Two of Diamond Valley’s finest square off this weekend as opposing assistant coaches in the blockbuster knockout final in this years WNBL semi final. At stake a spot in the Championship game vs the Bendigo Spirit.

Diamond Valley find itself in a unique position as Warren Estcourt – Senior Men’s Head Coach and Mark Alabakov who took the 16 Girls to the VC final and will help with the U/18 girls in 2013, will be on opposing benches for the Dandenong Rangers and the Townsville Fire as assistant coaches, find themselves trying to outwit and help get their teams over the line..

Warren has won a championship with Dandenong last year, and Mark being recruited to the Townsville Fire for this his first season, both knows each others strengths and weaknesses after a long season of scouting.

As opposing coaches, they will have had their head in the video and be preparing notes and strategies for their respective head coaches. It is a great time for both coaches and just adds more and more credibility to the Eagles program and the caliber of coaches we have. It also offers opportunities to the young Eagles girls who have a link into the WNBL through both coaches.

“Warren is a well respected coach in the league due to his thorough attention to detail, scouting and development of players. He has a lot of experience to draw on when it comes to being in big games “ – Mark Alabakov Townsville Fire Assistant Coach

“Mark has worked hard and been given a great opportunity and has done a fantastic job with that opportunity. He shows the necessary qualities to continue on as a young up and coming coach in this league. It will be a tough game and hopefully we will see a few Diamond Valley folks in the stands. “ – Warren Estcourt, Dandenong Rangers Assistant Coach

Wouldn’t it be great to see an Eagles Junior on a WNBL roster in the near future….. In the mean time, “ Touch Gloves and Box !!!!!