Coaching Panel for 2009 Finalised

During what is becoming a shorter and shorter off season, the committee has been beavering away to put in place a coaching panel that is hoped will give the club every opportunity to return to the upper echelons of the VAFA as soon as possible. Working with our senior coach, Brett Chandler, we have assembled a panel that we hope will realise this aim.  The Club is pleased to announce that working with Brett in the senior assistant role will be Gerard Sholly.  Gerard is well known in amateur circles, having successfully coached at Old Ivanhoe at A & B Grade level, Old Paradians in their glory days and played with and coached Old Xavarians. Ivan Tudor, our senior runner for the past 7 seasons, will step up as the fitness coach, passing on a personal passion for fitness and well being. Adam Andrews will continue to guide the reserves, but will also have an assistant role to Brett.  Adam will again be supported by Hayden Munroe and Ed Best. Ray Leetham and Vic Soligo will continue their fine work of season 2008, as the under 19 boys face the challenge of premier division in 2009. To ensure the club derives maximum benefit from this illustrious group, we are pleased that Gil VanDerVenne has agreed to co-ordinate the coaches, with a focus on deriving the best football outcomes across the whole club.  Gil will also act as Chairman of Selectors.