Advanced Player Development Pathway - Pine Hills FC

Advanced Player Development Pathway

2026 Academy & Development Teams

In 2026, Pine Hills Football Club (PHFC) is proud to announce that our Boys (U10–U18) and Girls (U11–U17) have been included in the Football Queensland (FQ) Academy Leagues.
We will also feature Pre-Academy Boys (U9) and Pre-Academy Girls (U10), along with Development Teams across the Boys U8–U14 age groups (at a minimum).

The information below relates to our Academy teams. It is provided as a reference point for families- however, it is subject to change.

2026 FQ Academy – Coaching Team


We are grateful to this group of coaches who, under the guidance of our Technical Team, will lead our FQA Teams for 2026.

Academy Team Coaches and Assistant Coaches
U9 Boys – Ed Chamberlain, Cat Zaini
U10 Girls – Jim Kyle, David Casey
U10 Boys – Paddy Guiney, Leon Hart
U11 Girls – Gary Lawless, Joe Campo
U11 Boys – Chris Canavan, Marco Lucente
U12 Girls – Will Dunphy, Ross MacNeil
U12 Boys – Luke McKenna, Greg Christison
U13 Girls – Harvey Singh, Blair Cheyne, Ben Kearney
U13 Boys – Phil Cannell, Ray McLoughlin
U14 Boys – Bailey Paton, Eamon Walsh
U15 Girls – Michaela Noremberczyk, Shane Duell
U15 Boys – Aiden Scalia, Cooper Philpott
U16 Boys – Lloyd Davies, Matthew Loff
U17 Girls – Glen Graf
U18 Boys – Stitch Jones, Zac Hines, Freddy Eagle, Lachlan Jeffers



2026 Training Schedule

Please note that training times are yet to be confirmed, but likely to follow the following structure. Provided here to assist families in making arrangements.

  • U9–U13 Boys – Monday & Wednesday, 5:00–6:15pm

  • U14–U15 Boys & U18 Dev Boys – Monday & Wednesday, 6:15–7:30pm

  • U10–U13 Girls – Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00–6:15pm

  • U14–U17 Girls Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00–7:15pm

  • U16–U18 FQA Boys – Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15–7:30pm

Optional Strength & Conditioning sessions

U14/15 Boys- Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm

U16-18 Boys- Wednesday 5:00-5:45pm

U14-17 Girls- Wednesday 6:00-6:45pm

Optional Small-Sided Game Nights (for U10–U13 Boys and Girls) will be held on Friday evenings 5:00-6:00pm, during Term 1.

Advanced Goal Keeper Training

U10-13 Academy and Development Boys- Monday 6:15-7:00pm

U14-18 Academy Boys and Girls- Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm

U10-13 Academy Girls Tuesday 6:15-7:00

Access the PHFC Full Club Training Schedule here >>



Player & Parent Agreement

All Academy & Development players and parents will be required to review and sign the PHFC Player & Parent Agreement, which outlines our expectations, values, and commitment to the Pine Hills Way. It is intended to help people understand what is expected across our Academy teams.


Key Dates

December 1 – Fields closed for annual maintenance by Moreton Bay Regional Council
January 12 – Fields re-open. Academy Teams may commence training (if coaches and players are available).
January 15–17School Holiday Clinic, 8–11am each day (Ages 6–14, grouped accordingly).

January 25 – Trial games vs Grange Thistle (U10–18 FQA teams)

Tuesday 27 January – Academy teams Parent & Player Information Sessions (Kakowan Community Hall, Bunya)
Session 1: 5:00pm–6:00pm (U15/17 Girls, U16/18 Boys, U13/14/15 Boys)
Session 2: 6:30pm–7:30pm (U10–13 Girls, U10–12 Boys)

One parent is asked to attend with each player. Meeting notes (and a recording) will be provided for anyone unable to attend in person.

