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”
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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”
Western United Ready To Make An Impact
With their A-League Women debut fast approaching, things are taking shape at Western United. For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, the club’s inaugural head coach Mark Torcaso talks to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about their first pre-season (9/11/22). Above: Members of Western United’s inaugural team. Image supplied by: Western United. When Western United’s participation in thisContinue reading “Western United Ready To Make An Impact”
Alex Epakis: Perth Glory Are Strong, Firing And Focussed
In the first of this season’s Midweek Dub features, Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about his club’s pre-season preparations, the qualities his new signings bring to an already impressive squad, and developing the game in Western Australia (2/11/22). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis leading pre-season trainingContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Perth Glory Are Strong, Firing And Focussed”
Gustavsson: Wary Of South African Threat Whilst Building Midfield Cohesion
Impetus’ Ben Gilby spoke to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson at Kingsmeadow this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with South Africa (7/10/22). Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson. Image: Football Australia. Whilst Australia are shorn of a number of first-choice players for their game with South Africa tomorrow, head coach Tony Gustavsson feels that hisContinue reading “Gustavsson: Wary Of South African Threat Whilst Building Midfield Cohesion”
Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s most successful season in the NPLW WA, the work involved, and ensuring that next season can build on the foundations of this year (29/9/22). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell with Zoee Spadano, formerly ofContinue reading “Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco”
Pete Rakic: Building On Foundations To Move Perth SC Forward
In this week’s WA On Wednesday, Perth SC head coach Pete Rakic speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about developing his squad, the season-long battle with Perth RedStar, and how the game needs to develop in WA with the players at the forefront of thinking (21/9/22). Above: Perth SC head coach Pete Rakic shares tactical adviceContinue reading “Pete Rakic: Building On Foundations To Move Perth SC Forward”
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