Men’s Coaches

James Kenworthy - Senior Men’s Coach

As the Premiership Coach of 2023, we are very excited to have James Kenworthy return in 2024 to lead our Men’s program as a playing coach.

James is:

  • A former junior player at Surrey Park.

  • Returned to the club in 2022 after many years playing Premier division Football.

  • Our senior coach since mid-way through the 2022 season.

  • A brilliant leader for our young group.

  • Passionate about the club and committed to further success.

  • Embraces the women’s program and is focused on whole of club success.

Dave Miller - Senior Men’s Assistant Coach

As Senior Assistant Coach, Dave brings to an impressive career in football, both as a player and coach.

  • Played over 300 senior games, winning four Senior Premierships.

  • Six years of senior coaching and also served as a Premiership Captain.

  • Coached at Surrey Park Junior Football League for 8 years (winning three flags and finishing as runners-up three times).

  • Development and Line coach at Oakleigh Chargers for 2 years.

  • Won the Coach of the Year award for the AFL Southern Eastern Region.

  • Coached the YJFL Metro and led Vic Metro's U15 representative side for 6 years, winning 4 metro championships.

  • Became the Director of Football at YJFL, overseeing all football programs.

  • Was twice named YJFL Colt’s Coach of the Year.

  • Dave has also mentored many AFL players, contributing to their development.

Chris “Chops” Langkau - Senior Womens Coach

We are thrilled to announce ‘Chops’ as our Women’s coach for 2024.

Chops has a long history at Surrey Park, having coached the Men’s Reserves and U19’s teams over a number of years.

Chops also has nearly 500 games playing experience as a senior player across Caulfield and Oakleigh so it’s hard to find anyone with more footy knowledge.

Liam Doidge - Senior Men’s Development Coach

Liam joins our coaching panel for season 2024, with a long history at Surrey.

  • Senior Player at Surrey Park through a long period of time

  • Senior Player at Balwyn Football Club

  • 2022 Development Team Premiership Player

  • Served on the senior club Committee as Treasurer.

  • Liam is well respected by the playing group, and we look forward to watching Doidgey lead our Development team in 2024.

Josh Blake - Senior Men’s Development Assistant Coach

Josh joins our coaching panel for season 2024, with a long history at Surrey.

  • Life Member at the Surrey Park Junior Football club

  • Under 19 and Development team through 2018-2021

  • Played a significant role in player recruitment across 2021-2024

  • Josh has a genuine love for the club and generates great energy where he's involved to help keep the Panthers improving.

Chris Day - Under 19’s Coach

It’s great to have Chris ‘Daisy’ Day back as our U19’s coach for 2024.

  • Chris led our U19’s team to a Division 2 Premiership in 2023 and is keen to continue to push our young players to improve and achieve.

  • Chris is committed to ensuring our Under 19 players get experience in the Senior Team, with 6 of the U19’s group playing seniors in 2023.

  • He has many years coaching experience at Surrey and has also coached at Premier Division clubs so brings a wealth of experience to his coaching profile