January 28 – All Development Teams & Pre-Academy teams commence training
January 30 – Friday Night Games Night (U10–13) commences
February 1 – Trial games vs Ipswich FC (U10–18 FQA teams)
Week beginning February 2 – Strength & Conditioning (U14–18) commences
February 8 – U13–U18 Academy Teams commence fixtures
February (additional dates TBC) – U10–U12 Academy and Development Teams will have additional trial games throughout the month
March 8 – U10–U12 Academy Teams commence fixtures
March 8 – U13, U14, and U18 Development Teams commence their season
Term 2 – U9 Pre-Academy Boys, U10 Pre-Academy Girls, and U8–U12 Development Teams commence their regular season

Pre-Season Games Schedule


vs Grange Thistle FC — Sunday 25 January @ PHFC

PHFC TeamGTFC TeamTimeField
U14 BoysU14 Boys8:30 AM2
U10 BoysU10 Boys8:30 AM1A
U12 GirlsU12 Girls8:30 AM1B
U11 BoysU11 Boys8:30 AM3A
U11 GirlsU11 Girls8:30 AM3B
U15 BoysU15 Boys10:00 AM2
U12 BoysU12 Boys10:00 AM1A
U13 BoysU13 Boys10:00 AM3A
U13 GirlsU13 Girls10:00 AM3B
U15 GirlsU14 Girls3:00 PM1
U17 GirlsU15 Girls3:00 PM2
U16 BoysU16 Boys3:00 PM3
U18 BoysU18 Boys5:00 PM2


vs Ipswich FC — Sunday 1 February @ PHFC

PHFC TeamIFC TeamTimeField
U14 BoysU14 Boys8:30 AM2
U10 BoysU10 Boys8:30 AM1A
U11 GirlsU11 Girls8:30 AM1B
U11 BoysU11 Boys8:30 AM3A
U12 GirlsU12 Girls8:30 AM3B
U15 BoysU15 Boys10:00 AM2
U12 BoysU12 Boys10:00 AM3A
U13 GirlsU13 Girls10:00 AM3B
U13 BoysU13 Boys10:00 AM1A
U15 GirlsU15 Girls3:00 PM1
U17 GirlsU17 Girls3:00 PM2
U16 BoysU16 Boys3:00 PM3
U18 BoysU18 Boys5:00 PM1
QPLWQPLW5:00 PM2

Carnivals and Tournaments

Please note that we believe our PHFC FQA teams will be automatically entered into all FQ carnivals that relate to their age group. We are not sure which carnivals relate to our U9 Boys and U10 Girls Pre-Academy teams. However, we have sought information on this from FQ and have been advised that carnival fees and more details will be provided early 2026. For now, please just note this in your diary as date claimers. We are keen for our teams to have as many development opportunities as possible.

Pre Season Carnival - North Star FC
Date: Sunday March 1 (TBC)
Teams Involved: U8-12 Boys and Girls FQA and Development teams (Optional Entry)
Venue: North Star FC, Zillmere

FQ Academy State Carnival
Date: 9 – 12 April
Teams Involved: U13 – U16 Boys; U14 – U17 Girls (Automatic entry by FQ for PHFC Academy teams)

Venue: South Pine Sports Complex

FQ Junior Cup
Date: 29 June – 1 July
Teams Involved: U12 Boys; U12 Girls; U13 Girls (Automatic entry by FQ for PHFC Academy teams)

Venue: Maroochydore FC, Sunshine Coast

FQ Winterfest 2025
Date: 2 – 6 July
Teams Involved:
• U10 – U11 Boys (2 – 4 July- Automatic entry by FQ for PHFC Academy teams)

• U9 Boys; U9 – U11 Girls (4 – 6 July- Automatic entry by FQ for PHFC Academy teams)

Venue: Maroochydore FC

FQ Academy State Championships
Date: 8 – 12 July
Teams Involved: U13 – U16 Boys; U14 – U17 Girls (Automatic entry by FQ for PHFC Academy teams)
Venue: South Pine Sports Complex

Pacific Championships / State of Origin Cup (Optional Carnival for PHFC teams)
Date: 30 September – 5 October
Teams Involved:
• Junior Championships: U10 – U14
• State of Origin Cup: U14 Boys; U14 – U17 Girls
Venue: Maroochydore FC

For current and up-to-date information, please visit:
https://footballqueensland.com.au/carnivals-and-tournaments/

2026 PHFC Development – Coaching Team


We are grateful to this group of coaches who, under the guidance of our Technical Team, will lead our Development Teams for 2026.


Development Team Coaches
U8 Boys Dev 1 – Rhys McLennan, Jake Taylor
U8 Boys Dev 2 – Michael Burchill
U9 Boys – Cameron Hann
U10 Boys – Martin Gibson, Belinda Harold
U11 Boys – Scott Popplewell
U12 Boys – Vikas Kumar, Paul Knight
U13 Boys – Joey Cheung, Peter Marsh, Alan Gardiner
U14 Boys – Will Dunphy, Parker Smith
U18 Boys – TBC



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