ready for take off
Central Coast United will be embarking on a new adventure as they host the inaugural Central Coast Cup over the first weekend in December at the Central Coast Sporting and Recreation Complex in Tuggerah. Having gained full support from the Central Coast Council to ensure the smooth running of the tournament, this Cup will cater…
Read MoreFirst Nations Football Festival a stunning success
It was all smiles at this year’s First Nations Football Festival held at the South Nowra Complex as the tournament proved to be a smash hit in what was a memorable experience for the hundreds of players, coaches, referees, administrators, and spectators celebrating our proud First Nations community. The event kick started in great fashion…
Read More‘C’ Licence coaching course kicks off at Valentine Sports Park
Football NSW hosted a successful ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course at Valentine Sports Park over the weekend where 16 participants took part in their first stages to gaining accreditation. Coaching course presenter Chris Adams, a former Football NSW Coach Development Manager and now Northern Suburbs Community Football Manager, went through the opening stages of the ‘C’…
Read MoreFootball NSW NPL/Leagues 2023 Media Accreditation
Journalists, photographers, and broadcasters must apply for media accreditation in order to be granted access to Football NSW’s 2023 fixtures. Applications for media accreditation to Football NSW’s 2023 season are now open for the season. If granted accreditation, this pass will allow the bearer access to: All National Premier Leagues fixtures All Men’s and Women’s…
Read MoreSt George FC Grade 20’s Women honoured by local council
It was a season to remember for League One Women’s outfit St George Saints FC after taking out the 2022 Championship trophy in the Grade 20’s Women’s competition. The team finished second on the ladder after 30 matches but went on to defeat an undefeated Northbridge Bulls side to clinch the trophy. For their amazing…
Read MoreFootball NSW well represented at 2022 NSW Sports Awards
Football NSW has been nominated in the ‘Organisation of the Year’ amongst four other categories as the 2022 NSW Sports Awards finalists were announced. NSW Para Football star Jeremy Boyce will contest in the ‘Young Athlete of the Year with a Disability’ while his championship winning squad the NSW State 7-a-side team has been nominated…
Read MoreBelair Public School crowned 2022 PSSA Girls Champions
It was a tournament to remember for the young Belair Public School Girls side who were crowned 2022 PSSA Girls Champions following its 2-0 victory over Oatley West Public School at Valentine Sports Park on Monday. The long trip from Adamstown Heights where the school is situated was well worth the travel as the talented…
Read MoreMatt Connellan: From Football NSW to the FIFA Men’s World Cup
SBS World News’ National Editor Matt Connellan has come a long way since his early media beginnings working at Football NSW in 2012 as the NPL NSW Men’s 20’s reporter. The 31-year-old is set to embark on a huge opportunity following the announcement that Connellan will be SBS’ reporter on location in Doha for the…
Read MoreReferees rewarded at Football NSW State Dinner
Referees Matt Staples, Theo Dracopoulos and Phil Torpy have all been recognised for their amazing achievements at the 2022 Football NSW State Dinner. Both Staples and Dracopoulos picked up the inaugural Future Leader Awards, a new category added to the State Dinner presentations while Torpy collected a State Award for his efforts with the Football…
Read MoreFirst Nations Football Festival returns
“The world game meets the oldest living culture”, that’s the message local organisers of the First Nations Festival kicking off this Thursday are pushing as the popular two-day event returns at the South Nowra Sporting Complex. Formerly known as the National Indigenous Football Championships, the community of Yuin and Dharwal Nations are excited to welcome…
Read MoreKing Park Public crowned PSSA Boys Champions
King Park Public were crowned 2022 PSSA Boys Football Champions for a record twelfth time following their Grand Final victory over Neutral Bay Public 4-1 at Valentine Sports Park on Monday. The talented squad proved too strong for their opponents following their 3-1 win over Griffith East, which set up the Final battle against Neutral…
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