Corio Football Club
Devils Diary 1st Edition 25th February 1974
The 1974 season has begun on an encouraging note for the Corio Football Club.
This, the Devil’s Diary, will be presented weekly to keep informed, players, parents, members, supporters and others, and we ask that you read it. It is hoped by all at the club that our success this year will be as great as the keenness shown be everybody concerned with the Corio Football Club.
As you are aware, the Club is fielding Senior, Reserve, Under 16 and two Under 13 sides this year and at a Public Meeting held on the 10th February, 1974, the following were elected as your Committee:-
President:- Roger Gray
Secretary:- Lance Collins
Treasurer;- Jack Reid
Social Organizer:- Malcolm Beech
Property Steward & GDFL Delegate;- Andy Cowley,
Recruiting Officer;- Michael Allen
Publicity Officer;- Richard Patterson
Committee Meetings will be held on alternate Monday evenings, with the next scheduled to be 4th March, 1974, in the Club Rooms. All interested person are welcome to attend.
Seniors.
The seniors started the season under coach Rolf Messinger and Assistant Coach, John Patterson (Later resigned and replaced by Don McKenzie) on Tuesday 12th February. Players were so keen that an additional practice session was held on Sunday, 17th February. Practices at the present time are getting into full swing, and all players and intending players MUST attend. All persons should remember that recruiting does not cease with the Recruiting Officer. Any names and assistance you can give is needed.
Under 16’s. Training commenced today for the Under 16’s under Coach Laurie Anset. Laurie has had considerable coaching experience with boys of this age at Lara and other clubs, but he will need a lot of assistance. If any parents are interested in the positions of managers, trainers, etc, would you kindly let Laurie or the Committee know. Training was followed with a “Get to know the Coach” when lemonade and other things were enjoyed by all. A pie night will be arranged shortly for players and anybody interested, details of which will be announced shortly.
Under 13’s. As with the Under 16’s, training also officially commenced today. Michael Allen and Bill Cumberland as Under 13 Coaches have been hard at work with some of the boys even at this stage. As with the Under 16’s, these boys enjoyed the festivities after training tonight. A function will be organized shortly in which parents, boys, coaches and committee will have a chance to meet one another and discuss the Season. Parents are needed in many roles required to maintain junior football sides.
Head Trainer. Mr L (Lou) Poortier has kindly consented to give his valuable and knowledgeable services as head trainer. Few clubs in Geelong would be as fortunate to have such a qualified person looking after players, particularly in junior boys. Peter King will be the Assistant Trainer, and he is also experienced in this field. The Club has taken the utmost trouble to see that proper equipment is available to our Trainers, and it is hoped that everyone around the Club will help them in this vital work.
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