Nathan Walker, Caboolture FC senior coach, this week announced he would step down from the role, after a decorated seven year tenure.

A man of few words but unbridled commitment to the game, Nathan Walker said he had achieved all he set out to do with Caboolture FC.

“I’ve had an amazing seven years as senior coach,” he said.

“Taking the team from the Sunshine Coast to Football Brisbane then from Capital 4 into the Brisbane Premier League has honestly exceeded my expectations.

“As with any organisation it hasn’t all been smooth sailing and there is no hiding the fact that club management and I have not always seen eye to eye – but this is an amicable parting of ways and I’m looking forward to the next opportunity that football will present.”

A coach loved by his players, Walker has been instrumental in guiding numerous teams within the Caboolture FC family.  This year he has been senior coach of six teams; the Senior Men’s, including two Under 18 teams, City 7 and the Under 14 girls.

Recruitment of international talent and the development and promotion of indigenous players has been a hallmark of Walker’s time at the club.

Caboolture FC President Paul Shorter said Nathan Walker’s dedication is unprecedented.

“Nathan has taken us from cellar dwellers in the Sunshine Coast league to a team that challenged for a finals spot in its first year in the Brisbane Premier League,” he said.

“Nathan revolutionised our senior team.”

Photos of Nathan Walker by MMM photography