FQ Academy Advanced Centres
FQ Academy Advanced Centres operate in Metro, Wide Bay, Central Coast, Whitsunday Coast, Northern, Ayr and Far North & Gulf regions and provide services in line with the criteria set for Tier 1 clubs in South East Queensland.
Delivering an enhanced development environment, players represent their region at carnivals and events throughout the year while remaining connected to their local clubs by playing in regional competitions.
An extensive range of services are provided to FQ Academy players including on-field technical and tactical sessions delivered by advanced coaches, classroom-based learning, access to performance and wellbeing technology, nutritional guidance and custom Kappa teamwear.
Advanced Coaching
The program will be led by advanced licenced coaching staff who receive consistent mentoring and training during the season. Coaches will monitor players development and progression with regular reporting and analysis conducted during match weeks and at carnivals.
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Minimum standards
Players compete against South East Queensland clubs and regional FQ Academy teams with coaches assessing players for talent identification and National team selection.
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Coaching methodology
An extensive range of services are provided to regional players including on-field technical and tactical sessions delivered by advanced coaches, classroom based learning, access to performance and wellbeing technology, nutritional guidance and custom Kappa teamwear.
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Coaching development and investment
Identified South East Queensland club-based players are invited to participate in the FQ Academy Metro Program (boys) or the FQ Academy QAS Program (girls) via a year-long talent identification process.
Advanced Centre Events
FQ Academy QAS players will attend a range of State and National talent identification events to track their development and compete for selection in representative events. Events form a crucial part of the player development program where coaches can monitor players, capture footage for analysis and provide feedback.
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Regional Carnivals
Regional FQ Academy carnivals are designed for talent identification and data gathering and allow players to implement key skills and learning from training sessions in a game-based environment against peers from neighbouring regions.
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State Carnivals & Events
State Carnivals provide an opportunity for players to face opposition from across the state while FQ Academy coaches gather data for ongoing talent identification and potential state team selection.
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Representative Events
The National Youth Championships provide an opportunity for selected players on the FQ Academy pathway to represent their state while showcasing their talent on the national stage, presenting a valuable talent identification opportunity for potential national team selection.
The FQ Academy Team
Gabor Ganczer
Davide Bertamini
Tom Laxton
Isaka Cernak
Dale Hill
Martin Docherty
Mike Edwards
Alec Wilson
Matt Poole
Scott Grimshaw
Gareth Thomson
Briac Williams
Nipun Amarasinghe
It`s game day in Bundy 💪
Martens Oval is ready to go for the #KappaProSeries Men’s clash today between #NPLQLD heavyweights Moreton City Excelsior Football Club and Brisbane City FC in what promises to be an epic day for the Wide Bay footballing community.
Registrations are still open for the Moreton City Skills Clinic, Junior Football Match Official Course, FQ x Roar Junior Clinic as well as a special 2-hour coaching workshop with coaches Cameron Millar, Peter Gaffney and FQ Wide Bay CDA Tyler Logan!
Register for the clinics, referee course and coaching workshop via the FQ website
Jan 30
THE BIGGEST #KappaQueenslandCup EVER IS HERE 🏆
Our football community is set for a massive weekend as the state’s biggest-ever Cup kicks off. From Under 18 Girls and Boys starting their Round of 32, to Men’s and Women’s kicking off Qualifying and Round 1, the 2026 Kappa Queensland Cup takes over grounds across the state.
📲 View fixtures in Squadi
Jan 29
All eyes on 2026. 👀🔥
The countdown to the 2026 #NPLQLD season is officially underway, with players from our NPL Men’s and Women’s squads bringing the intensity to media day over the weekend. From behind-the-scenes moments to hero shots, here’s a look at the energy setting the tone for the season ahead. Stay locked on Football Queensland socials as we build toward the 2026 season!
Jan 28
