Without doubt the Under 15s have had a successful year despite losing the Division One Grand final by 1 point. An enormous number of positives have flowed for 2009.
As part of the players next phase of development we introduced a range of learning techniques to improve their playing ability, knowledge of the game and level of understanding as to why things actually occur in a game.
The biggest challenge was that we were only together to train as a group for 90 minutes per week however despite this their application was excellent. Without doubt the players managed to learn new training drills and adapt a style of play and game structure that would normally only be available in representative and under age elite programs.
To see how the group matured was a credit to them. Their learnings from season 2009 will hold them in great stead for the future.
Success can be determined in many ways and not just by position on the ladder. At this age a key success factor is to be able to see each player develop and on this basis I firmly believe our group had a successful season. I thank all the players for working with me and allowing me to coach them in a proactive and positive manner.
Thank you to Andrew Guiney and the parents who worked behind the scenes each week and also performed the many match day duties.
Also to Lynne Topakas who was our trainer all season. The support and encouragement everyone provided was invaluable.
To my coaching support team I say a big thank you. Michael Shulman, Shannon White, John Wilson and Andrew Mirams.
The main performance details for season 2009 are as follows:
Awards:
Alex Woltering Best and Fairest
Winner Grand Final Medal for Runner Up Team.
Jack ORiley 2nd Best & Fairest
Alex Shulman 3rd Best & Fairest
Tate Crampton Most Improved
Peter Lambrinos Most Determined
Nick Topakas Most Serviceable
David Nash Coaches Award
Levi How Best First Year Player
Interleague Representation
Division One Alex Woltering Jack Wilson
Jack ORiley Levi How
Tate Crampton Zdenek Hostalek
Alex Whalebone
Division Two Alex Shulman Lachlan Mirams
Sean Guiney
Leading Goalkickers
Zdenek Hostalek 34
Dane Robinson 27
Tate Crampton 27
Grant ORiley
Under 15 Coach
