The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the appointment of Kory Babington as our new A-League Women’s Head Coach, ahead of the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season.
Babington brings a wealth of coaching and leadership expertise to the club, with over 20 years of experience in Australian football. He is a strong fit for the Mariners due to his outstanding reputation for developing talent, fostering high-performance cultures, and producing players who succeed on the domestic and international stage.
Babington is currently the Director of Football at Westfields Sports High School where has assisted 20 athletes to transition to professional contracts in the last three years.
As Head Coach of the Future Matildas program, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of some of the nation’s brightest footballing talents, with many progressing into the Football Australia U23 team and debuting for the Matildas.
Babington has had further success in developing Youth, as Assistant Coach with the Young Matildas since 2023, whilst his experience extends into senior football having served as Assistant Coach with Western Sydney Wanderers NYL and Macarthur Bulls NPL.
As Head Coach of the Mariners, Babington will look to build on the significant progress of our Women’s Program in recent years, which of course culminated in our first ever Women’s Championship in May, a challenge he is looking forward to.
“I am honoured to be appointed Head Coach of the Mariners’ ALW team,” Babington said.
“The Mariners are a club with strong values, a commitment to community, and a vision to grow women’s football. I look forward to building a program that not only delivers results on the field but also provides a pathway for players to thrive as both athletes and people,” he added.
Central Coast Mariners CEO, Greg Brownlow, said the appointment reflects the club’s ambition to strengthen its ALW program and continue its reputation as a community club that develops players for the highest level.
“Kory brings exceptional credentials, a proven record in player development, and the ability to build a high-performance environment. His appointment is another exciting step in the Mariners’ journey, and we are excited to see the impact he will have both on and off the pitch.” Brownlow said.
The Mariners’ title defence will commence when the Ninja A-League kicks-off on October 31st 2025, with the full fixture list to be released in the coming weeks.
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