Central Coast United Appoints Shannon Cole as First-Grade Head Coach

Central Coast United is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Cole as our new 1st grade head coach. With a distinguished playing career that includes stints with prominent clubs in Australia and valuable coaching experience at senior levels both in Australia and the United States, Cole brings a wealth of expertise to our esteemed football club.

His proven track record and ability to mentor players to reach their full potential make him the ideal candidate to take our team to new milestones.

The entire Central Coast United management team is excited about the future under Cole’s leadership. His blend of experience and expertise promises a bright and successful chapter for our club. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact he will undoubtedly have on our players and the overall football program.

Stuart Davis Head of Football Operations said “Central Coast United is delighted to appoint Shannon Cole as our 2024 1st Team Head Coach. Our players will have the opportunity to learn from a Coach that has had a professional football career on and off the field in Australia and overseas. Living on the Central Coast, Shannon is an enthusiastic student of the game and fits the profile of football philosophy and personality that CCU desires for the future. The senior management group of the club will do all we can to support Shannon and the playing group in their season ahead. I hope that the Central Coast Football community appreciates how fortunate we are to have a coach with Shannon’s profile accepting the role, intent on making a difference and ask that you support him and the senior players also.”

Shannon Cole “Representing CCU holds a great responsibility to the region, as the club’s success and growth means greater opporuntities for young local players. I love sharing my passion for football with players that are hungry to prove something. Working with a young and hungry squad seems like a great fit for me.”

Central Coast United will be making more announcements around our coaching and playing teams in the weeks ahead.