A highly experienced AFL coach and dedicated teacher assistant with over 16 years in primary education and team coaching. Holding Level 2 AFL Coaching Accreditation, Deb combines strong community connections with senior-level coaching expertise. She is driven by a philosophy of self‑development and empowerment through sport, using sporting analogies to build life skills. Deb fosters athlete confidence through skill acquisition and resilience, while supporting individual progression and promoting a strong team ethos that develops players both on and off the field
· Women’s AFL coaching experience
· Decisive & confident leadership skills
· Advanced technical understanding of AFL
· Formulate & implement effective training
· Influential & inspirational mentor
· Match/player statistical analysis and reporting
· AFL Tasmania State Coach of the Year
· Maintains secure stakeholder relationships.
· Advanced communication skills
· Identification and development of talent
· Level 2 Recruiting and Developing AFL Talent Course
A dedicated and highly experiencd athletics coach. Dave is a Qualified PE Teacher with 10+ years experience and a background in running
A driven and dedicated coach with a philosophy of self-development and, empowerment through sport; relating sporting analogies to life skills
Some of the great people who Deb has worked with on her Coaching Career.
Former Senior Coach Launceston Football Club
I have watched Deb coach across all age groups from senior men’s TSL to junior competitions, her ability to communicate effectively between age and gender groups is brilliant.
Deb is patient and able to make learning enjoyable as well as knowing when to push the player for the best outcome.
She is honest and fair with all feedback, receiving and giving, and is a real student of the game and its players.
I couldn’t recommend Deb highly enough for your football development.
Former ELJFC Player and Current North Melbourne AFLW Player
ELJFC Premiership Captain 2016
I was lucky enough to have Deb as a coach during my junior football years, she inspired me to challenge myself to become not only the best footballer I could be but also a great individual off the field. However, Deb is more than a football coach, she is a mentor, motivator, and role model on and off the field. Her dedication to the sport and commitment to the success of each of her players is exceptional.
Former Launceston Football Club and Current Adelaide Crows AFL Player
Former TSL, VFL and AFL player
Current Richmond Football club coaching staff
Former Launceston Football Club and Current GWS Giants AFL Player