MEET YOUR COACH: U16 Blue - Ian Howard

Ian, a supporter of the Richmond Tigers, has been involved with the Titans since 2014, and is a valued Life Member of our Club. A past committee member, AusKick coordinator for 2 years, and coach of his son's team from U8s right through to now U16s, Ian's time with the Titans is filled with experience! He also played junior and senior footy at Rowville FNC, and 2 years of seniors at Bayswater FNC. Ian also represented both junior and senior teams in the EFNL.

Ian recalls one of his most memorable (and embarrassing) senior footy games:
"I was running with the flight of the ball into the opposition forward line, 20 metres clear of any opposition player. Just as I went to mark the ball, I tripped over my own feet landing face down in the mud with the ball landing just in front of my outstretched hands. The opposition full forward scooped up the ball (laughing to himself), and kicked the goal.
"Wanting to rectify my embarrassing mistake I wanted to win the next centre bounce and kick it deep into the forward line, which I did. Only it was the wrong way. I kicked it straight to the opposition full forward. Who kicked another goal."
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This season, Ian plans to help each player grow and develop their football knowledge and skill, not only individually but as a team. Ian says he is really looking forward to seeing what the U/16 Blue team can do this season - you're not alone there Ian! We can't wait to see what you and your team do too.
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We thank Ian sincerely for his incredible contribution to our footy club and community. It's Titans like Ian that make our Club what it is, and we feel very privileged to have such wonderful volunteers and mentors.