Football Tasmania is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Williams to its Board.
Football Tasmania President Bob Gordon said Mrs Williams’ media expertise and strong ties with the northern Tasmanian community would help Tasmania’s most popular team sport as it continues to grow.
“As the mother and chief supporter of three football-mad boys, Rachel has a great understanding of the World Game in Tasmania and what our sport means to so many people across the state,” Mr Gordon said.
“We’re delighted to have Rachel join the Tasmanian football family in an official capacity and lend her expertise to seeing football realise its full potential with improved facilities and opportunities for young players as the sport continues to grow.”
Mrs Williams said she was keen to hit the ground running at an exciting time for football, with the possibility of 2023 World Cup training camps and increased A-League and W-League content all on the horizon.
“As a former sports journalist I have watched with keen interest the significant growth, development and recognition of the sport in Tasmania, particularly for women, and I am really excited to help continue that progress,” she said.
“I believe it is vital for there to be a strong and secure pathway for our young men and women to play at the highest level and it is exciting to see Tasmania forge a future involvement with the A-League and W-League.
"I am passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to be involved and be given opportunities to succeed.”
Mr Gordon also paid tribute to outgoing Board member Fiona Reynolds.
“On behalf of the Tasmanian football community I’d like to thank Fiona for her contribution and dedication to our sport,” he said.
“Fiona joined our team at a very challenging time for all community sports when COVID first reached our shores and was instrumental in helping us get the game up and running safely so Tasmanians could again enjoy playing football.”