James Kenworthy - Senior Men’s Coach

As the Premiership Coach of 2023and 2024, we are very excited to have James Kenworthy return in 2025 to lead our Men’s program as a playing coach.

  • James is a former junior player at Surrey Park.

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

  • Has been our senior coach since mid-way through the 2022 season, and a dual Premiership Coach!

  • Is a brilliant leader for our young group.

  • Is 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, including as Captain.

  • His coaching career includes six years of senior coaching, eight years at Surrey Park Junior Football Club where he won 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.

Manny De Bono - Senior Men’s Assistant Coach

Surrey welcomes Manny to the club for season 2025.

With over 37 consecutive years of coaching experience and more than 600 games across EFNL, YVMDFL, SFNL, and VAFA, Manny brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the role.

His coaching achievements include a premiership win, a runner-up finish, and numerous finals appearances.

For Manny, coaching is more than just a job—it’s his passion.

He thrives on being part of the local football community, shaping players, and contributing to the success of the teams he works with.

Chris “Chops” Langkau - Senior Womens Coach

We are thrilled to announce ‘Chops’ as our Women’s coach again in 2025.

Chops has a long history at Surrey Park, having coached the Men’s Reserves and U19’s teams over a number of years, with his undoubted highlight coaching the Surrey Park Women’s Division Two Premiers in 2024.

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