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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: Central Coast Mariners. 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, progressContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”

‘I want to learn and grow as a player all the time’: How Sarah Rowe became a Mariner

By Isabelle Campbell (18/1/25) Above: Sarah Rowe for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. Sarah Rowe talks to Impetus about transitioning between two elite sports, why she chose the Mariners and how she prepared to return to football. After spending seven seasons with Collingwood in the AFLW, Sarah Rowe is embracing a new chapterContinue reading “‘I want to learn and grow as a player all the time’: How Sarah Rowe became a Mariner”

Caitlin Friend: Bulleen’s benchmark coach

By Kieran Yap 27/9/24 Above: Bulleen Lions coach and Elite Female Football founder Caitlin Friend with playmaker Rosie Rodger. After securing consecutive premierships and Nike FC Cup while developing youth in and outside of the club, Bulleen Lions coach Caitlin Friend is emerging as one of Victoria’s benchmark coaches. Before Bulleen Lions players run ontoContinue reading “Caitlin Friend: Bulleen’s benchmark coach”

Bulleen are premiers. Caitlin Friend reflects on how the title was won: NPLW Victoria Round 22

By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 23/8/23 Above: Bulleen celebrates their premiership. Photo: Bulleen Lions Instagram Caitlin Friend’s team have claimed the premier’s plate on the final day of the season, following Boroondara’s result against South Melbourne. Every round 22 game kicked off simultaneously last Friday night, and when the teams took to the field at 8:30pm,Continue reading “Bulleen are premiers. Caitlin Friend reflects on how the title was won: NPLW Victoria Round 22”