THE Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has made a major announcement ahead of its long-awaited return to senior representative cricket, securing one of the competition’s most respected figures as Head Coach.
Cam Armstrong, current coach of the Yea Cricket Club, and a legend of the local
game, will take charge for a one-off representative clash against the Emu Valley Cricket Association in a home game next February.
Armstrong’s cricketing résumé is among the most impressive in the region.
SDCA President Mitch Itter said the appointment is a significant boost for the SDCA as it aims to make a strong statement in its representative cricket comeback.
“Cam is an exceptional cricketer, fiercely competitive and a great advocate for cricket
in our region. We’re thrilled to have someone of his calibre leading our rep team.
“Cam has the respect of everyone across our competition, and his involvement in junior
development and leadership at Yea have been outstanding.
“We’re eager to see what he can achieve with our league’s top players, and we know
our younger talent will gain a lot from working with him.
“The return of senior rep cricket is a big milestone for the SDCA, and there’s already
strong support from our clubs.”
With extensive experience in premier cricket and a dominant record, Armstrong will certainly bring both pedigree and passion to the role, and regional cricket.
Since returning to his home club of Yea in the 2014/15 season, Armstrong has been
a powerhouse. He has amassed 3,643 runs at an average just shy of 40, including
four centuries, and claimed more than 140 wickets.
“Trials will commence soon so stay tuned for more announcements as we finalise the
squad,” Itter said.
