How did you get into sport?

Scott Miller – From S&C Coach to Head Coach. What they don't tell you about coaching in EPL, A-League, Danish Superliga and assisting Ange Postecoglou with the Australian national team.

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Scott Miller is an Australian football coach of the highest caliber. Scott has spent 9 seasons initially as a fitness coach and went on to be an assistant coach with Fulham FC, during this time he was part of some of the clubs biggest games in the English Premier League as well as the 2010 UEFA Europa Cup Final. He also assisted Ange Postecoglou with the Australian National team (Socceroos) and then went on to lead his own team, in the process becoming the youngest head coach in A-league history as the Head Coach for the Newcastle Jets. This is a rare and revealing conversation with someone who began his career with a one way ticket to the UK armed only with a sports science degree, a steadfast desire and immense courage to simply take a chance on one day working at the highest level of football in the world.


Highlights from the episode...

  • 3 months after finishing his degree, Scott flew to the UK with no solid plan but an unwavering determination to work in the Premier League.
  • Scott shares what he did to get into the doors of big clubs without no email contacts, LinkedIn or networks.
  • Scott shares how he got his first role with Fulham FC through a chance encounter with a fellow Australian. 
  • How Scott pivoted from performance roles into a more scrutinised, volatile and pressure filled world of coaching.
  • Scott provides a look behind the curtain of what it’s like to be in the environment of a Premier League football club for 9 seasons. 
  • “Your players are always your CV”. How Scott became assistant coach to Ange having never had a conversation with him prior.
  • Scott shares the never told story of how he got the Newcastle Jets Head Coach role; and what a story it is!
  • How Scott manages doubt and confidence. A role that is riddled with uncertainty yet coaches still need to exude the highest level of certainty.  
  • Scott talks about his time at the Jets and the challenges he dealt with while building a successful team.
  • “Be cautious you don’t audit yourself out a job." When considering new opportunities, what Scott audits to determine if this is a good role and whether it even matters? 
  • The humbling experience of how "the show goes on". When you leave a club and what you should focus on when it comes to leaving a mark.
  • Scott shares how he navigated being sacked by the Jets and how his next exciting opportunity back in Europe arose. 
  • What it was like to work in the Danish Super League and the unique and unfamiliar communication approach that promotes inclusiveness and collective decision making. 
  • Upon deep reflection Scott shares how he felt burnt out after the Jets role and how he navigated this period. 
  • Scott shares the exciting next chapter of his career and what he is currently working on. 


People mentioned:

  • Steve Nance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-nance-94ab0813/
  • Ange Postecoglou: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ange_Postecoglou
  • Dave Cosgrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cosgrave-2023dc/ 
  • Darren Brugess: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RtvVQHvNNU4eRjJNQ7Mrz 
  • Jeff Hopkins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ux54ozXuD7a0c7CPsYyNf
  • Justin Doherty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-dougherty-185a0739/


Scott Miller contact details:

  • LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-miller-headcoach/
  • Identity Pro - https://identitypro.com.au/ 

Host: Luis Resa

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How did you get into sport?By Luis Resa