Knights lock in 2022 NPL coaches

Our coaching department will continue the Melbourne Knights tradition of developing players and providing a clear pathway to senior football. Countless number of juniors being given the opportunity at senior level over the years at Melbourne Knights. Currently, eight of our former junior players have transitioned into senior football.

We are thrilled to announce the re-appointment of Zeljko Kuzman. In his second year as NPL Technical Director, Zeljko is implementing a club-wide strategy, known colloquially ‘The Melbourne Knights Way’. Highly qualified and a critical thinker, Zeljko brings a wealth of football knowledge and experience to our club.

In his fifth year as a coach at Melbourne Knights, we welcome the return of Tomislav as our U21s coach. Tomislav is highly skilled, dedicated and passionate about developing and readying our U21s for our senior pathway. A club man through and through, we are looking forward to another great season.

It was a short lived farewell for Ray, our former Senior Women’s coach, as he returns to the club at the helm of our U18s team.  We wish Ray and the U18s great success.

Alen is an organised, analytical and dedicated coach. In his fourth year at Melbourne Knights, Alen will continue to take our U16s from strength to strength.

Glen is in his 9th year coaching at Melbourne Knights, has had great success over the years. Glen was our back to back championship NPL coach in 2018 and 2019.  Glen is one of the most strategic football brains in the business, we look forward to him taking our U15s to the next level.

Club stalwart Sebastian has been coaching at our club for over 10 years. Sebastian is highly energetic and super passionate about player development, and we are looking forward to a great season for our U14s.

We wish all our Coaches and NPL Teams the best of luck and success for Season 2022.