Josh Kennedy was back on the Border across the weekend to present the Josh Kennedy Testimonial Shield to Twin City following their victory against Boomers at Kelly Park on Sunday.

The shield was started four years ago between the two AWFA clubs Kennedy represented, before forging a fantastic career at the top level, including 36 appearances for the Socceroos.

Kennedy also took the time to visit family and caught a glimpse of Murray United's clash with Melbourne City at La Trobe on Saturday.

Chances to get back home are few and far between for Kennedy, but he's keen to do all he can to ensure soccer continues to grow.

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"It's a tough one from afar to see on the inside, but I'd love the same as everyone, the same as Steve (Hayes) and David (Afonso) to see everything progress with more juniors coming through and better development," Kennedy said.

"Hopefully in the coming years, having a chat with David and Steve today (on Sunday) and even Wayne Fraser, that maybe we can start putting more things in place to give soccer a kick-start or rejuvenate things a little bit.

"Hopefully I can get a bit more involved with the region with soccer to help promote and develop.

"The hardest thing is getting back, but hopefully I'll get back more and more."

Twin City recorded a 3-1 victory to win back the Josh Kennedy shield - winning 4-1 on aggregate.

"What I saw today (Sunday) was good, the boys had a good game,' Kennedy said.

"In 20 minutes, Twin City did the job and did what they needed to do.

"I came a couple of years ago for one, so it's probably time I was back in town.

"It's good to come back and see mum and dad first of all, see a few old faces and my old stomping ground."

Living in Melbourne, Kennedy still has an involvement with the sport, coaching his son's under-nines team, as well as the school side at St Kevin's College in Toorak.

"I coach their first 11 and the team there in Toorak, but that's the only part-time coaching I do," he said.

"Everything that's not professional is all after hours and that's family time.

"That's the hardest thing about being involved in amateur football, it's all after hours and that's difficult when you've got three young kids."