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.
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.
The FQ Academy Team
Gabor Ganczer
Davide Bertamini
Tom Laxton
Isaka Cernak
Dale Hill
Martin Docherty
Mike Edwards
Alec Wilson
Matt Poole
Scott Grimshaw
Briac Williams
Nipun Amarasinghe
Following feedback from the community and after further consultation with the Football Queensland Congress, the FQ Board has confirmed it will retain the existing 2026 fee structure for the 2027 season.
After seven years without an increase to player enrolment fees, modest adjustments have been made for 2027 to reflect inflation and changes in how transaction and technology costs are treated. We know decisions like these have a real impact on people across our game.
We are committed to acting in the best interests of the game, while listening carefully to our community. We won’t always get things right, and in this case we accept that we could have done better. When we need to, we are prepared to do things differently, reconsider our approach and keep working towards the best outcome for football across Queensland.
Find out more on the FQ website.
Oct 16
Queensland’s @auschampionship journey begins this weekend 🦁
After a season of unprecedented success, @lionsfc1 take their campaign onto the national stage as they begin their Australian Championship journey at home against South Hobart FC.
Having claimed the #NPLQLD Double, the Kappa Pro Series and Kappa Queensland Cup, alongside a run to the Australia Cup Semi Finals, Lions now turn their attention to their next challenge in what`s already been a season for the history books!
🏟️ Queensland, let’s get behind Lions at Luxury Paints Stadium this Sunday!
Oct 15
Thank You to the Partners Powering Our Game 🏆
The Queensland Football Convention and Queensland Football Gala brought our football community together to connect, learn and celebrate. We`re grateful to the partners whose support helped make these events such a success.
A special thank you to @thebildgroup, @mitresports, @kappa, @stepout.ai, @swbrokerage, @veotechnologies, @pilagroup, @muscosportslighting, @stayingalivehealth, @soccerscene.au, @hudl, @football.trainingtech, @catapult, @qld.digital and the Institute for Sports Tech Standards for your valued support throughout 2026.
Your partnership helps us deliver memorable experiences for Queensland`s football community both on and off the field.
Oct 14
Over 500 members of Queensland’s football community came together at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday night to celebrate the game’s outstanding achievers at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala 🏆✨
The annual awards event celebrated excellence across every level of the game, recognising the players, coaches, referees, volunteers and administrators whose dedication and contributions have helped shape football in Queensland throughout the 2026 season.
Congratulations to all of this year`s award winners and nominees for their passion, commitment and outstanding service to our game. Your efforts continue to inspire and strengthen the football community across Queensland
Oct 13
From grassroots football to representing Australia as Socceroo No. 542, Robbie Kruse’s journey has been shaped by the people around him. 👏
At the #QLDFootballConvention, Robbie explored the making of a professional footballer and reflected on the vital role coaches play, not only in developing talent, but in guiding players as people.
#ElevateTheDebate
Oct 11
