2025 AGM and Xmas Party Info
2-25 Goal Of The Year Award – nominate now – open to all senior teams and U18s. Captured a worldie on your phone, video or VEO? Send it in now!
2025 Goal Of The Year Nominations Open
2-25 Goal Of The Year Award – nominate now – open to all senior teams and U18s. Captured a worldie on your phone, video or VEO? Send it in now!
Players Wanted – Open Team Positions For U13 Girls
U13 Girls Players WANTED – We’re currently looking for a handful of players to join our fantastic U13 Girls Team for the 2025 season, with an amazing and fun group of girls as well as experienced coach.
2025 Myobrace Eaglets Program Soaring To New Heights
Nerang Soccer Club’s Eaglets Football Program has taken flight for 2025, with a record number of fledgling footballers hitting the pitch. The Eaglets Program is a specially designed program of football discovery for 3 to 5 year olds, with an emphasis on fun football gameplay, fundamental football philosophies, and activating a genuine love and passion for the game in our future superstars. This year has seen a surge in demand for the program, with all placements selling out in just a few days from the program’s initial announcement. Nerang’s Eaglets program offers one of the most affordable, accessible and comprehensive immersion platforms for football discovery in Australia, thanks in part to the generous support of its sponsors and partners. Our major sponsor this year is Myobrace Helensvale, whose input and contributions ensure that fees remain low and benefits high, with every participant receiving a full Eaglets uniform kit and a soccer ball to keep at the end of the program. The Helensvale branch of Myobrace are industry leaders in pre-orthodontic care, and are a notable Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) flagship practice. By addressing the underlying causes of poorly developing jaws rather than mechanically straightening teeth with braces, their team of highly trained and dedicated staff focus on delivering effective early preventive Myobrace treatment. Featuring a unique clinic design, developed to achieve the best possible patient outcomes, the Helensvale clinic incorporates a dedicated education and Myobrace Activities centre where children can become involved with their treatment in a fun, interactive environment geared towards fostering compliance. This week, excitement filled the air as our Eaglets met with Myobrace representative Lisa Dickie, who handed out the brand new Eaglets uniform kits to all the kids, before they quickly organised for a series of fun activities under our Eaglets coaching team. The program is headed up by veteran former Nerang player and development coach Luke Sorensen, who celebrates 30 years involved at the club this year. “There’s a great bunch of kids in the group this year, and its been incredible to see the rapid improvement in just a few short weeks of working with them,” said Luke. “We’re continually developing and fine tuning the structure and systems of the program and its activities to create an environment that pulls together all the elements of the football ‘discovery phase’ of development, but also some deeper philosophies around freedom of expression, confidence building and generating familiarity with the football environment and team space. “It’s a little bit of organised chaos at times but we find by the end of the program the kids are beaming from ear to ear, and hopefully, if we’ve done it right, they’ve developed a real connection to the joy of the game, and a familiarity with the ball and the actions involved.” Luke thanked the sponsors and supporters, and highlighted the importance of investing in our youngest players. “We’re very grateful for the amazing support we get from sponsors like Myobrace, and of course the Nerang Old Boys & Girls social club who also fundraise for our little Eaglets. “A football club is only as strong as its foundation level, and right here we’re aiming to build a strong base – from our youngest and newest players all the way up.” You can check out Myobrace at their official website HERE and follow the official Myobrace Facebook also HERE Unfortunately our Eaglets program is sold out for this block, but please follow our club’s social media for announcements on when the next term may be advertised.
