Coaching Conference

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2025 Speaker List

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International Guest Speakers

  • Kimura Yasuhiko – Director, Coach Education at Japanese FA
  • Damir Dugandzic – Technical Head of the DFB Talent Development Program at German FA
  • Ian Buckman – Academy Manager at Brighton & Hove Albion FC
  • Plus two international female speakers to be confirmed shortly

Football Australia Representatives

  • Michael Cooper – Junior Matildas Head Coach
  • Alex Epakis – Young Matildas Head Coach
  • Tony Vidmar – Olyroos Head Coach
  • Catherine Cannuli – National Teams Assistant Coach
  • Helen Winterburn – National Teams Assistant Coach
  • David Plowright – National Teams Goalkeeper Coach
  • Jon Moss – Head of Referees at Football Australia

Interstate Guest Speakers

  • Simon Zappia – Academy Director at Melbourne City
  • Stuart McDonald – Academy Coach at Melbourne City
  • Sean Douglas – FIFA Technical Expert
  • Warren Moon – Technical Director at Lions FC
  • Jack Rolfe – The Coaching Lab

Local Football Experts

  • Jason Eagar – Technical Director at Northern Tigers
  • Luke Harris – Coach Education Tutor at Football NSW
  • Stephanie Brantz – Media Personality & Master of Ceremonies
  • Victoria Martin – Coach Education Tutor at North West Sydney Football
  • Andrew Fearnley – Regional Development Manager at Football NSW
  • Nadine Shiels – Player Development Manager (Girls) at Football NSW
  • Phil Myall – Player Development Manager (Boys) at Football NSW
  • Paul Higgins – Grassroots Coach Development Lead at Football NSW