New Lancefield coach Michael Fisher is keen to help the playing group further improve while making sure fun is at the forefront in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s competition.
Fisher joins the Tigers having coached at Hanging Rock and Castlemaine, while also having played cricket overseas.
He said he was looking forward to the challenge.
“It is fantastic,” he said. “I was really involved in the female program at Hanging Rock with my daughter playing.
“I want to give back to local cricket.”
With his daughter playing senior cricket with the Tigers, Fisher was keen to coach her and the rest of the group.
“I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “Hopefully we can win a few more games and enjoy it more than anything.
“I didn’t know a great deal about the program but had watched a few games last year.”
The Tigers have had two teams the past couple of seasons.
Fisher said they were still unsure on numbers and whether they would have one or two teams.
He said having the two sides had allowed some cricketers who wanted to take it more seriously and those who wanted to have a bit more fun.
The Tigers best player, Nat Jeffrey, has re-signed in a big boost for the club.
Jeffrey was one of the first women to score a century in the GDCA last season.
“She will do a lot of the leadership role on the field which will be great.”
Fisher said they were still looking for more players for the upcoming season.
He said any female of any ability could come down and play.
Training is already underway.
“I want them to have fun and enjoy it,” Fisher said. “I want to see them improve their cricket.
“I am them to suggest what they want to work on and we’ll look to improve in those areas.”
