VOTE NOW: Gladstone’s best sports coach | 2023

The search for Gladstone’s best sports coach has begun. Vote now from the list of 30 finalists, as nominated by readers.

The search for Gladstone’s best sports coach has begun. Vote now from the list of 30 finalists, as nominated by readers.

From football and netball to gymnastics and martial arts, Gladstone is home to many inspiring coaches from all different sports that motivate and inspire people to reach their full potential.

With more than 150 comments and 70+ nominations for the region’s best sports coach, it’s clear Gladstone’s coaches have made a lasting impact on the community.

Let’s face it, where would we be without them?

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We’ve narrowed the tsunami of nominations down to the top 30 coaches, and now it’s time to choose this year’s winner, so make your nomination count!

Good luck to:

Adam Young: U9’s Flamingos, Summer 6 Cheetahs and Girls United -Mini Matilda’s coach at Central Football Club, Gladstone.

Frank Matthewman: U6’s Valleys black coach for Valleys Diehards JRL Gladstone

Tj Lyons: Gladstone Summer 6’s Soccer coach for the U8‘s Gladiators

Marty Emerson: Women‘s Central coach for Central Football Club

Beck Emerson: Central girls academy and central firehawks coach for Central Football Club

Craig Cook: BITS Budgies football coach

Rodney Jurd: coach of the premiership winning Tannum Sands Seagulls reserve grade team

Nathan Tansky: Coach for the U6’s Central Mermaids, and for Zen9 Martial Arts

John ‘Buda’ Dale: U13’s Coach for the Bill Robertson Toyota Gladstone Suns AFL (with an undefeated season, winning the grand final in the AFL Capricornia League)

Kacie Crawford: U15’s senior state age coach for Gladstone Netball

Jason Beard: U13’s coach for premiers Calliope Roosters Rugby League

Axel Maeyke: U11’s coach for Tannum/Boyne Seagulls Junior Rugby League

Cath Langridge: Wallaby women's coach at Wallaby Rugby League Club Gladstone

Rebecca Robinson: Coach for U15’s Championship State Age Netball Team (Gladstone Netball Association)

Brendan Rea: Coach for Tannum/Boyne Seagulls Junior Rugby League and Boyne Island Tannum Sands Cricket Club (BITS cricket)

Michael Slatter: Coach for Yaralla Cricket Club

Emily Slatter: Coach for Yaralla Cricket Club

Rod Porteous: Coach for Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club

Letitia Burton: Coach for Gladstone gymnastics

Tim Young: Coach for Wallaby Rugby League Club Gladstone

Kym Donald: Central Snipers local women’s coach for Central Football Club, Gladstone

Dale Sparkman: U7.5’s Coach for the Bill Robertson Toyota Gladstone Suns AFL

Mick Lee: U8’s and U9’s Coach for Clinton Football

Lynette Rogers: Valleys Topaz J4 coach for Valleys Netball Club

Leif Audet: U19’s Past Brothers Rugby League coach (Gladstone Brothers-Seniors)

Bill Boyle: United women's coach for Gladstone United Football Club

Tracey Maree: U13’s coach for Calliope Football

Michele Lee (Tory): Blue Dolphins coach for Curtis Coast Dolphins Netball Association Boyne Island and Tannum Sands

Rachelle Eastaway: Coach for U13’s rep team (Curtis Coast Dolphins Netball Association Boyne Island and Tannum Sands)

and Rhyannon Johnson: netball coach of team radioactive at Curtis Coast Dolphins Netball Association Boyne Island and Tannum Sands

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The poll will stay open until midnight on Wednesday, November 8.

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