LEWIS CHIODO

VFL Development Coach & Opposition Strategy Analyst

Professional Australian Rules Football coach focused on player development, tactical preparation, and high-performance football environments.

Current Development Coach & Opposition Strategy Analyst at the Coburg Football Club VFL

 

Experienced Australian Rules Football coach with a background in:

VFL development pathways

senior development

U19 and academy 

player development

opposition strategy analysis

high-performance football environments

VFL QAFL VAFA

ABOUT LEWIS

Coaching Philosophy

Lewis Chiodo is a passionate football coach focused on:

player growth

culture

professionalism

development pathways

team-first football

His coaching approach combines:

strong communication

tactical preparation

opposition strategy analysis

player mentorship

high-performance standards

 

Current Role

Coburg Football Club — VFL
Development Coach & Opposition Strategy Analyst

Coaching Experience

Coburg Football Club

VFL Development & Opposition Strategy Coach
Oct 2025 – Present

Focus areas include player development, opposition analysis, tactical preparation, and performance strategy.

Club Website: Coburg Football Club

VFL Profile: Coburg VFL

Broadbeach AFC

Senior Coach – QAFL
Apr 2025 – Sep 2025

Senior coaching role within the QAFL competition, overseeing player performance, leadership, and team development.

Club Website: Broadbeach Cats AFC

QAFL Competition: QAFL Official Site

 

Old Carey Grammarians FC

Development Coach
Oct 2019 – Oct 2021

Worked within the player development program, supporting athlete growth, coaching systems, and team culture.

Connect With Lewis

For coaching opportunities, football programs, mentoring, or professional football enquiries.

Coaching Education & Accreditation

AFL Coaches Association — AFL Next Coach Program

Professional Development Program – Elite Coaching Pathway

The AFL Next Coach Program is a dedicated professional development initiative designed to support the transition of current and former AFL players, as well as state-league and community coaches, into elite senior coaching roles.

The program also focuses on increasing First Nations and Indigenous coaching representation within elite football environments.

 

AFL — Advanced Coaching Accreditation (Level 3)

Level 3 Coaching Accreditation — Gold Tier Status

Completed the AFL Advanced Coaching Course (formerly AFL Level 3 Coaching Accreditation), recognised as the highest standard coaching accreditation within the AFL coaching framework.

This accreditation represents advanced leadership, game strategy, player development, communication, and high-performance coaching capability at elite football level.

Coaching Focus

Player Development

 

Helping athletes improve technically, tactically, and mentally.

Opposition Analysis

 

Preparing teams through scouting, review, and tactical insight.

 

Leadership & Communication

 

Building trust, clarity, accountability, and confidence.

Team Culture

 

Supporting professional standards and a team-first environment.