For this week’s Midweek Dub interview, Alex Epakis, head coach of league leaders Perth Glory speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about his team’s start to the season, recruitment, and and how the club has evolved during his four-year tenure (2/11/23). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: PerthContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Resilience and character is driving our growth”
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Pete Rakic on Perth SC’s season and what the future holds
Impetus‘ Ben Gilby speaks exclusively to Pete Rakic who led a Perth SC side riddled by injuries to the best NPLW WA season in their history, and his exciting plans for 2024 (31/10/23). Above: Pete Rakic, who led Perth SC to the most successful campaign in the club’s history. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Pete Rakic isContinue reading “Pete Rakic on Perth SC’s season and what the future holds”
Halifax FC announce exciting link up with Hokulani International to provide bright future
Halifax FC Women head coach Rob Mitchell speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about an exciting development at the tier three FA Women’s National League Northern Premier club (24/10/23). Above: Halifax FC Women 2023/24. Photo: Halifax FC Women. Halifax FC Women are a club who have consistently achieved. Under their previous name of Brighouse Town, theyContinue reading “Halifax FC announce exciting link up with Hokulani International to provide bright future”
Carlos Vega Mena: “What we’ve achieved is massive but our focus is player development”
Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena has just guided his side to a second successive NPLW WA league title and Top Four Cup triumph. Under his leadership, the club have only lost a handful of matches as they pursue their quest for excellence. Impetus’ Ben Gilby spoke to Carlos about another successful campaign (23/10/23).Continue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: “What we’ve achieved is massive but our focus is player development””
Ashford Town (Middx): Changes made but still the same progressive ethos
Above: Ashford Town (Middx) celebrating at the end of the previous season. They had so much to be proud of during 2022/23 as well. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Ashford Town (Middx). Ashford Town (Middx) have been on an upward trajectory since their formation. Their latest promotion saw them finally reach the FA Women’s NationalContinue reading “Ashford Town (Middx): Changes made but still the same progressive ethos”
Kelly Stirton: ParaMatildas are growing and aiming for Asian Cup glory
by Ben Gilby (19/4/23) Above: ParaMatildas head coach Kelly Stirton advises her squad during training. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Almost a year ago, the ParaMatildas reached the first-ever Women’s IFCPF World Cup Final and produced a heroic display in going down to the United States. Now, with her side ranked as theContinue reading “Kelly Stirton: ParaMatildas are growing and aiming for Asian Cup glory”
Greg Farrell: Driving Subiaco to new heights
For this week’s WA On Wednesday NPLW WA feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell speaks to Ben Gilby about last season’s historic campaign, and his determination to continue the development of the club to ensure a sustainable upward trajectory (19/4/23). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell. Photo: Subiaco AFC. Last season, Greg Farrell led SubiacoContinue reading “Greg Farrell: Driving Subiaco to new heights”
Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success
For this week’s WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their unbeaten season of 2022, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (12/4/23). Above: Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena. Photo: Fotoenzo. Last season was about asContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success”
Peter Rakic: Ensuring Perth SC are continuing to move in an upwards direction
To kick-off our new series of WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth SC head coach Peter Rakic spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their Night Series Grand Final success, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (5/4/23). Above: Perth SC head coachContinue reading “Peter Rakic: Ensuring Perth SC are continuing to move in an upwards direction”
Alex Epakis: Perth are reaping the rewards for hard work
Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spoke exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about how his team has found their best form after a tough run of results and losing a key striker to season-ending injury for the third successive campaign (23/2/23). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory are currentlyContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Perth are reaping the rewards for hard work”
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