Check out our Easts+ coaches
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Josh Brindell-South
A current first-team player for the club, Josh brings experience from the A-League, having played for both Brisbane Roar & Wellington Phoenix over multiple seasons. He also has extensive National Premier League experience across Queensland & Victoria.
In his role as a development coach, Josh demonstrates a strong passion & commitment to nurturing the next generation players, supporting their growth & development across all aspects of the game.
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Matt Ridenton: Head Coach
Matt is a current first-team midfielder for Eastern Suburbs & an experienced individual development coach.
With over 100 A-League appearances & International caps for New Zealand. Matt brings a wealth of high-level playing experience. He is passionate about sharing the knowledge he’s gained throughout his professional career to support the next generation of players in improving their technical skills & overall understanding of the game.
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Chris Parsons: Goalkeeping Head Coach
Brisbane-born & no stranger to the local football scene, Chris played for Lions FC & Ipswich Knights where he was named Goalkeeper of the Year before making the move south to Sydney Olympic.
Over the past four seasons, he established himself as one of the league’s top shot-stoppers, playing a key role in Sydney Olympics 2022 Minor Premiership-winning campaign. His experience extends beyond the NPL, having gained valuable time in A-League environments with Brisbane Roar & Perth Glory.
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Zach Sinclair: Coach
A lifelong football player and coach, Zach began his coaching journey at Western Pride, working with junior girls and youth boys from the age of 19. In 2024, he joined Eastern Suburbs FC, where he has coached and assisted across multiple age groups.
Zach has also worked extensively within academy environments, specialising in the development of technical ability. It is within this setting that he discovered his passion for coaching—helping young footballers refine their technical skills while developing a deeper understanding of the game through varied tactical perspectives.
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Lilly-Rose Inch: Coach
Having progressed through the Eastern Suburbs FC junior pathway, Lilly-Rose has played her club football at Easts and continues to represent the club as part of the NPLW Women’s Program.
Alongside her playing commitments, Lilly-Rose is actively involved in the club’s development program as Head Coach of the Under 11 FQ Academy Girls and Junior Girls Technical Lead for U9–U11. In this role, she supports the development of young players and coaches within the junior girls pathway, helping to build strong technical foundations and a positive learning environment.
With experience across both the playing and coaching pathways at Eastern Suburbs, Lilly-Rose is passionate about giving back to the club and supporting the long-term growth and progression of female footballers at Easts. Lilly-Rose is available for 1:1 & small group bookings.
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Billy Smith: Coach
Billy is entering his third season at Eastern Suburbs FC and currently plays with the U18 Academy squad, while also serving as Head Coach of the U9 McKay team.
He specialises in one-on-one and small group sessions, with a strong emphasis on mastering fundamentals and developing a solid technical foundation for young footballers. Billy is available for 1:1 & small group bookings.
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Karl Imanzi: Coach
Karl is a current Eastern Suburbs midfielder with recent experience playing for Green Gully and Hume City in the Victorian NPL.
Karl has also had the opportunity to play overseas, spending time in Finland and the UAE. Alongside his playing career, he is passionate about coaching, having already gained experience coaching juniors at Green Gully and Hume City respectively. Karl is available for 1:1 & small group bookings.
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