The Coaches at the Happy Valley Football Club dedicate their time to improving and guiding all players in their football pursuits. All coaches plan, implement and review all of their training schedules, as well as match-day performances and tactical considerations. However, all coaches are approachable and are always willing to give each individual that personal guidance that many require.

See below for the applicable coaches for 2023 and their contact details for each Grade.


Senior Coaches:

  Grade / Team Coach Mobile
  A Grade Guy Ridgway 0448 018 499
  B Grade Todd Margitich 0421 776 491
  C Grade Steven Beagley 0433 797 640



Junior Coaches:

  Grade / Team Coach Mobile
  Under 17.5’s Dwayne Ruddock 0410 880 696
  Under 15’s Craig Wheeler 0458 440 133
  Under 15’s Vikings Steve Coulls 0402 903 760
  Under 13’s Kyle Middleton 0401 462 191
  Under 13’s Vikings    

Women's/Girls Coaches:

  Grade / Team Coach Mobile
  Under 14 Girls Rylee Jozwa 0432 930 295
  Under 17 Girls Rachel Aistrope 0401 425 815
  Open Age Women A Grade – Div. 1 Michelle O’Brien (Chooky) 0422 661 305
  Open Age Women B Grade – Div. 1R Jo Cooke 0421 542 973



Sub-Junior Coaches:

  Grade / Team Coach Mobile
  Under 12’s – Black    
  Under 12’s – Gold    
  Under 10’s – Black    
  Under 10’s – Gold    
  Under 10’s – Vikings    
  Under 8’s Black    
  Under 8’s – Vikings    
  Under 8’s – Gold    
  NAB AFL Auskick    
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