EXCEL Sports Management

02/08/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/club-recommended-nrlw-player-agent

26/07/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/nrlw-confidence

Confidence isn't luck or personality—it's earned. Discover how NRLW players build confidence through preparation, repetition, attitude and consistent habits in this latest article from John Fadel.

24/07/2026

💛 Welcome to the EXCEL Sports Family, Kalissa Moon! 💛

From Western Australia comes one of the brightest young prospects we’ve seen in recent years.

Could this young girl become one of the finest female rugby league players to come out of Perth?

We certainly believe she’ll be right up there.

Kalissa’s rugby league journey only began in 2022, after her uncle encouraged her to give the game a try. Before then, she had spent eight years playing netball, balancing both sports before making the decision to fully commit to rugby league.

That decision has already produced some outstanding achievements.

🏉 Represented WA Māori on tour in New Zealand (2024).

🏉 Selected in the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League (ASSRL) Under 16s in 2025.

🏉 In 2026, became one of only two girls selected from Western Australia in the inaugural affiliated CAS ASSRL Under 18 State Team.

Kalissa combines athleticism, toughness, work ethic and a genuine desire to keep improving. Those qualities are exactly what we look for at EXCEL Sports Management.

We’re excited to walk alongside Kalissa and her family as she continues her journey, helping her maximise every opportunity both on and off the field.

Welcome to the EXCEL family, Kalissa. The future is exciting. 💛

Family • Faith • You

20/07/2026

COMING THIS SUNDAY.

Over the past few months, I’ve written a lot about the NRLW pathway.

This is one of the most powerful blogs I’ve personally written.

Not because of the words…

But because of the message.

Every female rugby league player will face moments where confidence is tested.

This article explains where real confidence comes from, why so many players lose it, and how the very best build confidence long before game day.

We’re putting the final touches on it now.

“Confidence Isn’t Given. It’s Earned.”

Dropping this Sunday.

If you’re serious about your rugby league journey, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Excel With Us.

19/07/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/nrlw-psychology-of-being-dropped

Being dropped isn't the end of your career. Learn what coaches, parents and players need to understand about NRLW team selection and how elite athletes respond to setbacks.

15/07/2026

Over the past decade, Excel Sports has dedicated itself to one mission—creating genuine pathways for female rugby league players.

We’ve never believed in responding to rumours with more rumours.

We’ve always believed that integrity, hard work and results speak louder than gossip.

Unfortunately, there are times when misinformation causes real damage—not only to businesses, but also to the players and families who place their trust in us.

We are aware of what has been said.

We have been carefully documenting events, obtaining legal advice, and allowing facts—not emotion—to guide our decisions.

We will not engage in public arguments or social media back-and-forth.

When the appropriate time comes, the truth will speak for itself.

Until then, our focus remains exactly where it has always been—helping players achieve their dreams, supporting families, and continuing to build the strongest female rugby league pathways in Australia and New Zealand.

To every player, parent and supporter who has stood beside Excel Sports over the past 10 years, thank you. Your trust and loyalty mean everything to us.

The truth doesn’t need volume. It needs evidence.

The truth is coming

15/07/2026

💙 Welcome to EXCEL Sports, Amira Bajouri!

We’re proud to officially welcome Amira Bajouri to the EXCEL Sports family.

At just 16 years of age, Amira has already built an impressive rugby league résumé through hard work, discipline and a genuine passion for the game.

🏉 Achievements include:
• Wests Tigers Roar Program (U14) – 2 consecutive years
• Wests Tigers Roar Program (U16) – 2 consecutive years
• 2025 CHS Presidents Team selection
• 2025 Macarthur Blue Rugby League Award recipient
• Current St George Illawarra Dragons Lisa Fiaola Cup player (playing up an age group)
• Current member of the St George Illawarra Dragons Female Elite Academy

Amira is also the proud daughter of former NRL player Ahmed Bajouri, whose promising career was unfortunately cut short by a career-ending injury despite still having two years remaining on his contract. Inspired by her father’s journey, Amira is determined to honour her family, create her own legacy, and continue the Bajouri name in rugby league.

What stood out to us wasn’t just her football ability—it was her attitude, humility and hunger to improve every day. Those qualities are what separate good players from those capable of reaching the NRLW.

We look forward to supporting Amira and her family throughout the next chapter of her rugby league journey.

Welcome to the EXCEL Sports family, Amira! ⚡💙

12/07/2026

⚡️ WELCOME TO EXCEL SPORTS, AVA COOPER! ⚡️

We’re excited to welcome Ava Cooper to the EXCEL Sports family.

At just 15 years old, Ava has already impressed through the elite pathways, earning selection in the 2026 Lisa Fiaola Cup, St George Illawarra Dragons U16 Development Squad, and Illawarra Steelers U16 Development Squad. She also represented the Steelers U16 Development Squad in 2025 and was part of the team that finished runners-up at the 2025 Steelers Oztag Nationals.

A versatile five-eighth, ho**er and goal kicker, Ava is known for her work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn—qualities that can’t be taught.

Rugby league runs in the family, with Ava proudly following in the footsteps of her uncle, Matt Cooper, a Dragons legend. Her dream is to one day wear the Red V in the NRLW, and we’re proud to help guide that journey.

Welcome to the EXCEL Sports family, Ava. The hard work starts now.

Family. Faith. You.

12/07/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/nrlw-recruitment-meeting

Most players think recruitment starts after a great season. The reality is it starts long before the season begins. Discover what clubs really discuss behind closed doors and what separates players who earn contracts from those who miss out.