Three-time Darley women’s premiership coach Brett Faulkhead is staying at the club, taking on the role of the club’s inaugural under-19 girls coach.
Faulkhead, who guided the Devils to the past three premierships, had announced he was stepping down as women’s coach as it was time for a new voice for the group.
With plenty of young talent coming through, Faulkhead will take on the under-19 coaching role.
He said he’s ready to introduce under-19 girls to the next stage of their football life.
“It will be an opportunity for them to learn, understand, and play at a different level whilst introducing structures and game styles, improving their way of thinking during game play whilst at the same time, taking their current skills to the next level,” he said.
Success to him is not measured by wins and losses, but about offering players opportunity and pathways within the club and beyond.
“Now that the under-19s has been introduced, it will allow the club to bridge the gap between the juniors and seniors,” Faulkhead said.
“We want our programs to foster skills for sports and life; such as self-belief, trust, team building, leadership, sporting skills, and enjoyment.
“Our success as a club is measured by the outcomes we can offer for our players on and off the field,” Faulkhead said.
Faulkhead said it was about creating their own identity in the under-19s.
There is set to be 15 players come up from the Devils under-16 team into the new side.
“It will be challenging whilst at the same time exciting as we get the opportunity to pave the way for our current list plus our juniors coming through the ranks.”
The Devils are looking for players to join the new side.
Details: Janelle, 0405 495 676.
