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News.com.au
11 hours ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Emily Husband becomes part of new Matildas boss Joe Montemurro's coaching staff
New Matildas boss Joe Montemurro has added A-League women's championship-winning mentor Emily Husband to his coaching staff. Having led Central Coast to the 2024-25 title, Husband has parted ways with the Mariners to become a full-time assistant coach with the Matildas. She will reunite with Montemurro, with the pair having worked together in guiding the fortunes of the A-League All-Star women's team last year. 'Joe is someone I've always had enormous respect for, not just for his football brain, but for the way he leads,' Husband said. 'We've had the chance to work together before, and I'm genuinely thrilled to build on that now as we hopefully play a part in guiding the Matildas to reach greater heights.' 'To be trusted with the chance to contribute, even in a small way, to the Matildas and their future is an absolute privilege.' Montemurro, whose appointment as Matildas coach was confirmed last week, said Husband was an 'astute, modern coach' who had 'proven her quality at the domestic level'. 'Her work with the Central Coast Mariners has been phenomenal and demonstrates the qualities she will bring to the Matildas,' Montemurro said. 'Emily has a deep understanding of the game, an ability to connect with players, and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable to our set-up. 'I'm looking forward to working closely with her once again.' Montemurro's first game in charge of the Matildas will be against Slovenia on June 26 at Perth's HBF Park. The teams will meet again at the same venue in June 29.
The Advertiser
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Matildas add A-League Women champ to coaching staff
The Matildas have poached Central Coast's championship-winning coach Emily Husband to join new coach Joe Montemurro's staff as an assistant. Husband departed the Mariners on Monday, after two incredibly successful years at the helm, to take up a full-time role with Football Australia. The Englishwoman was A-League Women (ALW) coach of the year in her first season in 2023-24 when she built the Mariners' squad from scratch, then led them to the semi-finals. She backed up by claiming the club's first ALW championship this year. Husband reunites with Montemurro as his first backroom appointment after serving as his assistant for last year's ALW All Stars game against Arsenal. "Emily is an astute, modern coach who's already proven her quality at the domestic level," Montemurro said. "Her work with the Central Coast Mariners has been phenomenal and demonstrates the qualities she will bring to the Matildas. "Emily has a deep understanding of the game, an ability to connect with players, and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable to our set-up. I'm looking forward to working closely with her once again." Husband was involved in Tom Sermanni's last camp against Argentina as part of FA's 'Team of Coaches' development initiative. The former Canberra United assistant will start ahead of Montemurro's first games against Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in Perth. It is the latest step in Husband's incredible rise from a backpacker who became a coaching force at Sydney University while on a working holiday visa, to one of Australia's top-rated mentors. "To be trusted with the chance to contribute, even in a small way, to the Matildas and their future is an absolute privilege," Husband said. "Joe is someone I've always had enormous respect for. Not just for his football brain, but for the way he leads. "We've had the chance to work together before, and I'm genuinely thrilled to build on that now as we hopefully play a part in guiding the Matildas to reach greater heights." Husband's appointment also helps address a dearth of women in senior coaching roles at FA, following the departure of Melissa Andreatta (Scotland women's national team head coach) and Leah Blayney (Japan women's team assistant). "We're thrilled to welcome Emily Husband to the Matildas coaching team," head of national teams Gary Moretti said. "Emily is one of the most exciting coaches in Australian football and we're proud to see her progress into the national team environment." The Matildas have poached Central Coast's championship-winning coach Emily Husband to join new coach Joe Montemurro's staff as an assistant. Husband departed the Mariners on Monday, after two incredibly successful years at the helm, to take up a full-time role with Football Australia. The Englishwoman was A-League Women (ALW) coach of the year in her first season in 2023-24 when she built the Mariners' squad from scratch, then led them to the semi-finals. She backed up by claiming the club's first ALW championship this year. Husband reunites with Montemurro as his first backroom appointment after serving as his assistant for last year's ALW All Stars game against Arsenal. "Emily is an astute, modern coach who's already proven her quality at the domestic level," Montemurro said. "Her work with the Central Coast Mariners has been phenomenal and demonstrates the qualities she will bring to the Matildas. "Emily has a deep understanding of the game, an ability to connect with players, and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable to our set-up. I'm looking forward to working closely with her once again." Husband was involved in Tom Sermanni's last camp against Argentina as part of FA's 'Team of Coaches' development initiative. The former Canberra United assistant will start ahead of Montemurro's first games against Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in Perth. It is the latest step in Husband's incredible rise from a backpacker who became a coaching force at Sydney University while on a working holiday visa, to one of Australia's top-rated mentors. "To be trusted with the chance to contribute, even in a small way, to the Matildas and their future is an absolute privilege," Husband said. "Joe is someone I've always had enormous respect for. Not just for his football brain, but for the way he leads. "We've had the chance to work together before, and I'm genuinely thrilled to build on that now as we hopefully play a part in guiding the Matildas to reach greater heights." Husband's appointment also helps address a dearth of women in senior coaching roles at FA, following the departure of Melissa Andreatta (Scotland women's national team head coach) and Leah Blayney (Japan women's team assistant). "We're thrilled to welcome Emily Husband to the Matildas coaching team," head of national teams Gary Moretti said. "Emily is one of the most exciting coaches in Australian football and we're proud to see her progress into the national team environment." The Matildas have poached Central Coast's championship-winning coach Emily Husband to join new coach Joe Montemurro's staff as an assistant. Husband departed the Mariners on Monday, after two incredibly successful years at the helm, to take up a full-time role with Football Australia. The Englishwoman was A-League Women (ALW) coach of the year in her first season in 2023-24 when she built the Mariners' squad from scratch, then led them to the semi-finals. She backed up by claiming the club's first ALW championship this year. Husband reunites with Montemurro as his first backroom appointment after serving as his assistant for last year's ALW All Stars game against Arsenal. "Emily is an astute, modern coach who's already proven her quality at the domestic level," Montemurro said. "Her work with the Central Coast Mariners has been phenomenal and demonstrates the qualities she will bring to the Matildas. "Emily has a deep understanding of the game, an ability to connect with players, and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable to our set-up. I'm looking forward to working closely with her once again." Husband was involved in Tom Sermanni's last camp against Argentina as part of FA's 'Team of Coaches' development initiative. The former Canberra United assistant will start ahead of Montemurro's first games against Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in Perth. It is the latest step in Husband's incredible rise from a backpacker who became a coaching force at Sydney University while on a working holiday visa, to one of Australia's top-rated mentors. "To be trusted with the chance to contribute, even in a small way, to the Matildas and their future is an absolute privilege," Husband said. "Joe is someone I've always had enormous respect for. Not just for his football brain, but for the way he leads. "We've had the chance to work together before, and I'm genuinely thrilled to build on that now as we hopefully play a part in guiding the Matildas to reach greater heights." Husband's appointment also helps address a dearth of women in senior coaching roles at FA, following the departure of Melissa Andreatta (Scotland women's national team head coach) and Leah Blayney (Japan women's team assistant). "We're thrilled to welcome Emily Husband to the Matildas coaching team," head of national teams Gary Moretti said. "Emily is one of the most exciting coaches in Australian football and we're proud to see her progress into the national team environment."
