Darren F.

Darren F. is an experienced recruiting officer currently working at Essendon Football Club since May 2021, focusing on talent scouting and recruiting within Victorian school competitions. Darren has a strong background in sports recruitment, previously serving as a national recruiting officer for Melbourne Football Club for over 12 years, where responsibilities included talent identification and coordinating recruiting staff logistics. Additional roles include serving as an authorised officer with the Department of Health/Justice, enforcing COVID-19 compliance, and various administrative positions early in Darren's career. Educational qualifications include a degree in Sports Administration from Victoria University and additional studies in Biblical Studies and coaching.