News and information about football coaches and coaching in New Zealand.
Former All Whites head coach Anthony Hudson could soon leave his role as interim coach of the United States national team after attracting international interest, according to a report. The 90min website says: “Sources close to 90min confirm Hudson has … Read More
Auckland City has appointed former North Shore United coach Valerio Raccuglia as its coach for the club’s men’s U-23 team. He replaces Kris Bright who led the team to back-to-back Lotto NRFL U-23 Premier Division titles in 2021 and 2022. … Read More
China have named experienced Serbian coach Aleksandar Janković as the head coach for their national team to play a two-match series against New Zealand’s All Whites. Janković (50) has been the China team’s interim head coach since last year, and … Read More
By Joan Grey You’re powering towards the goal with the ball at your feet. With a drop of the shoulder, you feint and slip behind the centre-back. The goal unfolds in front of you. Snap! With a slight, awkward turn, … Read More
Leon Birnie has been appointed women’s U-20 head coach to lead the team heading into the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Birnie takes on the role after two World Cup cycles as women’s U-17 head coach, including leading the … Read More
Wellington’s Waterside Karori have appointed Milan Bartosz as the head coach of their women’s first team. In announcing his appointment, the club says the native of Czech Republic will bring “a wealth of knowledge and experience in football coaching to … Read More
Former New Zealand U-23 coach Des Buckingham will present a Masterclass session in Wellington for those keen to hear his insights on developing people, culture and environment. Buckingham currently coaches Mumbai City in the Indian Super League and was regarded … Read More
New Zealand Football’s newly-appointed General Manager of High Performance, Keir Hansen, starts his job this week with the Football Ferns at a critical stage of their preparation for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Football Ferns, and head coach … Read More
Northern League club Takapuna have launched a youth and junior development programme under the guidance of recently-appointed Youth Director of Football, Daniel Semp. Semp, who holds the OFC/NZF C Licence, brings a level of experience not only as a first … Read More
East Coast Bays have boosted their team of coaches with the appointment of three new Football Development Officers. Mingi So will lead the club’s pathway from youth to first team, and he will be head coach for the club’s men’s … Read More
Northern League club Takapuna have named Robert Matherson as the head coach for their men’s U-23 reserves side. Matherson joins from Hibiscus Coast where he was last season’s U-23 team coach. “I enjoy the development and transition and players within … Read More
Otahuhu United have appointed Stephen West as the coach of their women’s team for the 2023 season. He previously coached the team for two seasons and, in the words of the club, “has put his hand up for this year!” … Read More
Bucklands Beach have appointed Warwick McCarthy and Neil Finnigan as co-coaches for their Lotto NRFL Northern Conference campaign for 2023. The experienced duo have been at the club for many years and have stepped up together for the challenge of … Read More
Jeremy Adams has been appointed the Lead Skills Centre coach for Bay Olympic for 2023. Adams, who holds the NZF Junior Level 3 (JL3) coaching licence, will work with his coaching team to develop technical and tactical skills within the … Read More
Northern Rovers have named Jordan Roberts as the head coach of their Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier League squad. He replaces Ben Bate who moved across the harbour to become head coach of league rivals Auckland United at the end of … Read More
Auckland United have appointed Brad Bicknell as their Director of Football in a restructure of the club’s football management positions. Jo Dawkins, previously Director of Football, moves into a new role as the High-Performance Director with a focus on the … Read More
Sam Negash will be the first team head coach for Waiheke United’s upcoming Lotto NRFL Championship season. Negash was assistant coach with the with the side last season, and coached the club’s U-23 men’s team. He replaces Thabiso Tleane who … Read More
Otumoetai have named the coaches to lead their top women’s teams who will compete this year in the Lotto NRFL Women’s Championship and the WaiBOP W-League. Nathan Metzger will coach the first team in the NRFL Championship and Carl Newby … Read More