As the nation celebrates the success of the Matildas so far, having the FIFA Women’s World Cup in our backyard also provides the chance to highlight the local heroes who have been championing women in football for years.
Rachael has coached the top men’s and women’s teams at the club, right through to the smallest children.
She is now coaching with the Liverpool FC International Academy Australia in Coffs Harbour. There she coaches six to eight-year-olds, instilling in them the “Liverpool Way”.
“For me, it’s about showing the kids the game, instilling the love of the game so they keep playing,” she said.
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