Damian Zane
Cardiff,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Football Coach highly effective at building and managing successful programs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Over 10 years of experience in Professional & Semi Professional organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
Newcastle Jets FC
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for coaching staff to improve tactical understanding.
- Oversaw technology integration for data analysis, optimizing player performance metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategies with club objectives and goals.
Football-coach
Newcastle Jets FC
01.2023 - 10.2025
- FNSW League Two Champions 2024 (Promotion)
- FNSW League Two Coach of the Year 2024
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs and practice sessions.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Created a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, following through with consequences, and rewarding hard work or dedication to the team.
- Developed game plans that capitalized on team strengths while exploiting opponents'' weaknesses for successful game outcomes.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication, goal setting, and motivational strategies.
- Evaluated individual athlete progress regularly to adjust coaching strategies as needed for optimal growth and achievement results.
- Enhanced physical conditioning of athletes with no recognized S&C Coach.
- Enhanced player tactical understanding with Video Analysis all executed by myself..
Football Coach, First Team
Broadmeadow Magic FC
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and developing players'' skills.
- Increased win rate with thorough analysis of opponents'' strategies and timely adjustments during games.
- Evaluated player performance using video analysis tools for immediate feedback during practice sessions or post-game reviews.
Head Football Coach, First Team
Edgeworth Eagles FC
01.2015 - 06.2020
- NNSW NPL Champions - 2015, 2016,2017 & 2018
- NNSW NPL Grand Final Winners - 2015,2016 & 2019
- NNSW Coach of the Year - 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
- Improved team performance by implementing strategic game plans and conducting comprehensive practice sessions.
- Achieved consistent winning records throughout tenure as Head Football Coach, showcasing commitment to excellence in competition.
- Developed players'' skills through personalized coaching techniques and detailed feedback on their performance.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Skills
- Motivational leadership style
- Tactical knowledge
- Team Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Creativity and Flexibility
Certification
Football Australia AFC A Diploma
Timeline
Technical Director
Newcastle Jets FC
02.2024 - 10.2025
Football-coach
Newcastle Jets FC
01.2023 - 10.2025
Football Coach, First Team
Broadmeadow Magic FC
09.2020 - 01.2023
Head Football Coach, First Team
Edgeworth Eagles FC
01.2015 - 06.2020