Read has been involved with the game of football for 20 years as a player, coach, and administrator. For 10 years he played with the Williamstown FC in the VAFA (Victorian Amateur Football Association) which started in 2009 and ended in 2019. However, Read was very busy at this time taking on multiple roles at different clubs. He was Regional Community Coordinator at North Melbourne Football Club from 2013-2016 as well as Assistant Coach for Williamstown U19s from 2014-2016.
In 2017, Read completed his AFL Victoria Level 2 Senior &Youth Girls Coaching Corse which led him to the position of Senior Assistant Coach for the Western Jets. Last year Read was coaching the boys’ midfield, this year he is taking responsibility as Head Coach of the U18 Girls division. The girls have had two poor seasons in a row for the Jets, but perhaps Read can steer the ship in the right direction for the 2019 season.