My latest writing
- An introduction to cerebral palsy football: classification, player profiles and team tactics
- Some thoughts on the process of developing strikers in youth football
- Examining the Junior Development League (JDL) pathway – is it early specialisation or early engagement?
- What can we learn from skill acquisition research to improve finishing in youth footballers?
- An initial reflection on the current state of youth football in NSW & Australia
- Integrating video throughout the player development process
- A style of play, or a style of player?
- How can we develop effective goal scorers from set pieces in youth football?
- Exploring England’s curious use of deep full-backs in build up play
Who am I?
My career spans athlete development, coach education, and program leadership across both mainstream and Paralympic pathways.
I currently work with the Pararoos, Australia’s national team for athletes with cerebral palsy and acquired brain injuries, contributing in a multi-disciplinary role across coaching, performance analysis, and sport science.
I have spent over 11 years in leadership roles at North West Sydney Football and NWS Spirit FC, starting as a volunteer assistant coach & ultimately progressing to Head of Football. I was deeply involved in our club and association’s football framework, the NWSF DNA, which culminated in the club being recognised as the only Gold-standard club in the inaugural year of Football NSW’s Club Standards benchmarking process.
I’ve lectured in sports coaching and management at tertiary level, in sports coaching, sports science and sports management disciplines.
Today, I’m interested in Paralympic sport pathways & process, and am open to conversations around sports leadership, coaching and development.
Here, I write about football, player & coach development. You can read more of my writing specifically on Paralmypic sport at Peak Para.