Under 13s Head Coach

Alamein FC is pleased to announce Amy Crawford as our Under 13’s Head Coach for the 2025 Season.

With a range of experience across academies and club football, Amy brings a high level of football knowledge as well as a strong ability to foster interpersonal relationships.

Amy, a B Licensed coach, will create a nurturing, positive environment that serves as the foundation for our U13s to develop and progress in their junior careers. We look forward to seeing the impact Amy will have on Alamein FC.

Under 15s Head Coach

With a range of international qualifications and experience including coaching at a football academy in Asia, Shivraj holds an AFC C-Licence and has coached at the Junior NPL level for 3 years. Shivraj brings a background in Exercise and Sport Science, and valuable skills in leading girls football programs.

His unwavering commitment to developing young emerging talent and his passion for the game have been instrumental to our juniors program. Shiv’s approachable nature and leadership make him an integral part of our team, and we’re excited to have him continue with us.

Under 17s Head Coach

Claudio Hermenjat brings a wealth of experience to Alamein FC, with a strong background in elite youth development and a deep passion for advancing women’s football in Australia.

Before joining Alamein, Claudio played a key role at Football Victoria as the Women’s Development Manager, where he helped shape programs and pathways that supported female players across the state. His coaching journey also includes time with the National Training Centre (NTC), the Skill Acquisition Program (SAP), and youth coaching roles at Melbourne Victory — all with a strong focus on developing technical skill, tactical awareness, and personal growth in young athletes.

Technical Director; Under 20s Coach

Liam brings a deep passion and unwavering commitment to advancing the women’s game, with a particular focus on nurturing emerging talent. His dedication to building a strong pathway ensures that our junior players have the opportunity to grow and succeed as they transition into our senior women’s program.

Liam is also a firm believer in our club’s “good human” policy, emphasizing character and integrity as key components of our recruitment process. We are confident that Liam’s leadership and vision will continue to elevate our club and strengthen the future of women’s football at Alamein FC.

Seniors Head Coach

John brings a wealth of experience from his time coaching at the NPLW level, where he has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to player development, tactical innovation, and a deep passion for the game. His leadership and expertise align perfectly with our club’s vision for success, both on and off the pitch.

John has a proven track record in fostering talent and creating a strong team culture built on hard work, mutual respect, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Under his guidance, we are confident that our senior team will continue to grow and achieve great things this season.

Strength & Conditioning; Seniors Assistant Coach

Specialist Goalkeeper Coach

Alamein FC is very pleased to welcome Dominic Hardcastle as our specialist Goalkeeper Coach for Season 2025.

Dominic arrives at Alamein FC having been involved in the development of young promising goalkeepers, notably through his involvement with Yarra Valley Grammar’s football program. As player, Dominic has risen through the ranks at Manningham United, most recently being part of their 2023 promotion winning side into Senior Men’s NPL1.

"Dominic is an exciting addition to our coaching team. It’s the first time we’ve had a dedicated whole-club goalkeeper coach, and you can see the benefits from the great work he’s been doing with our goalkeepers already,” says Alamein FC Technical Director Liam Kafka-Sweeney.