Join us for the inaugural Football Victoria Coaching Expo with an exciting line up of speakers!
The Football Victoria Coaching Expo is designed to provide coaches with an engaging and practical professional development experience, bringing together coaches from community, advanced, and female coaching pathways.
Our full list of speakers will be announced soon—stay tuned on our website and social media channels for updates!
KEY DETAILS
- Where: The Home of the Matildas, and La Trobe Sports Stadium, Bundoora
- When: Saturday and Sunday, 3 - 4 October 2026 (9:00am - 5:00pm each day, doors open at 8:00am)
- Attendance at the Coaching Expo will contribute towards coach professional development requirements. Further information regarding CPD allocation will be communicated closer to the event.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Besart Berisha
A legendary figure in Australian football, Besart Berisha is one of the most prolific goal scorers in A-League history. A four-time A-League Champion and two-time Golden Boot winner, he enjoyed an outstanding playing career with Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory and Western United, winning multiple domestic titles and setting numerous league records. Since retiring, Besart has transitioned into coaching, bringing his wealth of elite playing experience, winning mentality and passion for player development to the next generation.
Peter Sturgess
Peter Sturgess is a globally respected coach educator and youth development specialist. He is the former National Lead for the Foundation Phase (players aged 5–12) at the English FA and the former Head Coach of the England Futsal National Team. With decades of experience in coach education and player development, Peter has been instrumental in shaping the FA's approach to grassroots football, creating engaging, game-based learning environments that foster creativity, decision-making, and a lifelong love of the game. He is an internationally renowned presenter who has delivered coach education programs across the world, inspiring coaches to rethink how young players learn and develop.
Boris Kubla
Boris Kubla is the Head of Coach Education at the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), where he leads the development and delivery of coach education programs across Croatia. A UEFA Instructor and UEFA Pro Licence Coach, Boris has extensive experience in coach development, football methodology, and elite coaching. He plays a key role in shaping the education of coaches at all levels, promoting modern coaching principles and best practice aligned with UEFA standards. An experienced international presenter, Boris is passionate about developing coaches who can create effective learning environments and positively influence player development.
SESSION OVERVIEW
- Presentations from leading Australian and international coaches and football experts
- Practical on-pitch sessions and off-pitch classroom learning
- Tailored learning streams for coaches across all levels of the game
- Access to industry partners, exhibitors, and football service providers
- Networking opportunities with coaches, Club Coach Coordinators, Coach Education Tutors, and football stakeholders across Victoria
- Actionable resources and insights to immediately apply in your coaching environment