Archive for October, 2008

GM moves onto new career

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Football Far North Coast General Manager Matt Kelso has announced his resignation after an 8 year term.

The announcement came as quite a surprise to most of the North Coast football fraternity and to the board and staff of FFNC.

Kelso has been provided an opportunity to take his skills and experience into a community development role with the Australian Sports Commission, filling a vacancy in their Ballina offices.

The appointment of Kelso in 2001 was seen as a radical departure from the traditional community volunteer committee, but has proven to be fundamental to the rapid growth of football in the north coast region. His partnership with Chairman Michael Gaertner has produced a higher profile for the game and greater support from the business comunity allowing the organisation to facilitate change and professionalise the structure of the delivery mechanisms, such as coaching, player development and competitions.

FFNC President Michael Gaertner said ” Matt has used his passion for the game to deliver our business plan to great effect and in partnership with the committee and staff has built an organisation which is the envy of football administrations across Northern NSW. We are disappionted that he is leaving but congratulate him on his service and wish him the best for his future role.”

Kelso will end his term with FFNC on November 28th with the selection process to recruit a replacement commencing next week.

Johnny Warren Academy Nominations for 2008-2009

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

FFNC are pleased to announce our nominations for the Johnny Warren Academy for 2008-2009. Selected players are -

Ben Butler
Jaiden Walker,
Josh Wallen
Byron Milne
Sam Kerry
Kalen Petrie
Karl De Groot
Dan Schneider
Zoe Lattanzi
Lanni Winkler-Harding–

John Sowter
Coaching & Development Manager
Football Far North Coast
NSW Australia
Phone: (02)6625 1444
Fax: (02)6625 2954
Mobile: 0437 251452
fnccoach@bigpond.net.au

W-League comes to FFNC

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Newcastle Jets & Queensland Roar will bring Oakes Oval into the national spotlight when they clash in Round 3 of the new national womens league on November 8th.

In a massive coup Lismore City Council and FFNC have snared this fixture bringing the firstĀ ever competitive national league fixture to Lismore.

Both sides boast National Team members with Matlidas captain Cheryl Salisbury and team mate Katie Gill the highlights forĀ the Jets while the Roar has an impressive line up of 13 Matildas or Young Matlidas in the squad including 66 cap Captian Alicia Ferguson.

The roar are the favourites for the inaugural league crown, but as anyone in football knows your only as good as your last result.

Kick off will be at 7.00pm and tickets are super cheap at $5 for Adults, $2 Conc & Kids 16 & under FREE.

SO COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT “FOOTBALL WITH STYLE”

Squad Training Nov & Dec 2008

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Grade 11, 12 dev and 12 QSYL and 13/12girls will be training each Monday at Riverview Park, Lismore starting November 3rd from 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Grade 10’s are invited to come and train with the U11’s each Monday (NOT COMPULSORY)

Grade 14, 15 and 14 and 16 girls will be training each Wednesday at Riverview Park, Lismore starting November 5th from 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Grade 13 have changed to Thursday’s starting on 13th November at Riverview Park, Lismore from 6.00pm - 7.30pm.

Wet weather advise - Training goes ahead if it is wet. When fields are closed, coaches and managers are informed and they will send out emails to inform you of your training (eg: if your team has been moved to another field to train, or if training is off.) We also place this information onto our web page after 2.00pm.

If you require any further information, please contact Leanne at the office on 6625 1444.

Coaches for 2009

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

U9’s - TBC
U10’s North - Joe Scholl
U10’s South - Jerome Berthier
U11’s North - Tim Boyd
U11’s South - Matt Wood
U12’s Dev - Mark Allan
U12’s QSYL - Adam Coupe
U13’s QSYL - Gavin Scott
U14’s QSYL - Gavin Whitney
U15’s QSYL - Howard Stubbs
U16/17’s - John Sowter
U12/13 Girls - Ammie Doyle
U14 Girls - Matt Kenny
U16 Girls - Shane Barton

FFNC Emerging Player Program

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

November and December Training dates are as follows:

Groups 1 and 2 at 5.00pm

Groups 1 & 2 - (Tuesday’s) 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November
(Tuesday’s) 2nd, 9th December

Groups 3 & 4 - (Thursday’s) 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November.
(Thursday’s) 4th, 11th December
Times are:
Group 3 - 5.00pm
Group 4 - 6.15pm

John Sowter
Coaching & Development Manager
Football Far North Coast
NSW Australia
Phone: (02)6625 1444
Fax: (02)6625 2954
Mobile: 0437 251452
fnccoach@bigpond.net.au