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Coaching Conference Speaker Confirmed: Stella Veith
Football NSW are delighted to announce Stella Veith as a guest speaker at the 2023 Coaching Conference. Stella Veith is a physiotherapist from Germany. She trained in The Netherlands before coming to Australia and starting work in private practice and football. After 4 years at Sydney FC, she is now looking after a Women’s League One…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Speaker Confirmed: Ivan Jolic
Football NSW are delighted to announce Ivan Jolic as a guest speaker at the 2023 Coaching Conference. Ivan Jolic is a former professional footballer who plied his trade with the Melbourne Knights in the National Soccer League between 1997-2003. He began his coaching journey in 2007 where he established a program for youth players based…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Speaker Confirmed: Leah Blayney
Football NSW are delighted to announce Leah Blayney as a guest speaker at the 2023 Football New South Wales Coaching Conference. Leah Blayney is the Head Coach of both the Young Matildas and the Future Matildas program. As a player Leah played professionally in Australia, the United States (for the Boston Breakers) and Sweden and…
Read MoreState Futsal Team trial dates confirmed
Football NSW has announced the dates and locations of the official State Futsal Team trials for the 2024 Football Australia National Futsal Championships. The tournament will be hosted by Football Queensland at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre from Friday 5th to Tuesday 9th January 2024. Trial Eligibility To be eligible to trial for…
Read MoreFootball NSW Metro and Country squads confirmed for 2023 Girls National Youth Championships
Football NSW has confirmed the players set to represent the Metro and Country teams in the Girls National Youth Championships, to be held in Wollongong in October. Commencing on Monday 9th of October and concluding on Friday 13th, matches will be played at John Crehan Park and the iconic WIN Stadium. Football NSW will be…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Speaker Confirmed: Cliff Mallett
Football NSW are delighted to announce world-renowned Professor Cliff Mallett as a guest speaker at the 2023 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Professor Mallett has enjoyed a distinguished career in elite coaching and academia, an Olympic and World Championship medal-winning coach and won a national university teaching award in 2011. In 2017, he was awarded the prestigious August-Wilhelm…
Read MoreNext C Diploma Course Dates Released for Valentine Sports Park
Football NSW can confirm Valentine Sports Park will play host to a C Diploma course in October. 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. As such, our Coach Education courses have been…
Read MoreConnect Before You Coach
An earlier article from the Technical Area focused on making training the best part of your players week. For me, one of the best ways to contribute to this is to build a positive rapport with your players, because if you can develop a connection with your players, they’re more likely to want to come…
Read MoreIn The Technical Area with Amanda Marino
Amanda Marino is currently a coach and Female Technical Director at Forest Rangers FC in the Football St George region. Can you give us a an overview of your coaching journey thus far? I live in a household of football fanatics! In fact, everything we do revolves around Football. My husband is also a coach…
Read MoreAC United recognised as 50th 1-star Game Changer Club
AC United Football Club has recently become the 50th Football NSW club to achieve 1-star accreditation in the Club Changer program! Club Changer is Football Australia’s Club Development Program, which aims to protect and enhance our clubs, make them stronger and more resilient, lead them in building welcoming and inclusive cultures, and educate them on…
Read MoreCoaching Conference Speaker Confirmed: Greig Paterson
Football NSW are delighted to announce that Greig Paterson, Head of Coach Education & Development for the Scottish Football Association, will be heading to Sydney to present at the 2023 Football NSW Coaching Conference. Greig Paterson is a UEFA Pro Licence holder and Coach Educator for all levels for the UEFA coaching pathway. Greig’s current role…
Read MoreHelp us shape the future of coach development in NSW
Help us to help you! Coach Development is a key focus area within Football NSW to grow participation, increase retention and improve the development of participants within the game. The coach is the biggest influencer on a participant’s experience within football behind their parent/guardian and as such we value the key role coaches play in making…
Read MoreRound 29 Preview – League Two Men’s
UNSW FC are one win away from claiming the 2023 Football NSW League Two Men’s title – can they claim top spot and earn promotion with one week to spare in Round Twenty-Nine? Their match away to last-placed Inner West Hawks FC is the Match of the Round this week, where the Hawks will look…
Read MoreRound 29 Preview – League One Men’s
Two points separate the top two sides with two games remaining in the FNSW League One Men’s season. It’s been a race with a few twists and turns in recent weeks, will we see another one this weekend? Our match of the round sees us take a breath from that though as St George FC…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 24 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is packed to the brim with exciting games to enjoy across the whole weekend. There is a double header on Saturday and five games to see on Sunday afternoon including the Match of the Round between St George FC and Inter Lions. Let’s get onto…
Read MoreRound 28 Review – League One Men’s
Another change at the top of the FNSW League One Men’s table highlighted Round 28 of the competition with just two games remaining. Yes, a Hills United victory and Bonnyrigg White Eagles loss saw them switch places at the top. While St George put six past Central Coast United, while Hakoah FC and Bankstown City…
Read MoreFootball NSW Metro and Country squads confirmed for 2023 Boys National Youth Championships
Football NSW has confirmed the players set to represent the Metro and Country teams in the Boys National Youth Championships, to be held at Valentine Sports Park in October. Commencing on Monday 2nd of October and concluding on Friday 6th, all teams will be looking forward to achieving positive results as well as showcasing their…
Read MoreRound 28 Review – League Two Men’s
The title race took yet another twist following Round Twenty-Eight of the Football NSW League Two Men’s season; it could all be wrapped up next week. League-leaders UNSW FC had the bye this week. Friday, 11th August 2023 Match of the Round: Nepean FC 1-0 South Coast Flame FC Nepean FC kept their slim…