The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Top female coaches earn Matildas opportunity
Central Coast's championship-winning mentor Emily Husband is one of three female coaches drafted into the Matildas' coaching staff for upcoming games as Football Australia (FA) attempts to accelerate their development. Husband, Western United A-League Women coach Kat Smith and Melbourne City veteran/goalkeeping coach Melissa Barbieri will be interim coach Tom Sermanni's assistants for upcoming games against Argentina. Husband, Smith, Barbieri and Catherine Cannuli, who is working with the Young Matildas, are part of a 'Team of Coaches' program intended to provide a pipeline for highly-rated coaches to reach football's top levels. There are currently no female head coaches within FA's national teams. Husband and Smith, the only two female head coaches in the A-League Women, will join camp in Melbourne ahead of Matildas training on Monday, leading into next Friday's game at AAMI Park. Barbieri will join the Matildas in Canberra from Saturday, as she is currently undertaking her Pro-Diploma. "We're delighted to welcome Emily Husband, Kat Smith, and Melissa Barbieri to the Matildas coaching staff for the upcoming international window as part of our 'Team of Coaches' initiative," said general manager of women's national teams Briana Harvey. "Each of these coaches brings a unique perspective and deep experience from their leadership roles in the A-League Women, and their inclusion reflects our commitment to both strengthening our national team environment and supporting the ongoing development of Australian female coaching talent. "Providing professional development opportunities for women in high-performance settings is a vital part of building a more equitable and successful football system. "Alongside Catherine Cannuli in the Young Matildas program, Emily, Kat and Melissa have all led programs at the elite domestic level and bring valuable tactical knowledge, player development insight, and lived experience from the A-League Women's landscape. "This can only enrich the work we do within our national team environment." There is currently a dearth of female head coaches in Football Australia's ranks. Joe Montemurro looms as the next Matildas coach, while Alex Epakis and Michael Cooper were appointed as head coaches of the U20 and U17 programs respectively. Former Matildas senior assistant Melissa Andreatta was last month appointed head coach of Scotland's women's team. Former Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney departed to take up an assistant coach role with Japan's women's team in January. The 'Team of Coaches' initiative aims to develop coaches through receiving hands-on experience in national team environments while maintaining their club commitments. "This is exactly what the Team of Coaches initiative is designed to support as we work to create a pipeline of capable, confident female coaches ready to take on the highest levels of the game," Harvey said. "Recently witnessing Melissa Andreatta step into the head coach role in Scotland, Leah Blayney joining the coaching staff of Japan, as well as other Australian coaching staff working internationally in football, these are clear signs that the system is working. "These appointments are not just symbolic but are building the future of Australian football." Central Coast's championship-winning mentor Emily Husband is one of three female coaches drafted into the Matildas' coaching staff for upcoming games as Football Australia (FA) attempts to accelerate their development. Husband, Western United A-League Women coach Kat Smith and Melbourne City veteran/goalkeeping coach Melissa Barbieri will be interim coach Tom Sermanni's assistants for upcoming games against Argentina. Husband, Smith, Barbieri and Catherine Cannuli, who is working with the Young Matildas, are part of a 'Team of Coaches' program intended to provide a pipeline for highly-rated coaches to reach football's top levels. There are currently no female head coaches within FA's national teams. Husband and Smith, the only two female head coaches in the A-League Women, will join camp in Melbourne ahead of Matildas training on Monday, leading into next Friday's game at AAMI Park. Barbieri will join the Matildas in Canberra from Saturday, as she is currently undertaking her Pro-Diploma. "We're delighted to welcome Emily Husband, Kat Smith, and Melissa Barbieri to the Matildas coaching staff for the upcoming international window as part of our 'Team of Coaches' initiative," said general manager of women's national teams Briana Harvey. "Each of these coaches brings a unique perspective and deep experience from their leadership roles in the A-League Women, and their inclusion reflects our commitment to both strengthening our national team environment and supporting the ongoing development of Australian female coaching talent. "Providing professional development