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| Season 2008/09 It’s been a long time since I’ve really looked forward to a cricket pre-season… Season 2008/09 has a very different feel to it. I was really pleased that the HCC committee re-appointed me as Head Coach of the Mighty Dales. The only difference from last season is that I get to actually play the game that we all love with a baggy blue on my melon with a few mates from way back. As Coach, I had to take a good hard look at myself and ask why no senior mens teams made a GF last season. Ultimately, that’s what we’re all striving to do isn’t it? So was it me, you or an us thing? Sadly, I believe we were all to blame. Why is it that at local footy, it’s the done thing, that if you want a game, you’re at training twice a week. How many times were you at cricket training twice in a week? We’ve got to learn lessons from last season and move forward and work at changing our culture and our way of thinking. Make a commitment to OUR cause and WE ALL reap the benefits hopefully around March 2009. Speaking of training twice a week… You all might think I’m being a hypocrite… Not so. I’ll be training on Thursday nights, just not at HCC. I’ve been fortunate enough to be appointed as one of the Assistant Coaches at Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club. I’ll be coaching (and training) there on a Thursday night. It’s not ideal from the HCC Committee point of view, but they’ve been very supportive throughout this process which I’ve been very appreciative. In consideration of my commitments on a Thursday night, as Head Coach, I really needed extra support. HCC Committee and I are very pleased to announce that Chris Lang and Jon Cadzow will be Assistant Coaches throughout 2008/09. The infrastructure is now getting put in place that will see our club hopefully return as a powerhouse within the BHRDCA. Looking forward to the journey ahead. Till next time, stay safe. Sean de Kretser |
