by Ben Gilby (23/11/25) Above: New Subiaco head coach Chris Coppin. Photo supplied by: Chris Coppin. New Subiaco head coach Chris Coppin has spoken of the “real privilege” of leading the NPLW program at Rosalie Park, “a proud club that champions the women’s game in WA.” Coppin has replaced Greg Farrell at the helm, aContinue reading “Coppin aims to use firm foundations to build Subiaco success”
Category Archives: Coach Interview
Birmingham City’s Amy Merricks on WSL2 and ‘serial winner’ Ji So-Yun
By Rachel Gore (6/9/25) Above: Amy Merricks. Photo: Birmingham City Women. Ahead of Birmingham City’s opening match against Bristol City on Sunday, Impetus Football spoke to Amy Merricks, Birmingham’s manager, about the upcoming season. The 25/26 season is Merricks’ second one in charge of the Blues. She’s “really proud” of what the club did lastContinue reading “Birmingham City’s Amy Merricks on WSL2 and ‘serial winner’ Ji So-Yun”
Exclusive Interview with new Dijon FCO Head Coach Pierre-Alain Picard
This exclusive interview took place on August 14, 2025, in DFCO Academy and was made by Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus Women’s Football.
One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.
By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/6/25 Above: Emily Husband with the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Why are women still underrepresented in senior coaching roles, and what can be done to change that? The A-League Women is gaining momentum, with rising talent and growing fan interest, but behind the scenes, progress is farContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”
Kelly Stirton: The ParaMatildas journey has just begun
by Ben Gilby (12/12/24) Above: ParaMatildas’ head coach Kelly Stirton addresses the media. Photo: Mark Avellino. Supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Kelly Stirton has just made history. The first person to coach an Australian football team to victory in a World Cup Final. Her team did it the hard way, coming back from 2-0Continue reading “Kelly Stirton: The ParaMatildas journey has just begun”
Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score
Adelaide United 2-0 Western United by Ben Gilby (7/10/24) Above: Miley Grigg (looking left) celebrates after scoring her goal against Western United. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Adelaide United boss Adrian Stenta hailed a job well done as his team stepped up their preparations for the new A-League Women season with a 2-0Continue reading “Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score”
Alex Epakis: Resilience and character is driving our growth
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”
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””
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