Academies Filling the Void in Schools
When we see the face of a child we it invariably makes us think of the future. In most cases it makes us want to ensure a positive future. When the Football Federation of Australia was created in 2005, from
Knowing Your Rights Can Pay Dividends
When “New Football” was created, the new structure, the new people, the new clubs and the new state bodies, it was agreed that the game in Australia needed stability in those early years. For that stability there had to be
Time to Stand Up, and Together
At the start of this week it was revealed that the Victorian clubs in their National Premier Leagues competition are adding heat to the argument that the A-league needs expansion, and that the current model needs to move away from
Centre Of Excellence To Close, But Are A-League Clubs Capable of Filling the Void?
Some in football may be surprised that there has not been more of an outcry on hearing the news that the FFA’s Centre of Excellence, formerly its Australian Institute of Sport program in Canberra is going to be shut down.
Family Values
Ever since the Football Federation came into being they have pushed the phrase the “Football Family” down everyone throats, when at times it has felt far from a happy family. Under the leadership of the former Chairman Frank Lowy no
