AustraliaHead of Football and Technical Director. Former Socceroo and international player. Over 30 years’ coaching in youth and development programs including for Football Australia, Football NSW and Football St George. Former Sydney FC assistant Coach, SBS TV football commenter.
PLAYING CAREER
- Former NSW & National Team Representative (Socceroo)
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Former Australian Indoor Representative 1982-83
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Played at the Highest Level in Australia (NSL) with Marconi, Parramatta Eagles, and Sydney United (10 seasons)
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Played professionally in Malaysia with Johor FC (1994-1998). Captain-Johor FC 1997, 1998
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Played & captained Johor FC in the Asian Champions League 1996
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Club Captain of Sydney United, NSL, 2001-2003.
COACHING CAREER
- Football Development Officer, Soccer Australia and Soccer NSW 1991-1993
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Football Development Officer, Parramatta Eagles Soccer Club, 1989-1991
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Club Captain, Sydney United & developed clubs’ Football Development Programs, 2000-2003
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Director, Premier Youth League, Sydney United Soccer Club 2001-2002
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Strategic Football Development Manager Sydney United Soccer Club, 2000-2003
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Director, Premier Youth League, St George FC, 2004
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Asst Senior Coach, St George FC, NSW Premier League 2004,2005
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Senior Head Coach, Blacktown City Demons, NSW Premier League, 2006, 200, 2010
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Asst Coach, Sydney FC, Hyundai X League, 2007
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Technical Director, 1st Eleven Football Academy, Current
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Head Coach, Sydney Olympic FC, 2008/2009
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Football Coach, Knox Grammar School
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Director of Football Football United Refugee Program (FFA endorsed), Current
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Head Coach, Blacktown City Demons FC, 2006, 2007, 2010
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Director of Coaching, Head of Football, Technical Director – St George Football Association, 2010-2021 -Head of Football-St George City-Current
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AFC/FFA A Licence Coach
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Equal Minor Premiers, St George FC, NSW Premier League, 2004
- Johnny Warren Cup Finalist, St George FC, 2005
- Johnny Warren Cup Winning Coach, Blacktown City Demons, 2006
- Minor Premiers (Champions), Blacktown City Demons, 2006
- Continental Cup Champions, Blacktown City Demons, 2006
- Grand Final R/UP, NSW Premier League, Blacktown City Demons, 2006
- NSW Premier League Coach of the Year 2006, 2007
- Minor Premiers (Champions), NSW Premier League, Blacktown City Demons, 2007
- Grand Final Winner, NSW Premier League, Blacktown City Demons, 2007
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
- Over 30 years’ experience in Coaching Elite Youth aged 6-18
- Extensive Experience at Primary and Secondary School Coaching including Knox Grammar and Director of Football at Oakhill College, Castle Hill
- Worked with Soccer Australia and Football NSW in development roles while still playing
- An ability to articulate and demonstrate advanced skills/concepts
- An understanding of SSG, GIG, and the FFA National Football Curriculum
- Employed in Director of Football roles with various Clubs and Associations throughout NSW
- Worked with Nepean Association, Southern Districts Association, and St George Football Association
- Director of a highly successful Football Academy-1st Eleven Coaching for 8 years
- Current Head of Football & Technical Director for the St George City. Full Time
- SBS TV Football Analyst,
- Current Head Coach – Football & Futsal-Emanuel School, Randwick
- A thorough understanding of the Australian Football Landscape at all levels.
- Enthusiasm and passion for Football and a belief in the future of the game here in Australia
Courses
- CPR Certificate-Hero Headquarters-National Recognized Training-#75509