Matt Sultana
Melbourne
Summary
As a senior NPL assistant coach at Melbourne Victory FC, I have over ten years of experience in developing and educating young players in the elite pathway. I hold an AFC A Diploma, the second highest coaching qualification in Asia, and a bachelor's degree in sport coaching and sport science. My core competencies include designing and implementing team and individual development plans, creating age group curricula, conducting training sessions and match days, performing video analysis and scouting, and management of staff units. My mission is to empower young players to achieve their full potential and to foster a culture of excellence and professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior NPL Assistant Coach
Melbourne Victory Football Club
10.2023 - Current
U18 Academy Head Coach
Melbourne Victory FC
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed and implemented team and individual development plans
- Development of age group curriculum, training sessions, match days, video analysis (reviews and opposition analysis) & scouting / recruitment of players
- 2023 U18s JBNPL1 - League Champions
- 3 Players were selected to attend April 2023 Domestic Camp (Sydney) – Australia U17 National Team
- 1 Player was selected to attend 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup – Australia U17 National Team.
U16 Academy Head Coach
Melbourne Victory FC
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed and implemented team and individual development plans
- Development of age group curriculum, training sessions, match days, video analysis (reviews and opposition analysis) & scouting / recruitment of players
- 2023 U16s JBNPL1 - League Champions
- 14 Players were selected to represent Victoria at the 2023 FA Youth National Championships.
U15 Academy Head Coach
Melbourne Victory FC
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Designed and implemented team and individual development plans
- Development of age group curriculum, training sessions, match days, video analysis (reviews and opposition analysis) & scouting / recruitment of players
- 2022 U15s JBNPL1 - League Champions
- 14 Players were selected to represent Victoria at the 2022 FA Youth National Championships.
Technical Director
Box Hill United
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Promoted to the Boys Technical Director position, where I was tasked with developing and implementing the club's strategic football plan after the COVID-19 lockdowns
- My responsibilities include player and staff retention, launching the club's first U8s grassroots program called Soccer Skills Smiles, and realigning NPL Boy's pathways (U14s - U21s) due to COVID-19 enforced age group changes
- This role required me to liaise with board members across various portfolios such as Marketing, Sponsorship, Governance, and welfare.
U15 JBNPL Boys Head Coach
Box Hill United
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Designed and implemented team and individual development plans
- Development of age group curriculum, training sessions, match days, video analysis (reviews and opposition analysis) & scouting / recruitment of players
- 2021 U15s JBNPL1 - 3rd (Season Cancelled Round 13 COVID-19)
- 11 Players were selected to participate at the 2021 FV State Championships.
Technical Director
SAP
09.2020 - 09.2021
- I designed and implemented a football curriculum for our Skills Acquisition
- Program, catering to age groups ranging from U9s to U13s
- I utilized a "games-based" approach that significantly increased the amount of football played by each player within our program, including gala-days, tournaments, and internal matches
- I oversaw the retention of all players and staff and developed strategies to increase overall participation year on year.
U14 JBNPL Boys Head Coach
Box Hill United
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed and implemented team and individual development plans
- Development of age group curriculum, training sessions, match days, video analysis (reviews and opposition analysis) & scouting / recruitment of players
- 2020 U14s JBNPL East - 1st (Season Cancelled Round 9 COVID-19)
Senior Mens Assistant Coach
Box Hill United
09.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Mens Assistant Coach
Richmond Soccer Club
05.2017 - 10.2017
Head Coach NPL Boys
Richmond Soccer Club
11.2015 - 09.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Coaching & Exercise Science
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC11.2018
AFC - FA / AFC A Diploma
Football Australia
Melbourne, VIC10.2023
Skills
- Program Planning
- Skill Development
- Performance Analysis
- Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Video analysis
Timeline
Senior NPL Assistant Coach
Melbourne Victory Football Club
10.2023 - Current
U18 Academy Head Coach
Melbourne Victory FC
02.2023 - 11.2023
U16 Academy Head Coach
Melbourne Victory FC
11.2022 - 11.2023
U15 Academy Head Coach
Melbourne Victory FC
11.2021 - 11.2022
Technical Director
Box Hill United
06.2021 - 09.2021
U15 JBNPL Boys Head Coach
Box Hill United
10.2020 - 09.2021
Technical Director
SAP
09.2020 - 09.2021
U14 JBNPL Boys Head Coach
Box Hill United
10.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Mens Assistant Coach
Box Hill United
09.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Mens Assistant Coach
Richmond Soccer Club
05.2017 - 10.2017
Head Coach NPL Boys
Richmond Soccer Club
11.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sport Coaching & Exercise Science
Victoria University
AFC - FA / AFC A Diploma
Football Australia
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