Academy Structure

A focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership.

Junior Academy
(Ages 9-12)

Building a strong foundation and a love for the game.

Youth Academy
(Ages 13-16)

Intensive development and competitive preparation.

Senior Academy
(Ages 17-18)

Bridging the gap to senior QPL & NPL football.


Capalaba FC Boys & Girls Academy: REGISTER YOUR EOI NOW

EOI FOR FQAL ACADEMY PLAYERS IN 2026!

Join Our Player Pathway and Build Your Future in Football

Capalaba Bulldogs are looking for U9-U18 footballers with a passion for football and a hunger for excellence to be part of our 2026 Academy teams. Capalaba FC will be filling FQA Girls teams in U9 - U17, and boys teams in U9 - U18 age groups in 2026.

How to express your interest:

We are looking for committed players eager to develop and represent the Capalaba FC badge with pride. If you are ready to take your football to the next level, we want to hear from you.

To submit your Expression of Interest, please complete the official form via the link below. This is the first step in our selection process for the 2025/2026 season.

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General Information

Play by the Rules (www.playbytherules.net.au) provides free advice, resources and online training to help make sport safe, fair and inclusive. This national initiative is supported by Federal, State and Territory Governments.

If you wish to join our FQ Academy program, then please contact:

Technical Directors

Senior Technical Director - David Booth (U13s - U23) E: SeniorTD@capalababulldogs.com

Junior Technical Director - Lee Walker (U8s-U12s) E: YouthTD@capalababulldogs.com

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Technical Staff 2026

FQ Academy Boys Coaching Staff for 2026

  • Head Coach: Daryl Gabagas
    Assistant Coach: Mark O’Neill

  • Head Coach: Brad Wyatt
    Assistant Coach: TBA

  • Head Coach: Rob Ricthie
    Assistant Coach: TBA

  • Head Coach: Zak Meuli
    Assistant Coach: Kaj Dennis

  • Head Coach: Kaj Dennis
    Assistant Coach: TBA

  • Christian Bryzak

FQ Academy Junior Girls Coaching Staff for 2026

  • Head Coach: Liam McAney
    Assistant Coach:

  • Head Coach: Olivia Gould
    Assistant Coach: TBA

  • Head Coach: Tara Ware
    Assistant Coach: Patrick Crilly

  • Luke Howell

  • Nicola Carlish

  • Yannik Wouts

  • Joel Morrison

  • Kate Lister

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FIELD LOCATIONS

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Game Day Information

Capalaba Bulldogs welcomes you to John Fredericks Park, we hope you enjoy the games and our facilities.

Our Game Day document will provide you with all the information you need regarding our club, facilities, medical and game related information.

Register for 2026

Follow this link
https://account.footballnetwork.com.au/register to register your Capalaba FC registration.

Or visit www.playfootball.com.au and search for Capalaba Soccer Club.

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