Jess Skinner made history last month as the first female head coach of the Indigenous Women’s All Stars team, but for her, success will be making sure she is not the last.
Deeply involved with the game with various coaching roles which include heading up the First Nations Gems and the NRL Indigenous Women’s Academy, Skinner also works with the game’s governing body as a pathways strategy manager.
Coaching though is a passion and her journey began with a community team in her hometown of Trangie before rising to the elite ranks including being appointed an assistant coach with the Jillaroos.
Skinner said it had been a long-term goal of hers to take over the reins of the Indigenous Women’s All Stars side and thanked the mentors who continue to help her on her path, including Jillaroos coach Brad Donald and newly-appointed Newcastle Knights NRLW coach Ben Jeffries.
The appointment to role was also made all the more special for Skinner given she is of…
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