Two former Kyneton junior footballers Curtis Bone and Lachlan Thompson have reunited with their club to take up positions as co-coaches of the under 12 Black team, allowing for a second under 12 team and many young footballers to participate this season.
The addition of Bone and Thompson as co-coaches will bring the total of teams represented by Kyneton to seven.
Kyneton head of junior football Daniel Murray was excited to see two former junior footballers develop into these roles.
“I am so excited to have Curt and Lachy volunteer their time and football expertise in guiding our Under 12 Black team this Season,” Murray said.
“It is such a great sign of the environment and inclusive club we are growing that these two young men, who themselves were playing for our junior club last year feel such a connection to the club that they want to pass their knowledge on to our future stars.
“At KFNC, our goal is to encourage the development of a family culture and provide mentoring support for all, especially with the likes of kids like Curt and Lachy.”
Bone, who played juniors at the club from under 12’s to under 16’s said he was looking forward to experience and being able to pass on his knowledge.
“Put my hand up for coach because I think it will be great experience and good to learn from as much as teach and coach the kids,” Bone said who attends Sacred Heart College.
“What I love about football is the people you meet and things you learn, some of my best mates I met at Kyneton. And the club helped shape me as a person.
“This year I hope to help develop the skills and game sense of kids who haven’t had much football in previous years due to our current circumstances, being a Pandemic.”
Thompson, who has played at the club for six years and attends Kyneton High School said he wants to help players achieve their goals and progress as best as they can.
“I want to influence the younger kids and help them achieve their goals,” he said.
“I love footy because I get to play with my mates, I aspire to play AFL and I just love the game.
“I hope that I did my job helping the younger kids be the best footballers they can be and make sure they had fun doing it.”
All Under 12 players interested in playing for the Kyneton Tigers in 2022 can register at kynetonfnc.com/junior-football
