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" Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own"

bruce lee

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AFL Athletic development

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I've spent 30 years in many different regions of Australia involved in the game of Aussie Rules. Over this time I have managed to develop a wealth of knowledge, as a player and as a coach, at local, representative, and state levels. The best part of our great game is the complexity it offers. To compete in AFL you need to develop a large and dynamic tool kit.

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At Matthews Athletic Development we want to offer young men and women the opportunity to develop their skills in a high-performance setting.

 

Our training practices and modalities go way beyond the conventual training patterns. Go deep into the mechanics of kicking, train multidimensional handball techniques, practice body manipulation in contest situations, obtain the ability to use explosive speed, develop energy management skills and emotional intelligence, understand the game structure and impacting positions and so much more.

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We offer researched based and innovative methods that will enhance your game.

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  • All Equipment Supplied
  • 3o years Experience 
  • video Analysis (Pre and Post) 
  • Small-Group
  • AFL Coach Accredited ​
  • Exercise and Sports Science (Dip)
  • Strength and Conditioning Certified 

Formalities

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  • 2000 Under 18's rep player Eastern District Football league (EDFL)

  • 2000 Under 18's premiership (EDFL), (Vice Captain) Victoria 

  • 2000 Vic metro Under 18's 

  • 2001 Premiership North Coffs first grade

  • 2002 Premiership North Coffs first grade

  • 2003 Premiership North Coffs first grade

  • 2005 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade (captain)

  • 2006 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade (captain)

  • 2006 Jim Woodlock Medal (NCAFL)

  • 2008 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade (Captain)

  • 2010 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade (Captain)

  • 2010 Leagues Best and Fairest (NCAFL)

  • 2014 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade

  • ​​2015 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade

  • 2016 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade

  • 2016 Sawtell Saints Under 18s Coach (finalist)

  • 2016 Sawtell Saints Best and Fairest first grade

  • 2016 Mid North Coast best on ground Senior Rep team

  • 2016 - 2017 Assistant Coach of the men's team. North Coast Academy of Sport

  • 2017 Captain/Coach first grade Sawtell Saints (runners-up)

  • 2017 Sawtell Saints Best and Fairest first grade

  • 2017 League best and fairest (NCAFL)

  • 2017 Sydney Swans Academy Coach Mid North Coast

  • 2018 Premiership Sawtell Saints first grade 

  • 2019 Broome Bulls first Grade Coach Runners Up WKFL

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ready to take the next step?

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