Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr spends two weeks at Sunderland for coaching study
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr spent two weeks at Sunderland learning coaching methods ahead of his second season.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr has used the off-season to study coaching methods at Premier League club Sunderland. Carr spent two weeks with the club as part of his ongoing professional development between AFL seasons.
Josh Carr has previously sought similar education overseas, including a 2023 trip to American universities with the AFL Coaches Association. Carr was also present when Port captain Connor Rozee visited England to work with a hamstring specialist on his recovery.
The pair attended a Liverpool versus Brentford match while there.
- Two weeks
- Duration at Sunderland
- 2025, first time in 8 years
- Sunderland promotion year
- 2023, American universities
- Previous study trip
Why it mattersCoaches investing in education offshore can bring new tactics and training approaches back to their teams, sharpening their competitive edge.
AustraliaPort Adelaide's coaching innovation may help the team perform better in the 2026 AFL season.
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