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The Matildas Effect — Women’s Football Is Booming

25 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Women’s and girls’ football participation has surged to over 231,000 players across Australia, and the momentum shows no sign of fading. Fuelled by the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and sustained by new beginner-friendly formats, community clubs are scrambling to keep up with demand. This article unpacks what the Matildas...

3 Soccer Ball-Control Drills to Practise at Home

25 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

These three home soccer drills use a ball, a safe wall and simple markers. Practise wall passes for receiving, cone dribbling for close control and juggling for repeated touches. Each drill includes a clear progression and an easier starting point. A simple 15-minute session brings them together. Current research also...

Private Soccer Coaching: When It Can Help

24 Jun 2023 · 4 min read

Private soccer coaching can target one skill, but it should support rather than replace club training and matches. Learn what useful individual sessions include, what the research says about feedback and game-like practice, and which questions to ask before paying. Parents will also find practical checks for coach fit, professional...