Peter dohnt
Background
Peter Dohnt was born in Goulburn, NSW and raised in Wollongong, NSW. Peter has been involved in soccer, since he first started playing at 4 years old. He followed in his two older brothers footsteps and signed up to the local soccer team, Albion Park Juniors. Peter played for over 25 years, which included: local, representative, state and international tours to multiple countries. This vast experience has encouraged Peter to obtain his coaching certificates and qualifications in his later playing career. Peter now applies his extensive knowledge to the South West as our FFSW Development Officer.
Playing Achievements
- NSW School Boys
- Representing Australia with tours and playing experience in England, Scotland and Italy
- Junior Representative teams in Wollongong NSW (State League and grand final winners)
- University of Wollongong Player of the Year 2013
Coaching Achievements
- Junior League winners (Wollongong Olympic)
- Representative Coach with Illawarra Stingrays under 17 and reserve grade coach (Women’s NPL)
- Wollongong United 18 head coach (State Cup Finalists)
- Girls Representative Head Coach under 17 and 13 (League Winners & Grand final winners)
Coaching Qualifications
- MiniRoos
- Skills Training Certificate
- Game Training Certificate
- Advanced C Licence Youth and Senior
- Advanced B Licence
- Working towards my A Licence
Conclusion
- I have been in the South West since start of 2019 and I am impressed with the local talent and commitment players have here
- I am here to help the region’s players, coaches and clubs to make soccer the number one sport in the region
- We have designed many new programs to achieve this goal and cannot wait to see new and old faces in our programs
Fun Facts
- Name: Peter Dohnt
- Nickname: Peet, Peet Peet, Coach, Gaffa
- Favourite Club: Aston Villa
- Favourite Players: David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Original Ronaldo and Jack Grealish
- Favourite Coaches: Ange Postecoglou, Pep Guardiola
- Playing Position: I have played everywhere, so wherever the coach wants me to play
- Coaching Style: Love an attacking style, with a high press and confident players on the ball
- Preferred Coaching Formation: 4-3-3 Attacking with 2 x CAM (Central Attacking Midfielder), 1 x CDM (Central Defensive Midfielder) and high inside wingers