Michelle Cowan Travels from WA
Fee Range: .Up to $5000
Michelle Cowan's Biography
Combining her two passions of being a mother and AFL coach, Michelle’s amazing story is a tribute to what all of us can achieve with enough guts, grit and determination. With over 18 years of coaching experience in the WAFL, AFL and AFLW a long and successful career that has contributed to the games exciting evolution.
In early 2019 Michelle was appointed as Assistant Coach of the West Coast Eagle’s AFLW team and in 2021 was offered the opportunity to become Head of Operations and Player Wellbeing for the team.
At 21 Michelle became Australia’s first female WAFL assistant coach and put West Perth through its paces.
Her role at West Perth was followed by a three year stint at South Fremantle Football Club as midfield coach.
Michelle later took on a dual role at Melbourne Football Club as the Senior Coach of their Women’s Team and Development Coach for the Men’s team before being appointed by Fremantle Football Club (Dockers) to be the inaugural coach of their AFLW side 2016-2018.
Michelle was awarded the AFL Football Woman of the Year in 2013.
Her achievements have made it clearer for the next generation of women in football proving that when it comes to football or business, gender is no barrier to kicking goals.
A passionate speaker about team dynamics, leadership, empowering women, perseverance and passion, Michelle combines her experience and humour for an inspiring and entertaining presentation. Her achievements have made it clearer for the next generation of women in football proving that when it comes to football or business, gender is no barrier to kicking goals.
Outside of AFL, Michelle is an unbelievably engaging, energetic and empowering speaker. She’s a true trailblazer when it comes to breaking down traditional female barriers that surround women in business and in sport. She uses her energy and raw enthusiasm to help empower women to be whatever they want to be in life. She’s an inspiration and a true professional with glowing personality that engages audiences from the second she walks onto the stage.
Speaking Topics Include
An empowering motivational speaker full of passion, energy and life! If you're looking for an entertaining speaker with passion and presence, look no further. All presentations are customised for the client and to exceed their needs and expectations.
The Journey – Michelle shares her personal story of perseverance and passion
Team Dynamics – Leadership, Culture, Giving and Receiving Feedback
Is Your Business Match Fit – Michelle draws on the parallels between business and sport