Capalaba FC Football Queensland Premier League 2026
Players wishing to be considered for Football Queensland Premier League Squads are required to contact the club at headcoach@capalababulldogs.com
The clubβs 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 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 regarding club trials and events relating to this team.
EMAIL: to register your interest.
For additional information please contact the club by president@capalababulldogs.com
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Congratulations to our FQPL1 Men's Season 2025 Award winners.
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All three players played a crucial role in a resilient and character defining season.
FQPL Coaching Staff for 2026:
NPL Menβs Head Coach: Danny Gnjidic Assistant Coach: Mitch Sutherland
NPL Under 23βs Head Coach: Jordan Good Assistant Coach: Zak Meuli
NPL Under 18βs Head Coach: Daryl Gabagas Assistant Coach: Erbil Tanis
NPL Under 16βs Head Coach: Brad Wyatt Assistant Coach: Damien Rogers
NPL Under 15βs Head Coach: Rob Ritchie Assistant Coach: Greg Deighton
NPL Under 14βs Head Coach: Zak Meuli Assistant Coach: Kaj Dennis
NPL Under 13βs Head Coach: Kaj Dennis Assistant Coach: Jordan Good
Goalkeeper Coach: Ibby Lallee & Christian Bryzak
High Performance Unit: Nicola Carlish
Physiotherapy: Yannik Woutts
Sports Science: Nicola Carlish
Nutritionist: Kate Lister
National Premier League
NPL Junior Boys Under 13 (Players Born in 2010) FQ Academy
NPL Junior Boys Under 14 (Players Born in 2009) FQ Academy
NPL Junior Boys Under 15 (Players Born in 2008) FQ Academy
NPL Junior Boys Under 16 (Players Born in 2007) FQ Academy
NPL Junior Boys Under 18 (Players Born in 2005 β 2006) FQ Academy
FQPL Under 23βs (Players Born in 1999 or younger) Performance Phase
FQPL Men - Performance Phase
Capalaba FC's Expectations of Players:
Players must be prepared to work within a flexible coaching framework
Players will be required for 3 contact training sessions a week
Games are scheduled weekly and a minimum of 90% attendance is required over the season
All teams will work to a set Periodisation (Training Plan) based on 6 week blocks
Pre-season training commitments begin in early January
Liaise with specialist coaching staff (e.g. S&C coach, GK coach, etc.) as and when required
2 x Player / Parent Interviews to review player performance.(End of May and Mid-September 2025)
The program includes:
Qualified Accredited Coaching Staff (FFA C License and above)
Support Personnel β Sports Science, Physiotherapy Triage, Sports Trainer/ Physio attendance at all home games
3 nights per week of training, 9 month season of friendly, pre-season and fixture matches
All playing equipment
All referee, coaching, club & equipment fees
Match analysis sessions
Player assessments
FFA/FQ registration
Player insurance