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The Price is right for Olivia at Bankstown City

13 April , 2022 By Football NSW

One of the first names on coach Matthew Costantini’s team sheet every week for the last two years at Bankstown City has been Olivia Price. 

A tenacious midfielder with flare, Price is currently enjoying life at Bankstown City.

Moving into her second season at Jensen Park, Price feels right at home.

“As soon as I arrived last year with Bankstown, they were very welcoming and had a lovely culture, I love the environment the club brings,” Price said.

After a few difficult seasons and not being in the mix for finals football, the classy midfielder and her team expect more from 2022.

The season didn’t get off to the best start on Sunday, with the Bankstown girls going down 3-1, despite putting in a solid effort.

“Always our main team goal is to win the league. We work hard and focus our energy on each week and we need to take it at a game at a time to do so,” she said.

A major issue for Bankstown last year and over the past few seasons was their efficiency in front of goal, something that Price would love to improve on.

“Some personal objectives for myself would be improving on my shooting to be scoring goals and working on my leadership as a role model,” Price said.

Price hasn’t just been lighting up fields in the state’s top tier but also on the national stage and even previously as a Young Matilda.

Having the opportunity to represent her nation is one of Price’s most cherished football moments and still has dreams of earning her first full cap as a Matilda.

“Being able to represent my country as a Young Matilda was a great achievement, my goal has always and still is to become a Matilda,” Price said.

Over her years in the NPL NSW Women’s competition, Price says that the league has continued to improve, giving players like Price the opportunity to improve and reach their full potential.

“The NPL NSW Women’s every year keeps getting better and more competitive,” said Price.

“Women’s football in NSW and Australia has developed so much since I first started playing the world game and it’s awesome to see the game continuing to grow every year and its exciting to be a part of that.”

-By NPL NSW Women’s Chief Writer and Commentator Nikola Pozder

Filed Under: Bankstown City FC, Featured

Danaskos embracing time with Family during lockdown

8 July , 2021 By Football NSW

Greater Sydney is well into its second week of lockdown but Liana Danaskos is looking at the positives and taking advantage of some time at home. 

“Lockdown brings everyone’s busy lives to an almost complete stop but allows us to also spend time with our loved ones, share stories and conversations we usually wouldn’t have the time to do.

“The no football part is tough but so far so good. To some people the lockdown is negative but for me with my very ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle, it gives me time to sit on the couch and watch some shows and movies,” Danaskos said.

“I am a massive family person so for me it’s nice to be surrounded by my family, having a little bit more time where we are all at home together.”

Lockdown hasn’t stopped Danaskos from training hard and keeping her fitness at a high level, following training programs and luckily enough, being engaged to a former NPL NSW Men’s footballer, David Gullo, who is now a qualified personal trainer.

“I have been keeping very active which my coaches would be happy to hear. My brother Troy (currently playing for NPL NSW 2 side St George FA) has been joining me at the park for some sessions and I’m also lucky to have a home gym and fiancé that is a personal trainer. He’s has helped me focus on my strength sessions to hopefully improve my on field performance.”

The Bankstown City captain’s strategy to combat the COVID-19 lockdown is simple, ‘keep nice and busy’.

“I like to constantly think of the bigger picture and people who are experiencing tougher times than we are. I guess when you put things into perspective it’s a little easier to deal with the negative moments you may be experiencing,” Danaskos said.

Danaskos has overcome some of her own major problems, taking a year off football after suffering her second unfortunate lumbar spine fracture.

But, with strong support and an attitude of ‘what doesn’t break us, makes us stronger,’ she managed to get her body right and return to doing what she loves doing most.

“Having time away from the game allowed me to recover properly, whilst the decision was hard to swallow I knew it was the best thing for my body,” said the Bankstown midfielder.

“Being a PE teacher and the active person I am having to follow a very strict rehab program was difficult at times. Let’s just say the spin bike and I have a very strong love/hate relationship and looking back that time off allowed me to get stronger than I’ve ever been and I now understood the importance of strength training.

“Like any injury, you will always experience your ups and downs, the tears will happen but unfortunately, it’s part of sport. Once again, having the support of my partner, parents and family/friends and taking up new hobbies I saw that there’s more to dedicating all my time to football and that made those negative moments a little easier to cope with.”

Danaskos is back on the park in 2021 and enjoying her time at Bankstown City, with Chevapi sandwiches playing a major role in her decision to sign with the club.

She also captains the side and is an extremely important part of Matthew Costatini’s team.

Most importantly, Liana is enjoying her football at Jensen Park and can’t wait for the season to get started once again.

“I have absolutely loved the season so far and being part of the massive family/community club that Bankstown is. From the moment I walked in for my first meeting and being offered a chevapi roll and the continuous smiles of every person around the club, this truly shows the generosity and kindness of the club,” said Danaskos.

After a tough couple seasons, Bankstown City began a rebuild in 2021 with their new coach and refreshed squad.

“From a players perspective signing at the club I knew that the goals we had were long term and that 2021 was a building block for 2022 and beyond. The coaching staff have been working tirelessly to change the image that Bankstown City FC has had in previous years.

“The passion and the drive of the whole squad, including the coaches is something I am proud of in trying to make that shift. I believe all though we aren’t always getting the results we deserve, the style of football we are playing is creating that shift in people’s mentality about the club.

“To me that’s something special and it’s exciting to be a part of that.”

By – Nikola Pozder, NPL NSW Women’s Chief Writer 

Filed Under: Bankstown City FC, Featured

Costantini and Cansdell-Sheriff to lead Women’s and Men’s First Grade in 2021

23 October , 2020 By Football NSW

Bankstown City Lions are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Costantini and Shane Cansdell-Sheriff as the National Premier League NSW Women’s and National Premier League 3 NSW Men’s First Grade coaches for the 2021 season.

