After weeks of rain, Kick-on for Women finally Kicked Off at Kings!
20 of our finest rocked up for the opening night of our 8 week program being run in partnership with Football NSW.
We certainly look forward to seeing more of these amazing women over the coming weeks and, who knows, maybe future seasons in the Royal Blue?
In the last of our series profiling some of the Queens that keep Kings moving forwards, we meet our Treasurer Maev.
Name: Maev
Role: Treasurer
How long have you been on the committee? This is my 4th year
What motivates you to continue volunteering your time? I continue to volunteer because I appreciate the club's family-oriented nature and supportive environment.
What's your favourite part about being on the committee? I enjoy being the treasurer because I like dealing with administrative tasks and finding solutions to problems.
Time to meet our next Queen of Kings.
Name: Samantha
Role: Publicity Coordinator & Team Manager X2
How long have you been managing this team? I have managed or coached my eldest son's team for 5 years, but this is the first time managing my youngest son's team.
How long have you been on the committee? This is my third year
What motivates you to continue volunteering your time? When I was young, my mother used to volunteer, and I always thought it was super cool. However, I doubt my boys feel the same way, haha! Sport played a significant role in my childhood, and I want my boys to have the same experience.
What's your favourite part about being on the committee? It's amazing to see how the community and the kids grow together. The way they support each other and celebrate their milestones is simply heartwarming.
“I feel lucky to be a part of such a wonderful journey!!!”
It's time to meet the indomitable force of nature that is our Sponsorship Coordinator and coach of U11/5, Suzanne.
Name: Suzanne
Role: Sponsorship Coordinator & Coach
How long have you been coaching? Mother of 7 gremlins, introduced to Kings when No. 2 was 5 in 1998. I started as Manager which led to Coaching within weeks ha ha ha so a while now and absolutely LOVE IT…
How long have you been on the committee? I have been on the committee for many years now. I helped out as much as I could behind the scenes before joining, and eventually, I joined officially. I am still committed even though I’ve no children playing any more...
What motivates you to continue volunteering your time? KINGS has always been close to my heart and always will be that’s for sure, Recruiting many and watching them grow is awesome. Coaching is something that gives you inner strength providing a safe place for players, their siblings etc you get to know families not just players on a team. I have a strong passion, desire and devotion towards coaching soccer. Pushing players to further their knowledge and skills, bringing out their best, each has individual talents watching a HUGE smile that brightens them in so many ways, especially their confidence, their hard work makes ME smile.
What's your favourite part about being on the committee and coaching? I have given myself experiences, countless memories, new friends and connections. Over many years I’ve watched Kings grow into what it is today, continuing to be connected to each player, their families and especially the community NOW and in the BIG BRIGHT FUTURE for many years ahead.
“Kings will continue to push out the Scott Jamieson, Tim Hodge so watch out Ronaldo, Messi...”
In the latest of our series, we meet Zoe, Social Coordinator extraordinaire!
Name: Zoe
Role: Social and Fundraising Coordinator
How long have you been on the committee? This is my second year
What motivates you to continue volunteering your time? It's rewarding seeing the kids have so much fun playing soccer. Saturday sport was a positive part of my childhood and I want the next generation to have that opportunity too!
What's your favourite part about being on the committee? Chatting to parents and helping to build a friendly
community.
Next in the series of meeting the Queens of Kings, meet Michelle, our tireless Secretary!
Name: Michelle
Role: Secretary & Public Officer
How long have you been on the committee? This is my seventh year
What motivates you to continue volunteering your time? I want to make a difference and volunteering makes a difference
What's your favourite part about being on the committee? My favourite part is when the kids come to tell me about their game!!!
Kings Langley SFC is proud to celebrate the many strong women we have on our club committee that help make this club all that it is.
In the first of our series, meet Rose, the club's Female Development Officer and Manager of U9/3.
Name: Rose
Role: Female Development Officer & Team Manager
How long have you been managing this team? I've had the pleasure of managing this team for five years, starting way back when they were in U5s!
How long have you been on the committee? This is my first year on the committee.
What motivates you to continue volunteering your time? I volunteer to give the team a stable and safe environment to learn and reach their full potential.
What's your favourite part about being on the committee? I love working to make our club a better place for all the kids, both now and in the future.
“Who knows, we might just be helping to develop the next Socceroo or Matilda superstar”