RUSSELL Jeffrey has taken on the challenge of leading Golden Square through its inaugural Bendigo Junior Football League Youth Girls season.
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For Jeffrey, it’s not the first time he has coached a girls football side in its first season.
Jeffrey was the inaugural coach of the Bendigo Thunder in the Victorian Women’s Football League from 2011 to 2014 during a stint that yielded the new club back-to-back premierships in 2012 and 2013.
“Most of the girls have never played competition football before, so it’s a great opportunity to teach the fundamentals right from the start and set the girls up for the best chance of success in their football career, however long that may be,” Jeffrey said this week.
“They’ve put in a solid pre-season of preparation and I will continue to build on that during this early part of the season.
“We need to build pathways for our girls and women in football. It’s the fastest growing area of football at the moment and I am very excited to be part of it.”
Golden Square Junior Football Club president Mark Johnson said Jeffrey was a valuable addition to the club.
“We have a fantastic group of girls and are thrilled to have Russell join our team to help develop them as players and enjoy their footy,” Johnson said.
“Russell comes highly qualified with an excellent reputation.
“As a club we are focused on ensuring that every single player is given an opportunity to reach their full potential in a positive and friendly environment of diversity, inclusion, preparation and fun.
“We couldn’t have wished for a better coach and are very excited about the expansion of football for females at our club.”
Golden Square sits ninth on the Youth Girls ladder with a 1-2 record.
Square lost its opening two games by 126 points to Kyneton and 167 points to Woorinen, before defeating South Bendigo on forfeit last week.
Golden Square takes on top side and reigning premier Castlemaine at Camp Reserve on Sunday from 11.40am.
Sunday’s BJFL Youth Girls round four games: Kangaroo Flat v Kyneton, Castlemaine v Golden Square, North Bendigo v South Bendigo, Woorinen v Strathfieldsaye, Huntly v Eaglehawk.
Ladder: Castlemaine (3-0), Kangaroo Flat (2-1), Woorinen (2-1), Strathfieldsaye (2-1), Kyneton (2-1), Huntly (1-2), North Bendigo (1-2), Eaglehawk (1-2), Golden Square (1-2), South Bendigo (0-0).