Far North Queensland Football (FNQF) is pleased to announce Reginald ‘Reggie’ Davani as the zone’s Technical Development Manager (TDM).
As the zone’s TDM, Davini will be responsible for leading coach education, player and game development to grow the technical level of football participants in Far North Queensland.
Davani will play a key role in managing the technical framework of the Talent Support Programs (TSP). Another core focus will be on implementing and monitoring FFA-mandated community programs throughout the zone which will include coaching and developing community coaches.
An FFA B-Licence coach, Davani is currently completing his A-Licence and said he was looking forward sharing his knowledge and continuing to learn in Far North Queensland.
“Forming strong relationships and working together will be the key to success for our game across the state, I’m excited to be able to help contribute in Far North Queensland,” he said.
Davani has been the Papua New Guinea national team assistant coach since 2014 and has had stints in the National Premier League (NPL) Queensland with Olympic FC and Ipswich-based Western Pride.
He also represented Papau New Guinea 25 times as a player, 25 caps for PNG.
A holistic technician, Davani has educational accreditation in fitness, athlete support, and allied health to round out his FFA qualifications and allow him to approach his work with a deep understanding of the sport.
FNQF General Manager Matt Kelso said the appointment of Davani to the role of TDM will bring stability to the region, along with quality football experience supported by Football Queensland.
“Football Queensland investing in regional youth development will help rebuild the foundation of our game in Cairns and its regions,” he said.
Davani will be joined by ex-professional footballer and FFA B-Licence Cairns local Zenon Caravella, who will head up the Football Queensland Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) and TSP programs working alongside Davani and some of the region’s best coaches.
Caravella played professionally in the Netherlands from 2006 and returned to Australia in 2009 to continue his career in Queensland with the then-Hyundai A-League side Gold Coast United.
He said he was glad to be able to give back to the game locally.
“This is a brilliant way for me to contribute to the development of the game I love in my home town, I’m excited to be joining the Football Queensland team,” he said.
Davani will start his role as Technical Development Manager ASAP. Trials for the Football Queensland TSP and SAP will be held at Little Barlow Park (West), Scott St, Parramatta Park QLD 4870 – details below.
Saturday 9th February & Sunday 10th February
SAP – Rego 8.30am for 9.00am – 11.00am (both days)
TSP – Rego 12.30pm for 1.00pm – 3.00pm (both days)
Saturday 16th February & Sunday 17th February
SAP – Rego 8.30am for 9.00am – 11.00am (both days)
TSP – Rego 12.30pm for 1.00pm – 3.00pm (both days)
Players must register their interest to trial HERE