opportunities for women in high-performance settings is a vital part of building a more equitable and successful football system. "Alongside Catherine Cannuli in the Young Matildas program, Emily, Kat and Melissa have all led programs at the elite domestic level and bring valuable tactical knowledge, player development insight, and lived experience from the A-League Women's landscape. "This can only enrich the work we do within our national team environment." There is currently a dearth of female head coaches in Football Australia's ranks. Joe Montemurro looms as the next Matildas coach, while Alex Epakis and Michael Cooper were appointed as head coaches of the U20 and U17 programs respectively. Former Matildas senior assistant Melissa Andreatta was last month appointed head coach of Scotland's women's team. Former Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney departed to take up an assistant coach role with Japan's women's team in January. The 'Team of Coaches' initiative aims to develop coaches through receiving hands-on experience in national team environments while maintaining their club commitments. "This is exactly what the Team of Coaches initiative is designed to support as we work to create a pipeline of capable, confident female coaches ready to take on the highest levels of the game," Harvey said. "Recently witnessing Melissa Andreatta step into the head coach role in Scotland, Leah Blayney joining the coaching staff of Japan, as well as other Australian coaching staff working internationally in football, these are clear signs that the system is working. "These appointments are not just symbolic but are building the future of Australian football." Central Coast's championship-winning mentor Emily Husband is one of three female coaches drafted into the Matildas' coaching staff for upcoming games as Football Australia (FA) attempts to accelerate their development. Husband, Western United A-League Women coach Kat Smith and Melbourne City veteran/goalkeeping coach Melissa Barbieri will be interim coach Tom Sermanni's assistants for upcoming games against Argentina. Husband, Smith, Barbieri and Catherine Cannuli, who is working with the Young Matildas, are part of a 'Team of Coaches' program intended to provide a pipeline for highly-rated coaches to reach football's top levels. There are currently no female head coaches within FA's national teams. Husband and Smith, the only two female head coaches in the A-League Women, will join camp in Melbourne ahead of Matildas training on Monday, leading into next Friday's game at AAMI Park. Barbieri will join the Matildas in Canberra from Saturday, as she is currently undertaking her Pro-Diploma. "We're delighted to welcome Emily Husband, Kat Smith, and Melissa Barbieri to the Matildas coaching staff for the upcoming international window as part of our 'Team of Coaches' initiative," said general manager of women's national teams Briana Harvey. "Each of these coaches brings a unique perspective and deep experience from their leadership roles in the A-League Women, and their inclusion reflects our commitment to both strengthening our national team environment and supporting the ongoing development of Australian female coaching talent. "Providing professional development opportunities for women in high-performance settings is a vital part of building a more equitable and successful football system. "Alongside Catherine Cannuli in the Young Matildas program, Emily, Kat and Melissa have all led programs at the elite domestic level and bring valuable tactical knowledge, player development insight, and lived experience from the A-League Women's landscape. "This can only enrich the work we do within our national team environment." There is currently a dearth of female head coaches in Football Australia's ranks. Joe Montemurro looms as the next Matildas coach, while Alex Epakis and Michael Cooper were appointed as head coaches of the U20 and U17 programs respectively. Former Matildas senior assistant Melissa Andreatta was last month appointed head coach of Scotland's women's team. Former Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney departed to take up an assistant coach role with Japan's women's team in January. The 'Team of Coaches' initiative aims to develop coaches through receiving hands-on experience in national team environments while maintaining their club commitments. "This is exactly what the Team of Coaches initiative is designed to support as we work to create a pipeline of capable, confident female coaches ready to take on the highest levels of the game," Harvey said. "Recently witnessing Melissa Andreatta step into the head coach role in Scotland, Leah Blayney joining the coaching staff of Japan, as well as other Australian coaching staff working internationally in football, these are clear signs that the system is working. "These appointments are not just symbolic but are building the future of Australian football."
