Hawthorn is delighted to announce Senior Coach Sam Mitchell will continue to lead the club until the end of 2027 after putting pen to paper a multi-year extension.
Already contracted until the end of next year, Mitchell’s new two-year extension ensures he remains the club’s senior coach for the next three seasons.
Mitchell’s re-signing follows a remarkable 2024 campaign, where the Hawks surged into September following a 0-5 start, before claiming the club’s first finals win in almost a decade.
Appointed as Hawthorn senior coach ahead of the 2022 season, Mitchell has been tasked with leading an audacious regeneration of the club he represented 307 times and won four premierships with as a player.
From the outset, Mitchell’s care and connection with his players have had a profound impact on the cohesion of the entire group, while his tactical nous and forward-thinking nature have contributed to the Hawks developing one of the league’s most exciting brands of football.
Hawthorn Chief Executive Officer Ash Klein said the decision to extend Mitchell’s contract was a no-brainer based on what he had built since the beginning of his tenure.
“The influence that Sam has had during his first three seasons as senior coach has been quite significant and we’re incredibly excited about the direction of our club with him at the helm,” Klein said.
“Having seen the growth and development across our entire football program under the tutelage of Sam, there is no better person suited to lead us as senior coach into 2025 and beyond.
“Sam’s innate ability to teach, motivate and inspire are all key aspects of the special culture that has been established under his leadership, where our players are supported to realise their potential.
“While Sam’s tactical nous and forward-thinking nature has led to the development of one of the league’s most dangerous bands of football.
“After returning to September and securing our first finals win since 2015, as a club, we remain committed to continuing on the next phase of the journey we set out on when Sam was first appointed three seasons ago.”
