Getting to know the Benalla Football Club coach, James Martiniello

Benalla Football Club coach, James Martiniello. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Benalla Football Club coach, James Martiniello. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Name:

James Martiniello

Club you coach for:

Benalla

When you became coach:

2019

Date and place of birth

10/08/1987 in Benalla, VIC.

Nickname:

Jimmy

First senior game:

2004

Football (player and coach) honours:

Being a life member for the club and senior captain for five years, including being a premiership captain.

Siblings:

Older brother, Richard, younger brother, Will, and younger sister, Hayley.

Occupation:

Electrical line work.

Schools attended:

Benalla East Primary and Benalla High School.

Car:

Ford Territory

Favourite hobbies:

Spending time with my kids, reading, and playing footy.

Favourite food:

Pasta

Favourite drink:

Orange Juice

Favourite sport:

AFL

Favourite singer: –

John Lennon

Favourite author: –

Frank Miller

Favourite holiday spot:

Anywhere on the coast

Favourite TV show:

Seinfeld

Favourite movie:

Pulp Fiction

Biggest influence on career:

Dad

Football games played:

Close to 200 in total.

Football games coached:

7 GVL