The NSW Touch Association would like to congratulate the following Team Management on being appointed to their respective positions for the NSW teams for State of Origin 2022.

SOO represents not only an opportunity for players in the pathway to both State and national representation but also offers the same for coaches and managers.

We are pleased to announce a strong coaching and managing team within the Team NSW SOO structure.

NSW High-Performance Head Coaches

Tony Trad – Open’s and 20’s Divisions
Micheal Lovett – Women’s Senior Divisions
Michael McCall – Men’s Senior Divisions

NSW Men’s Open

Head Coach – Joel Willoughby
Assistant Coach – Mark Boland
Assistant Coach – Vacant
Team Manager – Tim Robinson

NSW Women’s Open

Head Coach – Paul Sfier
Assistant Coach – Simon Bassett
Assistant Coach – Christian Frost
Team Manager – Kim Solman

NSW Mixed Open

Head Coach – Karley Banks
Assistant Coach – Vacant
Assistant Coach – Vacant
Team Manager – Wayne Goodchild

NSW Men’s 20’s

Head Coach – David Stone
Assistant Coach – Paul Farah
Assistant Coach – Joel Begnell
Team Manager – Joe Caruso

NSW Women’s 20’s

Head Coach – Matt Scranage
Assistant Coach – Tearoha Paki
Assistant Coach – Mick Moussa
Team Manager – Donna Ryan

NSW Women’s 27’s

Head Coach – John Dalton
Assistant Coach – Lindsay Brain
Team Manager – Amanda White-Betts

NSW Men’s 30’s

Head Coach – Jason Martin
Assistant Coach – Vacant
Team Manager – Vacant

NSW Mixed Seniors

Head Coach – Manu Wakely
Assistant Coach – Vacant
Team Manager – Vacant

NSW Men’s 35’s

Head Coach – Ricky Hetherington
Assistant Coach – Justin Richardson
Team Manager – Mick McGrath

NSW Women’s 35’s

Head Coach – Christian Browne
Assistant Coach – Craig Beacroft
Team Manager – Vacant

NSW Men’s 40’s

Head Coach – Michael McDonald
Assistant Coach – Wayne McKenzie
Team Manager – Dean Harris

NSW Women’s 40’s

Head Coach – Edith Nathan
Assistant Coach – Natalie Little
Team Manager – Kate Taylor

NSW Men’s 45’s

Head Coach – Pat Batiste
Assistant Coach – Clayton Blackman
Team Manager – Geoff Thornton

NSW Women’s 45’s

Head Coach – Graham Fleming
Assistant Coach – Vacant
Team Manager – Linda Benfield

NSW Men’s 50’s

Head Coach – Paul Krahe
Assistant Coach – Jason Cawthorne
Team Manager – Mick Hyett

NSW Men’s 55’s

Head Coach – Bruce Agar
Assistant Coach – Cliff Lyons
Team Manager – Aron Watson

NSW Men’s 60’s

Head Coach – Keith Rozairo
Assistant Coach – Nhut Trinh
Team Manager – Larry Kent

* Note: Vacant positions will shortly be called for an Expression of Interest. Information on the vacant positions can be found here.

Again, we would like to congratulate the Team Management on their respective positions as outlined above. We believe they will bring great value to their positions with their respective NSW SOO teams for 2022.

The 2022 State of Origin will be held in QLD. Venue and Date TBC.

Should you have any questions regarding the coaching appointments, or player eligibility, please contact Jocelyn Burnett on [email protected], or 02 9558 9333.