About us

Inaugurated in 2004, Central Coast Mariners FC are proud to be the first ever professional sporting entity to represent the Central Coast region on a national and international sporting stage. As a foundation team in the Hyundai A-League, we are one of ten sides competing annually for the ultimate prize in Australian Club football.

Since our inception we have worked diligently with the local community, seeking positive outcomes both on and off the football pitch. We regularly pledge our support to a variety of initiatives that we believe enhance not only our Club brand, but also the lives of people within the Central Coast community.

On the pitch, Central Coast Mariners have been one of the most successful teams in the relatively short history of the Hyundai A-League. With one Hyundai A-League premiership, three Hyundai A-League Grand Finals and one AFC Champions League campaign already to our name, our record is strong, and our future undoubtedly bright.

With the guidance of a strong board, internal management team, and football department, it is our belief the ensuing 12 months could prove to be the best yet in Mariners history.

We hope you’ll choose to experience this exciting phase in Central Coast Mariners history with us.

Board and management

Management Team
Chief Executive Officer – John McKay
General Manager - Marketing & Commercial - Ned Negus
Marketing Manager – Grant Cremer
Football Operations Co-ordinator – Sharon Pearce
Media and Communications Officer – Ben O’Neill
Merchandise & Logistics Manager – Cassandra Palasty
Membership Co-ordinator – Anne Bailey

Football Department
Head Coach – Graham Arnold
Assistant Coach – Phil Moss
Goalkeeping Coach – John Crawley
Head of Sports Science – Andrew Clark
National Youth League Head Coach – Tony Walmsley
National Youth League Assistant Coach – John McLafferty
Youth Development Co-ordinator – Damien Brown
Team Manager / Gear Steward / Masseur – Rik Katte
Masseur / Team Assistant - Paul McNab