LIFE MEMBERS – NEW LAMBTON FC JUNIORS
- Stephen MANNING – 2023
2023
Stephen MANNING
Steve has been the Club President since 2018, a team coach for 8 + years, with multiple committee roles proceeding club presidency.
Steve has been committed to New Lambton FC since his children started playing for the club well over a decade ago. Steve has participated in the club committee from the beginning of his children’s involvement, contributing in roles including game day operations, club operations, fixtures and sponsorship. When the club needed a new president urgently, Steve stepped up without hesitation to the role.
Steve’s leadership has been instrumental in the continued success of New Lambton FC Juniors over the 6 years of his presidency – including the turbulent times of navigating a pandemic and washed-out season. This time has seen a lot of change in terms of modernising club processes and Steve has led the way with innovative solutions.
Steve often ‘gets his hands dirty’ to do any job needed for the club – be it repairs, cleaning, field preparation, line marking, refereeing, canteen or BBQ. He is often first at the ground and the last to leave on game days. Steve has put in innumerable hours organising administrative aspects of the club. His opinion is valued in the wider football community, with his advice being sought regularly by other clubs and governing bodies. Steve is a wise presence in the community and has shown support to club members in need as well as mentoring new members.
All this has been achieved while working full time, retraining into a new career path, parenting three children and being a partner. Steve embodies all the values of our club – he displays the utmost integrity, excellence and respect in all that he does. He has an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of all levels of participant in our game.
It is the Club’s pleasure to recognise the longstanding contribution Steve has made to the Club and community.