Beau Milner - Ballina Rugby Union Club (NSW)
Beau Milner coaches multiple age groups across union, league and touch.
Brendan Sutton - Mudgee Triathlon Club (NSW)
Brendan Sutton goes "above and beyond" for his Mudge Junior Red Devils.
Brett Kennerley - North Sunshine Football Club (VIC)
Brett Kennerley has worked to develop competitive senior & junior sides, including a youth girls team.
David Dickson and Kat Kelly - Dickson Tennis (TAS)
David Dickson and Kat Kelly inspiring local school children.
Hayley Stevenson - Wilston Grange Triathlon Club (QLD)
Hayley Stevenson, head coach and president, is up early seven days a week to coach 40-plus triathletes.
John Martin, Runcorn Pony Club (QLD), has spent almost 25 years instructing youngsters.
Leo Lahey - Tuggeranong Bulldogs Juniors AFL (ACT)
Leo Lahey has drawn on his extensive experience to bring a new perspective in coaching. Pictures with U10s in Tamworth.
Melissa Hope of East Maitland Netball Club (NSW) took a group of girls, low on confidence, through an undefeated season to Grand Final victory.
Natalie Oberman of Triton Water Polo club (WA) led her U16 girls to a bronze medal win in the 2017 National Club Championships, all while battling illness.
Nathan Davis - The Braves Baseball Club (WA)
Nathan Davis, known as ND, is working to build junior participation and this year is mentoring three little league teams.
Otto Suavai, Southside Crusaders Rugby Union (QLD) head coach, has developed a strong family atmosphere at the club. He also took on the Cairns women's rugby side to ensure its viability.
Rowena Parkes (left) of Newcastle PCYC (NSW) has been coaching for more than 20 years and always brings out the best in her young gymnasts.
Stephen Bown - Malvern Lacrosse Club (VIC)
Stephen Bown coaches about 11 months of the year, from juniors to seniors and representative teams.
Kateryna Logachova - Prahran Rhythmic Gymnastics Specialist Centre (VIC)
Kateryna Logachova coaches elite gymnasts, mentors other coaches and is the highest qualified judge in Victoria. Pictured last year with gymnasts at a grand prix event in Israel.
Remember, voting closes on April 15 and winners will be announced on May 3. Click HERE to find out more about these local sporting heroes.
