| Tsunami Appoint New Head Coach 07/03/2008 |
Coach Kington had been with the club since its inception back in 2002, and was the Tsunami’s first President, leading the teams BCAFL qualification and overseeing a successful inaugural season. After various playing and coaching roles at the club, he was voted in as Head Coach in 2006, and led the Tsunami to their only playoff berth in 2007.
He leaves the club to further his playing career, as well as devoting more time to other commitments.
Tony Bainbridge was appointed Defensive Co-ordinator by Kington in 2006. He brings a wealth of experience to the Head Coach role, having played and coached in the UK for 22 years, and is looking forward to stamping his mark on the Tsunami in 2008.
Speaking of his appointment, Coach Tony said “I am honoured to have been put in charge of such a fantastic organisation. I have enjoyed working with Coach Kington in the Tsunami program and I am sad to see him leave the staff. We have some tremendous young athletes in Brighton and I look forward to working with all our returning players as well as a new rookie class in September.
I expect us to be playing a high standard of football next winter and strongly building upon the foundation Coach Kington has laid down. Being part of the Tsunami right now is a fantastic opportunity for any player or coach. GO WAVE!”
Bainbridge is asking anyone interested in coaching the Tsunami in 2008 from co-ordinator level down to make contact via email to Head Coach@brightontsunami.com
| Coaches Required 11/03/2008 |
Newly appointed Head Coach Tony Bainbridge’s first task in charge of the Brighton Tsunami is to assemble and appoint a coaching staff for the 2008/9 BUAFL campaign. With several current staff members returning but others unable to continue their commitment the Tsunami have openings for:
Offensive Coordinator
Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Positional and Assistant Coaches
Offensive Assistant Coaches
Coaches are required to be BAFCA level 1 qualified or able to achieve the accreditation at the earliest possible convenience. Current staff members include coaches that cut their teeth in other programs and several that started at the Tsunami and are progressing through the ranks.
Practise will typically include a weeknight evening consisting of a classroom session followed by a field practise – time and day tbc, and a field practise on Sunday – time tbc.
The Tsunami are happy to welcome first time coaches into their ranks and we give much scope for not only the coach to improve the team but also for the program to improve and progress the coach.
Persons wishing to apply for any position should email Head Coach Tony Bainbridge with brief details about themselves to receive an application form.
All applications must be returned by 7th April 2008 for initial consideration for the 2008/9 Season.
