Lachlan BaylissNewcastle Jets · 9+ years with Amateur to Pro
A-League professional and New Zealand international. Summer Olympics Paris 2024 — and named in New Zealand's squad for the 2026 World Cup in America. Started with Coach Joe at 13.
Central Coast, Australia
AMATEUR TO PRO
Individual on-field coaching with Coach Joe — the same detail work that carried his players to the A-League, a championship, and a World Cup squad.
Coach Joe played professionally in Europe. Ten years of 1-on-1 coaching since — including over 500 sessions with two brothers who both turned professional.
Book your assessmentThe proof is on the pitch
These players made it from amateur to professional
Not testimonials from a stock library — players Coach Joe has coached for years, one detail at a time. Two of them are brothers from one family: over 500 sessions between them, starting at 13 and 15.
James BaylissMarconi Stallions · 9+ years with Amateur to Pro
NPL NSW Championship winner and A-League Champion with Central Coast Mariners. Dropped to semi-pro — and fought his way back to pro with Auckland FC. Back up twice: something most players never do once.
Lily McMahonCentral Coast Mariners · 1+ years with Amateur to Pro
W-League player and W-League Champion with Central Coast Mariners — proof the detail work translates at the top of the women's game too.
Services
Train with Coach Joe — in person, or wherever you are
Everything here comes from the same place: ten years of real 1-on-1 sessions on the grass. Train with Coach Joe in person on the Central Coast — or walk the same road online, starting free.
In person · 1on1 and 2on1 · ages 6 to adult pros
On-field sessions with Coach Joe
- 110% intensity — every session is detail work, not a fitness run
- Instant, hands-on feedback — corrections repeated until they hold
- Built around YOUR game: an honest assessment first, then the plan
60-minute standard session
$150 — 1on1 · $90 per player — 2on1
90-minute extended session
$225 — 1on1 · $135 per player — 2on1
Central Coast, Australia · every journey starts with an assessment session, so the plan fits the player.
Online · available worldwide
Not on the Central Coast? The online road carries the same coaching — anywhere in the world
Free · start hereRoad to Pro Milestones
What makes players stand out in every age bracket from 7 to 16+ — and what to fix before they fall behind. The start of the online road.
Coming soonFor players · $279Beating a Player in a 1vs1
The duel, trained day by day: the 10-day quick-success lane, 30 days of session plans and Coach Joe AI.
Coming soonFor parents · $279The Football Parent's Journey
Everything the football system never tells parents — organized by your child's age, from the backyard years to the final stretch.
Coming soonWhat our clients say
Real stories. Real results.
“I like the attention to detail working on weaknesses in our game. I feel like I've most improved my dribbling ability and 1vs1 skills.”
Lachlan Bayliss — Professional Footballer“What I have most enjoyed… is his attention to detail on the skills and techniques… I have not trained with another coach who has placed this much emphasis on every little touch.”
James Bayliss — Professional Footballer“My child has improved in all aspects of his game… The results speak for themselves as he moved from being a C-grade player last season to an A-grade player this season.”
David — Parent“I love my sessions with Joe and my game has improved massively… I now love football and I am so focused when I play and much more confident.”
Max — Youth Player“Charlotte says she likes working on her juggling with you and feels you have improved her dribbling. As a parent, I feel she gained both skill and confidence.”
Paul — Parent“Joe explains why he uses his unique method… and has helped my son become a player who looks comfortable on the ball… he is the one we feel has taught him the most.”
Brendan — ParentFAQ
The practical questions
What session formats do you offer?
1on1 and 2on1, in person — 60-minute standard or 90-minute extended sessions.
What ages do you coach?
From 6 years old all the way to adult professionals. The earlier the start, the fewer bad habits to undo.
Where are you located?
Central Coast, Australia for in-person sessions. Everywhere else: the online road carries the same coaching, wherever you are.
You've seen where this road leads — the A-League, a championship, a World Cup squad. Every one of those journeys started the same way: one player, one coach, one detail at a time. Yours starts with an assessment.
Book your assessment