Senior Mens 

DAVID CONNELL

Assisted by 

David Connell will return to the role of senior coach on a permanent basis. David has been our head coach since 2018 and stood down at the end of last season to have a break from coaching. Since returning to the role as caretaker coach 6 weeks ago, David’s coaching style has seen improvements on the field from the playing group and a real hunger to compete.

The club have a desire to rise quickly in 2024 and play finals football again, and the coaching selection panel felt David was the best credentialed person with values aligned to the club to achieve this next season.

“after a short break from coaching, I am re-energised and super keen to get to work over the off season and build this list again to have us back where we belong next season “ David Connell

Reserves

CRAIG "NED" KELLY

Assisted by Ass. Coach Shaun O'Farrell and Team Manager, Dannielle Kelly

TFC are thrilled to announce that Craig Kelly will coach our reserves in season 2024. Craig will be assisted by Shaun O’Farrell and have the lovely Dani Kelly managing the team.
With such a strong group leading the way it’s exciting times ahead at Tullamarine

Senior Womens 

TRAVIS FITZPATRICK

Assistance Coach - Emily Angelidis

Managed TBC

TFC are thrilled to announce that Travis Fitzpatrick has accepted the role of Senior Women’s coach for season 2024.

Trav is no stranger to footballs ultimate success having been involved in coaching 5 premierships across male and female football. But even more importantly has developed players to reach their full potential!

He also has a degree in Applied Science Human Movement and is a Qualified Strength and Conditioning coach.

In amongst all this he also finds time to be the Owner of Focus Fitness Tullamarine & Yarraville gyms and a father to 4 kids and husband to Heidi..

Trav’s Coaching Philosophy is aligned with the TFC values and we cannot wait to see what 2024 brings for the group under his leadership.

Coaching Philosophy
“Let em play!”
Inspire the love of footy!
Players learn by doing, I love breaking down the skills of the game then putting it into match training to improve 1% at a time! I’m grateful to TFC for the opportunity and super excited to work with this amazing group of athletes

Under 18.5

GAVIN KELLY AND ROSS WARDEN

Assistance Coach - Paul Cusack

TFC is pleased to announce Gavin Kelly and Ross Warden as co coaches of the TFC U18.5s for 2024.

Ross and Gavin have coached multiple junior Tullamarine teams together over several years. In there own right Ross is a stalwart of coaching juniors at the club including premierships, Gavin coached our first ever girls team at under 15s. They will be joined by Paul Cusack as assistant coach who has been a long time coach and assistant at Tullamarine.

As a trio they have strong relationships with the group and are looking forward to building on from the 2023 season with premiership aspirations in 2024.

Under 16

peter "labbs" labbard

Assisted by Dylan Birdo
Managed by

TFC are pleased to announce Peter Labbad as the under 16s coach for season 2024.
Labbs is no stranger to coaching, and has held many roles over the years. He coached the senior women’s team to a flag in 2022. Way back in 2006 he coached 16A at Tullamarine , coaching the likes of Shaun McKernan , Adam Scott and Shaun Ofarrell. In 2017 he took on the new under 17s , taking them from last to a Grand Final, boys like Tim Matson, Dylan Watts and Jarrod Stephens. Many of the boys from 2006 and 2017 still play in our senior lists now. Labbs ability to coach young men into senior footballers is outstanding and our under 16s will be in great hands.
“The key to this role will be to develop and see these kids though to senior football.
Discipline, fitness and skills will be the key focus”

Under 14

After a great year in season 2023 coaching our Under 14s, TFC are thrilled to announce that Jason Dowie will coach the under 14s again in season 2024. Jason made great strides with a bottom age side and all the kids developed throughout the season. We cannot wait to see what he can do with this bunch of kids next year!

Under 12 

PAUL LEVI

Assisted  by Matty and Mike
Managed by  Sujata Symons

Under 10A

Gabe Aldercuccio & Adam Robertson

 

Under 10B

daniel elzein

DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR COACHING

JAMIE ALBANIS

TFC are delighted to announce that Jamie Albanis has accepted the role of Director of Junior coaching for season 2024. This role is pivotal in the development of our junior coaches and ensuring all our teams can perform at the highest level. Jamie’s structure, routine, strategy and football knowledge will be integral in his training and support of our junior coaches. Which will set our coaches and kids up for success

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