Bayswater City have all but locked away back-to-back New Balance NPL titles after thrashing Stirling Macedonia while Olympic Kingsway were held by Sorrento FC.
B Diploma Goalkeeper Course: Franken’s drive to raise the bar
Football Australia National Head of Goalkeeping Tony Franken was at the Sam Kerr Football Centre recently to run a B Diploma Goalkeeper Course. Franken, who is also the CommBank Matildas Goalkeeper Coach, said it was vital to get more coaches accredited to lift the standard of goalkeeping in WA and around the country. “The B Goalkeeping Diploma is pretty much…
B Diploma Goalkeeper Course: Franken’s drive to raise the bar
Football Australia National Head of Goalkeeping Tony Franken was at the Sam Kerr Football Centre recently to run a B Diploma Goalkeeper Course. Franken, who is also the CommBank Matildas Goalkeeper Coach, said it was vital to get more coaches accredited to lift the standard of goalkeeping in WA and around the country. “The B Goalkeeping Diploma is pretty much…
2025 Standing Committee, Zone Rep elections
Football West is seeking passionate, knowledgeable and highly motivated people to nominate for the bi-annual Standing Committee and Zone Representative elections. With record registrations, the promise of major facilities investment, and Perth regularly hosting Socceroos and Matildas fixtures, there has not been a better time to be involved in football in Western Australia. We want to hear from volunteers, coaches,…
2025 Standing Committee, Zone Rep elections
Football West is seeking passionate, knowledgeable and highly motivated people to nominate for the bi-annual Standing Committee and Zone Representative elections. With record registrations, the promise of major facilities investment, and Perth regularly hosting Socceroos and Matildas fixtures, there has not been a better time to be involved in football in Western Australia. We want to hear from volunteers, coaches,…
2025 Female Football Week events
Welcome to the 2025 Female Football Week, as Football West joins Football Australia and other Member Federations in recognising the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 10 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations, including webinars, coaching course and a free girls five-a-side tournament. See below for the list of events…
2025 Female Football Week events
Welcome to the 2025 Female Football Week, as Football West joins Football Australia and other Member Federations in recognising the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 10 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations, including webinars, coaching course and a free girls five-a-side tournament. See below for the list of events…
Official launch of Football West Academy
fw_academy_launch.mp4 Football West officially launched the Football West Academy at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night. More than 130 young players and their parents joined coaches and staff at the state-of-the-art venue in Queens Park. Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis addressed the audience to explain the Academy model and its goals and expected outcomes. RELATED ARTICLES…
Official launch of Football West Academy
fw_academy_launch.mp4 Football West officially launched the Football West Academy at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night. More than 130 young players and their parents joined coaches and staff at the state-of-the-art venue in Queens Park. Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis addressed the audience to explain the Academy model and its goals and expected outcomes. RELATED ARTICLES…
FREE All-Female C Diploma coaching course
Football West will host a FREE All-Female C Diploma coaching course at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The course will take place in April and May and be fully subsidised by the Department of Health and Aged Care through its Play Our Way Program. All applications will be reviewed by a Football West panel. Football West is looking for experienced,…
FREE All-Female C Diploma coaching course
Football West will host a FREE All-Female C Diploma coaching course at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The course will take place in April and May and be fully subsidised by the Department of Health and Aged Care through its Play Our Way Program. All applications will be reviewed by a Football West panel. Football West is looking for experienced,…
FREE All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course
Women and girls keen to get involved in coaching are invited to sign up for a FREE two-night course. Football West is inviting registrations for an All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course. The course will take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Monday 31 March and Monday 7 April (5.30-9pm both nights). Applicants must be at least 14…
FREE All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course
Women and girls keen to get involved in coaching are invited to sign up for a FREE two-night course. Football West is inviting registrations for an All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course. The course will take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Monday 31 March and Monday 7 April (5.30-9pm both nights). Applicants must be at least 14…
Register for FREE all-female goalkeeper coaching course
