The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of respected coach Mike Tetlow following a lengthy illness. Mike was surrounded by family when he passed away on Saturday 25th October, 2025.
Born in Manchester, Mike began his coaching career with Rockingham City where he guided the Reserves to the Premier League-Top Four Cup double in 1993. Three years later he joined long-time friend Stuart Kamasz at the helm of Stirling Macedonia, who he helped win the Top Five Cup and the State Cup.
Mike was assistant to Stuart when Fremantle City won the Premier League in 2000. During a seven-year spell with the port club, Mike worked predominantly in youth developed, guiding the Under-18s to one Premier League title and two State Cups. He later enjoyed a short spell in charge of Mandurah City before returning to Rockingham in 2005.
Mike’s successes weren’t limited to the club arena, the Mancunian tallying up over 50 outings as coach of the Western Australia Under-14, 15, 18, 20 and Amateur teams. He steered the State Under-14s to the Lion City Cup in Singapore and had the reigns when the State Under-20s went undefeated in a three-game series with their Malaysian counterparts.
In 2016 Mike’s coaching achievements were recognised by induction into the Hall of Recognition category of the Football Hall of Fame WA. He was further honoured only when former club Rockingham named their players race the ‘Mike Tetlow Tunnel’.
he Football Hall of Fame WA extends its deepest condolences to Mike’s family and many friends.
