Episode 139: #139 Brett Henderson: Head of Development

The Footy Coach Podcast

Episode 139 brings Brett Henderson to the show. He is currently Head of Development and Backline Coach at Port Melbourne FC in the VFL. Prior to this role he spent a number of years at Williamstown FC in a numerous coaching and development roles, he was Head Coach of the Bendigo Pioneers in the (now) Coates Talent League and a number of local coaching positions. During this episode Brett brings great perspective from this vast experience and the continual evolving of the coaching role. We discuss his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires and why, player who exceeded expectations and how they did it, myths and mistakes in training, favourite drills and what Head of Development role entails. Enjoy