Matt Costantini has worked as a Football Analyst at Sydney FC since 2015, and joins Bankstown having coached APIA for the past two seasons.

“Bankstown has put faith in my staff and I to deliver on our goal of being the leading development club in women’s football over the next couple of years. I am excited to help the club continue to build on its achievements and to realise its potential in the NPL1 Women’s.

“I have had the privilege of working with two great mentors at Sydney FC in Rob Stanton and Giancarlo Italiano, who both helped me grow and learn a lot as a coach, and my father Paul who has developed my passion for coaching.

“I am looking forward to the exciting challenge of joining a historic, family orientated club like Bankstown City Lions. The Club has some exciting plans for 2021 and I can’t wait to get this project started” said Costantini.

Shane Cansdell-Sheriff will be replacing Sash Tirovski as the NPL3 Men’s First Grade Coach, who had to step down due to work commitments. The Club is thankful for the fantastic work of Sash Tirovski in 2020, who led the Lions to 2nd place and a Runners Up finish.

Cansdell-Sheriff joins after coaching at Adamstown in the Northern NSW NPL, and an impressive playing career in England, Denmark and Australian junior national teams.

“I am very excited to be at Bankstown for the 2021 season. After spending 5 minutes with the Lions Board, it was clear to see from their enthusiasm, professionalism and passion that we both shared the same positive expectations for the future direction of the Club”, said Cansdell-Sheriff.

“As a player, I always wanted to be involved with a club that was focused on winning and moving forward.

“Bankstown City Lions has a proud history as one of the powerhouse Clubs in NSW, with a passionate fanbase. I can’t wait to drive home a winning mentality and culture across the NPL Men’s playing group and throughout the whole Club.

“With the right discipline, work ethic, and culture, I have no doubt that we can achieve our goals in 2021.”

Filed Under: Bankstown City FC, Club News

Aimee Phillips set for coaching journey

8 June , 2020 By Mark Stavroulakis

Bankstown City FC’s senior Kiwi star skipper Aimee Phillips will embark on a different journey with the club, apart from her senior NPL playing duties, she is set to kick start her coaching career albeit under the watchful eye of club Technical Director Danny Abboud in the Women’s program.

The 29-year-old will look towards getting involved at a coaching capacity in the youth Girls squads with Abboud set to mentor Phillips.

“I am delighted with Aimee’s addition to the club’s Women’s program.

“Aimee is a role model with international experience that is sure to push the club’s goals and outcomes even further.”

Phillips, born in Rununga, has been capped by the Kiwi side eight times and has also played professionally abroad in Wales, Serbia and Germany where she also played in the UEFA Champions League.

The experienced star will get her first taste of youth Girls football from a coaching position when junior football kicks off on the 1st of July.

Filed Under: Bankstown City FC

Phillips: “This is a time of great uncertainty and fear”

7 April , 2020 By Mark Stavroulakis

National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s outfit Bankstown City knew they landed a huge signing when they picked up New Zealand ‘Ferns’ International Aimee Phillips for their 2020 season – what they didn’t know upon securing one of the best recruits in the league was that a virus called COVID-19 was set to unravel the entire world.

The 28-year-old carries a wealth of football experiences as the Rununga born star tasted football successes in Wales, Serbia and Germany where she also played UEFA Champions League football.

Jensen Park was set to have yet another female star on their pitch, but COVID-19 temporarily put an end to that for now.

“What can I say, it hasn’t been the best of stars, COVID-19 has affected me personally by creating changes in my living arrangements as well as played havoc with work and personal schedules.

“I have kept sane by continuing to train during lockdown but have adapted to online methods in keeping fit and conditioned.

“I’ve also had time to practice aspects such as my football technique but nothing can replace the team environment and vibe, I miss that badly.

“Prior to lockdown, I was a member of the Performance Playground, a gym based in North Sydney run by lovely owners Fran and James. I was working on lift classes and gymnastics. I was completing around 6 sessions a week as well as a YOYO test on top of my football training but ever since the lockdown took place, these things have been hard to come by, but I have learned to adapt.”

Work wise, Phillips runs a private English tuition business (click here for more info) so she’s been blessed with being able to do this with football coming at a standstill for now.

However, the self-isolation procedures have proved tough obstacles for the gun star to gain access to more work.

“Work has obviously become a very unstable part of my life, being a footballer and learning to deal with change is normal.

“However losing most work and needing to adapt has proven to be challenging and this has made me feel vulnerable during this time.”

The lockdown has hurt Phillips mentally but her never say die attitude and willingness to overcome any obstacle has been her positive lights in these tough times.

“It’s no secret that this is a time of great uncertainty and fear for not just me but everybody.

“It’s by no means a position anyone should ever have to encounter, although you may feel alone, you really aren’t.

“The time will pass, we won’t ever be the same, but like all challenges in life, they force us to grow as well as learn to adapt and seek positive changes in our lives.

“We are all in this together and will help each other so I wish nothing but the safety of all our football family so we can get back to playing the game we all love.”

Her love for the game is evident for all to see but it’s the people, the laughs, her Bankstown teammates and the team environment in working to one common goal and that’s winning that has been missing in Phillips life thus far.

Aimee we hear you, we cannot wait till this is all over so we can see first hand what damage you can do on the football pitch in our top tier women’s competition.

You can also check out Aimee’s personal website on www.aimeephillips.com/

Phillips putting in the hard yards during the football lockdown at her local park

Filed Under: Bankstown City FC, Featured

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