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I aim to assist in player development so that players can reach the height of their football journey…

Meet Lynton
Founder & Head Coach of Pieterse Youth Football Academy

My coaching philosophy centres on creating technically confident, intelligent and resilient footballers. Every session is designed to challenge players in a positive environment where effort, enjoyment and continuous improvement are valued. By combining high-quality technical instruction with game-based learning, I aim to help every player maximise their potential while developing a lifelong passion for the game.

With:
• 18+ years of soccer coaching experience
• 4 years as a personal trainer
• 10+ years managing sports club and school PE programs
• 4 years supporting people in the special needs and disability sectors as both a support worker and personal trainer

Getting to know me a bit more

Playing experience

  • Represented Provincial teams in South Africa and State representative teams in Australia as a junior in both outdoor football and futsal.

  • Selected for the U18 Futsal Squad at Minas Tênis Clube, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (2008).

  • Competed at collegiate level in the United States (2008–2012), helping qualify for the National Tournament on two occasions.

  • Played more than 300 senior matches in Victoria across competitions ranging from the Victorian Premier League (VPL) to State League 5

Coaching experience

  • 2008-2013: Representative/Scouting Coaching – USA

  • 2015: Under 15 Head Coach - Springvale City SC

  • 2019–2023: Head Coach & Assistant Coach (NPL & JBNPL) - Eastern Lions SC

  • Current: MiniRoos Head Coach - South Melbourne FC

  • Current: Pieterse Youth Football Academy (Founder) & Kenako

Let’s Work Together

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