Football West is running a FREE all-female goalkeeper coaching course. The Foundations of Goalkeeping coaching course is open to women aged 18 and over ready to help bring through the next generation of keepers. The course will take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Sunday 1 December between 8.30am and 4.30pm. The Foundations of Goalkeeping course usually $100…
Register for FREE all-female goalkeeper coaching course
Football West is running a FREE all-female goalkeeper coaching course. The Foundations of Goalkeeping coaching course is open to women aged 18 and over ready to help bring through the next generation of keepers. The course will take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Sunday 1 December between 8.30am and 4.30pm. The Foundations of Goalkeeping course usually $100…
Coaches invited to register for FREE Talent Development Scheme and earn one CPD hour
Football West is inviting coaches to register for a FREE Talent Development Scheme where they earn one CPD hour. The scheme takes place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Wednesday 14 August and comes in two parts. The first is a Playing Forward workshop run by Football Australia Young Socceroos head coach and talent development specialist Trevor Morgan. It…
Coaches invited to register for FREE Talent Development Scheme and earn one CPD hour
Football West is inviting coaches to register for a FREE Talent Development Scheme where they earn one CPD hour. The scheme takes place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Wednesday 14 August and comes in two parts. The first is a Playing Forward workshop run by Football Australia Young Socceroos head coach and talent development specialist Trevor Morgan. It…
Football West player registrations pass 50,000 for first time
Football West’s player registrations have hit a new high after passing the 50,000 mark for the first time. The number of players in Western Australia registered on Play Football currently sits on 50,231 – almost 20% up on the same time in 2023. This includes over 10,000 female players, again a record figure. And it is not just players who…
Football West player registrations pass 50,000 for first time
Football West’s player registrations have hit a new high after passing the 50,000 mark for the first time. The number of players in Western Australia registered on Play Football currently sits on 50,231 – almost 20% up on the same time in 2023. This includes over 10,000 female players, again a record figure. And it is not just players who…
FREE All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course
Football West is excited to offer a FREE All-Female Foundation of Football course to new coaches. The course will be presented by Football Australia Coach Education Instructor Faye Chambers and will be funded by the Female Community Legacy program. The course, which will be held over two nights, is aimed at the following: Girls and women embarking on their coaching…
FREE All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course
Football West is excited to offer a FREE All-Female Foundation of Football course to new coaches. The course will be presented by Football Australia Coach Education Instructor Faye Chambers and will be funded by the Female Community Legacy program. The course, which will be held over two nights, is aimed at the following: Girls and women embarking on their coaching…
Register now: 2024 C Diploma courses
UPDATE: Football West is inviting coaches to register for one of its upcoming Football Australia C Diploma courses. Please note the new dates for the midweek metro and Peel District courses. Sunday C Diploma Course (Metro) Venue: Sam Kerr Football Centre, 305 Welshpool Road, Queens Park Dates: Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25 February and 17 March – all days 8.30am…
Register now: 2024 C Diploma courses
UPDATE: Football West is inviting coaches to register for one of its upcoming Football Australia C Diploma courses. Please note the new dates for the midweek metro and Peel District courses. Sunday C Diploma Course (Metro) Venue: Sam Kerr Football Centre, 305 Welshpool Road, Queens Park Dates: Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25 February and 17 March – all days 8.30am…
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2023 State Coaching Conference
Football West hosted the first WA State Coaching Conference since 2019 on Saturday. Almost 150 coaches attended the new Sam Kerr Football Centre for the event, the first since the end of the pandemic. There were two excellent presentations from key speaker Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick. He talked about the FA structure and updating the coach…
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2023 State Coaching Conference
Football West hosted the first WA State Coaching Conference since 2019 on Saturday. Almost 150 coaches attended the new Sam Kerr Football Centre for the event, the first since the end of the pandemic. There were two excellent presentations from key speaker Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick. He talked about the FA structure and updating the coach…
Cris Ola appointed Football West Coach Development Officer
