McCurry ‘leads’ the way for Tigers

His unofficial support role with his home town is an enormous coup for the flood ravaged community considering his status within Australia’s elite sporting ranks.

McCurry, who was in the same year level as new Rochester Football Netball coach Ash Watson at school, has a extraordinary resumé as a consultant in the culture leadership and performance space.

He is recognised within AFL circles as one of the most forward thinking professionals in the field and is also working with the Australian Army and Fight MND organisation.

But it is his connection to the Rochester community that he still frequents to visit family that is particularly close to his heart after the events of October last year.

A former St Joseph’s College student, he began his journey with North Melbourne Football Club, ironically the same year that Ash Watson was selected with the 14th selection of the 2001 draft by the Kangaroos, from Bendigo Pioneers.

Watson played seven games in four seasons at the Kangaroos before he was delisted at the end of the 2005 season.

Between his various commitments to National Rugby League clubs, Melbourne Vixens, Richmond Football Club and the AFL — McCurry is offering his support to his former football club — Rochester.

McCurry — who is a former ruckman with the club — made himself available to Watson and the Rochester footballers for a training camp and organised a program for the club.

“He put together an amazing race scenario. He was awesome for our culture and the new wave of leadership that we have — with a new coach and president,“ Watson said.

While McCurry is not on speed dial with Watson, he has made himself available to the coach in an informal capacity for advice during the season.

“He has some ideas for us that we can use during the year,” Watson said.

Watson said considering McCurry had commitments in Melbourne and Sydney the time he “gifted’’ to the Rochester club was highly valued.

“Considering how much he has on we are really appreciative of what he offers to the club,” Watson said.

McCurry has played a key role in the development of several AFL coaches, through his involvement in the Level 3 coaching course

Last year he led a new contemporary and interactive style course for 30 coaches, focusing on culture and relationships, skill acquisition and performance psychology, along with effective communication.

McCurry has a long list of success stories, the most recent being his work with Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick.

He also worked with former Melbourne coach, and MND campaigner, Neale Daniher.

McCurry has worked at Richmond Football Club - as culture, leadership and organisational development consultant — since 2016.