Nicholas Zdrilic
Summary
Leadership-focused soccer coach with experience in program planning, team management, and development programs. Skilled in parent communication, building awareness, and motivating teams to stay disciplined, prepared, and ready to perform.
Work History
Private Soccer Coach
1 Year 2 Months- Instructed players on positioning, passing combinations, and game-day decision-making.
- Instructed players on positioning and passing combinations
- Planned age-appropriate training sessions focused on technical skills, ball control, and tactical awareness.
- Organised practice schedules, field setup, and equipment readiness before training sessions.
- Communicated expectations clearly to players, supporting discipline, teamwork, and consistent effort.
- Managed a team for the duration of a tournament, focusing on maximising team performance and morale
- Managed 12-15 sessions per week, ensuring that each session is specifically designed for each individual
Working as a Personal Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Familiarised myself with the operations of a healthy workplace environment, extending my knowledge in the real world.
- Aligned myself with individuals with high aspirations in the finance industry, teaching me valuable lessons on money management
Education
High School Diploma
I originally commenced my secondary schooling at Marist College Kogarah before moving overseas to pursue my footballing dreams. I then transferred to Finigan School of Distance Education (FSDE) to complete Years 11 and 12.
Bachelor of Business - Finance
Skills
Accomplishments
Player for Sydney FC
- Playing against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly
- Regular training with the first team
Playing for professional clubs in Europe as a youngster
-Croatia
-Italy
Achieving a national team call-up at U17 level for Australia (2022)
- Tournament in Indonesia with the Australian Joeys