One of Manly’s favourite sons in Geoff Toovey is returning to the Sea Eagles to help oversee the next generation of exciting young talent.
The 1996 Manly premiership winning captain has accepted a position as Pathways Coaching Co-ordinator for the Sea Eagles.
The former Sea Eagles Coach (2012-2015) will oversee the coaching structure of Manly’s Harold Matthews, SG Ball, Jersey Flegg, Tarsha Gale Cup, Lisa Fiaola and junior development coaching programs.
It's great to be back involved with Manly through the Pathways program
Geoff Toovey
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity of producing some local talent and to help develop them into future first graders at Manly.”
Toovey’s experience as a former NSW and Australian player, and NRL coach, will be a great resource for local coaches coming through who will be able to draw on his exceptional knowledge of the game.
The champion half-back played 286 first grade games for Manly and the Northern Eagles after making his debut in 1988. He won the Clive Churchill Medal in the 1996 Grand Final.
Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov said the appointment of Toovey would only further strengthen the club’s successful Pathways program and ties to the local Junior Rugby League.
“Tooves has got so much to offer us. Everyone is so happy to have him back – the players and all the staff,’’ Mestrov said.
“The members and fans will love it too. He is so popular and so respected.
“The junior reps program is such an important part of an NRL club.
“Tooves will oversee the coaching of our best juniors to ensure they are ready for the NRL when their time comes.”
