Gouburn Murray Newsletter_October 2014

27th Annual GMCA Coach of the Year
Awards Dinner
On Wednesday the 25th of September, the Goulburn Murray Coaches Association (GMCA) conducted its
27th annual Coach of the Year Awards at Barooga Sports Club. Barooga Sportees have been tremendous
supporters of GMCA being their Major Sponsor for 27 years. This sponsorship is unrivalled across the
state and is greatly appreciated by all involved at GMCA. The event has become an important part of the
coaching landscape in the region attracting a crowd of more than 142 attendees which included 20
nominated coaches who were acknowledged for all of their hard work and dedication to coaching and
developing footballers within the Goulburn Murray Region throughout season 2014.
The nominees from this year’s awards came from all corners of the Goulburn Murray Region, namely
the Goulburn Valley Football League, Kyabram District Football League, Murray Football League, Picola
District Football League as well as the following Junior Football Leagues :- Goulburn Campaspe, Seymour
& District, and Shepparton & District. Coaches were nominated for their outstanding contributions to
grass roots football within the region as well as their overall ability to influence their respective clubs
and develop the players under their tutelage. “The talent pool of coaches on display was apparent and a
reflection of the high standard which exists at all levels across the region” said long serving GMCA
Committee man Chris Thomas.
All of those who attended were given a special insight and rare opportunity to listen to guest speaker
Brett Allison who is currently working for Melbourne FC as their Head of Development. Allison spoke
about his time at North Melbourne where he is a dual Premiership player and his time as an Assistant
Coach at North. His key message to those coaches present was the need to develop a game plan which
was “tailored” to the abilities and skill level of the available player’s in the team.
The night continued with the announcement of the Coach of the Year Awards in all four categories:
Auskick, Junior, Youth and Senior. It began with the Auskick category which was won by Andrew Hipwell
(Stanhope Auskick centre) from a group of 4 nominations, including Gerard Doyle (Shepparton East
Auskick), David Keenan (Rochester Auskick) and Clayton Munro (Seymour Auskick).
David Bruns (Echuca Junior Football Club) was a deserved winner in the Junior Club category, having
previously won GCJFL Coach of the Year award for the 4th time. Congratulations to the other nominees
in the Junior category, which included Paul Brown (Mooroopna JFC) and Chris Slevin (Yea JFC).
In the Youth category, Greg Shannon of Congupna Football Club beat home 7 other quality coaches. The
nominations included Brendan Atley (Rochester JFC), Chris Barzen (Shepparton United JFC), Brendan
East (Deniliquin Rovers FC), Darren Khoo (Heathcote JFC), Neil Walker (Waaia FC), Dean Wileman
(Stanhope FC) and Gavin Williams (Euroa JFC).
Finally in the Senior category, for his 2nd year, Luke Morgan from Benalla Saints FC was announced as
GMCA Senior Coach of the Year. Congratulations to our other nominees which included Ryan Forsyth
(Rennie FC), Cameron Gillett (Avenel FC), Daniel Kirchen (Tocumwal FC) and Jason Limbrick (Nathalia
FC).
From L to R, Andrew Hipwell (Auskick), Luke Morgan (Senior), Brett Allison (Guest Speaker), David Bruns
(Junior) & Greg Shannon (Youth).
Once again, well done and congratulations to all nominated coaches and to the four category winners
who now go into the running to be nominated for the State of the Year Coaches Awards to be held at
the MCG on Friday 14th of November.
Greg Liddell
GMCA Secretary
GMCA Committee Members
EXECUTIVE:
President: Greg Shannon 0429 324 893
Secretary: Greg Liddell 0408 393 514
COMMITTEE:
Brendan Brooks (M FL) 5871 1154
Steve Garner (Auskick) 0419 870 207
Brett Henderson (VFL Dev Coach) 0421 639 281
Russell Byrnes (PDFL) 0429 693 222
Mark Metcalf (GVFL) 0419 561 198
Scott Watson (Euroa SC) 0403 589 567
John Byrnes (Aust Sports Commission) 5822 2569
Mario De Santa-Ana (GVFL) 0409 236 435
Gary Kitto (GVFL) 0419 895 37
Mark Lambourn (FDM) 5823 9805
Trevor Mellington (FDM) 5823 9804
Michael Power (MFL) 0407 859 077
Chris Thomas (Shepp DJFL) 0 418 544 638
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Junior
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B.Trevaskis Mooroopna
D.Dowling Vickick Officer
R.Harrison Stanhope
G.Loughman Finley
P.Kampman Jerilderie
M.O'Dwyer CobramBarooga
P.VanKalken/S.Wharton
B.Wheeler Girgarre
G.Kirkman Tocumwal
J.Jacob Finley
G.Boyle Shepparton
S.Goddard Dawes Rd Ky.
