"It's probably one of the best cultures I've seen in a playing group and in a staff group in football." Emma Stidwell on the Royals environment. Coach Chats. Watch the full video here youtu.be/vpCEii4oprg #EssendonRoyals #NPLWVictoria

Emma Stidwell is back for 2027, part of our senior women's coaching staff and assistant coach of the U13 girls. "It's a nice change to see the senior women and the senior men getting on so well." #EssendonRoyals #NPLWVictoria

"We're there for development first, results second." Jonathan Goletsos on finding the right challenge for young players and helping them take the next step. Watch the full video here youtu.be/fffaQ5OKZT0 #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

Jonathan Goletsos is back for 2027 with our U16 BVYPL side. "Royals has been such an inclusive place. We're there for development first, results second." #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

At just 13, Johno Clemente was already showing a keen interest in the coaching craft. He took his first steps as a coach at Essendon Royals. His A-League coaching debut with Brisbane Roar is a reward for his ongoing commitment to learning and developing his craft.

"From the get-go, every game means something." John Psarras on the standards he asks of his players and why performance comes first. Watch the full video here youtu.be/lupzC_wTFXQ #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

John Psarras is back for 2027, his second season with our U18 BVYPL side after four years at the club. "From the get-go, every game means something. There's no shortcuts. It's performance first." #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

From Cross Keys to the A-League! 👑 Akeisha Sandhu (Jets) and Maggie Jenkins (Perth) faced off yesterday. Today, Kelli McGroarty could make her ALW debut for Melbourne City against Wellington at 10:15am AEDT. Proud of our Royals!

Mick is back on board for 2027 ✍️ The club is delighted to confirm that Michael Ferrante will remain in charge of our senior men's side next season, entering his sixth season at the helm. Read more: bit.ly/ferrante-27

Jaiden is locked in for 2027! 🔒 After masterminding our Nike FC Cup triumph, the club is delighted to announce that NPLW Head Coach Jaiden van der Heijden will return for his second season at the helm. Read more: bit.ly/VdH-27

We congratulate Emmie Butler as she heads to Morocco for the Women's Fifa U-17 World Cup representing New Zealand this weekend! 🌍 It's incredible to see our players going to the next level in their football careers. We will all be supporting you Emmie. Best of luck making an i

Four of our U13 Girls had an incredible opportunity to compete in the ID Cup last week 👏 Rosie and Katalaya represented Victoria Strikers, Alessia played for Victoria Vipers and Veronica lined up for Victoria Rovers, who went on to win the final. Congratulations, girls ❤️🤍

Coaches wanted for 2027 ⚽ We're looking for community coaches across U8 to U18, boys and girls teams. Register your interest: form.jotform.com/26197098346… All roles subject to interview and a valid Working With Children Check. #EssendonRoyals #Royals2027 #CommunityFootball #Coach

Great to see Kick-Starters back for Term 4! Thanks to St Christophers Airport West for hosting us and keeping this fantastic program running. Limited positions left for Saturday's Term 4 opener! Details and Registrations: bit.ly/ersc-kickstarters-ter…

Our junior teams need coaches for 2027, especially U8, U11, U12 and our girls teams. Boys and girls teams, U8 to U18. Put your hand up: form.jotform.com/26197098346… Subject to interview and WWC. #EssendonRoyals #Royals2027 #GirlsFootball #CoachesWanted

⚽ Last call. Kick-Starters Term 4 starts this week at St Christopher's Primary, Airport West. Ages 4–9, Sat and Wed sessions. Register 👉 bit.ly/ersc-kickstarters-ter… #EssendonRoyals #KickStarters

Kick-Starters Term 4: MiniRoos-aligned sessions, experienced coaches, girls-only grids where numbers allow. Uniforms via Armadura. From 7 Oct at St Christopher's, Airport West 👉 bit.ly/ersc-kickstarters-ter… #EssendonRoyals #KickStarters