Greg Hurvitz - Gameforce: Community Sport Support

Greg Hurvitz - Gameforce: Community Sport Support Served FV from 2018 to June 2026 in the Club capacity building space working with Club volunteers and council. Passionate Male ally. Sport leader.

04/06/2026

After 8 years and 3 months with Football Victoria as the Southeast Metro Club Support Officer, the time has come to move on.

It has been a privilege to build and maintain relationships with clubs across such a diverse and passionate region — from the City of Port Phillip through to the Mornington Peninsula, across to Dandenong, Monash, Yarra Ranges, and everywhere in between. The connections, conversations, and shared commitment to the game have been the most rewarding part of this journey.

There is no doubt the greatest satisfaction has come from supporting clubs to grow, adapt, and thrive. Being part of their challenges and successes is something I will always value.

A few highlights stand out:

Leading the Men as Allies initiative internally, helping drive important conversations and action around inclusion.

Delivering Football Victoria’s first Internal Female Football Week activation — a significant and proud moment that reflected my strong and ongoing commitment to advancing women and girls in football.

Establishing the LGA Lab, creating a dedicated space for Football Victoria to engage more meaningfully and strategically with local governments across the game.

These initiatives reflect work I care deeply about, particularly building a more inclusive and connected football community.

I will miss the ongoing challenge of finding ways for the game to work better together. There are some incredibly talented, passionate, and committed people across our football community, and I have no doubt the game will continue to grow in the right direction.

Thank you to everyone I have worked with over the years. I wish you all continued success.

With Albert Park Soccer Club – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
28/05/2026

With Albert Park Soccer Club – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

28/05/2026

What does it really mean to be a male ally in community sport?

It’s more than “supporting women and girls” in principle. It’s about how we use our roles, power and everyday behaviours to create genuinely gender-equal clubs and teams.

For me, Male allyship means:

* Listening to women’s and girls’ experiences without getting defensive or jumping straight to solutions.

* Using my voice and position to challenge sexist language, “banter”, and exclusion when I see it.

* Backing women and girls with tangible support: resources, opportunities, visibility and shared decision-making power in our clubs.

In community sport, men are often coaches, administrators, presidents, sponsors and parents – we hold a lot of influence over culture, policies and priorities. The question is: what do we choose to do with that influence?

Lately I’ve been sitting with some self-check questions:

1. Who is included here – and who is missing entirely?

2. Who speaks first and most often in our meetings, and who rarely gets the floor?

3. When I see or hear something sexist, do I stay silent or step in?

4. Am I amplifying women’s voices, or speaking over them with my own “good intentions”?

5. Am I making it easier, safer and more welcoming for girls and women to stay in our club – or just assuming they’ll adapt to the way things have always been?

Allyship isn’t a badge. It’s a practice. It’s the accumulation of small, consistent actions that make our changerooms, committees and competitions better for everyone.

I’d love to hear from other men and women in community sport:
- What questions are you asking yourselves?
- What behaviours have you seen that really embody male allyship?

I remain very honoured to have led or attempted leading my soon to be former Male colleagues at Football Vic - and whilst we toil away very normally to get connection, all FV Men are engaged to this topic, all FV Men I know are open to listening, learning and engaging and this is a great start.

I really hope after I leave the organisation on June 4th this can be picked up by others and taken forward.

With St Kilda Celts – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
27/05/2026

With St Kilda Celts – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

With South Melbourne FC – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
27/05/2026

With South Melbourne FC – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

VOLUNTEERS ARE SUPERHEROES! Every week, thousands thousands of people quietly give their time to make sport and communit...
20/05/2026

VOLUNTEERS ARE SUPERHEROES!

Every week, thousands thousands of people quietly give their time to make sport and community possible. Its thankless in many instances but valuable beyond measure.

From the parents opening the canteen at 6:30am and getting the coffee machine running, to those carrying goals and setting up fields before the first whistle, to the leaders behind the scenes attending webinars, workshops, and meetings to ensure strong governance and compliance.

Volunteering isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. It is irreplaceable.

In Australia alone, the volunteer economy is worth well over $100 billion each year. But its true value goes far beyond dollars. It builds connection, creates opportunity, and strengthens communities.

Here are 5 powerful reasons to volunteer:

1. Make a real impact: Your time directly creates opportunities for others to participate and belong.

2.Build connections: Volunteering brings people together and strengthens community ties.

3.Develop skills: Gain leadership, communication, and practical experience in a supportive environment.

4. Support the next generation: Help create positive, inclusive experiences for young people.

5. Be part of something bigger: Contribute to a shared purpose that benefits everyone.

To every volunteer, In this the week to acknowledge Volunteers - National Volunteer week 2026: Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

Our community simply wouldn’t function without you.

20/05/2026

Port Melbourne "Sharks" Soccer Club "sharks"soccerclubmoment
Meeting Chris and Holly from the club committee and witnessing their clear commitment to community football and quality experiences for all.

Lara O Grady as President is steering a great ship.

20/05/2026

Nike FC Cup football under lights for our Senior Women. 🏆🟠⚫️

This Wednesday night our women’s side heads to City Vista for a huge Round 4 clash against Caroline Springs George Cross, with a place in the next stage of the cup on the line.

A massive challenge, but a great opportunity for the group to continue building momentum and proudly represent the Ringwood City community.

📅 Wednesday 13 May
⏰ 7:30PM
📍 City Vista Pavilion & Sports Field

Can’t make it down? Watch LIVE & FREE via Football Victoria’s YouTube stream.

Let’s get behind the girls as they continue their Nike FC Cup campaign. ❤️🖤

Address

The Home Of The Matildas, Sports Drive, La Trobe Uni
Bundoora, QLD

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