BeeGees talent stays put
By Kirra Livingstone
THE BeeGees Premier Women’s team has retained one of their most loyal and talented players, captain Jess Grasso, who is now entering her eighth year with the football club.
The club announced the re-signing of Grasso last week, saying she “embodies the definition of positive team culture”.
Described as the soccer mum of the playing group, team coach Amy Higgins said Grasso was a vital link to the squad’s success.
Higgins, said Grasso, who has been captain for four plus years, ensure the team runs smoothly.
“It’s massively important for her to have re-signed,” Higgins said.
“For building on our team culture she is pivotal in that, she is a team player, she gets on with everyone, good for a laugh, and even just having that around a team is enough in itself.”
Higgins added her relationship with her on a coach and captain level is fruitful, with Grasso helping to get the best out of the girls on and off the field.
“I’m super excited, she’s really good for me in terms of my coaching she’s got no issues in coming to speak to me if the girls want to work on different things that I’m not giving them at training,” she said.
“She’s really good at communication with her on the field controlling the game from the back, she’s my go to if we need to change the way their playing or get a message out there, she’s happy to be the one to do that.
“I think it’s a good partnership that we have, she’s honest with me, I’m honest with her if things aren’t working or if we’ve got issues somewhere.”
The premier ladies team had a huge season in 2023, not only did they win the minor premiership, but coach Higgins won women’s coach of the year and Kirra-Leigh Crouch won women’s player of the year.
The club also snagged the award for best club in the Sunshine Coast Region last year, and secretary Amanda Milburn was a top three nominee for volunteer of the year in Queensland in 2022.
Other women’s players whose signings have been announced include Kirra-Leigh Crouch, Melissa Weckert, and Jill Kosseris.
