Jeff Hardman – Pennant Hills AFL Club Mens Div 1 Coach 2026

COACH DETAILS

Name: Jeff “Stix” Hardman

Role / Team:
– 2026 Head Coach Men’s Division 1

Coaching Accreditation: Level 2

PREVIOUS CLUBS & COACHING ROLES
– Reserve Grade Coach for Macquarie University; 2002 – 2003
– Division 1 Juniors Development Coach Westbrook/Northern Lights; 2010 – 2020

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
– 301 games for Macquarie University
– 11 years as a player at Pennant Hills AFL Club
– 110 games for Pennant Hills AFL Club
– Played under 30+ coaches & in 7 premiership games

SPORTING BACKGROUND
– Played first game of AFL in Queenstown, Tasmania in 1976
– Played in competitions including SANFL U19 SFL (Premiers Sydney), SFA (Sydney), NTFA, ODSA (Tasmania), NPFL (Victoria) & the Defence Force (Navy)

GOALS FOR THE 2026 SEASON
– Build team culture, resilience & self-belief
– Encourage inclusivity
– Assist all grades to achieve their goals on the field

DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
Having one game plan, focusing on skills and decision making, and developing trust within the senior players; knowing that your team mates backs are covered.

GAME STYLE & PHILOSOPHY
A safe, achievable style to prepare for the step up.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY / STATEMENT
“Get the little things right, and the big things are easy”

FUN FACTS
– Favourite AFL team: GWS & Carlton…Anyone playing against the magpies
– Favourite coaching moment: 2016 U11 Premiership
– Fun fact: I used to be quick…
– Best advice to players: Remind yourself what footy is about, FUN! And you’ll be a better footballer for it.