⚽Football Talented Sports Program
About the Program
Football (Soccer) has always been one of the most popular sports in Western Sydney, and The Hills Sports High School is proud to continue building one of the region’s strongest development pathways. Our Football Program is designed to harness the exceptional skill and talent found across Sydney, providing opportunities for student-athletes to grow in a professional high-performance environment while receiving a quality education.
Our Football program balances technical development, tactical knowledge, physical preparation, and athlete wellbeing. Students train twice per week during school hours as part of their timetable, alongside additional games and competitions.
This program offers:
- Elite Coaching by high-level coaching staff
- Individualised Strength & Conditioning support through our professional S&C program
- Access to Sports Psychology & Nutrition Education
- Video & Data Analysis via our XPS Sideline Sports system
- Participation in elite pathways through Football NSW and CHS competitions
- Exposure to representative opportunities and higher-level pathways within football
Women's Head Coach: Sam McGowan
Sam brings extensive knowledge and practical experience in football, with a strong background in player development across both youth and senior levels. She is passionate about mentoring athletes on and off the field, instilling discipline, resilience, and tactical awareness in her players. Sam has been a driving force in shaping the program’s modern approach, blending technical skill development with strength, conditioning, and wellbeing education.
Her expertise includes:
- Coaching across multiple youth and senior football environments in NSW
- Player development focusing on technical mastery, positional awareness, and decision-making
- Experience working with both male and female athletes in performance settings
- Strong leadership in integrating football coaching with athlete wellbeing and education
Why Football at The Hills Sports High?
The Hills Sports High School is uniquely placed in Western Sydney, home to some of Australia’s most talented footballers. With football being one of the fastest-growing sports in the region, our program is designed to nurture this talent and prepare students for success in both sport and life.
Through a combination of professional coaching, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and strong partnerships with sporting bodies, our Football program continues to provide student-athletes with every opportunity to excel.
Notable students
Kyah Simon, Chloe Logarzo, Caitlin Cooper, Teigen Allen, Jessika Nash (Australia), Rhyan Grant (Australia), Zachary Duncan (Aust 23's),Nick Fitzgerald, Hagi Gilgor (A League), Jaiden Kucharski, Dean Pelekanos, Jesse Cameron.