The Development Teams Coaching Staff are employed by Lugarno Football Club to coach and manage our development teams across the Football Focus and NextGen programs, as well as oversee the training and development of our Advanced Youth Teams. The club invests heavily in player development and have assembled a great team for 2026.
YOUTH TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - MALE
Nicholas Olsen
Nick is a dedicated professional footballer and coach with extensive experience at national and international levels. Passionate about player development, technical and tactical training, and fostering a positive and disciplined
environment for players of all ages.
Skilled in mentoring, elite player development, and building football programs for both individual and team success.
Nick started his professional football career at the age of 16. He has played in the A-league for Brisbane Roar and was part of the Western Sydney Wanderers Asian Cup winning squad. At the NPL level he has played for Wollongong Wolves, Heidelberg United, Sydney United, APIA Leichhardt, and Sutherland Sharks. He also has had professional stints overseas playing in Asia and the Middle-East.
Nick currently runs his Olsen Football a player development academy. He has B licence coaching and has coached at the Sutherland Sharks - Skills Acquisition Program and has been involved with NPL first grade coaching.
He has represented Australia twice at the under 20’s level in 2013 and was recently named in the 2025 NSW NPL team of the year and was also voted by his peers as the 2025 NSW NPL Men’s Player of the year.
YOUTH TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - FEMALE
Amanda Marino
Lugarno FC is proud to welcome Amanda Marino as our first-ever Female Technical Director, leading female player development through our Football Focus and NextGen programs in Season 2026.
Amanda is a force in the St George football community—a coach, mentor, and educator whose impact reaches across Football NSW and Football St George. She’s a cornerstone of the Female Coach Mentor Program and a Coach Educator Tutor, helping shape the next generation of coaches with both precision and heart.
Her coaching and mentoring have guided countless players to representative levels, including JDL, NPL, and state squads. She’s has also coached and mentored players that are part of Football NSW’s Talent Support Program.
Currently on track to earn her A Licence, Amanda is set to become one of the most accredited female coaches in the region—and we’re thrilled to be part of that journey.
After reviewing our revamped player development framework, Amanda stepped into the role with purpose. Her appointment marks a turning point for Lugarno FC, not just in how we develop players, but in how we champion female football. She’ll also lead our strategic push into Football St George’s Premier Women’s League competition.
Amanda’s coaching philosophy is simple and powerful: play attractive, intelligent football. Empower coaches. Inspire players.
Her sessions build skill and confidence. Her mentorship brings clarity and care. And her mission is bold and visionary:
Get girls down to Gannons Park. Let them kick a ball. Watch them fall in love with the game.
Amanda’s arrival reflects Lugarno FC’s deep commitment to inclusive pathways at grassroots level, coaching excellence, and community-first football. We’re proud to have her on board—and excited for the future she’s helping us shape.
Further details to come ..