The Club has appointed
Ben Milbourne as the Pumas Senior Coach for 2008. He will also play for the Logan Diggers sponsored Pumas.
The former Tasmanian who has played and coached both football and cricket, Ben has worked in the fitness and health industry as an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. Upon attaining a Bachelor of Applied Science, Human Movement Studies (Education) from the University of Queensland, employment in the education sector has seen Ben in the roles of Sports Coordinator and Senior Physical Education Teacher. Ben currently teaches at St Michael's College in Brisbane.
The former under 16 Tasmanian football representative and under 18 TAC Cup player returned to his home state in 2006 to encourage other youngsters as a member of the Auskick flying squad and as junior development officer for his home club East Devonport Football Club in the NTFL (Tasmanian Premier League), where he also played senior football and was the club's fitness and assistant coach. Ben also played for Launceston in the NTFL.
With certificates in health and fitness and level 2 accreditation in cricket as well as football, Ben has also coached cricket and was a game development officer for the Tasmanian Cricket Association based at premier cricket association club, Sheffield, prior to his playing days in the under 19 State cricket squad.
Springwood's pre-season training sessions are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5.45 pm and new players are most welcome. All players are encouraged to attend the session this Wednesday 14 November, which will be followed by a barbeque for players and members to welcome Ben to the club.
Last Modified on 21/08/2008 00:53