FQ Academy Contacts
For more information on the FQ Academy program and how you can be a part of it, please reach out to one of our regional team members below or for general enquiries contact us at programs@footballqueensland.com.au.
Northern Conference

Northern |
Michael Edwards |
Senior Manager – Technical (Northern Conference) |
Contact via Email |

Far North & Gulf |
Jack Southwell |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |

Whitsunday Coast |
Daegal Richardson |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |

Northern |
Position Vacant |
Club Development Ambassador |
Central Conference

Central Coast |
Alec Wilson |
Senior Manager – Technical (Central Conference) |
Contact via Email |

Central Coast |
Drew McNamara |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |

Wide Bay |
Position Vacant |
Club Development Ambassador |

Sunshine Coast |
Scott Grimshaw |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |
SEQ Conference

FQHQ |
Matt Poole |
Senior Manager – Technical (SEQ Conference) |
Contact via Email |

FQHQ |
Tom Laxton |
Senior Manager – Technical Director – Player Development |
Contact via Email |

Metro |
Gareth Thomson |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |

South Coast |
Jason Maguire |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |

Darling Downs |
Briac Williams |
Club Development Ambassador |
Contact via Email |
Football Queensland is proud to unveil our 2024 Annual Report, which captures a year defined by purposeful action and long-term vision ⚽
Amid another year of strong participation growth, FQ focused on what mattered most to the football community: keeping the game accessible, strengthening football`s relationship with all levels of government and expanding engagement opportunities across all ages, formats, and regions.
Find out more on the FQ website.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
May 24

Congrats to Queenslander Sam Klein on his selection in the Subway Australian U23 squad for a series of fixtures with Korea Republic during the June FIFA Men’s International Window 👏
Australia will assemble in Yongin, Korea Republic for two matches, ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers in September.
#QueenslandProud
May 23
