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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."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Grand final heroics just the start for Mariners' Gomez
Grand final heroics and a Matildas call-up are just the beginning for emerging midfield star Izzy Gomez. That's the view of Central Coast coach Emily Husband after her midfield maestro led the charge in the Mariners' breakthrough A-League Women triumph on penalties on Sunday. But whether she can keep hold of the 22-year-old is yet to be seen. CENTRAL COAST MARINERS STRIKE FIRST IN THE GRAND FINAL 🌴🔥👊Semi-Final hero Isabel Gomez pounces ONE MINUTE into the 2nd half! #MVCvCCM live now on 10 Bold, 10 Play & Paramount+. — Ninja A-League (@aleaguewomen) May 18, 2025 The midfielder scored the opening goal in the regular-time 1-1 draw and also converted her penalty as part of a masterful performance as Central Coast won the shootout 5-4. Gomez notched seven goals and three assists from 16 games this season, having missed 11 through her MCL injury suffered in November, days after her first Matildas call-up. She is due to head into camp later this week ahead of friendlies against Argentina. "This past week has been amazing to be selected in the Matildas as well. It's such an honour. So I'm super grateful," Gomez said. "I'll go in with a lot of confidence. I've definitely grown in that aspect. "That's thanks to Em - she's really pushed me to be a better player and step up in these moments. And, yeah, I think it's great." Veteran Victory striker Emily Gielnik, who missed out on Matildas selection, gave some timely advice. "I saw Izzy Gomez crying, and I gave her a hug and I said, 'enjoy that first cap when you wear that green and gold jersey. You deserve it. Embrace it and enjoy every minute, because you've had a hell of a season'," Gielnik said. That will only be the start, according to Husband. "She's an incredibly special player, and she's somebody that we know has incredible talent, and she's still got a lot more to give," Husband said. "I don't think she's still even quite 100 per cent yet. "I look at our season and wonder what we could have achieved if we'd have had her all season. "She's not only just an incredible player with great athletic ability and great technical ability, great decision making, she's a phenomenal person as well. "So credit to her, credit to her family, she'll have made a lot of people proud, not just tonight, but for the last two seasons, and she's been an absolute dream to coach. I couldn't ask for a better player." Gomez is contracted for next season but offers from overseas and elsewhere in the ALW are certain to come. "There's a lot of options, but still unsure where I'm headed," Gomez said. Husband is confident she can keep most of her championship-winning team together. "I think they'll bring themselves together, I really do," she said. "I look at around the changing room, how close they are as a group and how much they they back each other, and how collective they are. "I think that's more of a selling point than anything else, to be honest."
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Grand final heroics just the start for Mariners' Gomez
Grand final heroics and a Matildas call-up are just the beginning for emerging midfield star Izzy Gomez. That's the view of Central Coast coach Emily Husband after her midfield maestro led the charge in the Mariners' breakthrough A-League Women triumph on penalties on Sunday. But whether she can keep hold of the 22-year-old is yet to be seen. The midfielder scored the opening goal in the regular-time 1-1 draw and also converted her penalty as part of a masterful performance as Central Coast won the shootout 5-4. Gomez notched seven goals and three assists from 16 games this season, having missed 11 through her MCL injury suffered in November, days after her first Matildas call-up. She is due to head into camp later this week ahead of friendlies against Argentina. "This past week has been amazing to be selected in the Matildas as well. It's such an honour. So I'm super grateful," Gomez said. "I'll go in with a lot of confidence. I've definitely grown in that aspect. "That's thanks to Em - she's really pushed me to be a better player and step up in these moments. And, yeah, I think it's great." Veteran Victory striker Emily Gielnik, who missed out on Matildas selection, gave some timely advice. "I saw Izzy Gomez crying, and I gave her a hug and I said, 'enjoy that first cap when you wear that green and gold jersey. You deserve it. Embrace it and enjoy every minute, because you've had a hell of a season'," Gielnik said. That will only be the start, according to Husband. "She's an incredibly special player, and she's somebody that we know has incredible talent, and she's still got a lot more to give," Husband said. "I don't think she's still even quite 100 per cent yet. "I look at our season and wonder what we could have achieved if we'd have had her all season. "She's not only just an incredible player with great athletic ability and great technical ability, great decision making, she's a phenomenal person as well. "So credit to her, credit to her family, she'll have made a lot of people proud, not just tonight, but for the last two seasons, and she's been an absolute dream to coach. I couldn't ask for a better player." Gomez is contracted for next season but offers from overseas and elsewhere in the ALW are certain to come. "There's a lot of options, but still unsure where I'm headed," Gomez said. Husband is confident she can keep most of her championship-winning team together. "I think they'll bring themselves together, I really do," she said. "I look at around the changing room, how close they are as a group and how much they they back each other, and how collective they are. "I think that's more of a selling point than anything else, to be honest."
