As the Fire continues to focus heavily on youth development, a new face has joined our ranks to guide the Under-19 side in 2011.
With Andy Watson unavailable to coach this season due to work commitments, Paul Edwards has stepped into the breach to mentor the Under-19s.
A fixture in Sunshine Coast youth football in previous years, Paul works as a Development and Talent Identification Coach at Kawana Waters State College, and is preparing for a busy 2011 with these commitments, as well as coaching the Under-19s.
“We have had a record intake this year (at Kawana) and it is our busiest time settling in our young secondary school players, implementing programs and setting goals for the year. I’m also working with Years 5-7 at the school’s primary campus.”
Paul has also been involved with Kawana Football Club, coaching in various roles over the past three years.
With the 2011 season now only weeks away, the Under-19s are finalising their preparations for another long campaign, hoping to build on the success of last season.
Despite suffering a heavy injury toll late in 2010, the boys rallied to qualify for the Grand Final and prevailed over QAS to claim the Championship. Paul is confident the quality is present for the Fire to have another strong season in 2011.
“After a very successful season with Andy Watson the morale is high in the team. The standard is very good, and the final team selection was one of the hardest football decisions I have made so far in my coaching career,” Paul said.
With a lot of new faces joining the Fire for the 2011 season, Paul has been made to feel right at home since joining the club a few short weeks ago.
“In my short time here, it has been a pleasure to work in a professional football environment, with new Director of Coaching Richard Hudson. The club has made me feel very welcome as I join the football family at the Sunshine Coast Fire.”
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