National Premier League Women's

Female players wishing to be considered for National Premier League Squads are asked to email the club at president@capalababulldogs.com

The club’s NPL Technical Director and Team Coaching Staff will initially screen the player expression of interests and contact players directly with confirmation of Player Identification dates.

If selected, an initial NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will be required by the last scheduled Talent ID / Trial date. NPL Women’s Program positions will be forfeited and offered to another identified player if a commitment is not made by this date.

By submitting your information we will have contact details to keep you informed as to club trials and relevant events relating to this team.

EMAIL: to register your interest.

For additional information please contact the club by president@capalababulldogs.com

FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK: Checkout our Club Event we hosted for Female Football Week 2023


NPL Women’s Coaching Staff for 2023:

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Gary Bailey

NPL Women’s Head Coach: Gary Bailey Assistant Coach: Chris Camage, Brooke Spence

NPL Junior Girls U23's Head Coach: Josh Mangion Assistant Coach: Matt Palasty

NPL Junior Girls U17's Head Coach: Lee Burwood Assistant Coach: Tyler Brunt

NPL Junior Girls U15's Head Coach: Liam McAney Assistant Coach: Sophia Stathoulis

NPL Junior Girls U13's Head Coach: Freya Bailey Assistant Coach: Ruby Latham

Position Specialist Consultant: Sasa Radulovic


Goalkeeper Coach: Steve O’Connor

High Performance Unit: Henri Joensuu

Physiotherapy: Yannic Wouts

Sports Science: Joel Morrison

Nutritionist: Hannah Wilson (All Bodies)


National Premier Leagues

  • NPL Junior Girls Under 11 (Players Born in 2011 – 2012) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Girls Under 13 (Players Born in 2010 – 2011) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Girls Under 15 (Players Born in 2008 – 2009) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Girls Under 17 (Players Born in 2006 – 2007) FQ Academy

  • NPL Women Under 23 (Players Born in 1999 or prior) Performance Phase

  • NPL Women - Performance Phase


Capalaba FC's Expectations of NPL Women’s Players:

  • Players must be prepared to work within a flexible coaching framework

  • Players will be required for 3 contact training sessions a week

  • Identified players will work on a familiarisation program of 1 (one) training session a week leading up to December

  • Games are scheduled weekly

  • Some travel to Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast for games will be required

  • All teams will work to a set Periodisation (Training Plan) based on 6 week blocks

  • 2 x Player / Parent Interviews to review player performance.(End May and End August 2023)

  • To liaise with specialist coaching staff (i.e: Conditioning Coach, Club Physio, Goalkeeping Coach) regarding player performance or to enlist their services within team training sessions when required.


The program includes:

  • Qualified Accredited Coaching Staff

  • Support Personnel – Sports Science, Sports Trainer/ Physio attendance at all home games

  • 3 night per week of training

  • 10 month season of friendly, pre-season and fixture matches

  • Playing uniform

  • All game day match fees and coaching fees

  • Player assessments

  • FFA/FQ registration

  • Player insurance