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national
premier
league
Valentine FC competes in the NNSW National Premier League (NPL) and Australia Cup competitions. Coached by qualified coaches under direction of the club’s technical director, Cas Wright, these teams are the premier teams of the club. Our senior squad comprises 30 players in our first grade and reserve grade teams.
In 2025, we’re proud to have Stone Real Estate Warners Bay as major sponsor for our senior NPL squad. Other sponsors include Montgomery Homes, Jax Tyres and Auto Warners Bay and Valentine Bowling Club.
The Premier Youth League (PYL) is Northern NSW Football’s talented player pathway for players U13 to U18. The program is designed to further develop and improve players’ games, preparing them for senior NPL football.
Players train three nights each week, supervised by our talented, qualified coaching staff. The PYL squad largely comprises players who have come through our Junior Development League program, building on our culture of ‘promoting from within’, something we pride ourselves on throughout the club. Hard work and dedication at training and on game day is key – we expect a lot from our players, but the rewards are worth it as players progress through our ranks.
From 2025, Alfabs joins the club as the Major Sponsor for our Premier Youth League teams. Other sponsors include Cardiff Veterinary Hospital, Rehab Matters and Montgomery Homes.
premier
youth
league
junior
development
league
The Junior Development League (JDL) is Northern NSW Football’s talented player pathway for players U9 to U12. The four-year program provides players with a firm footballing foundation in the core skills of Striking the Ball, Running with the Ball, 1v1 and First Touch.
Players train two or three nights a week, led by trained coaches under the guidance of our Club Technical Director, Cas Wright. Our JDL program is a great pathway for talented young players in community football looking to develop as players looking to compete in Premier League and Academy Football.
From 2025, Giant Electrical joins the club as Major Sponsor for all Junior Development League teams. Other sponsors include Finspire Advisers, Chemist Hub Valentine and Montgomery Homes.
VALENTINE FC
TogEtheR WE rIse
PREMIER football coaching staff
We are fortunate to have a highly qualified and experienced coaching staff at our club, including two A-License coaches who both have experience playing and coaching for A-League clubs.
KALLUM gARBETT
Role
Head Coach Premier Football
First Grade Coach
Coaching Qualifications
Football Australia B License
Football Philosophy
Kal is dedicated to creating an optimal environment for players and coaches at Valentine FC to support their ongoing development, foster team work and build a strong and healthy club culture. Kal belives in developing talent and encourages a style of play that will equip emerging players for our senior teams and beyond. His goal is to develop the Valentine FC Youth players into senior Valentine first team players, and beyond to even greater opportunities.
Professional Journey
After coaching at Macquarie Football for several years, Kal joined the Club in 2020. He moved to Valentine to coach youth grades and work as a 1st-grade assistant coach under Adam Hughes. Whilst coaching youth grades at Valentine, he also was selected for roles at the Newcastle Jets, coaching the 13s and the 18s before taking up the role of first-grade coach commencing in the 2025 season.
Playing Career
As a player, Kal played his youth football in the local NPL competition. He has played in international tournaments in Asia, as well as playing 1st grade in the second division in Newcastle.
CAS WRIGHT
Role
Club Technical Director
Assistant Coach Premier Football
Reserve Grade Coach
Head of Phoenix Foundation (Academy)
Coaching Qualifications
Football Australia A License
Football Australia Coach Educator (Tutor)
Diploma in Leadership and Management
ASCA Level 1 S&C Coach Accreditation (Strength & Conditioning)
Football Philosophy
Cas is committed to creating an environment that nurtures growth for both coaches and players. Her goal is to continually develop and eveolve the Valentine FC Premier Football Program to deliver outstanding results on and off the field, and presenting a pathway NPL duties and beyond.
Professional Journey
Cas re-joined our club in 2021, bringing a wealth of experience with her. She has served as Club TD and JDL TD within NNSWF NPL/NL1, WPL, and Macquarie Football structures. Cas has also coached teams at State and National titles, including the NYC. Cas recently completed her second term with the Newcastle Jets A-League as the Second Assistant and Team Manager.
Significantly, Cas, has also completed a prestigious FIFA Coach Education course, a selective program limited to only 20 coaches across Australia, facilitated in conjunction with Football Australia.
Playing Career
As a player, Cas represented NNSWF at the Australian titles. She boasts a remarkable history in the Sydney competition’s top tier, spanning 15 years, where she played for teams like Central Coast Lightning, Newcastle/Port Stephens and Sydney United.
community
football
Valentine FC’s Community Football program is one of the largest programs in the Lake Macquarie region, with over 700 registered players last season and growing each year. The program offers the opportunity for player of all ages and abilities to enjoy our great game.
Miniroos provides opportunities for boys and girls aged between 5 to 11 to play small-sided football games. Players and parents alike will learn the basics of football, make new friends, have a lot of fun, and get some exercise to boot! We provide coaching sessions and run all games in a relaxed environment where the aim is to teach new skills to each individual player, and promote teamwork, in an enjoyable way.
Smaller fields, modified rules and fewer players mean a more enjoyable game with increased opportunities to touch the ball and to score goals. As players progress through the age groups, the playing environments (field size and ball size) are modified to suit their stage of development and prepare them for the transition to 11 v 11 football.
Our Community Football Program provides opportunities for players aged 12 and upwards to enjoy football with their mates. Our community teams compete in the combined competition run by our three local zones, Macquarie, Newcastle Port Stephens and Hunter Valley. All teams are graded based on their ability and there is a promotion / relegation policy in place for the Divisions. The community competition commences with the U12’s to Over 35’s, Competition is open to males and females equally.
Excitingly, from 2023 onwards we welcome Montgomery Homes as our Major Sponsor for Community Football and Nadin West Joinery as our Women’s Football Sponsor, something that will see our football programs go from strength to strength, benefiting players and the community alike.
Other sponsors include Agility Professional Tree Services, When Financial and Chemist Hub Valentine.
Valentine FC’s Community Football program is one of the largest programs in the Lake Macquarie region, with over 700 registered players last season and growing each year. The program offers the opportunity for player of all ages and abilities to enjoy our great game.
Miniroos provides opportunities for boys and girls aged between 5 to 11 to play small-sided football games. Players and parents alike will learn the basics of football, make new friends, have a lot of fun, and get some exercise to boot! We provide coaching sessions and run all games in a relaxed environment where the aim is to teach new skills to each individual player, and promote teamwork, in an enjoyable way.
Smaller fields, modified rules and fewer players mean a more enjoyable game with increased opportunities to touch the ball and to score goals. As players progress through the age groups, the playing environments (field size and ball size) are modified to suit their stage of development and prepare them for the transition to 11 v 11 football.
Our Community Football Program provides opportunities for players aged 12 and upwards to enjoy football with their mates. Our community teams compete in the combined competition run by our three local zones, Macquarie, Newcastle Port Stephens and Hunter Valley. All teams are graded based on their ability and there is a promotion / relegation policy in place for the Divisions. The community competition commences with the U12’s to Over 35’s, Competition is open to males and females equally.
In 2025 we again thank Montgomery Homes for continuing as our Major Sponsor for Community Football. We also thank Agility Tree Services for their continued generous support. Joining them for the 2025 season are Finspire Advisers and Essential Plant Repairs. We also welcome Great Beginnings – Belmont North as our new sponsor for Miniroos. We appreciate all our sponsors generous support!
