The ACL took Sydney FC out of their tactical comfort zone
Sydney FC’s initial Asian Champions League match highlighted many areas for improvement
Author: Tim Palmer
My career spans youth development, coach education, and technical leadership across both mainstream and Paralympic pathways. I’m open to conversations around sports leadership, coaching, inclusive sport, and development roles where people, culture, and long-term impact matter.
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