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Talent Support Program teams ready for Sunshine Coast tournament
Four teams representing the Football NSW Talent Support Program will compete in the State of Origin Cup tournament being hosted by Football Queensland in the Sunshine Coast from September 27 to 29. Teams from the TSP Metro and TSP Regional will be competing in the Under 14 Boys and Under 14 Girls competitions, with players…
Read MoreUpcoming Foundation of Football Courses
Football NSW and local Member Associations have confirmed the next batch of Foundation of Football courses to be hosted with places remaining. The Foundation of Football is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to approximately fifteen (15) years old. This course is a…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Windsor) Results
Hawkesbury PCYC recently hosted the 2024 Windsor Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in August. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Windsor) Final Results 10s Boys – Norwest Christian College 4-3 The Hills Grammar School 10s Girls – Castle Cove Public School 3-1 Norwest Christian College 13s Boys – The Hills Grammar School 3-0 Penrith Anglican College B 13s Girls…
Read MoreCoaching Positions Available: Future Sapphires Program
Football NSW invites suitably qualified Football coaches and Strength and Conditioning coaches to apply for a position within the Future Sapphires Program for the inaugural 2025 season. The Future Sapphires program is a supplementary program aimed to run alongside players’ club commitments to prepare players for the National Youth Championships and future national team representation. The…
Read MoreReferee futsal this season!
The NSW Futsal Referees Association (NSWFRA) is seeking expressions of interest to referee futsal this season in preparation for its upcoming courses. NSWFRA is the sole provider of match officials to Football NSW affiliated futsal competitions. Football NSW has affiliated community futsal competitions in the following areas that the NSWFRA are particularly interested in attracting…
Read MoreLocal C Diploma Courses Confirmed
Football NSW have confirmed six AFC/FA C Diploma courses to be held in conjunction with local member associations in the coming months. There are currently 11 C Diploma courses open for enrolment, with five courses currently scheduled at Valentine Sports Park in Glenwood, the home of Football NSW. Please note Coaches must complete a Foundation…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Sutherland) Results
Menai Indoor Sports Centre recently hosted the 2024 Sutherland Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in July. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Sutherland) Final Results 10s Boys – Oatley West Public School 3-1 Croydon Public School 10s Girls – Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School 4-0 Amity College Illawarra 13s Boys – Newington College Black 7-0 St…
Read MoreRegional CPD Workshops Announced
The Football NSW Coach Development team has confirmed two regional CPD workshops to further upskill local coaches. To be held in Albury and Wagga Wagga, the two workshops add to the existing schedule that includes online opportunities as well as in-person events in local associations across metropolitan Sydney and regional areas. All workshops will contribute…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Profile: Graham Arnold
Football NSW is delighted to have Socceroos Coach Graham Arnold as one of the guest speakers on Day 2 of the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Arnold played for Australia in 88 matches, including 56 A internationals and scored 33 goals, 19 at A level. Graham’s coaching career started in 1998, when he was appointed…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Profile: Ernie Merrick
Football NSW is delighted to have Ernie Merrick as one of the guest speakers for the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Ernie Merrick is an esteemed figure in the world of football, known for his vast experience and expertise in the sport. He currently serves as the Chief Football Officer of Football Australia, a position…
Read More2025 Fustal State Team Trial Dates Announced
Football NSW has announced the dates and locations of the official State Futsal Team trials for the 2025 Football Australia National Futsal Championships. The tournament will be hosted by Football Victoria in Melbourne from the 8th to the 12th January 2024 (Wednesday – Sunday). The Football NSW Futsal State Team program provides players with the…
Read MoreRyan Shepheard selected to officiate at 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup
NSW Futsal Referees Association member Ryan Shepheard will be representing Australia as part of the officiating team for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, to be held in Uzbekistan from September 14 to October 6. Shepheard has been a FIFA Futsal Referee since 2009 and has previously officiated at tournaments such as the FIFA Futsal…
Read MoreFootball NSW hosts Youth Female Coach Development Program
During these school holidays, Football NSW played host to 18 players from the Girls Youth League One and Girls Youth League Two competitions, offering these 13-to-18-year-old participants from across the competition the opportunity to gain their Foundation of Football coaching qualifications in a more comfortable environment amongst like-aged and minded individuals. “The Youth Female Coach…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Blacktown) Results
Blacktown Leisure Centre recently hosted the 2024 Blacktown Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in May. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Blacktown) Final Results 14s Boys – Ryde Secondary College 1-0 Rouse Hill High School 14s Girls – William Clarke College 3-2 St Luke’s Grammar School Dee Why 16s Boys – Mitchell High School 4-0 William Clarke…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Penrith Region) Results
Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre recently hosted the 2024 Penrith Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Penrith) Final Results 13s Boys – William Clarke College A 5-2 Wentworth Falls Public School A 13s Girls – Queenwood School for Girls 5-0 Pymble Ladies’ College 14s Boys – William Clarke College 4-1…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Liverpool Region) Results
Fairfield Youth & Community Centre recently hosted the 2024 Liverpool NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Liverpool) Final Results 10s Boys – Al Zahra College A 2-1 Al Zahra College B 10s Girls – Emanuel 1-0 Mount Annan Christian College A 13s Boys – Al Zahra College 6-1 Mount Annan Christian…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Central Coast Region) Results
Niagara Park Sports Stadium recently hosted the 2024 Central Coast Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Central Coast) Final Results 10s Boys – Kariong Public School 2-1 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 10s Girls – Central Coast Sports College B (Pens) vs St John the Baptist – Woy Woy 13s…
Read MoreCronulla Seagulls swoop for second consecutive Bill Cullinan Cup
Cronulla Seagullls secured back-to-back Bill Cullinan Cup (All Age Men’s) titles with a 3-0 victory over fellow Sutherland Shire side Caringbah Redbacks, Sunday afternoon. Thomas Nunn was the star with a well taken hat-trick as the Seagulls soared to the trophy. Two sides very familiar with each other, the opening stages of this game were…
Read MoreBlue Mountains FC secure Robertson Cup
Blue Mountains FC put together a clinical display to take 2024 Robertson Cup (U21 Men’s) honours with a 2-0 victory over Collaroy Cromer Strikers at Cromer Park. A goal either side of half time was enough to give them the victory with Ethan Szmytka and Noah Young both finding the back of the net. It…
Read MoreUTS FC lifts Women’s State Cup after local derby final
UTS FC were crowned All Age Women’s State Cup champions after their 3-0 win over fellow Northern Suburbs FA side Lindfield FC at Cromer Park on Saturday night. The win was built on a lightning-fast start to the match, with a goal to Sahmiha Axe in the fifth minute before Stefanie Aisbett nodded home six…
Read MoreRound 24 Review – League One Men’s
An enticing round 24 of the FNSW League One Men’s season saw some big results across the grounds on Saturday night as we approach the final six weeks of the season. The match of the round saw Bulls FC Academy and Bonnyrigg White Eagles face off while there was a big result for Dunbar Rovers…
Read MoreRound 24 Review – League Two Men’s
Some big results among sides in the top five shook up the race for the promotion playoff spot this season as the competition reached 80% completion. The Match of the Round this week saw two of those top five sides in action as a big 2nd vs 3rd clash saw Bankstown United FC emerge as…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Bankstown Region) Results
Bankstown Basketball Stadium recently hosted the 2024 Bankstown Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2024 Futsal Schools Championships (Bankstown) Final Results 10s Boys: King Park Public School 4-1 Moriah College A 10s Girls: St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School 3-1 Moriah College 13s Boys: King Park Public School 5-2 Moriah College 13s Girls: King Park…
Read MoreInaugural Foundation of Futsal Coaching Courses Confirmed
Football NSW is pleased to announce the first batch of Foundation of Futsal courses for 2024 will be held in at Valentine Sports Park under the guidance of Football Australia’s Futsalroos Head Coach, Miles Downie, and Football NSW Futsal Manager, Jordan Guerreiro. The Foundation of Futsal replaces the former Futsal Coaching Certificate and Futsal Coaching…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League Two Men’s
