Daisy Pearce has joined the Geelong Football Club as part of the AFL’s Women’s Coach Acceleration Program. 

The AFL launched the program late in 2021 as part of the League’s commitment to create legitimate coaching pathways for women. 

Pearce will join Geelong on a 4-year commitment.  

“I’m really grateful to Geelong for the opportunity and for the support I received from both Melbourne & Geelong throughout the process last year whilst I was still playing,” Pearce said. 

“I’m excited to begin my coaching journey at GMHBA Stadium and to learn from Chris Scott and the Geelong coaching team, who I respect and admire.”

As part of the program, Pearce will join the men’s program as Development Coach, in a multifaceted role that will see Pearce participate in game planning sessions, match committee meetings, and have access to the AFL match day coaching box. 

Under the mentorship of Head Coach Chris Scott and support from the broader coaching group, the Club will work with Pearce in developing a defined set of development objectives. 

Geelong General Manager of Football Simon Lloyd said the Club was thrilled to have Pearce join. 

“Daisy Pearce is a significant name in football. She has been an incredible player, and a leader of the women’s game since its inception,” Lloyd said.  

“Beyond that, Daisy has incredible knowledge of the game itself and we think she has enormous potential to coach football at the highest level.”

“It’s a credit to the AFL for setting up the Women’s Coach Acceleration Program to assist with providing more opportunities for women in our game, and we can’t wait to see all that Daisy will achieve.”

The program is co-funded with the AFL, with the relevant Soft Cap exemptions in place.