Thank you for all your nominations for the month of May and a special thanks to all the nominated coaches who through their continued hard work make football in the Calder region so successful.
Thanks to all of our nomimnations for May:
Steve Chapman (Woodend JFC)
Peter Lohner (North Saints FC)
Dennis Castaldi (Therry Penola OBFC)
Rocky Iannello (St.Bermards FC)
Chris Nemeth (Rupertswood FC)
Simon O'Dwyer (Oak Park FC)
Roy Fishenden (Aberfeldie FC)
James Wagstaff (Macedon JFC)
Michael Port (Abefeldie Auskick)
2014 NWAFCA Coach of the Month Winners - May
Auskick - Michael Port (Aberfeldie Auskick)
"Michael has been involved at the Aberfeldie Auskick for the past 4 years progressing from a kinder coach to Year 2 coordinator. Michael is a quiet, man with a gentle nature who demonstrates through his actions how his Auskickers should respect and encourage each other like he does with them, other coaches and parent helpers. Aberfeldie Auskickers enjoy coming back each week".
Michael Gallus (Aberfelfie Auskick Coordinator)
Junior - Sam Scuderi (Wallan JFC)
"With all the new rules that have been brought in this year and having the opportunity to listen to other clubs Sam has really has embraced them and has worked with the committee and children to make it an enjoyable experience for all. Sam has been a great asset to our club in his first year with us".
Kevin Voss - Vice President and Coaches Manager (Wallan JFC)
Youth - Steve Chapman (Woodend JFC)
Steve is not only the Under 16 coach but holds many roles within the club. Steve has coached Auskick for many years, well beyond the years that his children were involved. He is passionate about helping young children achieve their dream about playing football. He is also the Junior Development Officer for the club.
Rebecca Brown - U16 Team Manager (Woodend JFC)
Senior - Peter Lohner (North Saints FC)
“Peter goes out of his way to arrange a bus to transport players to our away games.
He also spends time on the side line not only watching the game and issuing directions to players on the ground; but he also uses this time to engage players on the bench, to coach them and talk to them and to get them to think about the game how its unfolding what could be done better/different”.
Tiziana Kosmak - Club Secreatary (Norther Saints FC)
Further, ALL of the nominated coaches listed above will now be in line for the 2014 NWAFCA Coach of the Year announced at the annual awards dinner on Monday, August 25th @ Windy Hill.
Rememebr to keep your nominations coming through for the month of June and show your appreciation to all coaches who give up their time and effort to support our great game.