Monaro Panthers Football Academay Program

" OFFERING THIS NEW ACADEMY COACHING PROGRAM, RUN BY ACREDITED HIGH LEVEL COACHES, CAN ONLY IMPROVE A PLAYERS LEVEL OF SKILL, FUN AND ADD TO A PLAYERS OVERALL ENJOYMENT OF THE GAME "

Junior Registration Day Info

Junior Player Registrations open for 2012 winter season on Australia Day

 

This year, registration and payment of fees will be available online from Australia Day and in one location, through the MyFootballClub website.  Simply go to www.myfootballclub.com.au and follow the links to register a player (eg click on Register Now and then Player Registration).

 

Fees for junior players in 2012 are $135 for players in U6-9 age groups (Rooball) and $165 for players in U10-U17.  A maximum family payment of $380 for junior registrations will apply for larger families.  This is an all-encompassing fee for the winter season, MPFC will provide all equipment for matches, jerseys for teams and referees. 

 

This year, we will also provide free for U6 players a pair of Monaro Panthers socks and shorts.

 

If you have any questions about registration payments and arrangements, contact the Registrar, Andrew Cooper, through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

MPFC Committee members will be available to answer questions and help with registration issues at the following times and places:

 

  • Saturday 11 February 2012, 4-6pm, at David Madew Oval in Jerrabomberra
  • Thursday 16 February 2012, from 6pm in Riverside Plaza Queanbeyan
  • Saturday 18 February 2012, 4-6pm, at David Madew Oval in Jerrabomberra

Please register your child by 24 February 2012 if they wish to trial for competitive age groups (U10-U17).  For insurance reasons, players who have not registered cannot participate in trials.

All registrations need to be completed by 2 March 2011 to allow for team composition to be settled by the committee in early March. 
 

Queanbeyan Age Article 6 January 2012

Panthers seek new direction in 2012

ANDREW JOHNSTON

06 Jan, 2012 12:00 PM

 

 

RECENTLY appointed Monaro Panthers technical director and head coach Njegosh Popovich has called for the club to take a new direction this year.

The Panthers endured a dismal campaign on the pitch in 2011, winning just four of their 16 games before missing out on the finals for a second straight year.

Popovich’s appointment has come as part of a major shake-up of the club’s coaching ranks which has resulted in the departures of former head coach John Bull and assistant Graeme Plath.

As well as taking on the duties of the newly created technical director role, Popovich will co-coach the Panthers first grade side next season alongside former Gungahlin Juventus mentor Frank Cachia.

In further 2012 coaching changes at the Panthers, former Narrabundah head coach Simon Wells will take charge of the club’s Pathway side while Eddie Senatore has been appointed as under-18s coach.

A former Canberra Cosmos representative, Popovich played at the Panthers from 1988-1990 during the club’s heyday competing in the NSW State League.

The 43-year-old said his ambition to help return the club to its former glory was the driving force in taking on his new roles.

“After speaking to the president [Mauro Davanzo] and people around the place I believe the club lacked direction,” he said. “I want to help get it back to where it was 20 years ago.

“At this stage it’s about building a competitive club with some future prospects that people in Queanbeyan and the ACT want to play for.

“At the end of the day the club has got a new direction with a greater focus on development and that was what the committee felt was the best way forward.”

Having represented the Cosmos in the 1995/96 season, Popovich’s accomplished record as a player also includes three ACT Premier League titles with Canberra Olympic.

Next season however, will mark his first foray into the senior coaching ranks.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play under some of the best coaches in Australia and I feel I can bring something to the club from that experience,” Popovich said. "Nothing is going to happen overnight.

"It will take a few years to fully reap the benefits of the new program but hopefully I can put things in place other people can take over and build on.’’
 

2012 Premier League

 

2012 Monaro Panthers Men's Premier League Pre season training commences Monday the 16 Jan 2012 [16's, 18's, PPL, PL]


Where: High St enclosed football oval, Queanbeyan

When: Monday 16 Jan, Wed 18 Jan, then every Mon, Wed thereafter until squad selections are finalised

Time: 6.30pm start

Welcome back to all players and an open invitation for all new players.
Under the direction of Technical Director Njegosh Popovich

Monaro Panthers have a vision and we would love for you to be part of it.

Enquiries contact the President
Mauro Davanzo    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or on  0405 777 217