Dongyun Kwon
Healesville Soccer Club senior members gathered to commemorate the 2023 season on 9 September at the Badger Creek Blueberry Winery.
The club had two senior men’s teams for the first time and both teams did their best with incredibly positive team spirits.
Club President Suzanne Tyzack said the club had great achievements during the season.
“It was fantastic to have so many senior men playing this year after having not even one senior men’s team in 2019,” she said.
“Our players ranged in age from 14 to almost 60.
“Both our senior men teams were put in divisions much higher than we anticipated.
“However, the players had a great season with the camaraderie they built which made us look forward to the next season.”
The senior women’s team also wrapped up their second season with a remarkable result.
They ended up taking runners-up for the season with their effort and combination among the players.
“The players started the season off with a fitness program to be fit and ready to play in the winter,” President Tyzack said.
“The preseason was highly successful with a record amount of sign-ups for the team.”
The team harmony reached the climax with two coaches.
Former President Klaus Gottwald took the first half of the season and Maddie Campbell, who is only 17, stepped in for the second half.
“The combination of a few new players and the hard work of existing players with proper coaching made the team highly competitive that sat at the top of the ladder majority of the season,” president Tyzack said.
The celebration night successfully recapped the season by recognising the achievements of both individual players and teams.
Healesville Soccer Club is recruiting new players for the next season, more information at: www.healesvillesoccerclub.com.au.
Season Awards
MVP: Johnny Caloutas (Senior men’s first), Josh Bloink (Senior reserves), Sarah Cunnian (Women’s)
Top 5 best and fairest in the league: Sarah Cunnian, Brian Winrow
Dave Blair Club Spirit Award (the most dedication, teammanship and sportsmanship player throughout the season): Elvis Negron Baca
