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2020 Coaching Line Up

2020 Coaching Line Up

6 December 2019

South Adelaide lock in the coaching line up for the 2020 season.

Two fresh faces will join the panel, with Forwards Coach and former Panther Captain Ben Warren and Midfield Coach Chad Simmons.

"We are very excited to expand our program with the introduction of two experienced coaches in Ben and Chad, who will take on roles as Forward and Midfield Coaches" said South Adelaide Football Club Senior Coach, Jarrad Wright.

Warren, returns to Flinders University Stadium after having a successful playing and coaching career. The Langhorne Creek product captained the Panthers in 2010 and represented the club in 163 games, before playing with Norwood in two premierships.

"It is terrific that we have been able to attract Ben back to his home club, he will provide great support for the players and myself with his experience and knowledge".

Another strong addition is Chad Simmons, who comes with extensive coaching experience, running successful programs apart of the Norwood Football Club and Sturt Football Club premiership sides as an Assistant Coach.

"Simmons will be a great addition to our dynamic, and support the new look midfield for season 2020".

Nick Manhood will continue on as Backline Coach in 2020, following from his return to the South Adelaide Football Club in 2019.

Along with, Michael Hanby who will continue as Reserves Coach.

"The young Reserves team really blossomed late in the season winning their last five games, only to miss out on finals. Handby will be taking the lead role again as Head Reserves Coach"

Handby will have the support of two new assistants in 2020, with Former Senior Coach at Christies Beach Football Club Neil Reeves and previous U18 South Adelaide Football Club Assistant Coach Steve Jaggard Junior, who continues to develop and grow his coaching career.

South Adelaide welcomes Ben, Chad and Neil to the club along with their families.

2020 Coaching Panel
Jarrad Wright Senior Coach
Ben Warren Fowards Coach
Chad Simmons Midfield Coach
Nick Manhood Backline Coach
Michael Handby Reserves Coach
Jody Tassone League Runner & Craft Coach
Steve Jaggard (Jr) Reserves Midfield Coach
Neil Reeves Reserves Forward Coach

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