FootBall DePARtMent
PREMIER football coaching staff
We are fortunate to have a highly qualified and experienced coaching staff at our club, including two A-License coaches who both have experience playing and coaching for A-League clubs.
KAL GARBETT
Role
Head Coach Premier Football
First Grade Coach
Coaching Qualifications
Football Australia B License
Football Philosophy
Kal is dedicated to creating an optimal environment for players and coaches at Valentine FC to support their ongoing development, foster team work and build a strong and healthy club culture. Kal belives in developing talent and encourages a style of play that will equip emerging players for our senior teams and beyond. His goal is to develop the Valentine FC Youth players into senior Valentine first team players, and beyond to even greater opportunities.
Professional Journey
After coaching at Macquarie Football for several years, Kal joined the Club in 2020. He moved to Valentine to coach youth grades and work as a 1st-grade assistant coach under Adam Hughes. Whilst coaching youth grades at Valentine, he also was selected for roles at the Newcastle Jets, coaching the 13s and the 18s before taking up the role of first-grade coach commencing in the 2025 season.
Playing Career
As a player, Kal played his youth football in the local NPL competition. He has played in international tournaments in Asia, as well as playing 1st grade in the second division in Newcastle.
CAS WRIGHT
Role
Club Technical Director
Assistant Coach Premier Football
Reserve Grade Coach
Head of Phoenix Foundation (Academy)
Coaching Qualifications
Football Australia A License
Football Australia Coach Educator(Tutor)
Diploma in Leadership and Management
ASCA Level 1 S&C Coach Accreditation (Strength & Conditioning)
Football Philosophy
Cas Wright is committed to creating an environment that nurtures growth for both coaches and players. Her goal is to continually develop and eveolve the Valentine FC Premier Football Program to deliver outstanding results on and off the field, and presenting a pathway NPL duties and beyond.
Professional Journey
Cas re-joined our club in 2021, bringing a wealth of experience with her. She has served as Club TD and JDL TD within NNSWF NPL/NL1, WPL, and Macquarie Football structures. Cas has also coached teams at State and National titles, including the NYC. Cas recently completed her second term with the Newcastle Jets A-League as the Second Assistant and Team Manager.
Significantly, Cas, has also completed a prestigious FIFA Coach Education course, a selective program limited to only 20 coaches across Australia, facilitated in conjunction with Football Australia.
Playing Career
As a player, Cas represented NNSWF at the Australian titles. She boasts a remarkable history in the Sydney competition’s top tier, spanning 15 years, where she played for teams like Central Coast Lightning, Newcastle/Port Stephens and Sydney United.
