Wellington, NZ - National Appointments:
Wellington-based coach, Denis Clueard, has been appointed Head Coach of the New Zealand Boys Developing Sox through to 2017.
The Developing Sox will head into camp before competing in games against the Aussie Sparks team this April. The team will then compete in the Queensland Under 17 State Championships in Mackay, Queensland next September.
Wellington-based coach, Denis Clueard, has been appointed Head Coach of the New Zealand Boys Developing Sox through to 2017.
The Developing Sox will head into camp before competing in games against the Aussie Sparks team this April. The team will then compete in the Queensland Under 17 State Championships in Mackay, Queensland next September.
"Being part of this new strategic national player pathway for our U15 athletes is something I find extremely exciting. I am looking forward to working with SNZ and the wider softball community to develop and implement a quality U15 programme which helps promote future success in our game" Clueard said.
Clueard's Assistant Coach will be former Black Sox catcher Stephen Ratu.
"Giving back to the sport that has given me so much over my playing career is a great feeling and something I'm very passionate about" Ratu said.
Both Clueard and Ratu will be at the upcoming North and South Island Under 15 tournaments identifying talent. Both tournaments commence this Thursday with the North Island being hosted by Wanganui and Alexandra hosting the South Island event.
Other recent national appointments:
New Zealand White Sox Trainer/Sports Medic/Masseur - Deanna Paul
New Zealand Emerging Sox Under 17 Girls Manager - Gail Werahiko
New Zealand Emerging Sox Under 17 Girls Assistant Coach - Alison Boys
New Zealand Under 15 Girls Manager - Margaret Perry
Glen Roff - Softball Manager
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