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Legendary State of Origin Coach

Phil Gould is the most successful State of Origin coach in history. A Channel Nine football commentator and columnist, he is also one of the country's most innovative, entertaining and effective motivational speakers.

Phil Gould played first grade rugby league from 1976 to 1986. He was Penrith's youngest ever first grade captain at just 20 years of age.

In 1987, aged 30, Phil turned his hand to coaching and led the Canterbury Bulldogs to the 1988 Premiership. He became the youngest coach in the history of the game to do so.

Phil quickly made his mark as a tactically brilliant and professional coach, cementing his reputation with consecutive grand finals at Penrith, culminating in that club's first ever Premiership success in 1991.

Phil then coached the NSW State of Origin Rugby League team, which successfully defeated Queensland in the 1992, 1993 and 1994 State of Origin series. After a period as coach of the Sydney City Roosters, Phil returned to become coach of the NSW team from 2002 to 2004.

Phil was appointed the Director of Coaching at the Sydney Roosters Football Club from 2003 to 2005 with the club appearing in three consecutive Grand Finals during that time.

Phil moved on to be become a highly respected football commentator with Channel 9 and a columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald and Sun Herald newspapers.

Whether in business or sport Phil identifies leadership, communication, honesty in self appraisal, team work, attitude and attitude control as major keys to success.

Client testimonials

Within seconds you had the room in stunned silence. Your speech was delivered with the absolute perfect balance of warmth, character, humour, and sheer passion.

M&C SAATCHI

A gifted and intelligent communicator. He has the ability to deliver a cerebral point using everyman storytelling. Strong on leadership, team building, psychology, life lessons and, of course, sport. And, importantly, makes you think and makes you laugh.

Fairfax Media

I have never seen someone walk into a room of strangers and uniformed police officers and have the ability to hold an audience like this man could. His talk was the best talk that I have heard in 23 years as a police officer. He hit every point that I asked and engaged the target audience so well that it makes you examine your own strengths and weaknesses. Whilst he is known for his sporting achievements, his ability to make people think and challenge themselves was a highlight for me. The importance of communication was never more evident.

St Mary's Local Area Command