By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS
THE Point Cook Centrals Football Club began in 2013 with just a handful of teams, five years on and the club is expecting to field up to 10 junior sides, as well as Seniors, Reserves and a Senior Women’s team next season.
In 2017 the Sharks had a junior girls side, a first for the club, and in 2018 they will have another first, as the club is confident of fielding a senior women’s team for the first time.
Point Cook Senior Women’s coach Derek Gatt said having a Senior Women’s team was a great opportunity for the club to connect with more members of the community.
“It was decided (to have a Senior Women’s team) based upon the fact that it will provide a pathway for our junior girls teams to have a continuation of security to play the sport with our club,” he said.
Excited about the opportunity to play footy for the first time, a core group of women have been training together at the Sharks since August.
Gatt said getting the players on board was easier than first thought.
“Some of the girls were previously involved with the club and others have been contacts from players that have played for the club,” he said.
“As the players came along, they slowly brought along more friends which slowly increased the numbers.”
Gatt said he decided to throw his hat into the ring and coach the Senior Women’s team.
“I’ve been coaching junior football for 13 years,” he said. “I decided I wanted to expand on my already developed skills and apply them to a completely different style of gameplay and group of people.”
“The main goal for 2018 is to have a season that will make a positive name for the club and to see improvement in all players.”
If you are interested in getting involved with the Point Cook Centrals Football Club, please contact Derek Gatt on 0411 737 116.
Last Modified on 22/11/2017 10:29