ABOUT US
Our mission
Welcome to The Players Academy, we are so glad you’re here.
We can’t wait to guide you towards achieving your football goals… no matter how big.
With a long held passion for AFL; Shane strives to deliver high level coaching designed to improve players’ individual and team performance. He understands that each player is different; which is why The Players Academy will spend time getting to know you, your skill level, goals and playing style.
The personalised coaching programs from The Players Academy are tailored to challenge you while improving fitness, strength, knowledge and skills in all aspects of the game.
With over 30 years of experience in the coaching and football industry, you can rest assured you are in safe hands.
MEET THE TEAM
Shane Dawes
Head Coach, Player Mentor
Growing up in a country region outside of Frankston, Victoria; Shane Dawes has had his fair share of Aussie Rules.
In playing juniors from the young age of 7, he was an integral part of several teams as a ruckman and tall forward. Including recently in Queensland Masters teams at the National Carnival.
He has carried on his love of football into several high-level coaching endeavours; including The Brisbane Lions Academy, Coolum/Noosa teams and now the Senior Women’s at the Moreton Bay Lions.
With close to 20 years of coaching experience under his belt, and now with a Level 3 Coaching Accreditation behind him; Shane has an extensive amount of knowledge and experience in the AFL industry.
Shane’s love of the game truly shines through in his coaching; his passion unmatched in providing high quality guidance and mentoring to every player he works with.
Coaching History and Credentials:
Current: Head Coach
Senior Women’s Moreton Bay Lions AFC
2020-22: Head Coach (Sunshine Coast Region)
Brisbane Lions Academy Level 3 U19 Girls
2020-21: Head Coach
QAFL Colts Coolum/Noosa
2019: Youth Coach of the Year
AFL Sunshine Coast
Premiership Coach
Coolum Beach Breakers U16’s
2016: Youth Coach of the Year
AFL Sunshine Coast
2005-16: Various senior and youth teams throughout Victoria and Queensland
Our Partners
Our Partners
We have partnered with Harry from HDPT to offer our athletes sports-specific gym training alongside our sessions. If you are interested in getting strength coaching or programs please reach out to Harry for more information!