GOAL FEST | FQPL Men Sink 14 Goals In 3 Days
In a stunning lift, Nerang’s FQPL Men’s U23s and Firsts spent last week sticking points in the bag, and with it came a flurry of quality goals in the back of their opponent’s nets. VIDEO BELOW — ALL FOURTEEN NERANG GOALS PALM BEACH VS NERANG / SUN 4 MAY First up was an away trip last Sunday to Palm Beach where our U23s were unlucky to not get the win, certainly dominating the play for 90 minutes but unable to convert it in the final third, ripping a draw from the Shark’s jaws in the dying minutes of the game in the form of quality Tobias McArthur strike placed from outside the box in the 88th minute of the game. The momentum built and carried through into the First Grade match, the Eagles putting on a show of grit and resilience after netting early in the 17th minute from a wild midfield floating shot from Douglas Santana, chipping the Palm Beach keeper. Palm Beach rallied back and, using its ever-present home ground advantage, flipped the match into a 2-1 lead which carried well into the second half. With the comeback in their sights, a 60th-minute penalty was converted easily by Nerang’s Doug Santana, bagging a brace for his poise on the ball and locking the scores at two a piece. The teams deadlocked, it seemed a draw was on the cards until the Eagle’s crashed forward, digging in to deliver a series of threatening attack plays, until a perfectly executed downward header from substitute Paschal Mbaka slipped under the Palmy keeper’s dive and found the corner of the goal in the 87th minute, deservedly sending the Eagles ahead. Just two minutes later, a slick combination run through the middle saw Jai Tomlinson squeeze a shot off through the blue traffic to score for Nerang, making it a 4-2 win at the final whistle. NERANG VS PIMPAMA / TUE 6 MAY No rest for the lads as on Tuesday their catch-up home games against Pimpama went ahead in less-than-favourable wet conditions. The Nerang U23s translated their Palm Beach frustration into positive action, carving through the visitors in a fine display in front of a boisterous mind-week home crowd. A quality hat trick was bagged by Lucas Wood, with two solid goals including an epic solo run from left wing through multiple defenders before firing near the penalty spot and finding the net, and himself whipping in a penalty perfectly converted. Stand out playmaker, Nerang’s Nicholas Jeffrey delivered a pin point left foot lob assist, parking the ball onto the waiting feet of Wilken Weinert who finished his run with a classy full volley shot, placed in the bottom corner. Not to miss out, Jeffrey himself also picked up a spilled shot from the Pimpama goalkeeper late in the game, blasting his own strike into their net, making it 5 goals for Nerang at the final whistle, and a convincing 5-2 win for Nerang. The First Grade was always going to be a tighter match up and it proved so from the beginning, after Pimpama’s Rhys Prudhoe produced one of the goals of the season in just the second minute of the game, spotting Nerang’s goalkeeper Daniel Orr off his line and sinking a world-class genuine half field shot from the half way line all the way into the back of Nerang’s net. What would be a deflating goal for most teams didn’t shake the Nerang resolve, with the game quickly returning to full force, Nerang taking it right back to the visitors. Nerang’s Paschal Mbaka sparked a fierce come back with two quick-succession goals, running in behind to slip one easily past the keeper in the 14th minute, and again with a fire header coming off a snap cross from Alex Jones, Mbaka gifted free reign over the back post space and finishing strongly to put Nerang ahead. A third goal for Nerang, again from a clever steal by Paschal Mbaka as he capitalised on some defensive indecision by Pimpama, sealing the hat trick for Paschal and the 3 -1 lead for Nerang in the 60th minute. The visitors clawed back late with a parting goal, and then another with Nerang keeper Dan Orr again coming unstuck and gifting a penalty to Pimpama wide in the box which was easily converted for a 3 all score going into the final minutes. As a draw result was looming, it was an undeterred Nerang Eagles attack which broke the deadlock, Jai Tomlinson pulling out the goods with a desperate sliding power shot right through and over the Pimpama keeper, coming from a scintillating through ball pass from none other than our 85th minute substitute Kobi Tomlinson. Some clever strategic team management and growing confidence within the squad puts Nerang in the driver’s seat heading forward, with this weekend’s away match against Murwillumbah postponed, and the next scheduled round to take place at home here at Nerang this Saturday 17th of May against Broadbeach United — kicking off at 3pm for the U23s and 5PM for First Grade // PALM BEACH VS NERANG • U23s 1-1 draw — Firsts 4-2 win (brace to Doug Santana) NERANG VS PIMPAMA • U23s 5-2 win (hat trick Lucas Wood) — Firsts 4-3 win (hat trick Paschal Mbaka) ALL FOURTEEN GOALS below in video
Important Info – 2025 Return To Football
