#28 Coach Vaughan Coveny - “NZ record holder turned dad of NZ athlete”

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This week we welcome with our next triple threat, Vaughan Coveny.

Vaughan is the former NZ football all time goal scorer and appearance holder, current Western United youth team coach and dad to age group international, Luka.

From a storied professional and international career, to working daily with high performing youth players and guiding Luka towards senior environments, Vaughan can offer uniquely balanced insights for athletes, coaches and parents.

Get you note book ready, as there’s heaps that came from this convo.

Ok, Lets go!

Vaughan Coveny Bio

Player

• Australian clubs, Melbourne Knights, Wollongong Wolves
• South Melbourne – NSL
  • Champions (1997/98 & 1998/99)
  • Ange Postecoglou
• Australian A league
  • Newcastle Jets (2005 – 2007)
  • Wellington Phoenix (2007 – 2009)
• South Melbourne, VIC NPL (2009)
• New Zealand All Whites
  • 64 Caps, 29 Goals
    • 2nd NZ all time record goal scorer behind Chris Wood
    • One time record appearance holder, now 3rd overall
  • FIFA Confederation Cup (1999, 2003)

Coach:

• South Melbourne VIC NPL seniors
• Melbourne Victory Youth (Assistant coach)
• Western United Youth (head coach)
• Geelong Grammar School (head coach)
• Essendon Royals Head of Football

Parent:

• Luka Coveny
  • Melbourne Victory Academy
  • Western United
    • Professional contract
    • Youth teams
  • Australia Football
    • U17
•        NZ Football
  • U17 FIFA World Cup (2023)
  • U20 OFC Championships (2024)

Chapters -

0.40 Gareth & Vaughan’s connection story

3.00 Vaughans NSL, A League and International playing career & achievements

11.15 Transitioning into coaching within an A league academy structure

21.00 When and How should coaches involve the parents?

29.00 Dealing with the pull on athletes between schools and clubs

35.30 Does Luka come to dad for advice?

49.00 Rapid Fire Questions 

Chapters

• 3:00 Vaughans NSL, A League and International playing career & achievements
• 11:15 Transitioning into coaching within an A league academy structure
• 21:00 When and How should coaches involve the parents?
• 29:00 Dealing with the pull on athletes between schools and clubs
• 35:00 Does Luka come to dad for advice?
• 49:00 Rapid Fire Questions