BASKETBALL –
Chris Ohlback will return as Coach of the Crusaders Waratah 1 Men’s team as Central Coast Basketball unveiled all of its coaching appointments for the 2021 Spalding NSW Waratah League Season.
“Having made the decision to assist across both the Championship Men’s and Youth League Men’s Programs in 2020, I am looking forward to once again being charged with the responsibility to lead the Championship Men’s Team in 2021,” Ohlback said.
“After having sustained success in the Youth League Program for a number of years it is important that as a club we continue to transition players into the Championship Program to ensure long term success and I take this responsibility very seriously.”
Jared Scoines will also resume his coaching duties for the Waratah 1 Women’s Team.
“It is an honour to be entrusted to continue to coach our Championship Women for the 2021 season – we’ll continue striving for growth in pursuit of banner number one,” Scoines said.
After its success in the 2020 Season, the Crusaders Men’s Youth team in 2021 will be coached by Mikko Von Lueders.
Lueders described his appointment as both humbling and exciting after serving as an assistant coach for the Championship women.
“I look forward to bringing my experience, my passion for the game, a collaborative mindset and a competitive spirit to the group in our pursuit of sustained excellence,” he said.
“Obviously, the players have tasted the ultimate glory and we will no doubt have a target on our backs moving forward [and] I welcome the inevitable challenge of having each opponent giving us their absolute best effort.”
Will Granger will be at the helm for the Waratah 1 Youth Women in 2021.
Granger said he was excited to once again be part of the Central Coast Basketball community.
“We would like to build a winning culture with a team that is consistently striving to better themselves and the people around them and that has a chance each year of winning a championship.”
Dave Higgins was appointed coach from the Waratah 2 Men’s team, while Chris Collins will coach the Waratah 2 Youth Men.
Team trail kick of on Saturday, November 14.
Ross Barry