WELCOME TO 2025 at Nerang Soccer Club ALL PARENTS please check the information, video and graphics provided below for important parent and spectator rules and requirements. KEY DATES / TIMES Tuesday 28 Jan – all junior teams return to training Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30pm to 5:30pm U6s to U12s (2013 to 2019 born players) Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm U13s to U18s (2007 to 2012 born players) Weekend of 7th March – Junior competition season commences, fixtures and draw TBA Typically U6s to U14s play Saturday mornings and U15s to U18s play Friday nights Eaglets 3 to 5 year olds program starts term 2 (after Easter) You can view the full Football Queensland South Coast Season Calendar here at https://footballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2410002-General-2025-Season-Calendars-South-Coast.pdf TRAINING DAY INFO All players please arrive and be ready at your field/space at least 5 minutes before your team’s training start. Players to be dressed ready to train, and have own water bottle (labelled), boots on, shin guards. Sun protection for the 4:30 sessions during the summer weeks is at parent’s discretion. For training space allocations or if unsure where your team is please see clubhouse upon arrival. No boots to be worn inside clubhouse please, no ball games or soccer, skateboards or scooters on the clubhouse terrace. Nerang Soccer Club is strictly an ON LEASH park for dogs at all times, enforced by Council. Dogs are not permitted to be off leash or to be in the playing spaces. Please keep your animal under control and respect the space and other users. If your dog is imposing, undisciplined, dangerous or otherwise unruly please consider leaving it at home. Please take any dog droppings with you or place bagged in a bin. PLAYER SAFETYAs per Football Australia and FIFA regulations, players are NOT permitted to train or play football whilst wearing watches, necklaces or jewellery, fitbits or wrist bands, ear rings or studs, or anything which may be deemed a risk to person or others. Please remove such items before training or playing. PROPERTYWe recommend leaving valuables at home or in a safe place away from fields. The club accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged or stolen items including cell phones, money, personal items or personal equipment. Please take your water bottle, personal items and gear home with you and keep the grounds tidy at all times. PLAYER & PARENT EXPECTATIONS & CODES OF CONDUCTAll players, spectators and visitors are required to adhere to the Football Australia, Football Queensland and Nerang Soccer Club codes of conduct. Persons are expected to — Treat all players, coaches, staff, officials and spectators with respect and courtesy at all times Refrain from using vulgar or denigrating language, swearing or slander Racism, discrimination, cultural bias, sexism or classist slurs are strictly prohibited Abuse, intimidation and/or threatening behaviour, including verbal, physical or otherwise is strictly prohibited under any circumstances Violent behaviour and intentional rough/violent play is not tolerated under any circumstance, on or off the field Please stay out of damaged or degraded field areas, goal mouths and any muddy or worn areas FURTHER IMPORTANT CODES FOR PARENTS & SPECTATORS Please stay behind and outside playing field fences at all times unless instructed otherwise by staff For unfenced fields, please keep well back from the training/game space, away from coaches, and at minimum 2.5 metres back from all sidelines at all times DO NOT spectate from behind goals and goal lines DO NOT shout instructions, prompts, or coach the kids from the sidelines DO NOT scream and shout at the kids when they are playing or training DO NOT vape or smoke anywhere near players, fields, buildings or facilities DO NOT attend the club if you are intoxicated, undue or disorderly The consumption of alcohol is not permitted anywhere on site except in the clubhouse and on the clubhouse terrace. Our bar and clubhouse is a licensed area and subject to liquor licensing regulations Parents are an important part of the kids’ football experience and your positive presence is valuable to their development and enjoyment, but please allow them to make and learn from their own mistakes, let the coaches do their jobs without impediment, and let the kids play without pressure and develop a love for the game. Other more general parent/spectator expectations include — Parking safely and legally when visiting, and driving slowly in the car parks Being a positive parent or spectator who praises good effort, fair play and supports the coaches and kids Respect all others when attending the club Report any damage or hazards or incidents to clubhouse staff Failure to adhere to and respect the codes of conduct and expectations for players, parents and spectators may lead to removal from game/training spaces, and in more serious cases bans for parents and players may be imposed and/or police action may be undertaken. COACHES & MANAGERS WANTEDEach year we are looking for a handful dedicated coaches to join our existing coaching crew guiding a team — this year in particular for our younger groups U6s to U11s. Football knowledge is a great start however not required for our younger ages groups, just a good sense of leadership and patience. Parents and older siblings (16+) welcome to enquire, and we’ll have support on hand to assist you in your coaching journey. Must have a current blue card or working with children equivalent – if you need a blue card we can help you arrange one. Contact Fred (details below) to enquire. Registration Contacts & HelpRegistrar – Sally / nerangsoccerclub.registrar@gmail.comRegistrar & Treasurer – Mel / nerangsoccerclub.treasurer@gmail.com Football EnquiriesAll Coaching Enquires – Fred / fred@trafficdc.com.auSenior Football Player Enquiries / Senior Men’s Coordinator – Michael 0431338677 –OR– Senior Women’s Coordinator – Nic 0408079077 REGISTRATIONS & SIGN ON OPEN – CLICK HERE FOR INFO An important video message for parents & spectators from Ray Winstone https://vimeo.com/1050580397/10a927e9a7
2025 FQPL Men’s Coaches Announced
