High Performance Programs - Page 2 of 2 - Kingborough Lions United FC

Posted on November 18, 2022December 20, 2022 by klufc

Eating Disorders in Sport Workshop

Thanks to Tasmanian Institute of Sport for your “Eating Disorders in Sport” Workshop today.
Kingborough Lions United Football Club was able to have 4 attendees – Jan Stewart, Cathy James, Simon Edwards and Madi James.
Thanks to Jay & Alex for your very provoking and helpful presentation.

Background: The EDiS Workshop was facilitated by Jaymeila Webb, Accredited Sports Dietitian (TIS) & Alex McNaughton, Psychologist & Wellbeing Lead,
South Australian Sports Institute. This workshop was specifically intended for coaches, managers and support staff working with athletes in high performance and the general
sporting community – coaches, club representatives, officials, team managers, pertormance staff, medical network & educators.

Posted on November 13, 2022November 16, 2022 by klufc

Young Champ has a Commbank Matildas Experience

Eloise Paine took a short break from her intense football schedule, working with Sydney FC Academy staff in the High Performance football program at Endeavour Sports High School (an official Sydney FC Academy school in Sutherland Shire, Sydney), to have a full Matildas experience at the recent International friendly against Sweden.

Eloise has shown incredible dedication and reliance, having dealt with setbacks from a shock cancer diagnosis in November 2019, pushing through a year of Chemo and dedicating herself to continuing her football journey at the highest level. Eloise left the Den at the end of 2021 to pursue her football development full time in NSW under the watchful eye of Rae Dower.

The experience was made possible thanks to the Make a Wish Australia – and was originally intended for 2020 (COVID interruptions resulted in a 2 year wait for Eloise). Thanks to Make a Wish and the Commbank Matildas for inspiring our young athletes !!

Keep up the great work Eloise – Roar with the Pride !!!

Eloise and Sam Kerr
Eloise and Katrina Gorrie (and Harper!)
Eloise and Jada Whyman
Eloise and Lydia Williams
Eloise and Teagan Micah
Eloise and Katrina Gorry (Julie Dolan in BG)
Eloise and Commbank Matildas Pre-match

Posted on October 18, 2022October 1, 2023 by klufc

Annual Presentation Dinner 2022

Kingborough Lions United Football Club had their Annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday 15 October. It was refreshing to finally have an end of year event that was not affected by COVID-19
A great night was had by all as we celebrated on and off field achievements for 2022.
Congratulations to all our Award Winners. A special mention to our Life Members – a mother-daughter combination, highlighting the family and community focus of our great club.

2022 Award Winners

Zoe Nolan Medal (WSL Best & Fairest) – Danielle Kannegiesser
WSL Player’s Player – Sami Watkins

SWC Best & Fairest – Ella Hood
SWC Coach’s Award – Greta Crevatin-Gunn

SWC 1 Best & Fairest – Michaelyne Chee
SWC 1 Player’s Player – Tarryn-Lee Stevenson

George Arnott Medal (NPL Best & Fairest) – Kobe Kemp
NPL Coach’s Award – Greg Downes & Jacob Huigsloot
NPL Coach’s Discretionary Award – Danny Cowen

Bernie Siggins Medal (Champ Best & Fairest) – Danny Cowen
Champ Most Consistent – Alastair Crane-French

U18s Best & Fairest – Gabe Easton
U18s Coach’s Award – Zarian Simcox

Southern Champ 1 Best & Fairest – Jack Docking
Southern Champ 1 Most Improved – Campbell Harms

Southern Champ 2 Best & Fairest – Nick Cuthbertson
Southern Champ 2 Player’s Player – David Leamey

Southern Champ 3 Coach’s Award – Miles Nielsen
Southern Champ 3 Players Player – Aiden Mackey

Southern Champ 4 Best & Fairest – Ben Glancy
Southern Champ 4 Player’s Player – Tom Jackson

Southern Champ O35 Black Best & Fairest – Geoff While
Southern Champ O35 Black Player’s Player – Wayne Quinn

Southern Champ O35 Blue Best & Fairest – Michael Boon
Southern Champ O35 Blue Coach’s Award – Warren Iles

Golden Boot – Wayne Quinn

Sheena Harper Memorial (Most promising Female youth playing seniors) – Cara Lashmar
Alistair Rattray (Most promising Male youth playing seniors) – Alastair Crane-French

Brian Dale (President’s) Awards – Georgia James & Doug Ollington

Mike Perrin Perpetual Trophy for Outstanding Club Service – Annaliese Cousins
Laurie Harvey Perpetual Trophy for Outstanding Club Person – Georgia James

Life Members – Cathy James, Madison James, Martin Dunnington, & Natalie Ellis

These awards were presented at the Annual Youth Dinner
Angus Whyte (Most promising Male Youth playing Youth) – Austin Hughes
Lisa Jarman (Most promising Female Youth playing Youth) – Abby McLeod

Posted on August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by klufc

Lions Appoint Alfred Hess as NPL Head Coach for 2023

Tasmanian NPL Club Kingborough Lions United FC have appointed Alfred Hess as the Head Coach of the Club’s High Performance NPL Program for 2023 and beyond.

