Coaching Staff – 2026–27 Premier League Volleyball (PLV)
Sydney United x Westside
🚨 Coaching Team Announcement Coming Soon
Our coaching lineup for the 2026–27 PLV season will be officially announced shortly.
The program will be led by our Technical Director, Amer Chermand — a Volleyball Australia Level 3 National Coach, bringing decades of high-performance expertise, elite pathway building, and culture-driven leadership.
We are building a specialised and highly qualified coaching team dedicated to preparing athletes for the upcoming PLV cycle, supporting development from juniors through senior elite squads.
Coaching Philosophy
Our coaching framework is designed around world-class standards and long-term athlete development, built on:
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Evidence-based training methodology
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Athlete-centred development
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Strong technical fundamentals
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Culture-driven leadership
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Alignment with the PLV Premier Environment Standards
Both Sydney United and Westside contribute coaches with national, state, and international experience, ensuring a unified high-performance environment.
Coaching Team Overview
🏅 Premier Coaches
Head coaches within the PLV program will include leaders who have:
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Coached at AVL, SVL Premier, U23 Nationals, or international levels
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Achieved Level 2–3 coaching accreditation
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Successfully developed juniors into senior elite squads
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Demonstrated excellence in culture building and athlete management
(Coach photos, bios and assignments will be added once finalised.)
Assistant Coaches & High-Performance Support Team
To deliver a complete athlete pathway, PLV integrates a broad professional support structure including:
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Technical Assistants
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Positional Specialists
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Team Managers
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Strength & Conditioning programming
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Physio and injury-prevention partners
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Referee development mentors
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Leadership and wellbeing support staff
This structure reinforces the Whole Athlete Model outlined in our PLV license application.
Referee & Leadership Development
Sydney United and Westside are proud to be recognised for producing:
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Level 1, 2, and 3 Volleyball Australia referees
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Junior coaches and pathway mentors
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Team captains and culture leaders
This emphasis on leadership ensures that our athletes grow not only in skill, but also in character, professionalism, and responsibility.
