Assistant Coach Mel Andreatta

  • Born South Brisbane, Australia

Biography

Andreatta began coaching in the A-League Women’s competition in 2012 as an Assistant to Jeff Hopkins at Brisbane Roar, an opportunity she describes as “her launchpad” into coaching at the elite level.

Under Andreatta’s guidance, the Roar secured the 2018 A-League Women's Premiership. Her former Assistant, Garrath McPherson, has since taken over as Head Coach of the Brisbane Roar Women.

Andreatta is currently working alongside Matildas' Head Coach Tony Gustavsson to prepare the national team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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