Hi, I’m Stan.

I first joined TUFC in around 1996 when the first of my three kids started playing. I have been with the club ever since (except for two years when I was in Darwin). However, I first got involved with football in 1971, playing until 1990, and have been involved ever since. So, in 2024, that’s a total of 53 years (but who’s counting?).

I have had a wonderful football life. I played for the Canberra Arrows in the 80s (in the old PSL) and Olympic in the original Premier League until  the family moved to Gordon.

I have held numerous roles in the club over the 30 years I have been involved. I have coached, refereed, been the referee’s coordinator, a board member, Vice President. and now President. I have represented the club on the Premier League Standing Advisory Committee, been a Southside zone representative, and the Junior Standing Advisory Committee. All great fun.

I was the winner of the Capital Football Junior League Coach of the Year in 2008. I was also the winner of the very first Male Coach of the Year at the Australian Football Awards in 2009, run by Football Australia.

I am very passionate about developing players as footballers and people and growing our club. Football should be for everyone and most importantly TUFC is for everyone.

I have now been followed into volunteering for this wonderful club by my wife Sharon (Canteen Manager at Wanniassa), Nicole (Miniroos Coordinator), and Cameron (Canteen Manager at Kambah). My three grandchildren and my eldest son, Steven, all play for this wonderful club.

I have had numerous wonderful experiences playing and coaching in football. Be it playing against the Socceroos in the 80s, coaching a TUFC U16s boys team in a match against the Matildas in 2006 (we drew 2 all) , and even having the pleasure of coaching Mackenzie Arnold in 2013 when she joined TUFC for a year in our NPL Boys U16s team. I have met lots of wonderful people along the way and now it is my turn to provide your kids the opportunities of a lifetime.

So come and find me for a chat, anytime.

Hi I’m Jake, proud Board Member and life member of TUFC.

I joined Tuggies Juniors as a teenager and the club has been a huge part of my life ever since.

I still enjoy a kick on weekends with my mates in the Capital League and I am involved with whatever the Club needs to best support our members and the community.

My son also plays and referees while the rest of the family are also in and around the club helping out as needed.

I find being on the Board really rewarding. After a lot of hard work from a highly skilled and dedicated team, the Club has never been in a better position to see our members thrive. We have lots of exciting initiatives in the pipeline. Come have a chat if you’d like to know more or get involved.

As a player I worked out pretty quickly that I was far better at making mates and organising post match celebrations than I was contributing on the field. So, if you can’t find me at Wanniassa or Kambah on a weekend there’s a good chance I’ve organised an interstate trip with the team to plan and strategise our next push for a trophy. The silverware I’ve won as part of great teams as a player and/or coach is something I’ll forever cherish (yes, I do want more!)

As a player and coach I’ve always focussed on what I can do to help others improve and maximise their enjoyment. Playing even a tiny part of someone else’s growth as a player and person is extremely rewarding. It’s been an honour to see so many kids progress from Wanniassa 2 through the next level including the Socceroos and Matildas (and we’re not done yet!)

I’ve always been a big believer that the more you put into our Club the more you’ll get out of it. Over the last 30+ years I’ve worked my backside off for the Club and have been rewarded with countless life long friendships and unforgettable memories.

Come and say “Hi”, I’m always here to help.

Hi, I’m Mat.

I first joined the club in 1982, what was then Wanniassa Tigers. I also played for Kambah United in 1985 (These two clubs merged to become Tuggeranong United).

I played first grade for TUFC in the mid-90s and again in the early 2000’s. I have played for Men’s State League and Masters for many years.

I’ve coached Junior Boys, Premier League Mens, Junior Girls, and Premier League Girls, along with coaching at Canberra United Academy.

I’ve also had roles with Capital Football in coach education.

I’ve refereed for many years at WPL and CPL level and I currently assist Capital Football with Referee Education sessions; mainly on Game Leader courses.

Proudly, I was Club Person of the Year in 2010.

I was on the board in 2006 as a general board member.

2024 marks my 38th year with TUFC!

Hi, I’m Tamara.

I came to TUFC in 1999 after playing at Weston Creek.

I played First Grade in the early 2000’s for our Women’s Team and have had many roles since. My hubby and kids all play for TUFC and I have either coached or managed teams along the way.

In 2019, realising that many girls stopped playing at certain ages, or weren’t getting involved in football, I volunteered to start a junior girls program with a focus on retaining current Miniroos & juniors girls. I am always actively recruiting more players.

Over the years, Stan, Mal, & I collaborated and the program has grown. Now, with Girls only teams available from U7’s all the way to U17’s, girls can choose where they play and how they are supported.

I am passionate about football being available to all players, for their own development as players and people, and I am especially committed to growing our girls program.

I currently wear many hats – Girls Coordinator, Board Member, Coach of U16’s Opens (my sons team), and Assistant Coach with the NPLG 14s.

I have also been proud to have:

• been awarded 2019 Coach of the Year Award at TUFC (jointly with my husband, Ben Haitsma, who’s been at the club in many roles since 1996);
• been named Volunteer of the Year 2023 (Capital Football); and
• travelled to Brazil with Futsal Australia in the Centre Of Excellence in 1998.

I am typically found at home or at Wanniassa 1 or 2 or Kambah 2 fields six days a week.

Come and say “Hi!”.

Hi, I’m Owen.

This is my first year with TUFC. I joined the club when my daughter joined the Under 17 NPL girls’ team. I have been a referee for 6 years and worked with Kanga Cup as a referee coordinator for the last 3 years.

I have been involved in football for seven years, across several clubs, and in a variety of positions including Murwillumbah Football Club for three years. Whilst there I was the President and assisted in the canteen management.

Following that I was at Tumbulgum Rangers Football Club and then moved to Queanbeyan. For three years, I assisted in running the junior program as a referee coordinator for Queanbeyan City Football Club and helped run the canteen (and refereed when needed).

 I enjoy seeing children learn the skills and I am strong supporter of girls playing Football

Hello, I’m Clare.

I’m not a player but I’ve been a parent of Tuggies junior players for 15 years and all of a sudden I’ve been on the TUFC Board for 7 years! 

My three kids are all involved with TUFC, playing in the CPL boys, coaching U10s, and refereeing. 

I am passionate about all things Tuggies but, in particular, our Juniors and Miniroos. I work hard to organise teams, coaches, and managers and generally get our junior teams on the field each winter season.

I have seen a lot of growth in our juniors’ numbers, especially in the last few years. I am proud of the progress we have made and love to see the enjoyment our youngest players get from playing this wonderful sport and developing their skills. 

In my spare time I am a lawyer and also serve as a TUFC Member Protection Information Officer. 

I’m always happy to talk about football!

Hi I’m Alice, 

I’m excited to be on the Tuggeranong United Gootball Board.

I played football after being introduced by a friend in primary school and continued to play long after she stopped. I stopped playing when the club I played for no longer had enough girls to put a team together.

I joined the TUFC family in 2011 when my eldest son started under 6s and, ever since, one or more of my four sons have been playing for the club. 

As part of the social media team, you’ll often find me at games around Canberra, camera in hand. Much to my kids’ annoyance, I’m always up for chat!

Come and say “Hi”.

The TUFC Board is always interested in hearing from qualified and expeience volunteers to join our Board.

If you feel like you would be a good fit, and add value, please email Stan Mitchell, Club President.

The TUFC Board is always interested in hearing from qualified and expeience volunteers to join our Board.

If you feel like you would be a good fit, and add value, please email Stan Mitchell, Club President.