The Silver Lake Resources Goldfields Giants hereby advise that Michael Haney will be stepping down as Head Coach once his 2016 contract ends on the 18th September.

Mike recently met with the club and advised that work and personal commitments will prevent him from being able to dedicate the time and effort required to coach at a level expected for an SBL
team.

Giants chairman Jamie Crombie said “Mike first came to Kalgoorlie in 2007 and had an immediate impact, leading the team to successive championships. After playing for a number of years he retired, but then took on roles as both our Assistant Coach and then our Head Coach over the past two seasons.

“It’s unfortunate that Mike is stepping down but in this instance family comes first and we totally
support and respect that. On a positive, Mike has indicated that he would like to still be involved in
some capacity, so I’m sure his face will still be seen around the club for the immediate future.”

While as a player, Mike was renowned for his toughness, heart and skill, and he brought those
attributes with him as Head Coach over the past two years, and that legacy will remain, in
particular with the younger development players.

The club will now begin the process of looking for a replacement, and will advertise both locally
and outside the region.

If you require any further info, or to get in contact with Mike, please contact Chairman Jamie
Crombie on 0438 985 495 or club Administrator Brad French on 0419 959 268.

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