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RDNL

Woodend-Hesket has announced that Ty Coppinger will be the netball coach in 2024, coaching both A and B grade. Coppinger has been with the club for two years now and captained the A grade premiership team this year. The club said via social media she is an extremely talented player who brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from years of playing and coaching. “Ty played an integral part in supporting Meg [Grbac] this season and the whole netball squad is delighted that Ty will be taking over and continuing to build on the success of the netball program,” the club said. “The club would also like to sincerely thank Meg Grbac for her outstanding contribution at the club over three years.”

MACEDON NETABLL

The Macedon netball club has also announced a coaching change with the appointment of Katie Clarke taking the reins. Clarke started coaching over two decades ago and the club said her experience and dynamic personality aligns perfectly with the direction the club is heading in 2024. This three year deal see’s Clarke commit to the Cattery until 2026.

RDFL

Woodend-Hesket football club is seeking expressions of interest for the senior women’s coaching role in 2024. After a successful first year in the Riddell District Football League making the finals and with four players being named in the team of the year and Mariam Habib winning the league best and fairest, the club said, “this is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to further develop the women’s program. The successful applicant will have the ability to engage the players, develop and improve their skill level, and build strong connections with the junior club and within the senior club.” All applications stating your coaching experience and what you would bring to the role should be addressed to Anne-Louise Lindner and Paul Podbury and sent to president@woodendhesketfnc.org by Tuesday 17 October.