New Caroline Springs women’s coach Gary Pretty is hoping he can pass on some of his knowledge to the playing group this season.
Pretty, who has an extensive coaching background in both senior and junior cricket joins the club in an official role after watching from the side lines the last few years.
“I’m really excited and looking forward to the success they had last year,” he said. “My daughter [Caitlin] plays for the team and I’ve watched them a few times and thought I could help out.
“The next step is continuing to provide opportunities to make sure it’s a full team effort and they can help each other improve.”
Caitlin Pretty, who was the standout in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s season last season, has previously said she learned a lot of her cricket from him having played cricket with him in the backyard.
Gary Pretty said this would be his first time coaching female cricket.
“I’ve coached senior men’s, and junior boys,” he said. “I’ve coached my sons in under-11s, under-13s and under-15s over the years.”
Pretty said they would likely compete in the VTCA competition again, where they will be going for back-to-back premierships.
Pretty said they would look to field one side again as they continue to try and build the program,
“We have got some growing numbers, but I don’t think we have enough for two teams,” he said.
“The club is fielding a junior team as well and the plan the next couple of years to have a second side.”
