Paul Roos
AFL Premiership Coach, Dad Ambassador
Paul Roos is a revered figure in Australian sport and leadership. An AFL Hall of Fame player and the 2005 Premiership-winning coach for the Sydney Swans, he is renowned for shaping the team’s famous “Bloods” culture. Beyond his decorated football career, Paul is a global leadership expert, author, and founder of Performance by Design. Named Australian Father of the Year in 2008, he collaborates with Beautiful Minds, sharing his insights on leadership, culture, and performance.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Read Paul’s book — the no-holds-barred story of his coaching career at Sydney and Melbourne, including his top 25 tips for building a champion team culture.
Listen to Paul on the Ballsy Show podcast — leadership mastery, team culture, and the philosophy behind winning the 2005 AFL Premiership.
Read the Future Squared deep-dive — Paul on leadership, culture change, and what four decades of elite performance actually teaches you.