Cris Ola has been appointed Football West Coach Development Officer. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Football West is pleased to announce the appointment of Cris Ola as its new Coach Development Officer. The former Football West Technical Director and State Team coach brings a wealth of experience to the position, including working as a high-performance coaching co-ordinator within Football West’s Hyundai National…
Cris Ola appointed Football West Coach Development Officer
Cris Ola has been appointed Football West Coach Development Officer. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Football West is pleased to announce the appointment of Cris Ola as its new Coach Development Officer. The former Football West Technical Director and State Team coach brings a wealth of experience to the position, including working as a high-performance coaching co-ordinator within Football West’s Hyundai National…
Football West runs first A Licence course
Football Australia Technical Consultant Ron Smith and Football West Football Development Officer Gareth Naven. Photo by Football West The first AFC-Football Australia A Licence course to be held in Western Australia continued over the weekend with 25 coaches gathering at Curtin University. Football Australia Technical Consultant Ron Smith joined Football West Football Development Officer Gareth Naven for the latest three-day block of…
Football West runs first A Licence course
Football Australia Technical Consultant Ron Smith and Football West Football Development Officer Gareth Naven. Photo by Football West The first AFC-Football Australia A Licence course to be held in Western Australia continued over the weekend with 25 coaches gathering at Curtin University. Football Australia Technical Consultant Ron Smith joined Football West Football Development Officer Gareth Naven for the latest three-day block of…
Hyundai NTC coach Callum McCaskie lands job in MLS
Hyundai NTC strength and conditioning coach Callum McCaskie is heading to the United States after landing a full-time position in Major League Soccer. Callum, who has been involved with Football West’s NTC for Girls Program since 2019, is joining Columbus Crew where he will work in the sports science department with the first team including Socceroos defender Milos Degenek. “It’s…
Hyundai NTC coach Callum McCaskie lands job in MLS
Hyundai NTC strength and conditioning coach Callum McCaskie is heading to the United States after landing a full-time position in Major League Soccer. Callum, who has been involved with Football West’s NTC for Girls Program since 2019, is joining Columbus Crew where he will work in the sports science department with the first team including Socceroos defender Milos Degenek. “It’s…
Coach education vital for international success, says FA Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick during Perth visit
Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell, left, with Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick in Perth this week. Photo by Football West Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick says increased coach education and clearer player pathways are key if the Socceroos and Matildas are to deliver consistently on the world stage. Merrick has been in Perth this week, speaking…
Coach education vital for international success, says FA Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick during Perth visit
Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell, left, with Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick in Perth this week. Photo by Football West Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick says increased coach education and clearer player pathways are key if the Socceroos and Matildas are to deliver consistently on the world stage. Merrick has been in Perth this week, speaking…
Register now: 2023 Hyundai Skill Acquisition Program
Registrations are open for the 2023 Hyundai Skill Acquisition Program (SAP). The Hyundai SAP is a participation-based learning program that supplements club training with an additional training session per week, delivered by Football West qualified coaches. The sessions, which are open to boys and girls, are not a trial; rather a chance for youngsters to enjoy the next steps of…
Register now: 2023 Hyundai Skill Acquisition Program
Registrations are open for the 2023 Hyundai Skill Acquisition Program (SAP). The Hyundai SAP is a participation-based learning program that supplements club training with an additional training session per week, delivered by Football West qualified coaches. The sessions, which are open to boys and girls, are not a trial; rather a chance for youngsters to enjoy the next steps of…
Football West launches new Digital Education Platform for coaches
Football West is delighted to offer a new service for coaches which will help them take their personal development to the next level. Football West has joined up with MiMentor, an online learning platform for football coaches. As part of Football West’s commitment to the development of the players and their coaches, MiMentor will provide Football West with a bespoke…
Football West launches new Digital Education Platform for coaches
Football West is delighted to offer a new service for coaches which will help them take their personal development to the next level. Football West has joined up with MiMentor, an online learning platform for football coaches. As part of Football West’s commitment to the development of the players and their coaches, MiMentor will provide Football West with a bespoke…
