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Kids Coached
Helping Kids Reach Their Full Potential On and Off the Field
At Rising Star Sports, we’re not just coaching skills — we’re shaping futures. Through inclusive, high-quality sport programs, we help kids grow confidence, build resilience, and develop a lifelong love for movement. Every session is a chance to reach for something greater.
Helping Young Players Reach For The Stars
At Rising Star Sports, our mission is simple — to inspire the next generation through high-quality, engaging sports coaching. Whether it’s during school hours or after, we believe every session is an opportunity to build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for sport.
We specialise in working with schools as a sole sport provider, giving them the consistency, flexibility, and ease of working with a single, reliable team. From PE lessons to after-school programs, we deliver structured, inclusive, and skill-based sessions across a range of sports — led by coaches who have excelled at elite levels.
But most importantly, we treat every child like a younger version of ourselves — with care, encouragement, and the belief that sport has the power to change lives.
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Sessions & Camps
Our Coach
MEET YOUR COACHES
Each program is led and designed by athletes who’ve competed at elite levels — from national league players to scholarship athletes and academy coaches. Our team brings firsthand experience, energy, and a deep passion for mentoring young athletes. We don’t just run sessions — we shape environments where kids feel supported, challenged, and inspired to reach for the stars.
Founder
Coach
<strong>Playing History</strong> <ul> <li>6x Manly Bomber Best & Fairest Winner</li> <li>Sydney Swans Academy Player (2015-2020)</li> <li>Manly Wolves Premier Division Player</li> </ul> <strong>Coaching Accreditations</strong> <ul> <li>Level 1 Accredited AFL Coach</li> <li>Head Coach of Manly Wolves U17 2024</li> <li>Head Coach of the Manly Wolves U12 Talent Academy</li> </ul>
Tom O'Leary - Founder
Head AFL Coach
<strong>Playing History</strong> <ul> <li>Sydney Swans VFL player</li> <li>Previous U19 Swans Captain</li> <li>Manly Wolves Premier Division Player</li> </ul> <strong>Coaching Accreditations</strong> <ul> <li>Level 1 Accredited AFL Coach</li> <li>Sydney Swans Academy Coach - Youth (11-16) Boys and Girls</li> <li>Newington Head Coach</li> </ul>
Willem Smit Swans VFL & Academy Coach
Head League Coach
<strong>Accreditations</strong> <ul> <li>2024 Open Age Gold Premiership Winner</li> <li>2024-2025 Sydney Shield Squad</li> <li>3x Best & Fairest Winner</li> </ul>
Tommy Nable Manly Sea Eagles U20's
Head Tennis Coach
Coach
<strong>Playing History</strong> <ul> <li>Manly Wolves Premier Division Player</li> <li>Mostyn Medalist 2024 (Sydney AFL Brownlow Medal)</li> <li>3x All-Sydney AFL Team (2023, 2024, 2025)</li> </ul> <strong>Coaching Accreditations</strong> <ul> <li>Level 1 Accredited AFL Coach</li> <li>Sydney Swans Academy Coach</li> <li>AFL NSW/ACT Coach</li> </ul>
Sophie Mitchells
Testimonials
Students
Thank you for the camp last week. It was one of the more positive experiences our son H has had with anything sport related. He said he had fun, so a massive win!
All the boys had a great time, A said it was his favourite camp this holiday, and N is excited to be able to do more AFL once the season starts.
Thank you for working hard to make it a safe and enjoyable day for all the children, but in particular for making sure L could participate. He has come away excited for the AFL season to start
Our Approach
Focus on skill development, game awareness, and fostering a love for the game in a supportive environment.
Our Story
Rising star sports was founded to bridge the gap between fun and professional AFL coaching for children across New South Wales.
He has flourished in his ability since the sessions… As a parent, watching his game go to another level was a pleasure.