Matt
Ballin
Matt
Ballin
Coaching Bio
I am a conscientious, collaborative and community-oriented sport and education professional with 13 years experience in Rugby League, Education and Personal Training industries.
I have played 220 NRL games being an integral member of Premiership winning teams in 2008 and 2011 and representing Queensland State of Origin in 2010. I have tailored, trained and coached groups and individuals of a variety of ages from young athletes to corporate businessmen with great success stories from each. Whilst playing I was recognised for commitment to player development and education with appointment to ambassadorships for NRL Education and Apprenticeships, NRL Voice against Violence and NRL State of Mind campaigns.
Expertise
- Fundamental League Skills
- Tackling Technique
- Rugby League Fitness
Qualifications
- QLD Working with Children Check expiry 04/01/2028
Coaching Locations
- Clive Berghofer Centre, 81 Fulcher Road, Red Hill, Brisbane, QLD 4059, AU
- Emerson Park, Grange, Brisbane, QLD 4051, AU
Private Sessions
One-on-One Coaching 60 MINS $195
One-on-One Coaching 90 MINS $275
Small Group up to 6 athletes 60 MINS $375
Small Group up to 2 athletes 90 MINS $350
Team up to 15 athletes 60 MINS $550
Team up to 10 athletes 120 MINS $950
Online Mentoring 60 MINS $195
Reviews
Michael - 04-05-2026
The session with Matt was great ! He kept the kids engaged while teaching them new skills and proper technique. The kids had a ball and are already asking when they can do it again. Thanks again Matt ! Go the Broncos !
Tiffany - 08-04-2026
Cooper had an incredible one-on-one session with Matt today. The knowledge, attention to detail, and professionalism he brought to the session were outstanding. Cooper got so much out of it and walked away even more motivated and confident. Highly recommend Matt to any young player looking to take their game to the next level!
Brett - 04-01-2026
Excellent one on one session today for my son Jackson with Matt Ballin. The session was well planned by Matt taking Jackson through a wide variety of drills from footwork to defence movements and contact drills, finishing of with some attacking shape. It was 100% worth the 2hr trip down from Toowoomba. Jackson is looki ...
Steven - 01-08-2025
Again Matt turned it on with more in-site that your normal coaches cannot provide. Small queues that made a big difference in defence, which we are working hard on these next couple of weeks. Can’t wait till next week. Cheers Matt appreciate you a lot 👍🏽
Steven - 25-07-2025
Our first session with Matt was everything my son needed. His experience and deeper detail on certain scenarios in a game is something that only a person who’s been there and done that can provide. Looking extremely forward to the other up and coming sessions with Matt
