VIC Storm is set for another exciting year of competition at The Championships 2026, to be held from Wednesday, March 4 to Saturday, March 7, 2026, at C.ex Coffs International Stadium in Coffs Harbour, NSW. This premier national event brings together the best touch football talent from across Australia, and Victoria is proud to announce its coaching and team management appointments for the tournament.
Victoria’s coaches continue to represent the very best of the state’s touch football expertise. With a mix of returning and new faces, this group will guide VIC Storm’s teams across multiple divisions, developing players, strengthening pathways, and building on the state’s growing success at the national level.
2026 VIC Storm Coaching & Management Appointments
- Men’s 20s & Men’s Open – Dante Peel & Tim Cromb (Head Coaches)
- Women’s 20s – Ged Moriarty (Head Coach)
- Women’s Opens – Tim Heathcote (Head Coach)
- Men’s 40s – Jordan Coleman (Head Coach)
- Men’s 45s – TBA
- Men’s 50s – Kim Butler (Head Coach), Natalie Weglarz (Manager)
- Men’s 55s – Steve Cullen (Head Coach), John Hutchinson (Assistant Coach), Jen Cullen (Manager)
VIC Storm is delighted to announce that Dante Peel and Tim Cromb have been appointed as Head Coaches of the Victorian Men’s Open and Men’s 20s teams, which will operate as an integrated program. Further assistant coaching positions will be announced when confirmed. This structure ensures a consistent pathway and system across both divisions, supporting development for emerging and senior players alike.
Returning at the helm of the Women’s Opens and Women’s 20s programs are Tim Heathcote and Ged Moriarty, bringing leadership and experience to Victoria’s female teams.
The inclusion of Jordan Coleman as Men’s 40s Head Coach adds further strength to the program, while long-serving coaches Kim Butler and Steve Cullen continue to lead the state’s senior men’s divisions with great experience and passion.
Further appointments, including the Men’s 45s division, will be announced shortly.
We encourage all Victorians to get behind our coaches and teams as preparations begin for the 2026 NTL Championships. With a dedicated and talented coaching group in place, VIC Storm is ready to take on the nation once again.
Touch Football Victoria (TFV) also welcomes expressions of interest for additional team entries and coaching positions in other age divisions. Those interested in assistant coaching or team manager roles are encouraged to contact Chloe Scott via email at chloe.scott@touchfootball.com.au for more information.
