And keep an eye on the next wave of coaches...

Nick Montgomery

Central Coast Academy

Leeds-born Aussie citizen was set to finish his UEFA Pro license in Switzerland before the COVID-19 measure hit. The former EPL player with Sheffield United and Scotland youth international has gathered great experience from almost 20 years in pro football. The tough midfielder has already begun his coaching career in Australia with interest in his services said to be coming from European football and the US. 

Aaron D’Antino

Assistant coach, Arsenal

The rising star D’Antino first started coaching age 27 with NPL clubs before getting a gig with A-League club Melbourne Victory, where he was Head of Performance Analysis for four years. He played a role in two A-League titles before joining Montemurro in London. 

Heather Garriock

Head coach, Canberra United

A star in the national team, Garriock, now 37, has built a respected career in the W-League, coaching with Canberra United. She remains one of the brightest and smartest talents in Australia and could move up into the US or European football ranks one day. 

Patrick Kisnorbo

Assistant coach, Melbourne City

The former Leicester City defender and a national team player is working at Melbourne City having experienced coaching youth, senior, and women’s sides at the Bundoora-based club. He's gaining his UEFA Pro Licence and with such a professional set up at City (under French mentor Erick Mombaerts) Kisnorbo's future is bright. 

Scott Miller

Former A-League head coach

The UEFA qualified Miller spent almost a decade working at Fulham across various assistant coaching jobs before returning to Australia. Postecoglou employed him briefly with the Socceroos and Miller also was a head coach at Newcastle Jets in 2015, FFA appointing the youngest head coach in league history (33). 

Ben Cahn

Head coach, Olympic FC

The former Fulham academy junior has reinvented himself as a coach in Australia’s semi-pro ranks (he’s also coached at youth level in the A-League). Another one to watch. 

Adam Waterson

Head of strength and conditioning, LA Galaxy

A strength and conditioning head building a fantastic reputation in the MLS. Another Australian who would not be out of place at the top of European football.