Football South Australia is delighted to announce the April winners for the Bendigo Bank Community Awards.
VOTING FOR THE MAY AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 4TH JUNE. CLICK TO NOMINATE.
The awards program will see winners recognised each month within the following categories:
- Volunteer of the Month - VOTE NOW
- Coach of the Month - VOTE NOW
- Referee of the Month - VOTE NOW
- Club of the Month - VOTE NOW
Specific criteria is available for each award. The following criteria is relevant to all awards and nominees must:
- Hold the relevant accreditation for the level they are coaching/officiating at
- Be registered in Play Football to an affiliated Football SA Club/Association for the current season
- Hold any other accreditations and/or licenses as required by Football SA
- Have not received any current or significant suspensions implemented by Football South Australia.
Monthly winners will formulate the list of nominees for the below annual award categories, to be announced at Football South Australia’s official end of season awards ceremony (full details to be confirmed).
- Volunteer of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Referee of the Year
- Club of the Year
Congratulations to our May Winners below.
Coach of the Month | Les Pogliacomi (Campbelltown City)
Les is well known for his involvement in the game as a professional player but it’s his work over the past 4 years coaching the Under 11’s at Campbelltown City that has earned him coach of the month honours. Les is a positive role model for all players, demonstrating patience, encouragement and respect on and off the pitch. Whilst skill development is an important part of his coaching, goal setting and guiding the players to be good people are both extremely important to Les.
Volunteer of the Month | Kylie Dalakis (Salisbury Inter)
Kylie Dalakis has been a volunteer with Salisbury Inter Soccer Club for more than 20 years! Over the past six-years she has served as club secretary, on top of coaching the Under 7 Girls for the last two seasons. With the club witnessing rapid participation growth, increasing from 12 teams to 25, her role as secretary has become increasingly important, ensuring the club maintains a high level of administration across its operations. On top of this, Kylie finds time to work behind the bar for senior men’s games and in the canteen for girls and women’s games, all done with a smile on her face!
Referee Of The Month | Lincoln Herring
Lincoln is a passionate and dedicated match official. His calm approach is reassuring for players, coaches and spectators, ensuring he maintains strong relationships on and off the pitch. Communication is a key part of his approach to officiating, taking the time to explain his decisions and answer questions patiently. Lincoln is always asking questions at referee training to better his performances on match day.
Club Of The Month | Adelaide Athletico
One of the newest clubs in South Australia, Adelaide Athletico FC is built upon the foundation of 6 pillars of belief: affordability, inclusivity, fairness, respect, community and the embracement of technology. AAFC strive to provide a welcoming environment for current and potential members. In upholding their values on and off the pitch, the future is bright for this emerging club.