Help Hamish Kick Goals: Support His Soccer Dream!

We (Hamish's parents Emma and Ben) are excited to announce our fundraising campaign to support Hamish, and we need your help to reach his goal! Whether you're passionate about soccer or just want to support youth development, your donation will make a real difference. By contributing, you’re investing in the growth, development and success of Hamish's future within Australian soccer.

Hamish is a 9-year-old aspiring soccer player who is part of his local Estates Football Club. Hamish has been identified as a talented football player and is currently playing in the U11 team, Gareth Edds U10 High-Performance Academy Team, and Football Queensland Northern (FQN) U10 State Team. Hamish has been identified as a talented football player and has had multiple opportunities to train with Brisbane City, MA Olympic, and Melbourne Victory Academy Teams.

Soccer is more than just a game for Hamish. He lives and breathes soccer and is at his happiest when he is on the soccer pitch. Hamish currently trains 6 days per week, and these training sessions combine a mixture of individual lessons with his individual development coach, and group training with his U11 Estates community team, Estates High-Performance Program, U10 with his High-Performance Academy Team at Gareth Edds, and U10 Football Queensland State Team. Soccer is a platform for Hamish to learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. For Hamish, soccer provides a positive outlet for self-expression and a sense of belonging. However, playing at a competitive level comes with significant costs, including:

• Uniforms & equipment: purchase, maintenance and repairs, ensuring Hamish is fully equipped and ready for the season.
• Travel Expenses: covering the costs of training camps, competitions, transport, and accommodation. 
• Coaching & Training: Access to top-tier coaching, skills development, and resources.

Highlights from 2025:

• Hamish attended the Real Madrid Soccer Camp in Brisbane in April 2025, which was a transformative 5-day camp experience, featuring 6 hours of daily football training. Hamish was identified and selected to attend a Real Madrid camp in Spain in 2026. 
• Hamish was invited to attend Brisbane City Football club to train with their U8, 9’s and 10’s Academy teams in April 2025 and was also invited to attend their 2-day Skills Workshop in April 2025. Hamish was invited back to train with the Brisbane City Academies in June 2025. 
• Hamish was also invited by Brisbane Olympic Football club to train with their U9 and U10 Academy and Kangaroo Teams in August 2025.
• Hamish was invited by Melbourne Victory club to train with their U10 Pre Academy Centre (PAC) Teams in November 2025.
• Hamish has also received open invites to train with the Brisbane City, MA Olympic Academy Teams, and Melbourne Victory PAC Teams throughout 2026 to support his ongoing growth and development.

Opportunities in 2026:

• Hamish was selected to compete in the Far North Queensland Cup held in Cairns in April with his high-performance Academy team.
• Hamish was selected to compete in the FQN Northern Carnival held in Townsville in May.
• Hamish was selected to compete in the FQN Northern Carnival held in Cairns in June.
• Hamish was selected to compete in the Football Queensland Winterfest Carnival from 3-5th July in Maroochydore.
• Hamish has been selected to play in the Castle Hill Cup held in Townsville in July with his High-Performance Gareth Edds Academy Team.
• Awaiting selection for the Premier Invitational Tournament with his High-Performance Gareth Edds Academy Team held in the Gold Coast in September and October.
• Hamish has been selected to to play in a FNQ Super League with his High-Performance Gareth Edds Academy Team throughout the year.
• Opportunities throughout the year to return to Brisbane City, MA Olympic Academy Teams, and Melbourne Victory PAC Teams.
• Hamish has the opportunity to train with an English Premier Youth Academy squad in August and September.

Your donation helps cover these critical expenses and gives Hamish the tools he needs to succeed.

Why It’s Important to Hamish!

Soccer is more than a game to Hamish, as a young developing athlete it allows him to develop confidence, friendships, discipline, and a work ethic that will serve him for the rest of his live. Soccer has the power to shape Hamish's future, and your generosity will directly contribute to his success.

How You Can Help!

Through the Australian Sports Foundation, your donation is tax-deductible. Every contribution, big or small, helps Hamish to reach his fundraising target and achieve his goals for his future.

Join Us Today

Help us achieve greatness. Donate now and be a part of our soccer family’s journey to success!

Thank you for your support—together, we’ll help Hamish to kick his goals, on and off the field!