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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
Assisted by Ass. Coach Shaun O'Farrell and Team Manager, Dannielle Kelly
Assistance Coach - Emily Angelidis
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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.
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.
Assisted by Dylan Birdo
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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!
Assisted by Matty and Mike
Managed by Sujata Symons
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