Read MoreAustralia Cup Round of 32 Wrap-Up: Football NSW
All four Football NSW representatives have secured progress into the next round of this year’s Australia Cup, following Inter Lions’ win over Hellenic Athletic on Thursday evening. This marks the best result for Football NSW clubs since 2017, when five clubs qualified for the Round of 16. League One Men’s side Inter Lions continued their…
Read More2023 Coaching Conference Tickets Now Available
Football NSW is delighted to announce the 2023 Coaching Conference will be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood. After a three-year COVID-enforced hiatus, Football NSW are excited to be relaunching the annual Coaching Conference hosted at Valentine Sport Park. The weekend promises presentations and key learnings from some…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 23 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition shapes up to be another exciting installment as the season enters its final month. There are seven matches to enjoy on Super Sunday, highlighted by SD Raiders FC vs UNSW FC in the Match of the Round. Let’s get onto the preview. Match of…
Read MoreRound 28 Preview – League Two Men’s
Three rounds remain and three title contenders could become two following Round Twenty-Eight of the Football New South Wales League Two Men’s season. Ladder-leaders UNSW FC have the bye this week and hold a six-point lead over the Newcastle Jets heading into the weekend. Before those matches, however, Sydney University SFC host the Western Rage…
Read MoreRound 28 Preview – League One Men’s
With three weeks to go, we’re well into crunch time in the FNSW League One Men’s competition as Round 28 approaches this weekend. With the action spread across four days, our match of the round sees Australia Cup representatives Inter Lions host competition leaders Bonnyrigg White Eagles next Tuesday. Let’s take a look ahead to…
Read MoreRound 27 Review – League Two Men’s
Stoppage-time goals were the order of the weekend in Round 27 of the Football NSW League Two Men’s season; crucial battles across the ladder were decided late as the competition races towards an exciting finish. Sunday, 6th August 2023 Match of the Round: Newcastle Jets 3-0 Sydney University SFC A crucial match in the battle…
Read More2024 Futsal State Team Coach EOIs Open
Football NSW is inviting suitably qualified coaches to apply for several coaching positions in its Futsal State Team Metropolitan and Country Program for January 2024. Along with Coaches we would like to seek all players participating in Futsal competitions in 2023. The Football NSW Futsal State Team program provides players with the opportunity to compete…
Read MoreTigers dismantle Ravens to progress to Sapphire Cup final
The Northern Tigers booked their place in the inaugural Sapphire Cup Final with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Gladesville Ravens on Thursday night. Two goals in either half were enough for Jake Stephenson’s team to routinely bring their semi final clash to a close at North Turramurra Recreation Area. It took the home team…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 22 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition shapes up to be another thrilling installment to kick off the run home. We have seven games to enjoy across the weekend which is headlined by Mt Druitt Town Rangers against Blacktown City FC in the Match of the Round. Let’s get onto the preview.…
Read MoreRound 27 Preview – League Two Men’s
The title race is going down to the wire – Round 27 of the 2023 Football New South Wales League Two Men’s season will see two of the top three in action, where once again, any slip-ups will be capitalised on. Sunday, 6th August 2023 Match of the Round: Newcastle Jets vs Sydney University…
Read MoreRound 27 Preview – League One Men’s
Entering the final month of the FNSW League One Men’s competition, Round 27 serves up some important fixtures at either end of the table. Let’s take a look at the weekend ahead. Match of the Round: St George FC v Hills United FC; Saturday 5 August, 7pm, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Our match of the…
Read MoreRound 26 Review – League Two Men’s
The top three were all victorious as the battle for the Football New South Wales League Two Men’s title continued to provide entertainment in Round 26. The Match of the Round this week saw one of those title contenders, Nepean FC, pile pain on their western Sydney neighbours, Parramatta FC. Friday, 28th July 2023 Match…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – League One Women’s
Round 21 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was filled with everything that football can offer up. We had seven games to enjoy across the weekend which saw the top four continue to flex their muscles and was headlined by the Match of the Round between Nepean FC and Sutherland Shire FA. Let’s…
Read MoreStewart stunners secure Waratah Cup final berth for APIA
Ex-Mount Druitt Town Rangers star Jack Stewart did the damage against his former side as APIA Leichhardt earned their place in the Waratah Cup final with a 2-1 win on Wednesday night at Lambert Park. Two sensational goals from tricky winger Stewart had APIA in a commanding position after 35 minutes, but Mount Druitt’s Kotaro…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 21 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is a jam-packed edition with several clashes which will help to determine the top four. Match of the Round: Nepean FC vs Sutherland Shire FA, Sunday 30 July, 3pm, Cook Park The Match of the Round sees Nepean FC host Sutherland Shire FA down at…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – League Two Men’s
Five rounds to go and the title race continues in Round 26 of the 2023 Football New South Wales League Two Men’s season as the top three look to hold their nerve, where one slip-up could prove costly at this end of the season. Friday, 28th July 2023 Match of the Round: Nepean FC vs…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – League One Men’s
With just five games to go in the season, it’s time for teams to make their move in the FNSW League One Men’s as Round 26 approaches. Our match of the round could well be the match of the season as Bonnyrigg White Eagles and St George FC face off. We preview that game and…
Read MoreRound 25 Review – League Two Men’s
Round Twenty-Five of the Football New South Wales League Two Men’s season saw the league-leaders extend their advantage, while winning and losing streaks continued across the league. The Match of the Round this week saw UNSW FC take out the Kennard Cup over rivals Sydney University SFC in front of a large crowd. Earlier, Hawkesbury…
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