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One thing is clear: this striker has a deep love for football. Always encouraged to play sport by her parents, she first took up swimming and tennis before eventually committing to football 18 years ago.

“My family always supported my participation in sport and, growing up in a regional area, it required a huge commitment from them,” she said, adding that weekends were spent travelling to training sessions and games, sometimes making 12–hour round–trips.

Her first representative coach, Kim Preece, inspired her and cemented her love for the game.

“He had a calm and encouraging coaching style, while also communicating information to the players effectively.

“He was a wonderful constant in my football journey and supported me in my transition to coaching.”

Having first played at a national level when she was in high school, she has now spent the last two seasons playing for the SWQ Thunder in the WNPL and is looking forward to a third.

She started coaching women’s football when she was 18 years old, and will soon coach at SWQ Thunder and Harristown State High School.

“I feel like it’s my time to give back to a sport that’s given me so much.

“The most important role as a coach is to build confidence in players and encourage them to back themselves in their ability and decision–making.”

Despite there having been times when the women’s side of sport was taken less seriously, Louise said she is seeing more support for women in typically male–dominated sports.

“The change is being encouraged from the top and at the grass–roots level and there is a great base for girls starting their journey in development programs.”