The battle for the top two will continue to heat up in Round 24 of the 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s season, with a big clash headlining this week’s action. The Match of the Round this week is a crucial one as 3rd-placed Inner West Hawks FC host 2nd-placed Bankstown United FC in a…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 20 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is a smorgasbord of football which might help to shake out the top four spots. There are seven games to look over this weekend including first against second and the Match of the Round between St George FC and Hills United FC. Match of the…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League One Men’s
Approaching the time of the season where every result seems to mean that little bit more, round 24 of the FNSW League One Men’s takes place this Saturday night with a full slate of action. With a couple of big fixtures at either end of the table, there’s plenty to look forward too in a…
Read MoreRound 19 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 19 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is another important weekend for teams chasing the top four. There are seven games to run the rule over, including the Match of the Round between Sutherland Strikers FC and Nepean FC. Let’s get onto the preview. Match of the Round: Sutherland Strikers FC vs…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League Two Men’s
With the transfer window open and the battle between the top five teams heating up, as well as the fight to avoid last place, there is drama up and down the Football NSW League Two Men’s season in Round 23. The Match of the Round this week will focus on one of those matches near…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League One Men’s
With eight weeks to go and some new faces coming into the league, round 23 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition is set to excite this weekend. Our match of the round takes place Friday night in Sydney’s west, while elsewhere the top two will look to continue their charge to the title. Check…
Read MoreFootball NSW representatives prepared for 2024 National Youth Championships
Throughout the coming weeks, ten teams representing Football NSW Metro and Country will compete in the 2024 National Youth Championships. The Girls National Youth Championships will be held at the Home of the Matildas in Bundoora, Victoria (Wurundjeri Land) from July 3rd to 8th, while the Boys National Youth Championships will be held at WIN…
Read MoreFootball NSW facilitate successful Riverina regional visit
Football NSW representatives recently undertook a three-day Riverina tour of Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga and Griffith to provide various development opportunities to participants, clubs and Associations in the region. During the trip, over 200 local 9–13-year-olds attended player clinics, more than 30 participants took part in coach education sessions and 25 Coach and Association representatives attended…
Read MoreGoalkeeper Coaching Courses Confirmed
Details have been confirmed for two upcoming Foundation of Goalkeeping courses with local associations, as well as a Goalkeeper B Diploma course. Foundation of Goalkeeping – Hills Football Association Dates: 22nd & 29th July, 6pm to 10pm (must attend both days) Venue: North Rocks Park Cost: $100 Registration Link Foundation of Goalkeeping –…
Read More2024/25 B Diploma Courses Confirmed
Football NSW have confirmed four AFC/FA C Diploma courses to be held at Valentine Sport Park in 2024/2025. All coaches must hold a valid AFC/FA C Diploma which they have held for 12 months or longer to be eligible to undertake this course. NSW B Diploma #1 – Valentine Sports Park Block 1 –…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Profile: Gabriel Bussinger
Football NSW is delighted to have Gabriel Bussinger as one of the keynote international speakers for the 2024 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Gabriel Bussinger has spent over two decades working in football as a coach and now a Football Director over the past three years, specialising in Coach Development. He currently works at Vasco Da…
Read MoreFootball NSW referees selected for 2024 National Youth Championships
Football NSW is proud to have seventeen referees selected to officiate at 2024 National Youth Championships. The Girls National Youth Championships will be held at the Home of the Matildas in Bundoora, Victoria (Wurundjeri Land) from July 3rd to 8th, while the Boys National Youth Championships will be held at WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park…
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