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Ben
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Rugby League
$100
45 MINS

Coaching Bio

I'm a former professional rugby league player with NRL, State of Origin and Super League experience. Currently, I am the head of football and head coach of the Ipswich Jets. I coach with an athlete centred approach whereby I work closely with the individual or team to enhance their performance through well designed and tailored coaching sessions. I am able to coach at my location or your current training facility.

I was a professional rugby league player for over 10 years in Australia and the UK. While playing in Australia I was fortunate enough to win an NRL premiership Storm 07, play State of Origin NSW, and play over 100 first grade games. I am currently the Head of Football and senior head coach at Carina Tigers in the Brisbane Rugby League and assistant coach at East Tigers Host Plus Cup side. I transitioned to coaching while playing in the UK, coaching under 16's & 18's sides. Returning to Australia I coached with the Knights NSW Cup side in 2014-15 where we won the premiership in 2015. I coached South Newcastle Lions for 3 seasons in 2016-2018 winning 2 premierships. In 2016 I was appointed the NSW Women's State of Origin head coach from 2016-2018 winning in all 3 years. I was a specialist rugby league coach at Hunter Sports High School for 5 years coaching in age groups of 12 to 18 years of age with a number of them joining NRL clubs. I have been the Head of Football and Head Coach at the Ipswich Jets, I was responsible for the running of the whole rugby league program of 150+ players and 40+ staff. In 2018 I was appointed assistant coach at the NRL Brisbane Broncos. I have a good understanding of coaching across all age groups and genders from my recent coaching experience, and I look forward to helping you develop as an individual or as a team. I can provide coach education and club best practice information and programming.

Expertise

  • Fundamental League Skills
  • Rugby League Fitness
  • Mentoring
  • Defensive Skills
  • Passing & Ball Handling
  • Tackling Technique

Qualifications

  • QLD Working with Children Check expiry 25/05/2026
  • NRL - High Performance Level 3 Rugby League Coach Accreditation expiry 01/11/2027

Coaching Locations

  • West Arana Hills Page, 247 Dawson Parade, Keperra, Brisbane, QLD 4054, AU

Private Sessions

One-on-One Coaching 45 MINS $100

One-on-One Coaching up to 2 athletes 60 MINS $150

Small Group up to 4 athletes 45 MINS $200

Small Group up to 4 athletes 60 MINS $250

Team up to 20 athletes 60 MINS $350

Team up to 20 athletes 90 MINS $450

Online Mentoring 60 MINS $200

Online Mentoring up to 3 athletes 120 MINS $400

Reviews

Edward - 11-07-2025

Ben is very knowledgeable and knows how to impart his knowledge in a very thorough supportive way. Highly recommended.

Edward - 05-05-2025

Excellent coach, great knowledge and very solid with delivery.

Cristina - 10-02-2025

Coach Ben is nothing short of amazing, possessing a wealth of knowledge and effortlessly communicating it to younger players. My son had his first session with Ben and learned an incredible amount, not just during the session itself, but also from the numerous tips Ben provided for continued development at home. Ben's ...