Hess, who returned to Tasmania this year to take up the role of Youth Technical Director for the Lions, has also been an integral part of the NPL playing group for the 2022 season.

“Alfred has demonstrated a clear understanding of the Club’s vision and football development plan through his role as Youth Technical Director in which he will continue in addition to his new role with the NPL” said Simon Edwards, Technical Director. “Alfred’s coaching experience also includes coaching in high performance youth environments in Canada and recently establishing the inaugural Men’s First Team at Majura FC in the ACT. We feel Alfred is a wonderful fit for the Lions as we embark on the next stage of the Club’s NPL football journey” Edwards added.

“I am grateful for the club’s support in offering me the opportunity as Head Coach of the Club’s NPL endeavour. The Club’s confidence in my ability makes me feel enthusiastic and confident about rising to this challenge. I look forward to being part of the Club’s ambitious vision going forward,” said Hess.

“I would sincerely like to thank Jez Kenth” said Hess. “Jez played a significant role in attracting me to the club and transitioning me into the role of NPL Head Coach. Jez has accomplished meaningful work in this space. In this respect, I look forward to building on the work that Jez has done and making my own contribution to the club’s success.”

Jez Kenth recently announced he would step down at the end of the season –Jez Kenth to Step Down at the end of the 2022 Season “.

“The NPL is about to enter a very exciting era here in Tasmania with the introduction of the new NPL criteria that is being rolled out nationally in 2023” said Brian Downes, Club President.
“With Alfred’s appointment to our NPL Program and following on from the great work that Jez Kenth has done over the past few years, I am very confident that Alfred will take our NPL Program to the next level, as we as a Club, strive to be the absolute best that we can be. This in turn will provide a clear and achievable pathway for our young players coming through our junior and youth programs. Obviously, we all want to see the overall standard of football in Tasmania continue to improve and we feel, as one of the larger NPL clubs in the State, that we have a responsibility to do what we can to help grow the success of this great game and Alfred’s appointment is certainly a move in that direction” Downes added.

Posted on January 22, 2022March 13, 2022 by klufc

Talented Kingborough Trio Embrace New Football Opportunity

Kingborough Lions United Football Club congratulates Holly Bonertz-Benn, Eloise Paine and Kate Bonertz-Benn who have been successful in securing placements to pursue their football development interstate in 2022. All three of the ‘triplets’ have secured positions in full time football programs whilst they undertake their college studies.

Eloise will be working with Sydney FC Academy staff in the High Performance football program at Endeavour Sports High School (an official Sydney FC Academy school in Sutherland Shire, Sydney). She will be playing for Sydney University Soccer FC, (a Football NSW Women’s NPL 1 club in the U18 Girls Youth League 1 competition).

Eloise has shown incredible dedication and resliance, having dealt with setbacks from a shock cancer diagnosis in November 2019 and pushing through over 55 weeks of Chemo.

Holly and Kate have moved to Brisbane having been accepted into the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) NTC program for 2022 and the Kelvin Grove State High School football excellence program.

We feel like this is the best move for us with the overall goal of playing professional football and representing our nation. We are very thankful for Kingborough Lions and Football TAS, and all that these programs have done for us.
Holly and Kate

Kate, Eloise & Holly have been with the Lions since they were juniors (Kate and Holly coming to the Lions from the Cygnet Sea Dragons in 2016) and have worked through our SAP and Youth Academy programs where they have been recognised by being selected multiple times for Tasmanian teams.

In early 2021 Kate, Eloise and Holly were named in the extended Junior Matilda’s squad during a disappointing 2021 which saw football activities hampered by COVID.

The work ethic, belief and passion for the game that Holly, Kate and Eloise have continued to demonstrate has been, and continues to be, inspirational.
Simon Edwards – Technical Director KLUFC

We are proud to have had the opportunity provide the programs and environment to support these young women in their football development and wish them continued success on their way to fulfilling their football dreams. Roar with the Pride !