Pocket Profile- Todd Thorn (Coach, UTS Bats)
Get to know UTS Bats Coach, Todd Thorn!
| Name: | Todd Thorn | |
| AFL Sydney Club: | UTS AFC | |
| Grade Coached: | Under 19’s Div 1 | |
| How long have you been coaching for? | ||
| I’ve been involved in coaching for 5 years and this year was my first year in charge of the U19 program. | ||
| What drove you to become a coach? | ||
| Drive the development of the next generation of U19s coming through and to help UTS get back to the powerhouse it was. | ||
| Favourite AFL Sydney coaching moment, why? | ||
| Coming from behind to beat Pennant Hills, on our home ground, on ladies day was a real highlight. | ||
| Is there an AFL Coach you model your coaching style off? If yes, why? | ||
| Not really. My coaching style is based on my passion for footy. | ||
| Do you have any pre-game coaching superstitions/ routines? | ||
| Love a team chat in the centre circle | ||
| What is one piece of advice you would give to young, up and coming coaches? | ||
| Your players will be the product of your environment. Your team’s passion and dedication will match yours. | ||
| Player most likely to: | ||
| Turn up late | Harry Traucki & Bodhi Reiners | |
| First on the Massage Table | Zac Murphy | |
| Forget their boots | George Kinahan | |
| Kick into the man on the mark | Josh Cornelius | |
| Play on from a set shot directly in front | Salvatore Franco | |
| Attempt a miracle goal instead of kicking to the top of the goal square | Pete Watson | |
| Become a coach | Gabe Joseph | |
| Who is the biggest character in your team? | Harley Collias who else!! | |
| Who is your tip for the 2021 AFL Premiership and to win the Brownlow? | ||
| Clayton Oliver to scoop the Brownlow and Demons by 100. | ||
| What are you missing most about footy during lockdown? | ||
| Harley’s motivational quarter and halftime gee up speeches. Up there with the best. | ||
| What TV show is getting you through lockdown? | ||
| Ozark and West Coast Eagles 2018 grand final on repeat | ||
| Interests outside of footy? | ||
| Who has interests outside of footy? | ||
| Usual coffee order? | ||
| Latte extra hot 😉 | ||
| What does this coach bring to your club? |
| The big man is not known for his balance but in coaching he finds the perfect balance between being your mate and being an honest teacher. |
| Quote from a player about this coach: |
| Todd’s attitude to coaching is unique, he’s generous, gregarious, gives it his all and doesn’t settle for mediocre – rather like his attitude to going out. |
| How can people get involved with coaching at your club? |
| UTS Bats offer opportunities for Men & Women players to play at all levels, with 4 Mens teams, 3 Womens teams and an U19 Division One team.
Contact UTS Bats General Manager, football@utsafc.com.au or www.utsafc.com.au |
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