SANDRINGHAM FOOTBALL CLUB

Daniel Ward

Senior Coach 

Ward is a Premiership player for the Zebras, playing off the half back flank in our 2005 Premiership, and his performance was recognised with the VFL Norm Goss Medal for being the best on ground in the Grand Final. He boasts an impressive playing career, having been a member of the Melbourne Football Club from 1996 to 2007, during which he participated in 36 games for Sandringham and scored 16 goals as a defender.

Ward’s transition into coaching began when he joined the Mallee Eagles FC as a playing coach in 2010, followed by Monbulk FC as a playing coach in 2013.

Ward has led, mentored, coached, and developed not only juniors, but senior semi-professional athletes and aspiring AFL players across every stage of their football journey.

More recently, Ward was the A-Grade Senior Coach for Old Haileybury Football Club. Over his eight years at Old Haileybury, he took them from C Grade through to A Grade, delivered multiple premierships, and embedded a culture of respect, resilience, and belief.