Matthew Lobbe

Head of Development at Port Adelaide Football Club

Greater Melbourne Area

About

Experience

  • Port Adelaide Football Club (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • Head of Development / Ruck Coach
      Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Responsible for ensuring the long-term growth of players on and off the field, and driving a consistent, coordinated approach to player learning and development. Responsibilities include: - Designing and implementing a fundamental skill program for the entire playing list. - The management of 1st-4th year players education program, including football and off-field education. - The management and coordination of all staff influencing player development, including coaches, performance mindset, and wellbeing teams. - Coordinating Individual Development Plans and focuses for each player. - Ensuring a consistent measurement and evaluation process for player development. - The development and performance of the ruck group.

    • Ruck Coach / Football Operations
      Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 · 11 mos

      Responsibilities included ruck coaching, midfield development coaching and various football operations tasks.

  • Manager of Accredited Agents at AFL Players'​ Association
    Dec 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for managing the accreditation, education and regulation of AFL player agents nationally. Key roles included: - Designing and coordinating the accreditation process for AFL Accredited Agents, including the accreditation exam and Player Agent course. - Delivering ongoing professional development and education to 90+ Accredited Agents through annual conferences, state forums and monthly online seminars. - Managing the regulation and governance of AFL player agents, including redesigning the Accredited Agent Regulations, and implementing an online portal to facilitate professional and respectful player approach processes. - Serving as Secretary of the Accredited Agents Board. - Providing education on player agents and the player management industry to all AFL talent pathways across Australia. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with Accredited Agents and key industry stakeholders including the AFL, AFL clubs, talent pathways, prospective agents, players and parents.

  • Player / Midfield Coach at Werribee Football Club
    Dec 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs

  • Leadership Consultant at Proud Mary Coffee Roasters
    Apr 2019 - Nov 2019 · 8 mos

  • Athlete at Carlton Football Club
    Nov 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs

    As an experienced player I was passionate about driving elite standards across the playing group and enjoyed mentoring younger players. - Best Clubman Award 2018 - Spirit of Carlton Award 2018