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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SENIOR COACH KRIS MASSIE

Hi Atikah,

As all Glenelg members and supporters are aware, 2013 has been a disappointing year for our League team, and the Board has taken the view that the Club needs to seek a new coaching direction.

The Glenelg Football Club wishes to announce that Kris Massie will not have his contract renewed as Senior Coach for season 2014.

The club recently conducted a thorough review into the club’s football performance with the process identifying areas that need to be addressed for our club to realise its potential moving forward.

The Glenelg Football Club believes it will be in a better position to do this with a new Senior Coach in season 2014.

Club President Nick Chigwidden on behalf of the Board wishes to publicly thank Kris for his significant and valuable contribution during his two and a half years as Senior Coach.

“Kris has played a major role in providing many young players the opportunity to play League Football to which the club is extremely grateful”

In wake of Kris’s departure the Club remains totally focused on success in season 2014 following a very disappointing season.

The Glenelg Football Club will immediately undertake the process of recruiting a Senior Coach for season 2014.

“As all Glenelg members and supporters are aware, 2013 has been a disappointing year for our League team, and the Board has taken the view that the Club needs to seek a new coaching direction.



Nick Chigwidden

President

The Glenelg Football Club is delighted to announce Nick Stevens will be its senior coach for the next two seasons.

Stevens, who played 231 AFL matches for Port Adelaide and Carlton, will be employed in a full-time capacity at the Club.

The 33-year-old brings with him the experience of playing under AFL premiership coaches Mark Williams and Denis Pagan while also coaching TAC Cup side Gippsland into the finals in the past two seasons.

The former Blues vice-captain, who holds a Level 3 coaching accreditation, has also gained experience as an assistant midfield coach at AFL club Richmond while also taking charge of the NSW/ACT Under-18 side at the AFL National Championships in 2011.

Glenelg president Nick Chigwidden said Stevens’ exceptional communication and presentation skills played a significant role in his appointment.

‘’Nick’s ability to relate to people of all ages is clearly outstanding,’’ Chigwidden said.

‘’Not only has he enjoyed a decorated playing career but he has demonstrated an ability to manage a significant number of staff and players in his most recent role with the Gippsland Power.’’

Since working with Gippsland during 2012 and 2013, Stevens has not only been responsible for coaching and training the team but also managing the club’s extensive football program throughout country Victoria.

‘’The manner in which Nick has been able to foster links throughout the significant Gippsland area gave us great confidence he can hit the ground running with our south-east country zone,’’ Chigwidden said, adding Stevens has also been running a highly successful landscaping business for the past eight years.

Stevens’ familiarity with Adelaide will also be of benefit, given he spent six years playing with the Power from 1998 to 2003.

‘’I’m really keen to get back to South Australia and begin my senior coaching career with such a proud SANFL club,’’ Stevens said.

‘’It will be an exciting opportunity as there is some exceptional young talent on Glenelg’s playing list so I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get started.’’

Steve Moore

Chief Executive Officer