PANTHERS Coaching Staff
Josh Crook – A Grade Coach
Josh is currently coach of the Club's Blue Division 2 team. Josh’s is a massive supporter of the club ethos and works with each player on a continual improvement basis on both footy and life skills.
Josh became involved at the club through his brother, Toby. Josh was originally a spectator of the Panthers doing odd jobs (like goal umpiring). Josh began acting as a Runner and part-time Trainer 3 years ago and helped coach training last year. Josh started coaching the Panthers this year.
Josh also assists at the Croydon Rangers cricket club, where his brother and other Panthers play cricket in the Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association.
Outside of the Panthers, Josh is a successful lawyer working at a large international firm.
For further details on Josh's involvement with the Panthers see - https://juliandinezza.wordpress.com/2018/06/06/the-extraordinary-on-any-given-sunday/
Andrew Fry – C Grade Coach
Andrew re-joined the coaching ranks in 2018 where he proudly took on our Division 4 team. Andrew takes pride in working with each player individually to set goals specific to that individual such as getting their first hand ball or getting their first goal. Andrew’s ability to recognise the needs of individual players comes from a long and distinguished career coaching both footballers and cricketers. Outside of Mazenod, Andrew coaches All Abilities cricket at Moorabbin.
Away from footy and cricket Andrew is a proud family man. He and Robyn have 2 boys. Career wise, Andrew has carved out a successful career as an electrician.
Jake Walton – Training Coach
Jake Walton balances his time between his full time role as a support worker with being the lead training and assistant coach for the Panthers. Recently Jake ran 100 kms to raise money for Panther's footballers who need financial support. To support Jake and the Panthers ,please follow this link: https://asf.org.au/projects/mazenod-all-abilities-football-club
