Port Melbourne "Sharks" Soccer Club

Dale Theuma appointed U14 Head Coach for 2027.

Port Melbourne Sharks is pleased to confirm Dale Theuma as Head Coach of our U14 Squad for the upcoming season.

Entering his fifth year coaching at the club, Dale continues to play an important role in the development of our young Sharks, while progressing through his C Licence accreditation.

His coaching philosophy is centred around creating a positive and professional environment where players can express themselves, develop their game and play with confidence.

With a strong focus on technical and tactical development, Dale’s adaptive approach will help our players continue to grow within a high-performance environment.

#2027

The weekend recap from the penultimate round of the BYSL season against Mornington SC! 🦈

U23 & SENIORS | EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Port Melbourne Sharks are inviting U23 and emerging senior players to register their Expression of Interest for the upcoming season.

Built around our Port Melbourne Youth Pathway, we are committed to developing and promoting young, talented players who are ready to take the next step into senior football.

Under the guidance of Head Coach David Thomson, formerly of APIA Leichhardt, players will have the opportunity to train and compete in an environment designed to bridge the gap between youth and senior football.

⚽️ What we’re looking for:
• U23 players ready for senior football
• Young, ambitious talent looking to progress
• Players committed to development and competing at a high level
• Emerging players from within the Port Melbourne pathway and beyond

If you’re ready to take the next step in your football journey, this is your opportunity.

📩 Submit your EOI via the link in our bio.
https://portmelbournesharks.majestri.com.au/vpl-talent-id

Jason Van Berkel appointed U18 Head Coach for 2027 🦈

Port Melbourne welcomes Jason Van Berkel as our U18 Head Coach for the upcoming season.

Bringing 15+ years of coaching experience across junior, youth and senior football, Jason joins the Sharks with an AFC B Licence and a strong track record in player development, team success and leadership.

His experience with Melbourne Knights and North Geelong FC, alongside his work as a Football Victoria Course Presenter and Technical Director, brings valuable knowledge and experience to our youth pathway.

Jason’s focus on developing technically strong, tactically intelligent players, while building a positive and high-standard team culture, makes him a fantastic addition to our coaching group.

The weekend ahead for our BYSL Squads who return home to face Mornington SC this Sunday! 🦈

Presentation Night 2026 🏆

Join us as we celebrate the Men’s U20, U23 & Senior teams — recognising the hard work, commitment and people who made this season special.

📅 Friday, 4 September
🕡 6:30PM
📍 Club Rooms, Port Melbourne
🍽️ Sit-down buffet dinner
🍻 Bar prices
🎟️ $60 per person

An evening of awards, stories, celebrations and everything that makes the Sharks family special.

🎟️ Tickets are available now via the link in our bio.

The weekend recap for our Senior and BYSL squads! 🦈

Nik Velkovski appointed U16 Head Coach for 2027 🦈

We’re excited to announce Nik Velkovski to Port Melbourne Sharks as our U16 Head Coach for the upcoming season.

Nik brings a wealth of coaching experience across New Zealand Premier League, Australia’s NPL and National Championship Futsal, along with a strong focus on player development, team culture and high standards.

His approach is built around intelligent football, discipline, consistency and creating a winning mentality — values that perfectly align with our Port Melbourne Youth pathway.

Our lineup for the final time this season! 🦈