That club was Woden Valley Women's FC and the Head Coach is Ed Hollis. It was no easy task, the Woden Valley Women's FC had more than its fair share of success in the first year of the three year plan, but Coach Hollis and his staff are not fooling themselves - this is a work in progress.
This year, some absolutely fantastic Football was played in the Women's Premier League grades (PL18, Reserves and PL). The standout Clubs were Belwest (who can forget their absolute dominance for so long), Belconnen United (slow to start but as Hollis describes them - "the sleeping giants") and of course, Woden Valley WFC. Newcomers, Tuggeranong United and Brindabella Blues laid the foundations for the next season and what a terrific addition to the PL they are and will be going forward. Canberra FC were very disappointing and you would expect significant work to be done by the Club to make them ompetitive in 2011 - anything else is a poor reflection on a fabulous Club.
The Woden Valley WFC story in 2010 is a really interesting one and Coach Hollis gives us a fascinating and candid look into the making of competitive Premier League teams in the current era. There is so much to learn from their experience - including how to use the 1-4-3-3 and why its so productive for young developing players. Woden Valley WFC lifted the bar this season, now its for others to respond and no doubt some will. Those that don't will fall further behind. That's the way it is in Football at any level.
So sit back, cup of tea to hand, put up the "do not disturb" notice on the door, kick back and listen to this local Football story.
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