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2027 UNDER 18s COACH
JAMES “JIMMY” GREAVES
Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club is excited to announce James “Jimmy” Greaves as our Under 18s Coach for 2027.
Jimmy has played an important role in shaping and developing our YCC Boys program over the past couple of years, helping create a strong foundation for the transition from junior football into our senior pathway.
A dedicated, passionate coach with an excellent football IQ, Jimmy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
As a former Club Captain, Jimmy understands what it means to represent the club and the standards, culture and values that come with wearing the Grove shirt.
His playing experience across both Amateur and Football SA competitions gives him a strong understanding of the demands of senior football and, importantly, what it takes to help young players make that next step.
We’re excited to see Jimmy continue his journey with the club and play an important role in developing the next generation of Grove players.
Welcome back aboard, Jimmy
WELCOME CHETIN ALI — WSL SENIOR COACH Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club is excited to announce Chetin Ali as our 2027 WSL Senior Coach.Chetin brings a wealth of coaching experience across youth, senior and State League environments, having worked with respected clubs including Adelaide Vipers FC, Vista SC and Playford Patriots SC.With experience working alongside first-team coaches in high-performance environments, Chetin brings a strong focus on leadership, communication, accountability and player development.His coaching philosophy is centred around creating a positive team culture, encouraging continuous improvement and building a winning mindset — while developing players both on and off the field.Chetin holds his Football Australia B Licence, and remains committed to continually developing as a coach and helping players and teams reach their full potential.We’re excited to have Chetin lead our WSL Senior Women into a new era in 2027 as we continue to build a strong, ambitious and competitive senior women’s program.Welcome to the Grove, Chetin! Expressions of Interest are now OPEN for our WSL Seniors & Reserves for the 2027 season! Submit your EOI using the link below.https://form.jotform.com/262433805670861
2027 WSL RESERVES COACHING TEAM
We’re excited to announce our 2027 WSL Reserves Coaching Team, with Debbie Wasley appointed as WSL Reserves Coach, supported by Becky Hlinak as WSL Reserves Assistant Coach.
DEBBIE WASLEY — WSL RESERVES COACH
Debbie brings over 30 years of playing and coaching experience to The Grove, with a strong history in women’s and girls’ football.
Her recent coaching roles include:
Salisbury Inter Girls Junior Coach
Northern Wolves Player/Coach
Debbie holds a Football Australia C Licence and across her coaching journey, Debbie has developed a strong passion for player development, particularly in building players’ technical skills, confidence and understanding of the game.
Her experience working across junior, women’s and player-coach environments will be a valuable addition to our WSL program as we continue to develop our players and build a strong pathway at Elizabeth Grove.
BECKY HLINAK — WSL RESERVES ASSISTANT COACH
Becky has been part of Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club since the beginning of our WSL Women’s program and has played an important role throughout the journey of women’s football at The Grove.
Becky brings a strong combination of:
CONFIDENT
COMPASSIONATE
HARD WORK ETHIC
EAGERNESS TO LEARN
Her understanding of our players, culture and WSL program, combined with her willingness to continue learning and developing as a coach, makes her a valuable part of our coaching structure.
Together, Debbie and Becky bring a great combination of coaching experience, player development, technical focus and club knowledge to our WSL Reserves program.
We’re excited to have them leading the Reserves into 2027 and look forward to seeing our players continue to develop under their guidance.
Welcome to The Grove, Debbie — and welcome back, Becky!
Friday night, our YCC Boys received their medals after an incredible season that saw them earn promotion to Tier 2!
We couldn’t be more proud of this group of boys. The commitment, effort, teamwork and belief they’ve shown throughout the season has been outstanding.
A massive achievement from our YCC Boys and one they should all be incredibly proud of.
Friday night was a chance to celebrate what they’ve achieved but we know this is only the beginning.
TIER 2 YCC BOYS, HERE WE COME!
Congratulations again, boys.
you’ve earned it!
PECKERS MELBOURNE CUP PUNTERS CLUB
Fancy getting involved in the Peckers Melbourne Cup Punters Club?
We’re looking for 24 punters MAX to join us for the ride, first in, best dressed!
Maximum 24 people
End of year show prior to the 2027 Melbourne Cup
Back the winners and be part of the action!
If you’re interested in getting involved, register your interest now by emailing:
24 spots only once they’re gone, they’re gone
PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED with Pega Sports
We’re excited to announce that Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club has extended our partnership with Pega Sports!
This partnership is about more than just apparel — it’s built on shared values, a shared vision and a commitment to the future of our club.
Pega Sports continues to provide us with quality, resilient and custom-designed apparel, while supporting our people, our football programs and the continued growth of Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club.
As we look towards an exciting new chapter, including our move into a brand-new facility in 2027, we’re incredibly proud to have Kosta and the entire Pega Sports family by our side.
A partnership that continues to grow stronger, with an exciting future ahead.
Thank you, Pega Sports, for your continued support.
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