Will Northeast

Community Programs Team Leader at Port Adelaide Football Club

Greater Adelaide Area

About

Will has been involved with the Port Adelaide Football Club since 2013 and has worked across multiple departments within the club, joining Power Community Limited in 2019. Will has progressed from Youth Programs Officer to Community Programs Team Leader. In this role, he oversees three core programs: the Power Community Youth Program, the PAFC ADF Veterans Program & Power to Thrive. Inspired by his great-grandfather’s World War II service, Will is deeply passionate about supporting Australian Defence Force veterans as well as current serving and family members. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, its has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela For information regarding the Port Adelaide Football Club's Community programs in particular the Community Youth Program and ADF programs, please email: [email protected] or visit https://powercommunity.com.au/

Experience

  • Port Adelaide FC (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Community Programs Team Leader
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Community Programs Coordinator
      Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr

    • Youth Programs Coordinator
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Ambassador at THE SHAKA PROJECT AU
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Junior Football Coordinator & Year 10 Football Coach at St Michael's College, Adelaide
    Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 · 7 mos

  • Forwards Coach - U15 Metro at Eagles WWTFC
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    4 month development program that includes a carnival during the July school holidays.

  • Assistant Football Coach - First XVII at St. Michael's College
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos