Meet Our
Coaches
At FortyTwenty Academy, our coaching philosophy is built on technical mastery, physical dominance, and mental resilience. Our elite team of dedicated professionals brings years of top-flight experience to empower the next generation of rugby league talent, fostering an environment where every athlete can push their limits and achieve excellence on and off the field.
Coach Lewis
Bilich
Founder of FortyTwenty Rugby League Academy, Performance & Fundamental Coach
My name is Lewis Bilich,
For years, I have been involved with junior rugby league in Victoria, working closely with young athletes and seeing firsthand the potential within our local rugby league community. Throughout this time, I've recognised a real opportunity to help young players develop the skills, athletic ability, confidence and game understanding needed to perform at a higher level. That opportunity is what inspired me to create FortyTwenty.
My coaching approach focuses on fundamentals, confidence, discipline, effort, coachability and helping every player understand how to continually improve.
Key Experience: Represented in Australian Schoolboys at both U15s and U18s and CAS level, including the Cyril Connell Cup, Mal Meninga Cup, Melbourne Storm SG Ball and Institute of Sport.
Coach Raymond
ieremia
Co-Founder of FortyTwenty Rugby League Academy, Performance Coach
My name is Raymond Ieremia
As a performance coach passionate about helping players reach their potential not only through physical performance and training, but by developing discipline, attitude, confidence, character and resilience.
A natural leader, I lead by example and bring the same commitment and standards
My passion for the game has continued to grow, with a new focus on coaching, performance and developing the next generation of players.
Key Experience: Represented Northern Swords U15's & U17's and Te Taitokerau Māori Rugby League premiership Mens Grade A's.
Coach Maeia
Laga
SKILLS & FUNDAMENTALS COACH
My name is Maeia Laga
I lead with integrity, respect, consistency, strong values, setting clear standards that challenge players to grow both on & off the field. I place strong emphasis on breaking down tackles & simplifying defensive techniques so players can understand, I believe in developing complete players by building discipline, character, accountability & respect for coaches, referees, teammates & opponents, while creating an environment where players can develop, compete & enjoy the game.
Key Experience: Represented Otara Scorpions U10s–U15s, Altona Roosters U16s–First Grade Men’s, Melbourne Storm SG Ball & Warrnambool Raiders First Grade.
Coach Antonias
ROBERTS
DEVELOPMENT & TACTICAL coach
My name is Antonias Roberts.
With a focus on identifying and nurturing talent, I bring a unique perspective on game strategy and technical refinement. My aim is to help each player find their role within the team and excel through dedicated practice and tactical awareness.
Focused on building strong foundations and mental resilience in young athletes.
Key Experience: Professional tactical analyst and development officer with over a decade of experience in club-level rugby league systems.
Academy
Standards
Technical Ball Mastery
Game Awareness
High-Performance S&C
Speed & Agility Clinics
Defensive Discipline
Mental Toughness