The was once a Golden Generation of Australian players. Now, Australia’s next wave bound for top jobs in European football is in the surging ranks of coaches.
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.
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