News and information about football coaches and coaching in New Zealand.
Departing Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimková has a contribution to make as she completes her six-month notice period with New Zealand Football. NZ Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell says while she won’t be coaching the Ferns, she has much … Read More
Jitka Klimková has stood down as head coach of the Football Ferns with immediate effect after three years in the role. Klimková (50) oversaw 39 international games for a record of 11 wins, seven draws and 21 losses. Appointed in … Read More
Head coach Darren Bazeley says his All Whites side deserved their 1-1 draw against the United States, having responded well after their disappointing loss to Mexico. “We did a lot of talking after the Mexico game, and we were looking … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have appointed experienced coach Tory Schiltgen to a new wide-ranging role at the club. Schiltgen joins the Phoenix as the women’s team’s second assistant and analyst for the upcoming women’s A-League season, and will coach the club’s … Read More
Player Development Project (PDP) is an online learning platform and coaching community which features a comprehensive library of content to help coaches, with a focus on children and youth. The content includes live sessions, coaching guides, session plans, masterclass discussions, … Read More
Asher Trotter is leaving Hibiscus Coast after six seasons as the club’s head of women’s football and women’s head coach. Trotter (31) has overseen the development of a strong women’s programme, culminating in Coast’s promotion to the Lotto NRFL Women’s … Read More
Central League club North Wellington are recruiting a replacement for director of football Ryan Faithfull who is relocating to the Pacific Northwest. Faithfull (32) joined the club in late 2023 after moving from Auckland where he had held coaching roles … Read More
New Zealand head coach Leon Birnie has had to leave the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia due to health reasons, NZ Football says. Assistant coach Maia Vink will assume the role of head coach for the rest of … Read More
Canterbury’s Waimak United have revealed how they recruited the support of legendary England striker Wayne Rooney ahead of their title-deciding match against Burwood. Going into the match, the Rangiora club knew they could clinch the Mainland Premier League with a … Read More
FC Nelson are seeking applications for the role of director of football, for 2025 and beyond. The successful applicant will need at least a B-level coaching licence and will coach the men’s first team. The club aspire to join the … Read More
Player Development Project (PDP) is an online learning platform and coaching community which features a comprehensive library of content to help coaches, with a focus on children and youth. The content includes live sessions, coaching guides, session plans, masterclass discussions, … Read More
For the first time in five years, goalkeeper development officers from across the Pacific gathered to exchange knowledge, hone skills, and share insights at the Home of Football in Auckland. As the modern game has evolved, the goalkeeper’s role has … Read More
Player Development Project (PDP) is an online learning platform and coaching community which features a comprehensive library of content to help coaches, with a focus on children and youth. The content includes live sessions, coaching guides, session plans, masterclass discussions, … Read More
Former New Zealand international Mal Bland — a leading goalscorer in the early days of national league football — has died in Australia, aged 75. Bland played national league football for Gisborne City and Eastern Suburbs in the early 1970s, … Read More
Dave Wright is a UEFA A-licensed football coach and co-founder of Player Development Project. Currently completing his OFC Pro Licence, he has been coaching since 2002 in England, Australia and New Zealand with players at all levels. During five years … Read More
New Zealand international forward Ben Waine says he’s relishing the chance to learn from goalscoring great Wayne Rooney who has become his manager at English Championship club Plymouth Argyle. “I wasn’t really here too much in pre-season, but the times … Read More
Amy Shepherd has been appointed the assistant coach of the Wellington Phoenix for the 2024-25 women’s A-League season. Shepherd replaces Callum Holmes, who has taken over as the female development lead at the club’s academy after two seasons as the … Read More
Former international and Auckland club footballer Henry Fa’arodo has been named as head coach for the Solomon Islands’ national youth academy. Fa’arodo (41) made 64 appearances for the Solomon Islands, scoring 20 international goals. He also became the first Pacific … Read More