Appointed to audit committee

Umina Eagles Soccer mum and player Ms Belinda Neal has been appointed chair of the Central Coast Mariners Audit Committee on Monday, September 11.

Ms Neal is currently a board member of the Mariners.

Although she played soccer at 17, Belinda gave it away to concentrate on work, and raising two sons with her husband.

As her boys began to be interested in soccer, the enthusiasm was reawakened in her, and Belinda completed her coaching certificates.

While coaching her son's teams and leading them into grand finals, it was just a matter of time before the urge to play again got the better of her.

Belinda now plays for The Umina Eagles Soccer Club and her team is celebrating their achievement in reaching the finals.

Belinda Neal has been a resident of the Peninsula for 20 years and says she understands the local communities enthusiasm for football.

She has been able to use her skills as a lawyer and her previous experience of boards to help build the Central Coast Mariners.

She was appointed as a foundation board member last year and said she was keen to take on the challenges of the audit committee.

Patrizia Morgan, September 8