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 and Far North |
| Michael Edwards |
| Senior Manager – Technical (Northern Conference) |
| Contact via Email |
| Far North & Gulf – Mt Isa |
| Tomas Castillo |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
| Whitsunday Coast |
| Daegal Richardson |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
| Northern |
| Ken Mitchell |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
Central Conference
| Central Coast |
| Alec Wilson |
| Senior Manager – Technical (Central Conference) |
| Contact via Email |
| Central Coast |
| Holly Johnston |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
| Wide Bay |
| Tyler Logan |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
| 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 and South Coast |
| Gareth Thomson |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
| FQHQ |
| Martin Docherty |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
| Darling Downs |
| Briac Williams |
| Club Development Ambassador |
| Contact via Email |
Another massive year of #FQAcademy events ahead! ⚽
Across the year, ten Football Queensland carnivals will provide consistent opportunities for FQ Regional Academies, FQ Academy League clubs and community clubs to compete and continue their development in 2026.
These events reinforce FQ`s commitment to delivering meaningful match opportunities for players and referees across the state, with the Pacific Championships also giving community clubs the chance to compete against a diverse range of teams to gain valuable experience beyond their region.
The FQ Academy remains the only nationally recognised pathway in Queensland to state and national team selection, and these carnivals support talented players on their progression into a high-performance environment.
#FootballInQueenslandUnited
Dec 11
Generational transformation is coming for Queensland officials in 2026 as Football Queensland delivers record investment in referee development in a landmark announcement for the state ⚽
The rollout of the 10-point transformational plan includes the game-changing ‘Play for Free’ fee reforms for match officials and statewide club referee revolution as FQ increases investment in match day coaching, enhanced support for regional match officials, and improved technology to streamline appointments and fixturing.
Find out more on the FQ website.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Dec 11
The next generation made their mark at Meakin Park over the weekend ⭐
Some of Queensland’s top young #FQAcademy players from across the state came together for an important Emerging Socceroos Selection Camp, giving FA and FQ coaches a valuable look at players in a shared high-performance environment as selections take shape for April’s Emerging Socceroos tournament.
The showpiece of the weekend arrived on Saturday, with two key FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) matches providing an important platform for some of our brightest prospects to test themselves in front of national and state technical staff.
Dec 11
#FQAcademy Futsal Finals Fever 🥵
The biggest day on the futsal calendar has arrived. This Sunday, Nissan Arena becomes the home of Finals action as the FQ Academy leagues serve up three Semi Finals and all Grand Finals across the age groups, with the state`s best Futsal teams competing for Championship glory!
📲 Check out the event page for everything you need!
Dec 11
All Roads Lead to Nissan Arena 🔥 Two Queensland Futsal Cup Final rematches. Two 1st v 2nd showdowns. Four of the country’s best sides going head-to-head once again as the Futsal Finals land this Sunday. The #FLeague Grand Finals and FQ Academy Futsal Finals unite under one roof for Queensland’s biggest futsal celebration of the year. 📲 Visit our event page for all the details! #ThisIsFutsal
Dec 10
