Tips for Parents to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Their Son’s/Daughter’s Football Coach.
Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with and your son’s/daughter’s coach is crucial for their football development . Here are steps that you can take to foster and sustain this relationship effectively. Understand the Coach’s Commitment Recognize that coaches often dedicate significant time and effort to develop a player’s football skill. Acknowledging their commitment can help build […]
The 7 Essentials to effectively parent your Footballer

As parent you are a key member of your son’s/daughter’s football support team. Your role is to parent your son/daughter with purpose and patience to give them a sense of certainty and predictability in their lifeworld at and away from the football club. Knowing that their lifeworld is supportive and predictable will allow them to […]
Parenting a Gen Z Footballer

Parenting a teenager in today’s complex fast changing world presents a significant challenge. Parenting a talented aspirational footballer presents an added complexity. Please accept a ‘Gold Medal’ for the financial and time commitment you are making to give your son/daughter an opportunity to realise their ‘football dream’… Thank you. My experience is that your son/daughter […]
Welcome to Gold Coast United FC Community Wellness Blog

The purpose of this blog is to support the Club Community Wellness program. As a club board Director I have a leadership responsibility for Club Community Wellness and Elite Player Pathways. An outline of my professional and personal background is located on the about page of the club website for your information. Why a club […]
Interested in coaching at Gold Coast United FC?

Do you want to be challenged and develop your skills as part of a progressive, enthusiastic & experienced team? If interested, send your football and coaching resume to Technical Director, Craig Midgley
Gold Coast United FC is excited to offer our new Girls U9/10 Foundation Program

Led by GCU SAP coaches the program provides a positive learning environment for young female players while following our Academy philosophy. The program starts on the 18th of May and runs for 2 terms. To register & find out more, follow this link https://bit.ly/3EQuMEw
Expressions of Interest – 2023 – New Female Players

Gold Coast United is currently accepting expressions of interest from any new female players (from U9 Girls through to Women) keen to join our expanding female #NPLW #Development & #SAP programs in season 2023 Register at the following link https://goldcoastunitedfc.com.au/2023-player-eoi/
Expressions of Interest open for National Premier Leagues Academy (Boys) Season 2023

Gold Coast United FC is delighted to open Expressions of Interest to join our National Premier Leagues Academy (Boys) squads for Season 2023.
We are looking for the most talented players on the Gold Coast who love the game and want to get to the next level.
Gold Coast United FC Academy currently holds the highest possible level of accreditation within Queensland.
Carlos Saliadarre joins United

Big #NPLQLD Signing News with Carlos Saliadarre joining Gold Coast United FC for season 2023! The experienced shot-stopper heads to Coplicks for what will be his second season in the Queensland top flight. Saliadarre (33), a Sydney native, grew up in Bosley Park and played his youth football at Sydney United and Blacktown […]
Zahi Addis signs with Roar!

Zahi Addis in action for Gold Coast United against Brisbane Roar Youth, Rd1 of the NPLQLD, Brilliant news for young gun, Zahi Addis, who joins the Brisbane Roar A- League Men’s setup on a youth development contract after impressing in recent trials. Addis is the first Gold Coast United player to progress from our […]