COACH ANNOUNCEMENT & PRE SEASON TRIALS/TRAINING The club is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Boelen to head up the 2025 FQPL4 Men’s campaign, with the experienced coach’s arrival already signalling what will likely be a significantly stronger season ahead for the Eagles. >>> TRIALS ANNOUNCED for Nov & Dec — Details & info at bottom of this post <<< Mark is no stranger to success in this league, and his 2022 campaign with Murwillumbah notably delivered the double to the club, winning both the premiership and the grand final, whilst also earning the club promotion. That effort also delivered a Football Queensland FQPL4 Coach Of The Year accolade for Mark. With an extensive local playing history and coaching history across club’s such as Broadbeach, Mudgeeraba and Tweed, Mark’s knowledge of the Gold Coast football landscape is second to none, and he’s already made it clear he has no illusions in terms of returning Nerang to a promotion-worthy team across the next couple of seasons. With several key yet-to-be named signings already bolstering the squad and an expectation of a stronger campaign on all fronts, there’s already been an influx of optimism around the club, something which “I like to win, it can be infectious, and that’s what I’m going to look for here at Nerang — winning and losing, it can become a habit and we will be pushing to win,” said Mark. “Nothing comes without the hard work and that’s the culture that we will develop — with the work, [winning] can happen.” “This league can be scrappy sometimes, it’s hard to get out of. I have a style I like to play but you have to be ready to adapt. “We’ll be really working to develop the right mix of players, a handful of young players and a good sprinkle of experience combined.” “There’s only one way to go and that’s to go up, it’s a great club at Nerang with a lot of history and I’m excited for the season ahead — this is going to be a team which players will want to be part of.” Joining Mark in the Reserve U23s will be returning Nerang Soccer Club veteran player/coach, Gary Stone. Stone’s wealth of game experience (with an impressive 688 senior games under his belt for Nerang) and competitive drive is legendary, with a notable section of the shelves in the clubhouse already graced with silverware from his past campaigns coaching key junior, senior and women’s teams at the club. Speaking on how many of his junior boys have followed Gary through into senior football, Garys says he’s optimisitic for a noticeable improvement in results into the 2025 season. “I think [our boys] are going to do really well this season, they’re going to be a lot stronger, they know what they’re up for now, they know what they’re playing for.” “I’m excited to be working with Mark, a new coach bringing in new things, I think it’s going to be great.” “It’s always going to be a battle but we’re pushing for at least mid table, but I think top-four is the target and we’re more than capable,” said Gary. “The boys improved massively towards the back end of last season which is great, and it showed in our results and stats, we should have won a lot more in the end but it’s definitely there.” PRE SEASON TRIALS & TRAINING Sessions are open to all interested/eligible/returning/new players – please turn up ready to play. 27 Nov 2024 – Alabaster West Field 1 – 6pm – 8pm Cancelled due to council field closures Sat 30 Nov 2024 – North Burleigh Headland (Miami side on the north side of headland) – 8am start fitness Wed 04 Dec 2024 – Alabaster West Field 2 – 6pm – 8pm 07 Dec 2024 – Location TBA 11 Dec 2024 – Alabaster West Field 1 – 6pm – 8pm 14 Dec 2024 – Location TBA 18 Dec 2024 – Alabaster West Field 1 – 6pm – 8pm 21 Dec 2024 – Location TBA Contact head coach Mark Boelen for further info or enquiries — 0431 145 919 NORTH BURLEIGH HEADLAND NORTH SIDE ALABASTER FIELDS
Scanlon’s Lights Funding Commitment Welcomed
A significant lighting upgrade for Nerang’s ground could be on the way with today’s announcement from the Member for Gaven, Meaghan Scanlon, which would see field lighting installed on our third field as well as upgrades to LED lighting on our main field. As many members would know, field training space and night-time game scheduling at our club can be difficult at times, especially in the winter months with limited daylight. Over the past decade the club has faced significant challenges at times with some senior and junior teams forced to train on alternate days, in dark areas or in inadequately smaller spaces, rushing to clear the space for the next team to train or play. Along with these challenges, the excessive training and game traffic contained inside our two lit fields quickly causes damage to grass and playing surfaces which only worsens over time, reducing the quality of the field spaces on offer at Nerang. For some time the plan has been to install new lighting poles onto a third full size field space (on our current back fields), and at the same time swap out the current halogen style metal halide lights with brighter and more efficient LED lighting for our main Bob Jeffrey Field. Local member Meaghan Scanlon last night committed that (if re-elected as a Labor government) funding would be made available to get this important project well and truly underway, along with part contributions from our own club funding and the local city council. Nerang Soccer Club welcomes the offering of support from our local member for this critical piece of infrastructure upgrade, something that will no doubt allow the club to grow our player numbers and be able to provide an improved range of football activity for even more people from varying backgrounds, skill levels and ages. With population growth on the rise and the future housing now well underway at the Skyridge Estate, it’s no doubt that our club will grow in the coming years and we are looking forward to being able to provide football opportunities for all who come to the club.
