Glenelg's U/18s Centre of Excellence announcement

[TigerBoss]

HEAD COACH COX
U18 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Glenelg Football Club is pleased to announce former Under 17 Coach Ian Cox has been
appointed Head Coach of the Glenelg Football Club’s Under 18 Centre of Excellence for the
2009 season.

Ian was instrumental in guiding the 2008 Under 17 squad to their first finals birth in recent
years. Focussed on the further development and growth of the Club’s underage players, Ian
will bring with him a wealth of knowledge which will be monumental in assisting the players in
their football careers.

“As Head Coach, Ian will oversee every level of Underage Football at the Bay with key
emphasis on education and development. He is a prominent mentor for the young players
and will assist the Club to embrace local talent within our Metropolitan and Country Zones.”
Football Operations Manager Ken Applegarth commented.

Ian will draw from his experiences as both player and coach to understand and further
challenge the playing level and skill of the underage players. Ian played two years of reserve
and league football for South Adelaide in 1990-1991. Throughout his years as a coach Ian
has experienced more than his fair share of success. Over the past 8 years prior to his
appointment at the Bay, Ian coached Langhorne Creek Football Club, Brighton Football Club
and Flagstaff Football Club with considerable accomplishment.

The Under 18 Centre of Excellence will replace the Under 17 and Under 19 competition in the
SANFL. The Centre of Excellence was developed by the SANFL to further assist the growth
and development of key underage players. The Under 18 competition will span the full 2009
competition season whilst a condensed Under 16 competition will be played in late March
through to early May.

Glenelg Football Club would like to congratulate Ian on his new appointment and is looking
forward to the continuing evolution of the Bay’s Underage squad in 2009 under Ian’s
guidance.

[LBT]

what happened to 19s Coach Lunniss?. He is stiff* to not get a job* after coaching a premiership.

[Big Phil]

what happened to 19s Coach Lunniss?. He is stiff* to not get a job* after coaching a premiership.

Did he apply for it though LBT ?

[TigerBoss]

what happened to 19s Coach Lunniss?. He is stiff* to not get a job* after coaching a premiership.

Did he apply for it though LBT ?

Nope. Lunnis did NOT apply for the 18s coaching gig.

[ca]

Is this a full time job? It seems to vary from club to club.

[MightyEagles]

Is this a full time job? It seems to vary from club to club.

You would think that it would be full time, but being an underage coach isn't really a full time position.

[spell_check]

I know every club now has one, but the title "Centre of Excellence" sounds like a load of wank.

[stampy]

I know every club now has one, but the title "Centre of Excellence" sounds like a load of wank.

spelly i am dumfounded! that sort of comment is usually reserved for a redneck like myself, onya son fire up!

[spell_check]

I know every club now has one, but the title "Centre of Excellence" sounds like a load of wank.

spelly i am dumfounded! that sort of comment is usually reserved for a redneck like myself, onya son fire up!

I can't find a better way to say it.

[Big Phil]

I know every club now has one, but the title "Centre of Excellence" sounds like a load of wank.

spelly i am dumfounded! that sort of comment is usually reserved for a redneck like myself, onya son fire up!

I can't find a better way to say it.

Yeah I agree with Spelly...

It seems a bit of overkill for the title...

I would have thought "Football Academy" seems more appropriate...

[stampy]

tend to agree there philly

[SSS]

I know every club now has one, but the title "Centre of Excellence" sounds like a load of wank.

Very impressive title but at this stage it just seems to be a title.

It would be really good if the SANFL could explain exactly what is behind the title.

Congrats to Coxy on his appointment by my beloved Tigers.

Coxy's a good man who will do very well.

[Bluedemon]

whether these jobs are full-time or part-time is up to the clubs, i know that at south the u/18's is part-time.

[brent]

I know every club now has one, but the title "Centre of Excellence" sounds like a load of wank.

*looks at the scale model*

"What is this?! A Centre for ANTS???"

[TigerBoss]

Would be a massive let-down to the title if several players were absolute duds too...

[Wedgie]

Would be a massive let-down to the title if several players were absolute duds too...

The duds could move to North as we're looking at creating a Centre of Mediocrity.

[TigerBoss]

Would be a massive let-down to the title if several players were absolute duds too...

The duds could move to North as we're looking at creating a Centre of Mediocrity.

The centre you're proposing would fit right in down there. It would suit North Moore than the Bays...

[Bluedemon]

Would be a massive let-down to the title if several players were absolute duds too...

The duds could move to North as we're looking at creating a Centre of Mediocrity.

things will change Wedgie, look on the bright side. there will be teething problems in the first year, nothing is ever perfect.

[TigerBoss]

Would be a massive let-down to the title if several players were absolute duds too...

The duds could move to North as we're looking at creating a Centre of Mediocrity.

things will change Wedgie, look on the bright side. there will be teething problems in the first year, nothing is ever perfect.

Yep, keep all your chins up.