New State Technical Director Appointed
Football Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of David Abela as State Technical Director.
David brings a wealth of development knowledge and experience to this role after a career including Regional Director of Coaching in North and Far North Queensland, State Director of Football Federation Tasmania, various roles in the Queensland Academy of Sport Football Program and most recently as Football Queensland’s High Performance Manager.
Holding an AFC “A” License, FIFA Futura III / FFA Advanced Coarse Instructor and Masters in Sports Coaching, David also has a tremendous background in coaching theory to compliment his practical experience in player and coach development.
"The Football Queensland Board has identified coach education as a key priority and David is the best advanced course educator in the country’ said Football Queensland CEO Geoff Foster. ‘He is a lovely bloke whom we all welcome."
"Coach Education will be his major KPI. The mentoring of National Premier Leagues Club Technical Director’s (NPL TD’s) significantly grows our ability to bring the best teachings to our entire football network and David will manage ALL aspects of player development including the Skill Acquisition Trainers, the NPL TD’s" Foster said.
‘I am looking forward to ensuring the improvement of coach education at all levels across the state’ said Abela.
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