Tara Murray
New Western Eagles coach Paul Falzon is looking forward to a new coaching challenge in FV state league 3 north-west.
Falzon, who coached Keilor Park in state league 1 north-west the last six years, said the successful history of the Western Eagles attracted him to the role.
He said he was ready for a new chapter in his coaching career and that the club’s vision was something he was keen to build.
“The committee’s energy, passion and drive to propel the club forward and to continue the focussed success of the team and the individuals was an important factor when I was considering joining,” he said.
“It’s also exciting to hear about the club’s vision for growing their junior teams so that they have a pathway for these young players to advance into senior football.
“I believe that Western Eagles with its rich history are striving and also deserve a place in higher leagues.
“The club’s brand amongst the soccer community is known for its great passionate following and immense impressive facilities.”
Falzon said he had also heard positive things about the club, which had been pushing for promotion from state league 3.
COVID-19 put a dent in that.
Falzon said despite the group finishing ninth this year, he would not go making wholesale changes to the group.
He said they would look to add some additional senior players to help enhance the program.
“The current squad is a great bunch of dedicated players with a mix of experience and some young upcoming players,” he said.
“We are focussed on supporting the team as a whole to be able to compete week on week aiming for the three points.
“I’m of the view that team building is an ongoing process that helps the playing group evolve into a cohesive unit.
“The players not only share expectations for accomplishing success, but trust and support one another and respect one another’s individual differences.
“It’s all about what we do together off the field and on the field, sharing the highs and the lows to get on with the job.”
