Mens News

On behalf of James Knee, Freddy Litzinger, Simon Preston, Steven Jarvis, Mat Steffans, Daniel Brennan, Tim Wishusen, Drew Ashton, & Tom Scott in goals thanks to all those Waverley persons from the Junior and Senior sections that made the journey out to Monash support us 8.30PM on a Sunday evening. It was really great to match the laudable support TEM also had. I know there would have been even more support if it had not clashed with the preseason camp.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank our Major Sponsor “The Skin Institute” & Mr Keith Mutimer – http://www.theskininstitute.com.au/index.htm

The score was 4-3 and was a tightly fought Waverley win against a young, enthusiastic & skilful TEM team coached by Steve Willer and managed by Craig Seccul who were worthy opponents.

It was a game of contrasting styles with Waverley coming out on top after finishing top of the table after the round games with each team having a win against each other during the season.

Waverley’s German import Freddy Litzinger scored 2 goals including one beautiful goal from a flick roofed German style high in the right hand corner of the net and a great indoor deflection goal. Every reliable Daniel Brennan playing in the centre scored two goals from corners both low along the deck.

It was a great team effort but the defence of Simon Preston, Steve Jarvis with Tom Scott in goals performance with standing attacking move after attacking move that TEM constantly mounted was a standout. Daniel Brennan and Tim Wishusen’s efforts in midfield was also note worthy. As with all team efforts strong performances from “Veteran” Drew Ashton and our club junior champs James Knee & Mat Steffans signals the future is looking strong for future performances of Waverley Indoor hockey.

All us Indoor boys hope that that is ANOTHER positive in the quest for Waverley to dominate hockey at all levels in 2010.

Daniel Brennan and I are very interested in speaking to people during the year about their interest in playing, coaching and managing Indoor for both Mens / Womens – Senior and Juniors.

We want to build on this great Indoor year we have had.

John – “Hoops”

January has past on by in a flash. Become even more aware of how you use your time.

Waverley HC is alive and kicking and our club atmosphere has been talked about in many circles. The hardest thing to do is to maintain and sustain this amazing vibe.

I am hoping that you, no matter what grade you are in, that you are doing the little things required to perform at your best. This primarily means doing the work away from the organised sessions, running and stretching when no-one is watching. Seek the opportunity in each day to benefit your preparation giving yourself the best chance for consistently high performances week in and week out.

Agenda will slowly begin to change as far as how training sessions are organised.

This will be the last week together as a whole group. Please take the opportunity to enjoy it and get amongst it during our fitness drills this week. (No sticks or balls this week.) Training singlet YES!!!!

All training unless advised otherwise will be at the Waverley HC. Fitness will continue out the back on the rugby oval over the next couple of weeks.

Sessions coming up:

Tuesday 2^nd Feb                      7pm WHC

Thursday 4^th Feb                     7pm WHC

Tuesday 9^th Feb                      6pm for 6.15pm for those advised 7pm WHC

Thursday 11^th Feb                     7pm WHC

Saturday 13^th Feb                       TBA

See you Tuesday,

Cheers

Zac Hawes

Waverley HC Coach

The 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Waverley Hockey Club Incorporated will be held at 11am on Sunday 31^st January, 2010  at the Bob Trewin Pavillion, Winbirra Parade, Ashwood.

This is a very important event which allows you, the club member, to provide input for the upcoming season and for questions to be raised.

Next Session Tue 15^th December

Cooper Reserve On Warrigal Road (Near the Riversdale/ Warrigal road intersection – Turn into Green Street First Left into, Through Road and then Left into Norman into Carpark 7.15pm Start for everyone

6.30pm start for those notified.

Session Thu 17^th December

Waverley HC 7.15pm Start for everyone

6.30pm Start for those Notified

Big things are on the horizon for the Waverley Hockey Club.  The appointment two years ago of Brett Thompson to SL 1 Mens coach consolidated the senior group and provided a springboard for the future of the Mens unit.  Brett brought his passion, skill and expertise to the group and developed and nurtured younger players as well as guiding members of the older brigade.  Unfortunately, as happens to most in amateur sport, due to career and family commitments Brett has has stepped aside as SL1 coach.  The Waverley Hockey Club, and the Men’s Unit in particular, wish to thank Brett for his tireless efforts and for the expertise he bought to the game as coach and previously as a player.

