Who are the current AFL coaches?
Six coaches have won at least one AFL premiership during their current term: Chris Scott in 2011; John Longmire in 2012; Luke Beveridge in 2016; Damien Hardwick in 2017, 2019 and 2020; Adam Simpson in 2018; and Simon Goodwin in 2021.
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Coaches.
| Team |
Sydney |
| Name |
John Longmire |
| Time as coach |
11 years, 173 days |
| Prem |
Current |
1 |
| W |
159 |
How do I become an AFL coach?
- Complete and sign the AFL NSW/ACT Code of Conduct – Download a copy of the AFL NSW/ACT Coaching Code of Conduct.
- Complete and sign the AFL NSW/ACT Registration – Download a copy of the AFL NSW/ACT Coach Registration Page.
- Include club letterhead (signed by club official) of previous 4 years coaching experience.
How much does an AFL coach earn?
The AFL has told clubs that they will consider having part of the senior coach's salary outside the soft cap on football department spending. $6.2 milion to about $6.4 million or $6.5 million.
How do you become a Level 2 AFL coach?
Coaches must have completed a Level 1 course in youth or senior coaching with a minimum 12 months' experience prior to gaining a level 2 accreditation. Please note Level 2 courses are conducted infrequently in NSW/ACT. Ideally for coaches involved at a higher level (rep teams, development squads, etc.).