Grampians Girls cricket team coach Kayla Stuchbree was awarded the Central Highlands female coach of the year award in Ballarat on Friday.
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It is the first year in the coaching role for the 17-year-old.
Stuchbree said it was a big surprise to be announced as the winner.
“It was really unexpected, it was very humbling,” she said.
“It definitely makes me feel like I have done something right and increases my confidence level as a coach.”
She said it has been a fun ride but there have been hard times.
“Being a first year coach was nerve wracking,” she said.
“To me it is probably just changing it up each week and keeping the girls engaged each session.”
Stuchbree said she is already looking ahead to next season.
“It is definitely something I want to get stuck into again, I am looking to stay involved if the girls stick around,” she said.