Consequent to Brett’s decision the chase was on in earnest to secure the right people to continue Brett’s work and guide the future of the senior unit.  After much searching, including speaking to past legends of the club and others, Waverley has appointed Zac Hawes as the Mens SL1 coach.  Zac brings a solid background as a player at the AHL, State and SL1 club levels and much experience in personal coaching and development. He is the current Victorian U21 Mens coach: his coaching performance at the recent U21 Australian championships where the group finished 2nd, was duly noted.  We see his ability to develop youth and manage senior players as critical to his appointment to the role.  It can also be said he has been seen as somewhat a nemesis to opposition clubs.  Waverley sees this as a good fit to its culture.

In conjunction with Zac’s appointment Waverley have also secured former State and SL1 player, Adrian Kucyk as Pennant A coach and former Waverley player Stephen James as U17 Boys coach. Adrian brings a hard edged passion to the sport with much experience at the elite levels.  The combination of Zac and Adrian will consolidate the senior group and provide opportunity for players young and old to develop and be challenged in their hockey.   Stephen James is a hard task master who expects much of younger players as they seek to develop and make the transition in to senior hockey.

As if the appointment of quality coaches were not enough, Waverley Mens Unit is excited that former Australian player and Athens Gold Medalist Travis Brooks will return to play for the Panthers in 2010.  Travis’ exquisent hockey skills and innate coaching ability will complete the coaching  triumvirate and playing resurgence of the club.  Continuing on from the solid foundation started by Brett, he will help guide, develop and mentor younger players around the club to ensure the strength of the club will continue for years to come.

Go the Panthers

An event is being planned for Melbourne Cup Day for everyone who is interested in coming down and watching the race on the big screen. More details will be posted as the day approaches.

Vote count night for the Pennant teams is this Friday night from 7.30pm at the clubrooms. Everyone is welcome down at the club to relive the season that was and to experience the tension and drama of the count. By the end of the night one player from each team will be crowned the most valuable player and there will be plenty of celebrations.

There is no dress code this year but there will be a lucky door prizes. Cost is $7 per person to cover a pizza dinner, while drinks will be at bar prices.

Big weekend of GRAND FINALS  coming up, so get out and support your club.

Start off on Friday 18th  at S2 to see the U13 Shield team take on TEM at 6.15 pm

or alternatively go down to Monash  watch two games, the U13 North play Doncaster at 7.00pm followed at 8.30 pm when the U15 East take on Knox.

On Saturday 19th  you can start the day by popping into

H2 at 8.30 am to see the U11 North take on Box Hill for the flag.

So that may be a bit early for some of you. If so then make your way to Monash where at

12 noon Men’s PE take on Doncaster

followed at

2.00 pm when the Mens Metro 3 East take on MCC.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO ARE PLAYING

Show your support for the club on Sunday (13th September) and travel to Waverley home ground to support the Men’s Metro 3 East team.

The team finished 2nd on the ladder overall at the end of the normal season and are taking on Maccabi in the preliminary final. They must win to head to the Grand Final so all support will be greatly appreciated.

Game starts at 12 noon

Waverley 0 defeated by Greensborough 6.

Greensborough handed the Panthers their departure ticket on Sunday with a 6 nil drumming at the State Hockey Centre in front of a large crowd, to end a great season in disappointing style.

After a promising season the Panthers were able to finish third and carried high hopes entering the finals. However, a well-versed Burra jumped the Panthers from the outset with an early goal leaving Waverley in a state of shell-shock.

Waverley courageously sought to fight back in the second half to reclaim the three goal deficit. However, the Panthers were unable to buy a goal on the day whilst Greensborough continued its march. Three goals in each half were more than enough to plummet the Panthers out of the finals race for 2009.

The season of 2009 has been exceedingly successful for a team who is looking to rebuild the invincible dynasty of old. The not so distant future looks bright with several young guns stepping up and becoming dominate within the team and Victorian hockey – whilst the older crew continues to provide invaluable experience and knowledge to an exciting lineup.

Finals would not have been possible without the efforts of Coach Brett Thompson whose experience has proved invaluable.Thanks must also go to Trav Brooks for ’specialist coaching’ throughout the year as well as Helen Joseph and Ken Moore for contributing their time and expertise to the team – the boys are forever thankful.

Great season boys.

Congratulations to the Pennant E boys who won their qualifying final 1-0 against Doncaster to catapult them straight into the Grand Final. This team has had considerable success over the previous years and will be looking to continue this in 2009. We will be down there supporting in 2 weeks!

Goals:

Team: Scott, Greaves, Glasscock, Brennan, Freeman, Thompson, Jarvis, Joseph, Preston, Wischusen, Mutimer, Young, Swindells, Dallimore, Fooks and Moore.