Coach Profiles

Our highly qualified coaches are passionate about football and aim to develop players who are intelligent, creative, skilful, adaptable, brave and explosive. Learn more about our coaches.

Ali Hurd

28 May 2021 | Coach Profiles, Female Football

Since first joining the XLR8 team in 2019, Ali has developed her craft as a coach across various programs and this season joined the Girls SAP coaching team at Northern Tigers.

Saoirse Cobbe

22 Sep 2020 | Coach Profiles

We interview XLR8 coach Saoirse Cobbe and learn more about her path to becoming a XLR8 coach.

Dan Febo

31 Aug 2020 | Coach Profiles

The most essential part of self-development and improving yourself as a coach is to absorb as much information as possible.

Penelope Knox

25 Aug 2020 | Coach Profiles

I have always wanted to be a coach as I have been inspired by all the amazing coaches I have had whilst I was playing.

Jeremy Ferral-Smith

11 Aug 2020 | Coach Profiles

Coaching isn't just about knowing the game of football - it's about understanding a process in order to simplify football for your players and create a culture to improve.