Youth Academy - Kingborough Lions United FC

Posted on October 13, 2023October 28, 2023 by klufc

Play football in Kingborough !!

Kingborough Lions United Football Club’s Youth development mission is to provide each player the opportunity to play football in a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes fun, enjoyment and skill learning at a level that fits his/her interest and ability, and to create a challenging environment for talented players who aspire to reach their full potential.

Our programs are overseen by qualified and experienced coaches, including our Youth Technical Director Alfred Hess.

Players born 2011 and older:

Kingborough Lions United Football Club are super keen to see new and returning Youth players back into training the week commencing 30th October (after Show Day weekend).

If you are an existing player or a new player, please complete the Expression of Interest form to assist with our Term 4 and 2024 planning.

Players 2012 and younger:

Our Term 4 SAP and Discovery programs are underway for primary school age boys and girls – details here (U9-U12) and here (U5-U8).

Posted on December 14, 2022December 20, 2022 by klufc

Kingborough Lions United FC Youth Academy 2023

The Kingborough Lions United FC Youth Academy 2023 kicks off on 16 January 2023, new and existing players are welcome.

There are still opportunities available in our Youth Academy Program in this age groups:

Girls: 13-16 years (born 2010-2007)
Boys: 13-17 years (born 2010-2006)

The first 2 weeks will be open sessions to finalise our 2023 squads. All coaching staff have or are working towards FA Advanced coaching accreditations.

New players please complete the Expression of Interest form – and/or contact Alfred Hess for additional information – [email protected] .

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 August 10, 2022August 12, 2022 by klufc

Lions support Southern Primary Schools Sports Association Carnival 2022

Kingborough Lions United FC is supporting the SPSSA Winter Carnival again in 2022.

This event in late August brings together grade 6 boys and girls from Southern primary schools for a day that sees regional teams complete in a round robin tournament.

Kingborough Lions United FC has managed the trials to select players from the Huon/Kingborough primary schools and is providing training sessions for the 4 teams over the next fortnight.

The club encourages all Grade 6 players that would like to keep playing football to contact the Club to discuss their playing options for next season as they transition to high school.

Contact: Lorna Barrett (Youth Coordinator) [email protected]

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 !

Posted on January 12, 2022January 30, 2022 by klufc

Youth Academy Kicks Off for 2022

Kingborough Lions United Football Club is excited to be kicking off our Youth Academy 2022 for boys and girls on Monday 17 January with player “Come & Trial” assessment sessions to help us plan teams for the season. New and returning players are welcome.

Sessions will be run as follows;

Mon 17 Jan & Wed 19 Jan, Boys born 2009 & Girls born 2006-2009
Tue 18 Jan & Thu 20 Jan, Boys born 2006-2008
All sessions run 16:30-18:00 (4.30pm-6.00pm)

New and returning players please complete this Youth Academy Application Form by the end of Sunday 23 January.

We aim to offer every player a position in a youth team depending on the player’s age, level of commitment and development needs.

Players who participate in our Academy programs (and assessment process) will be given priority in youth Tier 1 teams. Tier 1 competitions will be kicking off mid March in 2022 (no Summer Series). We look forward to you joining Kingborough Lions United Football Club for the 2022 Youth Season.

Players looking to play the shorter Winter Season only in our Youth Development program should complete the Youth Interest Form.

For additional information on our Youth Programs, contact Youth Coordinator Lorna Barrett [email protected] (or 0400 666 994). Parents with technical questions regarding the program should contact our Youth Technical Director Alfred Hess – [email protected]

Roar with the Pride!

Posted on October 24, 2021December 28, 2021 by klufc

Youth Presentation Dinner 2021

Saturday Night saw our Youth Players on show at their Annual Presentation Dinner.

This was a night of team-ship, mate-ship, appreciation and gratitude.

Congratulations to all Team Award winners and also congratulations to our JYG-Blue and SYG-Black teams champions in their leagues.

Thank you to all our on-field and off-field volunteers that keep our teams fit, competitive and ready to take the pitch week after week.

The evening was a resounding success and the Club Song was a superb ending to the formal part of the evening.

Posted on January 14, 2021October 23, 2021 by klufc

Youth Players – we want you in 2021 !

Kingborough Lions United Football Club is excited to be kicking off our Youth Academy 2021 on Monday 18 January with player “Come & Trial” assessment sessions to help us plan teams for the season.

Sessions will be run as follows;

Mon 18 Jan & Wed 20 Jan, Boys born 2008 & Girls born 2003-2008
Tue 19 Jan & Thu 21 Jan, Boys born 2003-2007
All sessions run 16:30-18:00 (4.30pm-6.00pm)

New and returning players please complete this Youth Academy Application Form by the end of Sunday 17 January.

We aim to offer every player a position in a youth team but this depends on the age and player’s level of commitment.

Players who participate in our Academy programs and grading process will be given priority in youth teams. We look forward to you joining Kingborough Lions United Football Club for the 2021 Youth Season.

Players looking to play the shorter Winter Season only iin our Youth Development program should complete the Youth Interest Form.

For additional information, contact Youth Coordinator Lorna Barrett on 0400 666 994 or at [email protected]

Roar with the Pride!