Mitchell William Pont
Chittaway Bay,Australia
Summary
Dynamic football coach with a proven track record at Berkeley Vale, excelling in player development and tactical awareness. Passionate about enhancing performance and fostering teamwork, I have led teams to multiple championships while effectively communicating and managing diverse squads. Committed to nurturing talent and promoting sportsmanship.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Assistant
Berkeley Vale Men’s Premier League
01.2021 - Current
- Secured 2nd place ranking on team ladder before COVID-19 season cancellation
- Coordinated communication among players, coaches, and management to ensure seamless operations.
- Coordinated match schedules for local men's premier league events.
- Assisted in organizing training sessions for team development and skill enhancement.
- Managed communication between coaching staff and players for efficient operations.
Soccer Coach
Brazilian Soccer Schools
, Australia
07.2012 - Current
- Responsibilities: Coaching soccer to children aged 5-15 years old, implementing programs and developing children’s technical ability.
Coach
Berkeley Vale Men’s Over 35s
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Achieved premiers titles in 2023, 2025 and league champions in 2023, 2024.
- Ranked 1st in 2026 season.
- Advanced to semi-finals in Football NSW Champion of Champions 2023.
Reserve Grade Coach/ First Grade Assistant
Berkeley Vale Men’s Premier League
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led men’s squad operations, including squad selection, training execution, and game day logistics.
- Developing and managing players, setting up, organising and running training sessions. Developing player’s technical and tactical ability. Motivating and improving performance.
- Coordinated football squad operations, overseeing training schedules and logistics in 2018.
- Supported junior training as team ambassador, mentoring coaches and attending junior matches.
Coach
Central Coast Football Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Coached Under 11s and Under 12s team, developed players' skills and teamwork, organized and executed structured training sessions.
- Coached the central United team.
- Developed training programs for athletes to improve teamwork and skills.
- Organized and led practice sessions to enhance player performance and coordination.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses in team play.
Coach
Berkeley Vale Soccer Club
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Coached the U9 team, developed and implemented coaching sessions twice a week, and improved children’s technical and tactical ability with an emphasis on attacking and possession football. Built rapport with parents by coaching the team on Saturdays.
Football Coach
Blair Peach Primary School
London, England
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsibilities: Selecting, training and taking teams to tournaments and sporting competitions, developing student’s technical and tactical ability. Coaching other sporting teams such as girl’s netball and boy’s cricket.
Soccer Coach for Soccer Camps
Sydney Academy of Sport
Sydney, Australia
07.2006 - 04.2007
- Responsibilities: Coaching soccer to young children (9-12yrs), organising programs, developing children’s soccer skills, running soccer competitions, maintaining equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Physical and Health Education
Australian College of Physical Education
Sydney, Australia01-2008
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education -
Australian College of Physical Education
Sydney, Australia01-2007
Skills
- Player development
- Training session planning
- Game strategy formulation
- Performance evaluation
- Coaching communication
- Team management
- Sportsmanship promotion
Teaching Experience
7 years
Coaching Qualifications
- Football Australia C Diploma, Active, 01/26/19, 13 of 15 hours completed, 12/31/26
- Football Australia MiniRoos Certificate, 06/29/13
- Football Australia Foundation of Football, 06/29/06
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/26/84
- Nationality: Australian
Specialist Areas
- Personal Development
- Health and Physical Education- Kindergarten to Year 12
Relevant Tertiary Qualifications
- 2008, Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education), Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney, Australia
- 2007, Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney, Australia
Timeline
Coach
Berkeley Vale Men’s Over 35s
01.2023 - 01.2026
First Grade Assistant
Berkeley Vale Men’s Premier League
01.2021 - Current
Reserve Grade Coach/ First Grade Assistant
Berkeley Vale Men’s Premier League
01.2018 - 01.2020
Coach
Central Coast Football Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
Coach
Berkeley Vale Soccer Club
01.2013 - 12.2013
Soccer Coach
Brazilian Soccer Schools
07.2012 - Current
Football Coach
Blair Peach Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Soccer Coach for Soccer Camps
Sydney Academy of Sport
07.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Education - Physical and Health Education
Australian College of Physical Education
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education -
Australian College of Physical Education