Ana Stojcevski’s impact at Altona Magic SC goes far beyond a single role with her work spanning social media, sponsorships and coaching, while also playing a key role in the growth of female participation at the club.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Stojcevski’s story highlights the impact volunteers can have when they bring their skills and passion into grassroots football.
“For me, volunteering starts with recognising where you can help,” Stojcevski said.
“If we all stay on the sidelines, there’s no growth. Communities only prosper when people step in, contribute and help build them.”
“When volunteers step in, they really can make change happen. Community clubs are one of the best environments for people to grow both professionally and personally, while contributing and making a genuine impact.”
With a professional background in marketing, Stojcevski first became involved at Altona Magic through her two young boys, despite having little prior involvement in football herself.
“I knew nothing about football,” she said.
“I wanted to be more than just a sideline parent. I wanted to play an active role in the club environment and be part of the journey with my kids”
What started as helping around the club quickly evolved into leading large parts of the club’s marketing, sponsorship engagement and community initiatives.
“Even though my role at the club is voluntary, the sense of job satisfaction I get from it is greater than many paid roles I’ve had” she said.
“I’ve met some great people, and volunteering has enriched my life in ways many paid roles never have”
Club President Marjan Tasevski praised Stojcevski’s influence across multiple areas of the club, particularly her contribution to growing female football programs participation.
“She revitalised the marketing side of things with events and sponsors,” Tasevski said.
“She was also a big advocate for the start of our women’s program and growing female participation. We are forever grateful for that.”
Among Stojcevski’s proudest initiatives is the launch of the Mini Magicians program in 2025, designed for children aged three to five to introduce them to football in a fun and welcoming environment.
“We started with nine kids in 2025. This year, we opened with 30, and the numbers have continued to climb,” she said.
“I love educating kids on fitness and good habits from a young age. I think it’s absolutely necessary.”
Stojcevski also helped create the Magic Girls program in 2025, aimed at retaining girls who joined later in the season and may have otherwise missed opportunities to participate.
“Girls are a very big focus of mine,” she said.
“Rather than turning girls away, we started building their skills and confidence, and because of that we were able to create a whole new team this year.”
While much of her work centres around participation programs, Stojcevski has also played a major role in reshaping how Altona Magic presents itself online and within the wider community.
“I’m really committed to showcasing our club culture this year, because it’s such a special part of who we are,” she said.
Her volunteer work has also focused heavily on strengthening sponsor relationships and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the club.
“Sponsors are the backbone of our club,” she said.
“It’s not just marketing, it’s relationship building. It’s about creating a sustainable community around the club.”
For Stojcevski, however, the greatest strength of Altona Magic remains its people and the deep sense of community that continues to surround the club.
“It’s such a multi-cultural community, and there’s a really strong cultural connection that brings people together,” she said
“For many families in the Macedonian community, Altona Magic has been part of their lives for generations. That’s what makes the club so special, the history, the people, and the way those connections continue to carry through from one generation to the next.”