M.Souter Tongala
B.Drummond Mooroopna
M.Sinclair Rochester *
R. Barrett Kyabram
N.Cerrone Girgarre
A.Hinss Avenel
A.Halliwell Tongala *
N.Gugliotti Mooroopna N.Poole Euroa
G. Sharp St.Mary's *
P.Beasley Cobram
S.Garner Avenel
M.Betson Mooroopna
M.Ryan Strathmerton
G.Michel St.Brendan's
M.Metcalf Shepparton J.Vandermeer Mooroopna
C.Thompson Toolamba P.McMullan Bourchier St PS
S. Watson Euroa
D. Cook St Mary’s JFC
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Youth
R.Thomas Tatura
P.Thompson Deniliquin
G.Scott Shepparton
I.Bush Cobram
A.King Shepp.HS
C.Smith Echuca
M.Tehan Euroa
B.McDonald Girgarre
P.Ryan Nathalia
G.Durling Notre Dame
R.Elliot Thornton Eildon
P.Smyth Mulwala
R.Bennett Lancaster
B.Bicknell Shepparton
P.O'Keefe St.Mary's
G.Wall Rushworth *
P.Norris Alexandra
D.Pearson Echuca
B.Brooks Cobram
R. Morris Echuca
M.Ogden Kyabram
T.Wendel Yea
D.Frizzell Undera
G.Kitto Shepparton United
J.Nihill Nathalia
P. McIntyre Cobram FC*
Senior
G.Hazelman Yarroweyah
X.Tanner Shepparton
P.Seymour Mulwala
S.Sharp Lancaster
C.Pollard Bonnie Doon
P.Meka Ardmona
G.Carroll Barooga
S.Eishold Echuca
G.Hall Shepparton East
T.Tranter Barooga
M.Atkinson Rumbalara
D.Williams Rochester
R.McCartney Numurkah
P.Macheda Tungamah
G.Parsons Denil. Rams
M.Patten Stanhope
S.Daniel Seymour
C.Kennedy Mulwala
D.Hall Mooroopna
P.White Shepp. Swans
R.Wren Tungamah
R.Auld Nagambie
R.Andrews Yarroweyah
B.Henderson Echuca
S.Beattie Echuca United
D. Sexton Finley FC
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J.Stokes Seymour *
* Denotes State AFCA winners
FREE Social Media Workshop For Sporting Clubs
Valley Sport, in conjunction with AP Marketing Works will be conducting a FREE one hour
workshop for Goulburn Valley Sporting Clubs helping them maximise their presence on Social
Media. No matter how IT savvy you are, this workshop is not to be missed!
Date:
Time:
Where:
Topic:
Monday October 13
7.30pm
Greater Shepparton Business Centre, 70 New Dookie Rd, Shepparton
Social Media
Bookings are essential. To register please contact Nathaniel Dedman at Valley Sport on 5831
8456 before October 9th 2014.
ClubHelp Workshops
Situated over an hour the ClubHelp workshops provide you and your club with a hands on look at
everything that is housed within the website.
Club members are provided with one-on-one assistance for the duration of the workshop as they
complete club progress surveys, create club planning documents and make policies and
procedures to be implemented at their next committee meeting.
Valley Sport staff are present to answer any questions that club members may have about the
website or day to day club procedures.
To book a ClubHelp workshop or for any further information please contact Valley Sport Project
Officer Nathaniel Dedman via nat@valleysport.net.au or phone (03) 5831 8456
Preseason Coaching Seminar
A rare opportunity has presented its self with well-known presenter Ron
Rooney to present a seminar at the Barooga Sports Club in November.
Ron’s focus shall be around pre-season planning and training, including
leadership and establishing culture.
Well known through the metropolitan leagues with coaching roles in the
Amateurs, EDFL & Western region of Melbourne, Ron has also been a
regular presenter at our level 2 state coaching courses and also presents at
the National Coaching Conference. Well-credentialed with an enormous
amount of experience, this is a night not to be missed.
Where: Barooga Sports Club
When: Thursday 20th November
Time: 7.30pm
Register: Goulburn Murray Regional Administration Centre, 03 5823 9800
Guest Speaker: Ron Rooney
Cost: Free
Further information: Trevor Mellington, 0400 514 289