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Our MK’ is BACK for 2025 – High Performance Manager retained for upcoming season

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 2:25 PM

In what is a fantastic showing of further stability and professionalism for Female Football at the West Perth Football Club, the club is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Megan Kauffman as High Performance Manager – Female Football for 2025.

Megan Kauffman has overseen the WAFLW League High Performance program since our WAFLW inception leading into season 2022 and throughout the challenges and rigours of our entry into the competition – Our High Performance indicators and outcomes have remained consistent with significant improvements made year-on-year.

Kauffman, a highly-qualified and competent High Performance professional is well known to the world of football in Western Australia as a regular member of the Fremantle Dockers AFLW side – Showcasing her talents as an on-field professional. Her commitment to contest is echoed by her commitment to our people and players.

Kauffman’s re-commitment marks the confirmation that all key pillars of our Female Football Departments are in place for 2025 and beyond with the clubs’ Head of Female Football & Talent Pathways (Male), Luke Richardson, pleased that this greater level of stability and professionalism continues to showcase our clubs’ commitment to equity for female athletes at our football club:

“MK’s approach to high performance is of the highest conduct. She has built a reputation within our staff in being astute, respected – the best she can be – Pushing those around her too, to be the best they can be.

We are privileged to continue to have access to the likes of MK’, who delivers the highest standards and works collaboratively with our extensive medical team, headed up by our long-serving Head of Medical, Brendan Aitkins.

We’re a connected, inclusive football club – Connected by red and blue and our club is pleased to see MK remains a part of our Falcon-Family in 2025.”