A Coaches View

A decent little AI creation picking what is does about me on the tinernet …

Better get that Nike tick swapped for Macron though 💙⚽️

Prestigious Award this one 🏆

U14 | Micky Porter Trophy

Congratulations to Charlie Caunt for being awarded this season's Micky Porter Trophy as part of the St Ouen FC U14 age group.

Every season, we award this trophy to the U14 player we think embodies the traits that Micky would demonstrate and promote. These include enthusiasm, being positive, team player, helpful, respected and can play a bit of football too.

Charlie certainly ticks all of these boxes and is a well deserved winner. Well done Charlie, you should be proud of yourself for how you've approached every game and training session, and for your time off the pitch as well 👏

Many thanks to Anne Porter, Micky's wife, for presenting the award today 🙏

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In case you don't know Micky Porter, he was a local football legend that put so much time and energy into giving young people a chance through football. Micky spent time at a number of clubs, notably St Ouen and St Pauls, coaching so many young players across numerous age groups.

Throughout his time, Micky had strong moral values with unquestionable integrity, high standards of sportsmanship and fair play. All that were coached by him also recall his belief in the football principles of possession play and “pass and move” (think peak Barcelona under Pep).

Micky was an absolute gentleman and the fact that nobody had a bad word to say on him, says a lot. To be awarded this trophy goes beyond football, and is a reflection of what they do off the pitch as well, so should be honoured and proud to receive.

You can read more from Aaron Travers (ex-local player/coach of GS United and JFA Performance teams) who speaks very highly of his time with Micky and the influence he had on him at St Pauls.
https://www.acoachesview.com/blog/coaching-influences-1

developing the next generation of female coaches!

Looking sharp in our new Goalkick Program coaches tops, these wonderful young ladies are spending time on Saturday morning introducing 5&6 year old youngsters to the beautiful game.

Bravo ladies, bravo 👏🏻

Back on the old stomping ground catching up with good friends and footballing folk.

Always a pleasure, always learning.

See you soon guys, and good luck to the Jersey Bulls FC first team in their play off tonight.

Looking forward to watching on the clubs live stream.

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Although currently visiting the UK, delighted to hear of our first day success of our Goalkick Program for 5&6 year olds at !

This program is the introduction to the beautiful game for young children whilst simultaneously being an introduction program and start point for our Coach Development Pathway for aspiring young coaches!

Feedback has been great, and how amazing is it to see all those happy smiling faces of youngsters enjoying themselves☺️

A busy few weeks in the role of Technical Director at Chelsea FC Australia.

2 Parent Meetings, 1 Coaches Workshop and 1 Goalkick NextGen Coaches introduction meeting created and delivered.

Plenty of games watched including yesterday match between U15 Girls Future First CPL Team vs

Our Team is on the lookout for an U14/15 dedicated Goalkeeper to add the final touches for the Season so if your interested please email:

[email protected]

Great catch up and introduction with our Chelsea Football Club- Australia Goalkick Coaches this morning.

Some taking their first steps into coaching world and supported but our senior coaches👊🏻

Discussions through the get together included:

⚽️ 5&6 year old characteristics and behaviours

⚽️ Expectations of each other as a coaches team

⚽️ Preparation, Planning and Organisation

⚽️ FUNdamentals and ABCs

⚽️ Age appropriate learning and coaching sessions including arrival activities and fun games such as Cowboys & Indians, Robin Hood, Emperors Death Star

⚽️ Welfare, Health and Safety

Looking forward to getting to know and working with our young aspiring coaches!



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Clubs......Dont forget.....😲

**REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!**

The biggest Pre Season Tournament in the Bayside area is LOCKED IN! 🏆

The 2026 CHELSEA CUP will again be held with our partners Sports Group Melbourne and down at ROYAL BLUE HQ on:

Fri 17th April to Sun 19th April.

Over 172 high quality teams took part in 2025 so 2026 will be off the charts!

Lock it in your calendar people and get on down to Edithvale Recreational Reserve! ⚽️🥅

Click below to REGISTER NOW to get in EARLY:

www.chelseacup.com.au

This is the perfect opportunity to fine tune your 2026 Team against highly competitive opponents just before SEASON 2026 KICKS OFF!

Go Chelsea!