Rockingham City have confirmed that Rob Crerar and Nathan Jones have accepted an offer to become State League Under 18’s Head Coaches for the 2023 season. Rob is no stranger to the club prior to working with the NPL under 16’s in 2022, Rob was previously a promotion winning first team coach at Rockingham and a key part of the clubs revitalisation after dropping down to the 2nd division. He also represented the club as a player over many years in the State League and WA Premier League. The knowledge him and Nathan have of the young talent in this area is second to none. Nathan enters his 9th year coaching at the club over 2 stints and possess a firm focus on player development and team structures that resulted in the majority of this year NPL 16’s experiencing state league football. This introduction is sure to hold them in good stead as they make the progression this year. The lads had this to say: Rob- “Firstly, thank you to Nathan, Kris and Darren for giving me this opportunity. Looking forward to pre season and getting to work with the players.” Nathan- “I’m really looking forward to joining the senior set up at Rockingham, I’m enjoying seeing what Kris and Darren are trying to create and am excited to be given the chance to work with them to achieve the club’s goals. To have the chance to work with Rob again is fantastic. We have a lot of talented players around the area in the 18’s age group that I can’t wait to guide towards top senior football”