MPNFL 2021: Justin Leppitsch to address club coaches

Peninsula football’s leaders will come together to network, check in on each other and hear from a former AFL senior coach.

Pines coach Paddy Swayn addresses his players. Picture: Valeriu Campan

They say coaching can be a lonely job.

But there will be plenty of support in the room when MPNFL senior coaches gather at Linen House in Seaford on Monday night.

It’s a chance for coaches to catch up after a hectic start to the 2021 season.

They will also hear from former Brisbane Lions coach and Richmond assistant Justin Leppitsch, who will offer tips on game plan strategies and building relationships.

Pines coach Paddy Swayn said coaches will benefit from the meeting.

“It’s really good,’’ Swayn said.

“All we’re trying to do is make the coaches in the region better and make our league stronger.’’

Justin Leppitsch talks to Richmond players. Picture: Sarah Reed

Coaches will meet at 6pm for a quick chat — “a bit fo networking’’ — before hearing from Leppitsch at 6.30pm.

“Coaching can be a bit of a lonely job,” Swayn said.

“So it’s good to catch up with each other, not after a game, not with sponsors there or supporters, just have all the coaches there and say, ‘how are you going, mate’.’’