Testimonials from Former Players and Coaches
CURRENT MATILDA AND FORMER SYDNEY UNI SFC PLAYER IN THE NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE
CLARE WHEELER
“Sydney Uni SFC played a pivotal role in shaping my journey to where I am today as a proud representative of the Matildas and a player for Everton FC.
The foundation laid by Sydney Uni SFC through its high-quality coaching, access to top-tier facilities, and comprehensive academic support was instrumental in my development as a player and as an individual. The club's emphasis on holistic player development provided me with the skills, mindset, and opportunities necessary to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.”.
FORMER MATILDA AND FORMER SYDNEY UNI SFC HEAD COACH FOR THE NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE
HEATHER GARRIOCK
“The continued commitment to nurturing talent is evident in the remarkable number of players and coaches who have ascended to national teams, professional league and community clubs.
More impressively, the club’s dedication to education has provided these athletes with exceptional academic and career pathways, setting a new standard in integrating sports with educational excellence.
I’m very proud to have completed my Masters Degree through Sydney University. Undoubtedly the most successful club in the country for both sport and education.”.
A-LEAGUE WOMEN’S HEAD COACH
FORMER SYDNEY UNI SFC HEAD COACH
EMILY HUSBAND
“Sydney University Soccer Football Club has always been a powerhouse in the NSW Women’s NPL, not just on the pitch, but off it as well.
SUSFC has supported me through a number of coaching licenses, countless hours on the pitch as well as providing me with opportunities of furthering my coaching career. Ultimately providing me with the tools to succeed as a professional coach.
SUSFC is built around a culture of family, respect, hard work and winning! We have had many Matildas over the years bearing the Club’s blue and gold. Sydney Uni SFC has always placed a high value on education, supporting students through their academic journey through scholarships and other academic assistance”
A-LEAGUE WOMEN’S ASSISTANT COACH
FORMER SYDNEY UNI SFC COACH
AMY SHEPHERD
“I have been fortunate to hold numerous positions within the Club, from coaching, to operations, to youth development to director of football, whereby Sydney Uni SFC has always provided the best platform for me to flourish and transition into professional football.
I am very fortunate to have been involved with Sydney Uni SFC during an era where the club dominated the female game, with so much success both on and off the field, from Premierships and Championships to producing many A-League Women’s players and coaches, as well as Matildas. Many of these professional athletes were also supported as aspiring students gaining University degrees simultaneously”.
CURRENT SYDNEY UNI SFC PLAYER
CURRENT A-LEAGUE WOMEN’S PLAYER
BIANCA GALIC
“I began my chapter with Sydney Uni SFC at 14 years old and experienced all the highs and low of football. When I look back, I am thankful for the way in which this Club shaped me, not only as a player, but as a person as well.
My professional journey began in 2020 with A-League Club Canberra United, and it’s been an incredible journey ever since; leading me to a successful season wth Central Coast Mariners in 2023/24. Despite the demands of professional football, I also successfully completed my Physiotherapy degree at Sydney University.
I am very excited, not only to see how far this great Club can grow, but also to embrace the next lot of superstars that will shine in blue and gold in the years to come”.
CURRENT A-LEAGUE PLAYER
FORMER SYDNEY UNI SFC PLAYER
HOLLY CASPERS
“The success of the football club because of their program, has allowed Sydney Uni to become the premier football club for women in NSW, Winning Club Championship in the top tier of football in NSW for 5-years straight between 2018-2022.
We have won the women’s University Nationals title for the last ten years straight and our last 3 head women’s coaches Heather Garriock, Alex Epakis and Emily Husband have moved onto A-League women’s clubs as coaches. A very powerful endorsement of the program. It is this strong development program and the knowledge of the coaches that allowed me to play my natural game and reach new heights every year and was a key driver in my first A League contract in 2021”.
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