Plenty Valley has locked in its coaching panel for the 2024-25 Victorian Premier Cricket women’s season
Many of the same faces have returned for the Bats, but they’ve made some key appointments to strengthen its leadership structure.
“Chris Milne is a new addition to the club and has been appointed to the role of general manager of cricket,” president Darren Callahan said on the club’s Facebook page.
“In this role, Chris will have responsibility for oversight on strategy and execution for both the female and male program.
“Chris has a fantastic CV which includes extensive experience playing and coaching in high performance cricket environments as well as qualifications in sports psychology.
“Dalis Thomas has been reappointed to the role as head coach of our female program.
“Brett Cole will assume the role of director of junior talent and pathways in conjunction with assistant coach of the female program and match day assistant to Dalis Thomas and the 1st XI.”
The Bats will have a new captain for next season.
Callahan said Maryam Omar, who was captain in the recently finished season, has had to return to Kuwait for family reasons. Her return date is unknown at this stage.
“We wish Maryam the best of health and happiness and hope that she can return to Australia as quickly as possible; and return to the cricket field for Plenty Valley,” Callahan said.
Addy Campion has been appointed to the position of first XI captain and assistant coach.
She will work closely with the coaching group and all players to build a strong and very competitive squad.
Glenn Butterworth will continue in his role as assistant coach, match day coach of the second XI and coach of the Bats’ Marg Jennings team.
Josh Sandford will continue his role of assistant coach and match day coach of the third XI.
