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
The road to the World Cup runs through the Gold Coast. 🌏⚽
This Thursday, the Women’s Asian Cup Playoffs hit the Gold Coast with everything on the line. Winners qualify for the World Cup and tickets start from just $15.
Don’t miss the action live at Gold Coast Stadium.
Mar 17
Queensland, it’s time to turn up for the Tillies! 💚💛
Watch Parties are ready for tomorrow’s HUGE Semi Final as the CommBank Matildas face China PR, and on Saturday for the highly anticipated Final hopefully featuring our green and gold girls.
Let’s make our support felt all the way in Perth to get the Matildas into the Final!
Watch Party details on our website.
Mar 16
FQ is delighted to announce the squads who will represent Queensland at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Matildas and CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships 👏
Our Under 15 and Under 16 Boys and Girls squads consist of #FQAcademy players from every region across the state, who will proudly represent Queensland at Australia’s premier youth football tournaments this April in Melbourne and Sydney.
Congratulations to all players selected from across Queensland!
💻 Find out more & view the full squads on the Football Queensland website
#QueenslandProud
Mar 16
Harmony Week is here, and so is FQ’s Harmony Round! 🧡
This weekend, clubs across the state will unite to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes football the world game. Whether you’re a player, coach, referee, volunteer or supporter, you’re part of a community that welcomes and values everyone.
Harmony Round is our chance to show what football in Queensland does best: bring people together. No matter your background, story or journey into the game: you belong here.
#HarmonyWeek #FootballinQueenslandUnited ⚽
Mar 16
Mitchy launch #FQPL 1 Women’s season in style 💥
Mitchelton FC pulled off a stunning Round 1 comeback, overturning a 3–1 deficit with goals in the 70th, 75th and 78th minutes in a wild eight-minute flurry.
📺 Watch the highlights now on #FQTV
Mar 16