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Top female coaches earn Matildas opportunity
Central Coast's championship-winning mentor Emily Husband is one of three female coaches drafted into the Matildas' coaching staff for upcoming games as Football Australia (FA) attempts to accelerate their development. Husband, Western United A-League Women coach Kat Smith and Melbourne City veteran/goalkeeping coach Melissa Barbieri will be interim coach Tom Sermanni's assistants for upcoming games against Argentina. Husband, Smith, Barbieri and Catherine Cannuli, who is working with the Young Matildas, are part of a 'Team of Coaches' program intended to provide a pipeline for highly-rated coaches to reach football's top levels. There are currently no female head coaches within FA's national teams. Husband and Smith, the only two female head coaches in the A-League Women, will join camp in Melbourne ahead of Matildas training on Monday, leading into next Friday's game at AAMI Park. Barbieri will join the Matildas in Canberra from Saturday, as she is currently undertaking her Pro-Diploma. "We're delighted to welcome Emily Husband, Kat Smith, and Melissa Barbieri to the Matildas coaching staff for the upcoming international window as part of our 'Team of Coaches' initiative," said general manager of women's national teams Briana Harvey. "Each of these coaches brings a unique perspective and deep experience from their leadership roles in the A-League Women, and their inclusion reflects our commitment to both strengthening our national team environment and supporting the ongoing development of Australian female coaching talent. "Providing professional development opportunities for women in high-performance settings is a vital part of building a more equitable and successful football system. "Alongside Catherine Cannuli in the Young Matildas program, Emily, Kat and Melissa have all led programs at the elite domestic level and bring valuable tactical knowledge, player development insight, and lived experience from the A-League Women's landscape. "This can only enrich the work we do within our national team environment." There is currently a dearth of female head coaches in Football Australia's ranks. Joe Montemurro looms as the next Matildas coach, while Alex Epakis and Michael Cooper were appointed as head coaches of the U20 and U17 programs respectively. Former Matildas senior assistant Melissa Andreatta was last month appointed head coach of Scotland's women's team. Former Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney departed to take up an assistant coach role with Japan's women's team in January. The 'Team of Coaches' initiative aims to develop coaches through receiving hands-on experience in national team environments while maintaining their club commitments. "This is exactly what the Team of Coaches initiative is designed to support as we work to create a pipeline of capable, confident female coaches ready to take on the highest levels of the game," Harvey said. "Recently witnessing Melissa Andreatta step into the head coach role in Scotland, Leah Blayney joining the coaching staff of Japan, as well as other Australian coaching staff working internationally in football, these are clear signs that the system is working. "These appointments are not just symbolic but are building the future of Australian football."
West Australian
25-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Top female coaches earn Matildas opportunity
Central Coast's championship-winning mentor Emily Husband is one of three female coaches drafted into the Matildas' coaching staff for upcoming games as Football Australia (FA) attempts to accelerate their development. Husband, Western United A-League Women coach Kat Smith and Melbourne City veteran/goalkeeping coach Melissa Barbieri will be interim coach Tom Sermanni's assistants for upcoming games against Argentina. Husband, Smith, Barbieri and Catherine Cannuli, who is working with the Young Matildas, are part of a 'Team of Coaches' program intended to provide a pipeline for highly-rated coaches to reach football's top levels. There are currently no female head coaches within FA's national teams. Husband and Smith, the only two female head coaches in the A-League Women, will join camp in Melbourne ahead of Matildas training on Monday, leading into next Friday's game at AAMI Park. Barbieri will join the Matildas in Canberra from Saturday, as she is currently undertaking her Pro-Diploma. "We're delighted to welcome Emily Husband, Kat Smith, and Melissa Barbieri to the Matildas coaching staff for the upcoming international window as part of our 'Team of Coaches' initiative," said general manager of women's national teams Briana Harvey. "Each of these coaches brings a unique perspective and deep experience from their leadership roles in the A-League Women, and their inclusion reflects our commitment to both strengthening our national team environment and supporting the ongoing development of Australian female coaching talent. "Providing professional development opportunities for women in high-performance settings is a vital part of building a more equitable and successful football system. "Alongside Catherine Cannuli in the Young Matildas program, Emily, Kat and Melissa have all led programs at the elite domestic level and bring valuable tactical knowledge, player development insight, and lived experience from the A-League Women's landscape. "This can only enrich the work we do within our national team environment." There is currently a dearth of female head coaches in Football Australia's ranks. Joe Montemurro looms as the next Matildas coach, while Alex Epakis and Michael Cooper were appointed as head coaches of the U20 and U17 programs respectively. Former Matildas senior assistant Melissa Andreatta was last month appointed head coach of Scotland's women's team. Former Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney departed to take up an assistant coach role with Japan's women's team in January. The 'Team of Coaches' initiative aims to develop coaches through receiving hands-on experience in national team environments while maintaining their club commitments. "This is exactly what the Team of Coaches initiative is designed to support as we work to create a pipeline of capable, confident female coaches ready to take on the highest levels of the game," Harvey said. "Recently witnessing Melissa Andreatta step into the head coach role in Scotland, Leah Blayney joining the coaching staff of Japan, as well as other Australian coaching staff working internationally in football, these are clear signs that the system is working. "These appointments are not just symbolic but are building the future of Australian football."
