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Rocky Silipo

Football Federation Australia, License 4082807

Working with Children Check Number – WWC0034701E
July 22, 2018 – July 22, 2023

I began my football journey representing the Ku-Ring-Gai District as a young teenager—now known as the Northern Tigers. Most of my playing years were spent in the local Premier League, where I remained active well into adulthood. Despite missing every second season in childhood due to a family agreement, my brothers and I continued to thrive, driven purely by our love of the game.

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Unlike many young players, I was never motivated by personal ambition to play professionally. Instead, my passion for player development began early, fuelled by an increasing fascination with the future of Australian footballers. I immersed myself in studies on psychology, cognitive learning, child development, and talent development, and explored global models such as Belgium’s football transformation and Germany’s youth development revolution. This curiosity led me to coaching, where hands-on experience became my greatest teacher.

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Over the years, I have coached across many environments—1-on-1 coaching, small-group development sessions, and full-team training—and ultimately shaped a philosophy centred on creativity, intelligence, and player-first development. I have dedicated countless hours, personal investment, and overseas learning to refine my craft as a coach and mentor.

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My goal is to help nurture creative, expressive footballers who genuinely love the game.

I remain committed to helping young footballers realise their goals and reach their full potential through a holistic, development-focused, and research-informed approach to coaching.

I believe a complete player must be mentally strong, technically proficient, and socially capable.

Football will challenge players in many ways, and success requires more than technical skill—it demands resilience, passion, strong character, and a deep belief in one’s potential.