Ben Horvath
A comprehensive guide to elite youth football pathways in Australia
FPF's Ben Horvath has written an extensive guide to what is involved in navigating Australian football's complicated youth pathway system.
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Cody Ojeda
- Jul 26
- 6 min
The Koori man shaping the next generation of Indigenous footballers
An Invitational XI comprised of Indigenous players participated for the first time ever at the recent Boys' National Youth Championships.
Christian Marchetti
- Jul 12
- 6 min
Upper 90 College: Promoting a "no-brainer" pathway for Australian footballers
Upper 90 College Founder John Stevanja is a major advocate for the American college system being a viable pathway for Australian youngsters.
Antonis Pagonis
- Mar 21
- 7 min
Pega Sports: The player-created brand empowering clubs through high-quality teamwear
Pega Sports is disrupting the SA teamwear market and FPF spoke to its Founder, Kosta Mantis, as he plots the brand's expansion.
Antonis Pagonis
- Nov 17, 2023
- 9 min
Player Performance Project: The 10-dollar-a-week program developing elite footballers
FPF spoke to Josh Smith about the Player Performance Project how it has evolved into creating an elite pathway for SA footballers.
Antonis Pagonis
- Oct 24, 2023
- 7 min
Kano philosophy aims to make national team success possible through grassroots connection
Kano Football co-founder Ehsan Popal spoke to FPF about his program's strategy, connections to Japanese football, and its long-term goal.
Antonis Pagonis
- Jul 28, 2023
- 8 min
Stefan Mauk's 'The Inner Game' app allows for collaborative and proactive reflection
He launched 'The Inner Game' a while ago but Stefan Mauk has taken another step so youngsters can improve the mental side of their game.
Christian Marchetti
- Jul 1, 2023
- 14 min
IberCup ANZ: The group exposing Australian talent to a prestigious international pathway
In November 2022, IberCup ANZ was created as the Oceania arm of IberCup, one of the most esteemed international youth football tournaments.
Antonis Pagonis
- Jun 21, 2023
- 5 min
The All-Stars game raising much-needed funds for SA's grassroots African community
FPF spoke to Stade de Reims forward Mohamed Toure and Adelaide Comets midfielder Arbi Mollas about the recent African All-Stars match in SA.
Jack Twohill
- May 4, 2023
- 5 min
Dudley Redhead United: A local club with a local conscience
Competing in the Zone Premier League in the NNSW system, Dudley Redhead United Football Club have a unique story that deserves to be told.
Christian Marchetti
- May 3, 2023
- 13 min
How young Aussie footballers can benefit from the US college system
FPF recently got an insight into how young Aussie footballers can benefit from the college pathways in the United States.
Matt Olsen
- Apr 25, 2023
- 5 min
"A game changer" - Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell discusses WA's new football centre
Having long lacked stature and investment, football in Western Australia has an upcoming project to pull itself into relevance.
Antonis Pagonis
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
"It is like a dream to be here" - Barca Academy Australia launches in Adelaide
As January's camps approach, Barça Academy Australia launched in Adelaide last week.
Christian Marchetti
- Sep 10, 2022
- 2 min
Barca Academy coming to Australia in 2023
Barça Academy, affiliated with Spanish giants FC Barcelona, has announced that they are bringing their football camps to Australia in 2023.
Antonis Pagonis
- Sep 1, 2022
- 5 min
Manchester City "putting South Australia on the map" through grassroots football
Rostrevor College recently announced a partnership with Manchester City. Teacher Daniel Mullen spoke to FPF about the landmark affiliation.
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