Football South Australia, in partnership with Adelaide United Football Club and Dutch football powerhouse PSV Eindhoven, is pleased to announce the five South Australian coaches selected to take part in a unique overseas coach education program this October.
The initiative, first announced at the 2024 RAA Celebration of Football, is designed to reward and support outstanding local coaches with an immersive professional development experience at one of Europe’s most respected football clubs.
The selected coaches are:
- Niall Fay – Adelaide Atletico VSC
- Steven Grelli – Adelaide City
- Adam Manning – Adelaide Comets
- Louis Suter – Adelaide University
- George Tsonis – Croydon FC
Joining the group will be Marie Spagnoletti (Junior Football Manager), attending as the official representative from Football South Australia.
Departing on Sunday 19 October, the group will travel to Eindhoven for a week-long experience hosted by PSV Eindhoven, returning on Sunday 26 October. The program includes coach education sessions led by PSV staff, access to training and matchday environments, observation of academy and senior team operations, and a series of tailored football-related development activities.
Coaches will be based at the NH Eindhoven Conference Centre, with ground transport provided for all scheduled program activities. The trip is fully funded by Football South Australia (flights, transfers & match day tickets) and Adelaide United (accommodation and ground transport).
“It is great to see this initiative come to life. Sending five South Australian Coaches overseas to a world leading academy in partnership with Adelaide United Football Club is a great outcome for the game and clubs represented. The opportunity is a great reward for the efforts of coaches and technical directors. We wish everyone safe travels and a great experience.” Football SA CEO, Michael Carter
“We are proud of the fact that our partnership with PSV Eindhoven serves to not only to benefit Adelaide United but provides opportunities for all South Australian coaches to engage with one of the world’s premier youth academies. We’d like to thank Football SA for their collaboration in bringing the concept to life and we congratulate those coaches selected for this inaugural tour.” Nathan Kosmina, Adelaide United CEO
The group will also have the opportunity to attend PSV junior matches and engage with club staff, adding to the unique behind-the-scenes learning experience.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment by Football South Australia and Adelaide United to invest in coaching excellence and build stronger development pathways across the South Australian football ecosystem.