Michael in his role as head coach will couple his playing background of over 200 games with his professional background of fitness and personal training to make sure the players are not only ready to perform mentally but also physically. Michael will also drive the energy and club culture on training nights with his enthusiastic and positive attitude both with his own skills and improving everyone else’s!

James' bio coming soon.

Steph is beginning her fifth season as captain of the HBCC women’s team, after playing a part in the team's four premierships in four seasons! Steph is looking to create a fun environment for cricket where everyone feels they belong and are supported in their cricket aspirations, big or small.

Joining Michael is Neil Gray, a highly accomplished coach with a distinguished track record spanning both New Zealand and Australia. With notable achievements such as being the senior Assistant in the Camberwell Magpies most recent Club Championship and winning two Women’s Premier titles and a club Champion as the Head Coach at EMP in Victorian Women’s Premier cricket. Neil has proven his ability to nurture talent and foster a winning culture. His tenure as Spin Bowling Coach for the Victorian Women’s State Side and his role as a Specialist Coach/Analyst for Renegades WBBL underscore his expertise in skill development and tactical analysis.

Entering her third season with Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club, Amelia W is taking on the role Batting Coach for the Women's Program in Season 2025/26. Before her time at HBCC, Amelia showcased her talents in representative age group cricket in New Zealand and played for premier club Auckland University CC (at which she was awarded for Eileen Badham Cup for highest run scorer in the women's team), Parnell CC, and Cornwall CC. Renowned for her ability to score crucial runs when it matters most, Amelia has consistently demonstrated her skill with both the bat and wicketkeeping gloves at HBCC. As the 2024/25 leading run scorer and winner of the Women's First XI Club Champion award, her expertise will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of our thriving women's program moving forward.

Patrick is embarking on his fifth season coaching the women's program at HBCC, having secured premierships in each of the team’s past four. As a player, Patrick is a medium pace bowler who enjoys skirting the boundary line down at fine leg. Prior to joining HBCC, Patrick played and coached cricket in Gippsland, with involvement in Senior Men’s, Junior Boys and Junior Girls teams. Outside of club cricket, Patrick is a primary school teacher who endeavours to foster sporting values and a love for both sport and learning in his students. Patrick is enthused by the prospect of developing and delivering a clear cricketing pathway for girls and women at HBCC. He hopes to play a role in not only supporting player development and team success, but providing all participants with the positive cricket club experience that he is so grateful to enjoyed throughout his life.

Long time HBCC player, Ollie is excited to take on his first full season as first eleven captain. After leading the team to the GF last year and almost getting the team over the finish line with the bat he is ready to do all he can to take the team over the line this year as well as continuing to build the team and club culture that Nathan Douglas and himself began to drive last season. Ollie is a top Order bat with a top score of 118 for the club as well as a 6 for with the ball and multiple displays of wicketkeeping prowess. A true all-rounder.