ABOUT BALCATTA FC
Balcatta Etna FC is dedicated to developing young football players’ skills and talents within a supportive and friendly environment to become emerging and professional footballers.
About the Club
While the current on-field identity of progressive, attacking football is still being established, the cultural aspects of the club are those of any striving community:
• That we demand the highest standards of ourselves and each other every day.
• That everyone is professional, approachable, driven & passionate.
• That everyone strives to improve themselves and each other for the benefit of the club.
As a club, we must absolutely endeavour to offer each and every individual the best opportunity to maximise their full potential. Such an opportunity can only be afforded through the creation and establishment of an outstanding learning environment, one that is conducive to the education and development of everyone who enters ‘our family’.
Our Vision
Balcatta FC’s vision is to offer all players a challenging and enjoyable experience that will ensure they remember their time with football as a positive one.
We strive to become and be recognised as a leading developer of youth in Perth, recognised for innovation and excellence, producing players with the necessary skills to play at the highest levels of the professional game.
Our aim is to recruit, retain and develop young players who will eventually go on to play professional football at the highest level. Developing people to their maximum potential, ultimately the aim is to produce professional footballers with outstanding character.
OUR VALUES
We remember our Values through the acronym PRIDE
Passion
We instil love for the sport that encourages football for life.
Respect
We respect fellow teammates, coaches, and Club, and support them to our utmost in our team endeavours. Also show the same respect to Opponents.
Integrity
We act in a fair, consistent and transparent manner.
Dedication
We expect all members to make a commitment to the club and to its teams (teamwork).
Excellence
We set, work towards, and achieve the highest standards.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Peter Carlino
President
Neil Alessandrino
Vice President
Peter Ponchini
Treasurer
Vince LaCorte
Committee Member
Damien Stanoevski
Committee Member
Lisa Stanoevski
Committee Member
Kathy Hall
Committee Member
Paul Ottobrino
Committee Member
Operations
John D’Orazio
Club Administrator
Joe D’Alonzo
Fixtures & Ground Allocation
Joe Scarvaci
Registrar
Paul Tourvill
Technical Director
WELLBEING
Balcatta FC is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all members of our club and community.
Mental health is a serious topic and we strive to ensure that everyone involved with our club has access to range of support networks if needed.
Depression can include behaviours such as not wanting to go out, not getting things done at work or school or withdrawing from family and friends, or feeling overwhelmed, guilty, miserable or sad.
It’s okay not to be okay and there is help available. Anyone feeling this way is not alone, and Balcatta FC is committed to assisting and providing wellbeing support.
How to get help:
Talk to a friend, a teacher or parents
Talk to a relative or older person you look up to
Talk to a professional – counsellor/psychologist/youth worker
Talk to your GP. Take control with the GP don’t let them rush you out the door
Resources:
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
Lifeline – 131 114
Women’s Health & Family Service – (08) 6330 5400
Mensline – 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
