Nathan
Oakes
Nathan
Oakes
Coaching Bio
With over 10 years experience as a state, development league and community-level player and coach, I have obtained valuable insights into the modern game and how best to prepare and improve football performance. Combining my playing career with my professional experience as a High Performance Coach, I am excited to share the knowledge and expertise I have gained with young aspiring athletes, to help them achieve their football goals.
My sessions are individualised and designed to target the specific needs of my athletes. As a well-resourced coach, I have the ability to use various tools and techniques that best analyse your football and athletic performance.
Professional Experience:
2021 - Current || Strength & Coach (Football) || Melbourne Grammar School
2022 - 2024 || VFL Strength & Conditioning Coach, AFL Strength & Conditioning Assistant || Richmond Football Club
2023 - Current || Head of Strength & Conditioning || Old Melburnian Football Club (VAFA)
Football Playing Experience:
2022 - Current || Balwyn Football Club (Premiership 2024) (EFNL Premier)
2019 - 2022 || Richmond Football Club (VFL)
2020 || Lauderdale Football Club (TSL)
2020 || Waratah Football Club (NTFL)
2019 - 2021 || Noble Park Football Club (EFNL Premier)
2018 || Canberra Demons Football Club (NEAFL)
2015 - 2017 || Murray Bushrangers TAC CUP (Talent League)
Education:
- Master's of Teaching (Secondary) (Completing)
- Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science
* I'm currently unavailable for coaching. Please join my waitlist if you'd like to train together when I return. *
Expertise
- Footy Fundamental Skills
- Forward Craft
- Midfield Craft
- Fitness
Qualifications
- VIC Working with Children Check expiry 24/03/2028
- Deakin University - Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science awarded 07/02/2022
- Deakin University - Master of Teaching (Secondary) (In Progress)
Coaching Locations
- Como Park, 305-325 Williams Road, South Yarra, Stonnington, VIC 3141, AU
- J A Loughnan Oval, Burnley, Yarra City, VIC 3121, AU
- Gosch's Paddock, Gosch Paddock Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3004, AU
- Righetti Oval, Elizabeth Street, Kooyong, Stonnington, VIC 3144, AU
Private Sessions
One-on-One Coaching 30 MINS $60
One-on-One Coaching 45 MINS $80
Small Group up to 4 athletes 45 MINS $120
Small Group up to 6 athletes 60 MINS $150
Reviews
Deena - 27-03-2025
Nathan was really great with my 11 yr old. Helped him refine kicking and hand passing skills, and rounded it out with some refinement of tricky goal kicking.. A lovely friendly manner about him, Hugo had a great time brushing up on key areas before the season kicks off.
