The head coach of Port Adelaide wishes to leave the position due to his wife’s serious health condition.
David Koch, the chairman of Port Adelaide, expressed the club’s happiness that Hinkley will remain the head coach for the upcoming two seasons.
Mr. Koch stated, “The Port Adelaide Football Club’s Board and management are completely in agreement that Ken Hinkley is the best person to coach this playing group going forward.”
“The Football Strategic Committee recommended Ken’s renewal, and the Port Adelaide board unanimously approved it after a careful consideration process.
“We gave Ken and the program the room and time to coach and perform without interruption at the beginning of the season. Our playing group has shown significant growth and development, and the program has kept getting better and better.
“We had the third-youngest team among all AFL teams this round on Sunday. With Ken leading the way, we are quite optimistic about the accomplishments this playing group can make both this year and in the future.
“We think that having Ken’s contract extension confirmed gives our football program assurance and confidence going into a thrilling postseason campaign. With our victory on Sunday, we guaranteed a top four finish and a solid starting point for September.
For the next two seasons or more, Ken Hinkley will remain the senior coach. Photo by Matt Sampson.
“Every year, there are great expectations at Port Adelaide, and we always base our selections on what we think would present the best chance for success.
“Over the last ten years, Ken has changed our starting lineup several times and developed a strong and genuine bond with the playing group. It’s evident that our players have accepted Ken’s vision.
Ken’s appointment as our senior coach till at least the end of 2025 fills us with great pleasure.
According to Hinkley, deciding to extend his contract was an easy option.
“I care deeply for this playing group and football club, as I said a few weeks ago and many times before,” Hinkley remarked.
I never consider becoming the head coach of this outstanding football team to be a given. It’s an honor, and I appreciate David and the Board’s unwavering faith in our football program.
In addition, I’m lucky to have the backing of a fantastic coaching staff headed by assistants Josh Carr, Nathan Bassett, Chad Cornes, and our development coaches; in addition, we have an excellent football department, list management team, and high performance program.
