Profile Questions
1. Name Ben Ridge
- Club Echuca Football Club
- Role at Club Reserves Coach
- How many years have you been involved in the league/club and in what capacity? This is my first year as coach as a player, I have played football at the Echuca football club in previous years whilst also spending time playing at Echuca united and Moama.
- Why do you do what you do (president, board member, coach, volunteer)? I love being involved with people and enjoy being able to promote enjoyment of the game.
- What do you do when you are not volunteering/coaching? I am a school teacher, I am married and we have two young children Lucy and Jack. I enjoy spending time with them.
- What has been your most rewarding experience in the role you currently have? As a new coach the first win in round one was fantastic as well as the bonds I have been able to form throughout the preseason.
- Do you have a funny story or enjoyable moments from your experiences in any of your roles (names can be withheld)? Not so many funny stories as yet.
- What advice would you give someone who is on the fence about volunteering/coaching? Give it a go, be well prepared and open for feedback from others.
- Who is the best player to have ever played in the GVFL? Simon Eishold, Ash Byrne.
- What are you looking forward to in 2016? I am looking forward to developing a strong team and hopefully seeing some success at the Echuca Football Netball club in all grades both football and netball.
- Which player do you think crowds will enjoy watching in season 2016 and why? We have a very young list our players are quick and skilful so hopefully our brand of football will be great to watch. A young player to watch is Nick Denahy.
- Who will play off in the Grand Final in season 2016? Echuca and Kyabram
- If you could pick any player from within the league to be in your team who would it be and why? Farren Priest (Benalla) – Exciting player who is also a great bloke.
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Last Modified on 27/09/2016 17:22