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
Gareth Thomson
Briac Williams
Nipun Amarasinghe
Day 1 is done for our QLD Para Football team! ⚽
The team went down in their opening game against Western Australia. Congratulations to Jarrod Larkins-Law and Logan King on being named Captain and Vice-Captain, and a special shoutout to our debutants Harry Hobbs, Jeremy Lenarduzzi, and Mitchell Burke.
They will take on Victoria tomorrow, kicking off at 10:35am AEDT. 📺 Watch LIVE on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.
📷: Mark Avellino/Football Australia
Dec 9
Beat the Christmas countdown 🎄
The Club Support Hub has everything you need to get your club set for 2026, from ticking off key admin tasks to locking in team nominations.
Complete your Post-Season Checklist before the break and earn yourself some extra time over the holidays.
Explore the Post-Season Checklist in the Club Support Hub now
Dec 9
Ahead of the 2026 season, Football Queensland is continuing to publish important competition updates, setting a clear roadmap for clubs and participants ✅
Additional milestones have been delivered in recent weeks with more still to come, delivering certainty to the football community months ahead of season commencement.
Keep an eye out for more FQ updates on competition milestones as we head into the new season!
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Dec 9
Wishing our Queensland Para Football State Team all the best as they kick off their 2025 National Para Football Championships campaign tomorrow morning at the Home of the Matildas in Victoria. ⚽
📺 Watch every match LIVE and FREE on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.
#FootballInQueenslandUnited
Dec 8
From 2026, the #NPLQLD Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards will proudly carry the name of a Queensland football great, and you get to help decide it 🌟
Your submissions will help create the shortlist before a public vote rolls out over Christmas. Community nominations close midnight on Tuesday, 9 December, so make sure to jump in and nominate who you think deserves the recognition
Head to the Football Queensland website to submit your nominations now!
Dec 8
