Tara Murray
North Sunshine is on the hunt for a new men’s coach after Ange Messina stood down as the Western Region Football League’s division 3 club’s coach.
The club on it’s social media pages said that Messina had made the decision to step away due to increased work commitments and wanting to spend more time with his young family.
The statement said that after only playing nine games across across two seasons, but having done two years of preparation was also part of the decision.
Messina was appointed to the role in late 2019, taking on a side that hadn’t won a game since 2018.
Due to COVID-19, he didn’t get to coach a game last year.
This year the Roadrunners broke through for a win after more than 1087 days, beating Laverton by one point, with plenty of ensuring celebrations.
The Roadrunners finished this season in sixth, with that one win.
“The North Sunshine Football Club would like to thank Ange for the work he has done over the last two years, both on and off field.” the club’s statement said.
“All of us at the Roadrunners wish you all the best and hope to see you around the club.”
Messina has long been involved in the WRFL as a junior and senior player, starting his coaching career in 2008.
This was his first time as a senior coach.
The Roadrunners have advertised for a new coach and are encouraging suitable applicants to send through their applications.
Applications can be sent to: secretary@northsunshinefc.com.au.
