{"id":790809,"date":"2026-07-10T06:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/790809\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T06:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:20:12","slug":"young-coach-rebecca-grace-tura-inspiring-the-next-generation-through-this-is-how-we-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/790809\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Coach Rebecca Grace Tura Inspiring the Next Generation Through This Is How We Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

At just 18 years old,\u00a0Rebecca Grace Tura\u00a0is already making her mark in women\u2019s football \u2013 not only as a player but as a coach, committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of girls in Solomon Islands.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A player with\u00a0Frigates United FC, Rebecca first competed in the Solrais Women\u2019s Premier League in 2024 as a 16-year-old. However, her football journey began long before that.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents run the club, so as a child I was always at the football field. That\u2019s where my passion and love for the game came from,\u201d Rebecca said.<\/p>\n

That passion has now led her beyond the pitch and into coaching through\u00a0This Is How We Football (TIHWF), OFC\u2019s programme designed to empower women and girls while creating safe, inclusive, and enjoyable football environments.<\/p>\n

For Rebecca, the programme represents much more than learning how to coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I love most about TIHWF is that it focuses on empowering and nurturing women and girls like me to break barriers, become involved, and give back to the game while creating a safe environment where girls feel comfortable to play, perform, and compete.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecoming a coach and sharing what I\u2019ve learned with young girls is important because we are empowered to make decisions and understand the opportunities we have to influence and make a difference in football.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rebecca hasn\u2019t had to look too far to find inspiration when it comes to her coaching journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen how much impact coaches can have on their players. My coach \u2013 who is also my father \u2013 has been that role model for me, and one day I hope to be that person for someone else.\u201d<\/p>\n

The recent TIHWF Coach Education Workshop equipped Rebecca and fellow participants with practical tools to deliver engaging, player-centred sessions while promoting important life skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe workshop was very helpful in educating us as women coaches on how to create a safe and supportive environment. It was interactive, engaging and exciting, and I especially valued learning how to incorporate important life messages into football sessions so young girls can develop both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>17 participants, including 15 women, took part in the two-day course in Honiara.<\/p>\n

Rebecca was one of\u00a017 participants\u00a0who attended the two-day workshop in Honiara ahead of the OFC Women\u2019s Champions League, with\u00a015 women\u00a0taking part.Participants included teachers, grassroots coaches, club representatives and Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) competition staff, reflecting the growing commitment to strengthening women\u2019s football across not just Solomon Islands, but the Oceania region as a whole.<\/p>\n

Among those attending was\u00a0Papua New Guinea international\u00a0Rumona\u00a0Morris, currently playing for Naha FC in the Solomon Islands, who believes the programme will have a lasting impact both locally and across the Pacific.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an experienced player in the women\u2019s game, I feel confident delivering TIHWF sessions with my current club. The training has given me new ideas, strengthened my knowledge and enhanced my coaching skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile playing in Solomon Islands, I\u2019m proud to support SIFF Women\u2019s Football and help deliver sessions through my club. When I return to Papua New Guinea, I hope to continue the programme and contribute to women\u2019s football activities back home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grassroots coach\u00a0Jerolyn Vili\u00a0also praised the workshop\u2019s practical approach.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>18 year old Rebecca Grace Tura is working to inspire the next generation of young girls and women in Pacific football.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe training was highly practical, informative and engaging. The participants were inspired and are looking forward to working closely with more girls and women in our communities.\u201d\u00a0For\u00a0Solomon Islands Football Federation Women\u2019s Football Development Officer Priscilla Tariga, the workshop represents another important milestone in developing the local coaching network.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving 17 participants attend the training, including 15 women, was a fantastic outcome. Seeing the coaches develop their knowledge and practical coaching skills over the two days has given me great confidence to continue leading and delivering the programme in Solomon Islands.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe coaches are now better equipped to encourage more girls, empower one another, and create fun, safe and inclusive learning environments that will continue to grow women\u2019s football in Honiara.\u201d<\/p>\n

As coaches like Rebecca begin delivering sessions in their clubs and communities, the impact of This Is How We Football will continue long after the workshop concludes \u2013 helping inspire more girls to play, more women to lead, and stronger football communities across Solomon Islands and beyond.<\/p>\n

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