Glenn Fontana is a well know member of Australia’s football community not only the local Wollongong area but also the NSW State and National levels.

He has a long history as a player and coach locally and on the State level.

Glenn’s position with the NSW State Soccer Federation also involves scouting, coaching and identification of the most talented young players within the 8 to 16 age group.

Since 2001 Glenn has become the chief scout in Australia for Liverpool FC and more recently Fulham FC.

I am very proud of the pathway that my staff and I have achieved in the last three years in particular our SAP, RYL, Girls and Boys development squads.  This has given many children the opportunity to be trained by qualified FFA technicians.

Playing Career

1974-1980    NSW State Soccer League

1979           Kwang Wah, Hong Kong League

1981-1985    National Soccer League (Wollongong City)

1986           NSW State Soccer League

Coaching Career

1987-1988    Assistant Coach Wollongong City

1989-1991    Youth Coach Wollongong City

1991-1996    Head Coach Mt Prichard (NSW State Soccer League)

                 Head Coach Wollongong United (NSW State Soccer League)

1997-2001    Director of Coaching, Wollongong Area

                 Staff Coach, NSW Soccer Federation

                 Zone Coach, NSW Soccer Federation Elite Program

2000           Coach NSW State U15 team, National Champions

2001-2002    Coach NSW State U16 team, (semi-finalists)

2003-2004    Coach NSW State U15 team

2005-2011    Illawarra Director of Coaching FNSW

2006-2014    South Coast Wolves Technical Director

2012-to date Football South Coast Technical Director

Qualifications

2000-2014    FFA Community Coaching Instructor

2014           Completed and passed Asian “A” Licence

 

Playing Career

Youth

Doncaster Boys

Yorkshire Boys

England Schoolboys

Senior

Leeds United

Preston North End

NSL

Newcastle United

Wollongong Wolves

Blacktown City

State League

Wollongong United

Rockdale City

Mount Pritchard

Fairy Meadow

 

Coaching Career

IPL

Wollongong Olympic

Fernhill

Cringila

Albion Park

State League

Mount Pritchard

Wollongong United

Wollongong Wolves

State Titles- South Coast

Nationals- NSW Metro-various ages

Manchester Cup- NSW

Rep Program

John Warren Program

P22

SAP

I've been fortunate to have been involved with the game for a long time and to have been associated with some top class Managers and Players. Through the years I've picked up pointers which I regard go with my philosophy of the game. So now I'm passing on that knowledge and techniques to the younger generation, although you never stop learning.

The game in Australia has vastly improved since I arrived, better organised, more professional, with an avenue for todays kids to strive for.

I'ts a great thrill to see the kids develop and progress as the years go by, there's always a place within the game for everyone.

In my case its strange to see young kids I'm coaching, who's Fathers I've coached in the past.

  

CHRIS PRICE

PLAYING CAREER:

YOUTH:

- Milton-Ulladulla (U5-10s) 1990-96

- Southern Branch (U11s-U17’s) 1997-2003

- Wollongong Wolves (18’s-20’s) 2004-2005

- NSW Rep - National Titles (U14,15 &16’s)

- NSW School boys 2003-2004

SENIOR:

- Wollongong Wolves (1^st Grade) 2006-2008

- Sutherland Sharks (1^st Grade) 2009-2012

- Wollongong Wolves 2013-present

HONOURS:

- NSW Premier League Champions 2008 (Wollongong Wolves)

- Tiger Turf Cup Champions 2008 (Wollongong Wolves)

- NSW Premier League Champions 2009 (Sutherland Sharks)

- McDonald’s Cup Champions 2012 (Sutherland Sharks)

COACHING QUALIFICATIONS:

-        FFA Junior Licence

-        FFA Youth Licence

-        FFA Senior Licence

Football has provided me with many opportunities in life that I will be forever grateful for. I have had a number of local and national coaches over the years that have given me technical and structural insight into how the game can be both taught and played. I am honored to be in a position now where I can give back to the grass roots level, to help inspire and partner with many young, talented athletes across our local area. Playing a significant role in these young players development has been, and will continue to be, a very rewarding experience.

 

PAUL JONES

Playing Career

Youth:

Fairy Meadow Hostel 1971
Fernhill 1972
Koonawarra 1973-75
Dapto 1976-1980

Senior:

Dapto 1981-84
Warilla Wanderers 1986-87
Lysaghts 1990-99
Northern United-2000
Woonona 2001-2003

Coaching Qualifications:

FFA Junior, Youth and Senior Licences
FFA "C" Licence
FFA Accredited Grassroots and Skill Training Certificate (Junior Licence) Instructor.
        
"I was lucky enough to be able to play football for around thirty years and play with, and against, some very good players in district football. Also had the opportunity to work with some good coaches in that time as well, and now as a coach myself, through continually working on my football education, am able to help young players develop a passion for the game and help them to develop their potential. Also importantly through the FFA courses I instruct on, help the volunteer coaches begin their coaching journey to aid the development of their young players." 

 

 

JACOB TIMPANO

FSC utilises a number of coaches throughout our region with considerable playing and coaching experience. All of our coaches are accredited with Football Federation Australia (FFA) to ensure that our programs including our school holiday clinics, FSC Academy, Girls Acquisition Program and our elite programs (being SAP and RYL) are conducted and are of the highest possible standard and in accordance with the FFA National Cirriculum.

Each month FSC will be featuring our Coach of the Month. Our first coach of the month is Jacob Timpano. Here is some information about Jacob who has now been an FSC coach for three years. Jacob has a real passion for junior development and is involved in a number of our FSC programs.

Playing Career:

YOUTH
- Fernhill (U6-U10s) 1991-96
- Illawarra reps (U11,U12) 1997-98
- Wollongong Wolves (U13,U14) 1999-00
- NSWIS (2000-02)
- AIS (2002)

SENIOR
- Wollongong Wolves (2002-04)
- Sydney FC (2005-09)
- North Queensland Fury (2009-11)
- South Coast Wolves (2011-present)

INTERNATIONAL
- Australia U/17 Joey's Captain
(2003 FIFA U/17 World Cup)
- Australia U/20 Young Socceroos Captain
( 2005 FIFA World Youth Cup)
- Australia U/23 Captain 
(2008 Olympic qualifying campaign) 

HONOURS
- Inaugural A-League championship winner 05-06
- FIFA Club World Cup appearance with Sydney FC 2005
- Asian Champions League group stage with Sydney FC 2007

Coaching Qualifications:

-Advanced Coaching Asian and FFA Senior and Youth C Licenses
- FFA Senior,Youth and Junior Licenses
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness 

"Coming through the Illawarra and Wolves junior system and following the pathway onto National Youth team honours, NSL and A-League, I know what is required to reach this level. As a coach my aim is to help develop the local children to hopefully achieve what I was able to, pass on my experiences and be a good example for all our players".