WHERE MATILDAS ARE MADE
The FQ Academy QAS is the elite football development program for women and girls in Queensland.
Established in 1992, the program has a strong track record of producing players for Australia’s national teams, including eight of the 10 Queenslanders in the CommBank Matildas squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
The FQ Academy QAS program is delivered by Football Queensland and provides a full time playing and training environment for female players aged U13 to U18.
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.
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Minimum standards
Players compete against South East Queensland clubs and regional FQ Academy teams with coaches assessing players for talent identification and National team selection.
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Coaching methodology
An extensive range of services are provided to regional 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.
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Coaching development and investment
Identified South East Queensland club-based players are invited to participate in the FQ Academy Metro Program (boys) or the FQ Academy QAS Program (girls) via a year-long talent identification process.
FQ Academy QAS Events
FQ Academy QAS players attend a range of state and national talent identification events to track their development and compete for selection in representative teams.
Events form a crucial part of the player development program where coaches can monitor players, capture footage for analysis and provide feedback.
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FQ Academy State Carnival
Players compete against South East Queensland clubs and regional FQ Academy teams with coaches assessing players for talent identification and state and national team selection.
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FQ Academy State Championships
Selection to represent Queensland at the National Youth Championships is conducted based on players development and performance at this event.
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National Youth Championships
An annual tournament welcoming state boys and girls teams from across the country and providing talent identification opportunities for national team selection.
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National Training Centre Challenge
A national talent identification tournament featuring Under 18 Girls state teams from across the country each year.
The FQ Academy QAS Team
Gabor Ganczer
Isaka Cernak
NPL Women’s Competition
The FQ Academy QAS U18 side participates in the NPL Queensland Women’s competition, with players gaining valuable experience and development opportunities against Senior Women’s teams.
Providing a pathway to Liberty A-League sides including the Brisbane Roar, graduates of the FQ Academy QAS have also gone on to represent the country with national teams following their time in the NPL Women competition.