Canberra United FC and Head Coach Jitka Klimkova have been recognised by actsport by picking up two winning categories in their Monthly ACT Sportstar awards for November
Canberra United FC and Head Coach Jitka Klimkova have been recognised by actsport by picking up two winning categories in their Monthly ACT Sportstar awards for November.
Jitka was named the Mix106.3 Coach Sportstar of the Month for guiding her team to the top of the Westfield W-League table in her first season in charge, whilst the club itself picked up the Konica Team Sportstar of the Month award for their unbeaten seven match start to the season. Congratulations to Jitka and the players for winning these awards.
Here-s what the ACT Sport website had to say:
2011 ClubsACT Sportstar of the Month Winners for November
Mix 106.3 Coach Sportstar of the Month
Jitka Klimkova – Football
Eyebrows were raised when Canberra United appointed the relatively unknown (in Australian circles at least) Jitka Klimkova to the role of Head Coach at the beginning of the Westfield W-League season in October but CEO Heather Reid-s signing has proved an astute acquisition. Tactically superb, and a real leader in every sense of the word, Jitka has led Canberra United to a Westfield W-League record-breaking start to the season with five wins and a draw from their opening six matches leaving the club three points clear at the head of the table in December. Her attention to detail and fresh, new ideas have galvanized the United squad and fans with the rewards providing a splendid start to the year and an unprecedented winning streak including a first ever win over Sydney FC.
Konica Team Sportstar of the Month
Canberra United Football Team
Canberra United are currently sitting on top of the Westfield W-League. The team has won all five games and sits eight points clear on top of the W-League Ladder. Canberra United have had convincing wins over Adelaide United 4-1, Perth Glory 3-2, Sydney FC 1-0, Melbourne Victory 2-1 and Newcastle Jets 3-1.
