OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
JEAN KOURIEL
Founder & Club President
Jean has been involved in football for over 40 years and has played for clubs in NSW such as Marconi Club, Sydney United Southern District & Colo Colo. He represented Australia in Futsal & NSW School boys in Football.
Jean, with the assistance of the late Adam Spencer-Carr, founded the Pirates in 2015 and together with hard working volunteers is now one of the fastest growing clubs in the inner west.
Jean introduced the Pirates Training Program in 2020 along with his fully qualified C license coaches and has commenced his B license qualifications to assist in developing the future Pirates stars. In 2025 we have now an additional C licensed coach, plus 7 qualified youth coaches assisting us with the under 4-11's Little Pirates.
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REGIS SHAMON
Club Secretary
Regis joined the Pirates Executive team in 2024. He has been involved in coaching for over 5 years including the under 16/1 Pirates Development team in 2025. Regis received his C license coaching certificate in 2023 and has commenced his B license qualification in 2025.
SVETLANA JOVANOVIC
Club Treasurer
Svetlana was involved initially due to her son's involvement with the Pirates in the under 8's mixed team but has now served 6 years as the Club Treasurer.
In 2023, Svetlana was instrumental in starting the first Pirates All Age women's team reaching the semi finals playing in this women's team in 2024.
ANDRE KOURIEL
Club MPIO
Andre is currently playing for the Pirates under 21's team. He is also coach of the Little Pirates Training Program and in 2024 coaches the Under 8's team. He has commenced his Foundation of Football qualification in 2025.
Andre joined the executive team as the Member Protection Information Officer in 2024 and is one of our most valued Members. He works tirelessly in all aspects of the club.