Julian Lang

Founder/Head Coach of Footballnet Academy

Carlingford, New South Wales, Australia

About

Experience

  • Founder/Owner at Footballnet Academy
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Footballnet Academy focuses on developing technically strong, intelligent and confident young footballers through elite training standards Achievements: - Developed 150+ young athletes across U5–U18 levels through structured long-term training pathways - Helped 20+ players progress to FNSW JDL, SAP, NPL programs - Produced 300+ football training sessions across technical, tactical and physical development - Built Footballnet Academy’s digital presence from 0 → 57k+ cross-platform followers - Designed and implemented multiple programs: Elite JDL/NPL Programs, Sports Performance Programs, Off-Season Performance Blocks - Managed operations including scheduling, parent communication, curriculum design, and brand partnerships Responsibilities: - Lead weekly on-field sessions focusing on technical, tactical and physical development - Design full training cycles aligned with youth development models - Manage customer communication, bookings, logistics and parent feedback - Produce digital content showcasing training, player progress, and academy identity - Oversee coaching staff, brand positioning, and academy growth strategy

  • Social Media Specialist at @footballnetacademy | @julianlangg_
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Social Media Creator & Influencer with 16M+ total views and 75K+ followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. I work with brands to elevate their digital presence through high-impact, story-driven content. I’ve collaborated with 15+ companies across sports, performance, lifestyle, and consumer industries, producing campaigns that boost visibility, strengthen engagement, and build trust with target audiences. With a background in athlete development and football coaching, I specialise in content that speaks directly to youth athletes, parents, and sports-focused communities. Dedicated to helping brands grow through authentic storytelling, strategic content, and measurable digital impact.

  • Co-Founder at Positional Predator
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Positional Predator is Australia’s first position-specific football development program and digital training brand. I co-founded the platform to deliver elite, tactical training focused on positional awareness, movement intelligence, and technical execution for youth and senior players. Key Contributions: - Designed and delivered specialised training programs for wingers, midfielders, fullbacks, defenders and strikers - Produced high-level content showcasing position-specific sessions - Directed the full creative process—filming, editing, strategy, and branding - Built the Positional Predator channel into a growing digital brand for serious footballers - Applied tactical principles, movement mechanics, and game-model concepts based on real match demands - Worked closely with my business partner to lead on-field sessions and develop structured positional pathways Mission: To provide players with elite-level insight into modern positional play and help them train with greater purpose, intelligence, and precision.

  • Football Player at Football NSW
    Feb 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos