Dianne Guest-Oakley will return as head coach of Kyneton for 2022 Bendigo Netball League season.
Guest-Oakley led the A-grade side for three seasons between 2017 to 2019 before moving on to coach the newly formed under-17’s team.
She’ll take over from Tylah Marchbank who coached the Tigers to a record of three wins and eight losses in a 2021 season that was limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The season was ultimately cancelled before finals with Kyneton finishing in seventh place.
Guest-Oakley said returning to coach the A-Grade side was always in her plans.
“It’s something that I’ve wanted to strive toward for the club, to help build up the club and get coaches on board,” she said.
“We were down to two teams one year but then we built up to four teams and a fifth.
“We’ve struggled over the last few years so it feels good.”
Guest-Oakley said the club will host trials soon to confirm its side for the upcoming season.
“At this stage, we’ve just to see what happens,” she said.
“We’re hoping for new and old to come to the club. I think given we’re a good family orientated club, and we’re just getting bigger and stronger is a big positive for us.”
Elsewhere at the club Tayla Young has been named the new coach of the A-reserve team. Young has previously held a management position at the Glenroy Netball Club.
Teghan Butler will spearhead the B-grade coaching team, while B-reserve best and fairest winner Kirsty Draper will act as playing coach for that side.
“We are thrilled to announce the signing of five coaches across our five grades of netball – a significant achievement for the club,” Tigers netball director Loryn Savoia said.
The Tigers are hosting trials on November 25, December 4 and December 7.
To register, visit: www.kynetonfnc.com/netball