2025 Senior Men Coaching Positions APPLY NOW
Nerang Soccer Club is seeking applications for motivated and experienced coaches to join our Men’s FQPL4 teams for the 2025 Football Queensland South Coast season. UPDATE: POSITION IS NOW CLOSED Thank you to all who enquired Established club (over 50 years) with a strong sense of football family and camaraderie Excellent facilities and grounds, close to M1 and central Be part of a longstanding and well-regarded local football history and legacy Friendly and supportive club officials and committee Existing and emerging stock of junior players keen to develop into their senior football Renumeration and/or budget to be discussed upon successful application Coaching qualifications will be favoured alongside experience, however ALL applications considered on merit APPLICATIONS CLOSED // QPL4 Head Coach // FQPL4 U23 Coach
Football Foundations – Skyridge Eaglets Program Success
PHOTOS: This year’s Skyridge Eaglets program has showcased some of the club’s newest and youngest participants in the game, providing football fundamentals to a select group of 3 to 5 year olds eager to play the World Game. In 2024 the club welcomed our new sponsor and partner for the program in Skyridge, whose support, alongside the Nerang Old Boys and Girls Social Club (Nobs), has been invaluable in ensuring the program has been able to be delivered with fantastic new equipment and subsidised fees, ensuring the program remains the most affordable of its kind around. The Skyridge Eaglets program was in high demand and hosted 20 exceptional young kids this year of varying ages and backgrounds, all coming together to take their first steps into the giant world of football. (Photos below) This year’s program also saw the arrival of Assistant Coaches including Lincoln Syers from our men’s First Grade FQPL team, and the return of young Kyal Sorensen (himself a former graduate of this very same program) who has since advanced to the highest levels of FQ Academy football as well as being part of Queensland’s National Champions team for indoor soccer (Futsal) in 2024. The program’s Lead Coach Luke said that this year’s fresh batch of fledgling Eaglets have been some of the best through so far in the year’s he’s been involved with it, with an exciting array of kids demonstrating some incredible skills and passion for football activity. “It’s been fantastic to see the rapid growth in many of the players, we’ve had some really great kids through who’ve shown tremendous courage and really embraced the concepts of the game in such a short amount of time,” said Luke. “It’s not just learning new football skills, it’s much broader than that, it’s all about the kids taking their first steps into a much larger world of group activity, of physical challenges, movements and coordination, focus and discipline, but above all loads of fun!” The Discovery Phase of Football Coach Luke says that it’s critical young players in this phase continue to develop a strong connection to the game, as it’s that connection which lays the foundation for passionate learning and resilience in the later years of their football journey. “The program aims to help kids develop a strong connection to the game in their early formative years, that they learn to love the game and associate football with fun and enjoyment, with a real sense of achievement.” “We’ve developed specific activities and games that put fun and excitement at the forefront, but also get the kids involved as a group and allows them to discover the basic skills and movements which form the foundation of football activity.” “It’s critical that young players, from the ages of about 4 up to 8 or 9 years, develop a strong affinity and love for the game first, and within that framework we will of course sneak in some ball control challenges, speed and agility, coordination and vision — a whole bucket full of core football skills both on the ball and off it.” “There’s no pressure, it’s freedom of expression and freedom of exploration, and the kids can go at their own pace, opt in or out as they please — something we believe is also vital to making sure that the kids embrace football as a whole, that it’s something they want to do, not have to do.” “They’ve all rapidly improved and developed new social skills, confidence and physical abilities, and there’s certainly been a few stand outs within some of the older kids who we’re sure will be back next year to step up and join one of our U6 teams as they move into the next phase.” Nerang Soccer Club President Fred Stone said the popularity and success of the program demonstrates that football remains one of the most sought after children’s team sports. “It’s great to see the demand growing and we’ll be looking to possibly expand the program in 2025 to allow even more kids to get involved and be part of the Eagles family down here,” he said. As part of the program, a handful of the Eaglets this year had the privilege of participating in a goal-shooting exhibition in front of spectators and members at our senior men’s FQPL team’s last home game for the season. Eaglets showcased their goal shooting powers to the cheers from the terrace, and shortly after a surprise visit from the Nerang Eagle mascot, they were tasked with leading our men’s senior team out onto the pitch at the start of the match — an exciting moment for all involved. The Eaglets returns in 2025, check our website and social media around Easter time for details of the next program.