Chris Febvre • November 26, 2021
AFL North East Border Coach of the Year Awards
AFL North East Border Coach of the Year Awards
AFL North East Border have announced the winners of their Coach of the Year Awards for 2021.
AFL NEB received a large amount of nominations for each category, from all leagues across the region.
AFL North East Border Football Development Manager, Zac Hedin commented, “After another difficult football & netball season in 2021, it was important to recognise the fantastic work our coaches across the region have done to keep players motivated. We had several impressive nominations from the clubs, however, the winners stood out for their efforts and achievements with their teams and clubs.”
“AFL North East Border would like to congratulate each of the winners in their respective categories.”
The winners of the Coach of the Year awards for 2021 are:
Senior Coach of the Year – Daryn Cresswell, Wangaratta Rovers FNC
Youth Coach of the Year – Robbie Murray, North Albury Junior FC
Junior Coach of the Year – Wayne Patten, Corowa Rutherglen Junior FC
Female Football Coach of the Year – Terry Burgess, Wodonga Raiders FFC
Auskick Coordinator of the Year – Steve McLean, Myrtleford Auskick Centre
Netball Open Age Coach of the Year – Samantha Bochtler, Benalla All Blacks FNC
Netball Under Age Coach of the Year – Trin Besic, Chiltern FNC
2024 saw the launch of the AFL North East Border Volunteer Recognition Program, proudly supported by one of our long standing partners, APCO! The program recognised 20 volunteers across the region each week throughout the footy season and will do the same once again in 2025. The categories include - Club Volunteer Umpire/Club Umpire Junior/Youth Coach Auskick Coordinator/Volunteer Clubs are welcome to nominate one of their hard working volunteers throughout the year, and if they are selected they will receive a $50 APCO voucher to use in an APCO store near you. Nominations can be submitted by clicking on the following link - VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATION FORM
Two local football netball clubs are set to receive a funding boost to upgrade their lighting infrastructure through the Country Football Netball funding program! The Milawa Football Netball Club who compete in the Ovens & King FNL and Barnawartha Football Netball Club competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League will both receive funding through the Country Football Netball Program which through a partnership between the Victorian Government, AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria aims to support county football and netball clubs infrastructure improvements and developments. A total of 7 clubs across Victoria received funding in this round, and with two clubs successful in the North East it is a great outcome for football in the region and both clubs should be congratulated for the work they have put in to be successful! We look forward to seeing these projects come to life! For more information on the program and other success applicants please click here - https://play.afl/victoria/news/funding-boost-country-football-facilities?fbclid=IwY2xjawIx1hdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYxTMXDPhmQhLOMmUjo6YAkpXU-dFqKLUzVdYIegdiFK2xGe-yf-PgwBiA_aem_EdgEJ5XDtkeJH8VGU35rfA
