Johnson eyes coaching career

[Ricochet]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-01-19/stevie-j-the-coach

STEVE Johnson is likely to forge a career in coaching when his startling playing career winds up.

Often described as a football genius, Johnson has completed a number of different coaching courses as he sets himself up for life once his playing days are over.

Heading into his 13th season in the AFL, the star midfielder recently extended his contract with Geelong until the end of 2015.

The 30-year-old is unsure whether he will play beyond 2015, but when he does pull the pin, he believes he will be ready to step straight into an AFL coaching role.

"I've shown a liking to it for quite a long period of time and I want to be prepared to be able to go straight into a job within football when I finish," Johnson told AFL.com.au.

"I don't know whether I'm 100 per cent on coaching, but at this point in time that's probably what I see myself doing."

[_wato]

Always thought he was a smart man, and I could always see him becoming a coach haha.

I wonder what his thoughts and punishments on players getting suspended would be, haha :P