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David
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Soccer
$60
60 MINS

Coaching Bio

I’m a professional goalkeeper and coach with over 20 years of experience playing and coaching across Australia, the UK, and the USA — including at NPL, USL, and UPSL level. Accredited with FA/AFC Diplomas and Goalkeeping Diplomas, I specialise in developing footballers of all ages and abilities through coaching that is built on real experience at the highest levels of the game.

My journey in football spans over 20 years, taking me from Australia to the UK and the USA, where I competed at some of the highest levels of the domestic game. That experience across different footballing cultures has given me a deep, well-rounded understanding of the game that I now bring into every coaching environment. I coach because I genuinely love the process of development. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching a player grow in confidence — whether that’s a goalkeeper commanding their box with authority, or an outfield player executing under pressure with composure and clarity. That moment of progress, at any age or level, is what drives me. My coaching covers all aspects of the game — for goalkeepers that means shot stopping, footwork, distribution, positioning, and decision making. For outfield players, it’s technical ability, movement, game understanding, and the mental side of performance. I believe every player deserves a complete coaching experience, and I tailor every session to the individual in front of me, regardless of where they’re starting from. I work with players of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re just starting out or pushing toward a higher level of competition, my goal is the same — to give you the tools, the habits, and the mindset to be the best footballer you can be.

Expertise

  • Mentoring
  • Goal Keeping
  • Technique/Technical Skills
  • Passing
  • General Soccer Skills

Qualifications

  • NSW Working with Children Check expiry 19/03/2031
  • AFC Coaching Convention - Football Australia AFC C Diploma awarded 10/11/2024
  • Football Australia - Foundation of Football awarded 12/10/2024
  • Football Australia - Foundation of Goalkeeping awarded 05/11/2019
  • University of Wollongong Australia - Bachelor of Sport awarded 13/12/2024

Coaching Locations

  • Paine Reserve, Botany Street, Randwick, Randwick City Council, NSW 2031, AU

Private Sessions

One-on-One Coaching 60 MINS $60

Small Group up to 4 athletes 60 MINS $200

Team up to 6 athletes 60 MINS $300

Online Mentoring 45 MINS $30