Essendon Royals SC

Approaching a decade at the Royals, the motivation for Vio Miter is all the same - helping develop players into senior footballers. Joining the club in 2018, Vio was "intrigued by the growth mindset of the club", and now he's adding to it himself 👊 Watch the full video here:

Vio Miter is back for 2027 at the helm of our U15 BVYPL side, bringing up his ninth year at the Royals ❤️🤍 "Over the years, the objective has been to help players on that pathway towards YPL, NPL and senior football." Welcome back, Vio 👊

"Such an enjoyable group to coach." Everything is geared towards development and loving the game for Larry in charge of our U13 BVYPL team 🙌 Watch the full video here: youtu.be/oy8bmoegs-E

Larry Quiroga is back for 2027, his second year with our U13 BVYPL side. "Those kids listen to everything you say." Welcome back, Larry.

"Looking up in the Nike FC Cup final and seeing a sea of red..." ❤️ Zara already knows about the connection at this club. Now she'll see it as a head coach for the first time 🙌 Watch the full video here: youtu.be/6ALksLQUvD0

Zara Board is back with the Royals for 2027, stepping up to head coach of our U13 GVYPL side after two years as an assistant. "At that age, they want the best, they want to be pushed." Congratulations, Zara.

"From the moment I got out of the car, it was like, oh, this is a special place." Cam Dickie on the Royals' girls-first approach. Coach Chats. Watch the full video here youtu.be/kHChlXZqyZc #EssendonRoyals #GVYPL

Welcome to the Royals, Cam Dickie, our U17 GVYPL coach for 2027, coming across from a senior women's role at Malvern City. "You get out of the car and the junior girls are front and centre. They're made to be superstars." #EssendonRoyals #GVYPL

"It's probably one of the best cultures I've seen in a playing group and in a staff group in football." Emma Stidwell on the Royals environment. Coach Chats. Watch the full video here youtu.be/vpCEii4oprg #EssendonRoyals #NPLWVictoria

Emma Stidwell is back for 2027, part of our senior women's coaching staff and assistant coach of the U13 girls. "It's a nice change to see the senior women and the senior men getting on so well." #EssendonRoyals #NPLWVictoria

"We're there for development first, results second." Jonathan Goletsos on finding the right challenge for young players and helping them take the next step. Watch the full video here youtu.be/fffaQ5OKZT0 #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

Jonathan Goletsos is back for 2027 with our U16 BVYPL side. "Royals has been such an inclusive place. We're there for development first, results second." #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

At just 13, Johno Clemente was already showing a keen interest in the coaching craft. He took his first steps as a coach at Essendon Royals. His A-League coaching debut with Brisbane Roar is a reward for his ongoing commitment to learning and developing his craft.

"From the get-go, every game means something." John Psarras on the standards he asks of his players and why performance comes first. Watch the full video here youtu.be/lupzC_wTFXQ #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

John Psarras is back for 2027, his second season with our U18 BVYPL side after four years at the club. "From the get-go, every game means something. There's no shortcuts. It's performance first." #EssendonRoyals #BVYPL

From Cross Keys to the A-League! 👑 Akeisha Sandhu (Jets) and Maggie Jenkins (Perth) faced off yesterday. Today, Kelli McGroarty could make her ALW debut for Melbourne City against Wellington at 10:15am AEDT. Proud of our Royals!

Mick is back on board for 2027 ✍️ The club is delighted to confirm that Michael Ferrante will remain in charge of our senior men's side next season, entering his sixth season at the helm. Read more: bit.ly/ferrante-27

Jaiden is locked in for 2027! 🔒 After masterminding our Nike FC Cup triumph, the club is delighted to announce that NPLW Head Coach Jaiden van der Heijden will return for his second season at the helm. Read more: bit.ly/VdH-27