OUR
STORY
SPORTSLAB ACADEMY is a private football development academy based in Brisbane, focused on helping young players improve through modern coaching and structured training.
What started as small private sessions and local training groups quickly grew through word of mouth, family support and a passion for player development. Today, SportsLab Academy supports developing footballers through modern coaching methods designed to improve technical ability, confidence, decision-making and high-performance habits both on and off the pitch.
Our mission is to help every player maximise their potential through modern coaching, elite training standards and a positive development environment.
MEET OUR COACHES
Professional and passionate coaches dedicated to helping young athletes grow through sport, confidence and positive development.
Davide
Founder & Head Coach
Davide is a C-Licensed coach, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Sport Management. Throughout his career, he has gained coaching experience with clubs including Como 1907 in Italy and Brisbane City FC in Australia.
Davide has over 10 years of coaching experience across Italy and Australia. He also has more than 5 years of experience delivering 1-to-1 and small group training sessions focused on player development, technical skills and game intelligence.
“Great coaching is not only about improving players' skills — it’s about helping young athletes believe in themselves.”
Ciro Giuseffi
Coach • Junior Soccer
Ciro has coaching experience in both Italy and Australia, working with early age groups, junior soccer schools, and development teams from U8 to U12.
Ciro specialises in building strong technical foundations while helping young players develop confidence, coordination, and a genuine love for football.
“The goal is to help young players enjoy the game while developing confidence, coordination and strong technical habits.”