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Dane Dougan
General Manager
Although my Softball playing experience is limited to a few social games and a trial run at a new version of Softball, Over the Line, I have now been General Manager of Softball New Zealand for two years. I have watched a lot of games and have also been lucky enough to attend a World Championship with the New Zealand White Sox. |
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Chris Gates
Administration Manager
Email: Chris
Phone: (04) 5600391
Proudly North Harbour born and bred my sporting passions have brought me to the capital. |
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I have been employed in financial management roles for over 20 years with the last 13 years in the sporting industry (with rugby and then Softball NZ since 2004) and previously in the shipping industry. I absolutely love the game of softball having played since I was a child and have also recently been involved in junior coaching. It is a privilege to work for Softball NZ and be able to combine my sporting passion with my business profession, hopefully to the benefit of all the wonderful people involved in our game. |
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Glen Roff
Softball Manager
Email: Glen
Phone: (04) 5600389
Playing T-ball for Panthers (Invercargill) as a 4 year old was where it all started for me. Since then Softball has played a significant part of my life. |
Highlights of my playing career vary from two time National Club Champion with Christchurch United Devils, gold medal at the Under 19 World Series in 1989 to playing for the Black Sox in 1991. After I retired from playing and still passionate about the game I ventured into the world of coaching. Seven seasons in Europe has played a considerable part in my coach development. Off seasons in Denmark (1), Italy (2) and the Netherlands (4) has been life changing and allowed me to see Softball in a different light gaining invaluable experience along the way. Highlights of my coaching career include coaching the Danish Men's team at the 2000 World Series, Great Britain at the 2004 World Series and winning the Italian Cup with Forli in 2006.
I've been employed with Softball NZ since 2003 working in Invercargill, Christchurch and Wellington as a Regional Coaching Coordinator before accepting a role as SNZ Business Development Manager. My current role under the recent restructure is Softball Manager entails game development and the coaching program.
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Eugene Gilbert
Events & National Teams Co-Ordinator
Email: Eugene
Phone: (04) 560-0392 (021) 537-079
Hello all, I have been associated with softball for many years, playing, coaching, umpiring, and lately in the administrative side of the game. I absolutely love the game along with the many other tireless volunteers who make the game of softball function in New Zealand. |
I have worked in retail for a number of years, been a Business Analyst and Project Manager for the University of Waikato, and have extensive experience in the area of Market Research. Previously I have been on the Waikato Softball Association Board for a number of years primarily responsible for the senior competition, senior umpiring, and website content management.
I am grateful for the opportunity to work for the game I love, and I am responsible at SNZ for organising and running the National Tournaments, and looking after the logistical side of all the National teams. All I can say is I'm here to serve...
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Nick Cowan
Softball Officer
Email: Nick
Phone: 021 537097
I have been involved in Sports management roles for over 15 years beginning as a development officer for the sport of Athletics in the North. During this time I helped construct and drive a first for NZ in a comprehensive Club Development Manual. |
Over the last few years I have been involved more specifically in high performance managing Olympic Champion Valerie Adams.
I also spent six years on the adidas NZ leadership team gaining valuable insight corporately.
I enjoy creating successful environments for athletes and organisation to succeed.
In my time out I enjoy spending time with my family at the beach, camping and cooking on the BBQ.
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Lesley McIntosh - Organisation Development
South Island
Email: Lesley
Cell: 021537069
Waikato, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Central Otago, North Otago, Otago, Southland.
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Kia ora, Hello
I am stoked to say I have worked for Softball NZ for over 3 years now, starting off as a Regional Games Development Officer for the South Island and am now taking on the exciting position of Softball Officer, Organisational Development which is where my skill set and experience best lies.
After completing my degree (BA in Business Psychology) and being a travelling nomad taking in the sights of the world, I have been fortunate enough to have worked in multiple sports codes both in NZ and abroad. These amazing opportunities saw me working alongside High Performance Athletes, develop clubs and associations and gaining a huge appreciation for the back bone of any sport, its volunteers. These factors alone have allowed me to see the sport from a different light and to take an outside perspective when it comes to some of the challenges that our Softball Associations encounter.
The potential of softball is enormous, and while the challenges associations face are very real, I hope to help alleviate them and help develop an association to reach its full potential and achieve its goals.
For me, this is an exciting time to be involved in sport and I hope that I can be a positive influence with the people and volunteers I will work with.
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Naomi Shaw
Softball Officer
Email: Naomi
Phone: (04) 5600395
I have been involved in softball for as long as I can remember. Like many of you my Whanau were involved in the club and from there my parents, sisters, nephews, nieces, my kids and now my mokopuna have been entrenched in softball in some shape or form. Softball is such a great family game that it is natural that many of us continue to be involved to this day.
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I have played representative softball for Hutt Valley at all levels and won many national titles both as a player and a coach. I remember the many coaches, managers, administrators & players who helped me develop my softball skills and shaped me as an individual. When my playing time was up, there was no doubt that I would continue to be involved in softball as a way of putting something back into the sport I loved.
Being captain of the only NZ Women’s team (1982) to win a world title was an undoubted highlight. I am equally proud that my daughter Kiri has achieved national representation and now we all support and encourage her children to greater heights through the player pathways.
I am in the enviable position of holding an employment position with SNZ as well as being coach of the NZ White Sox Team. I love both roles and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with dealing with likeminded passionate softball people.
In my free time, I love to go camping fishing and diving for kaimoana with my partner Matt. Photography is another little hobby I enjoy.
Feel free to call me at anytime to talk softball on 04 560 0395 or naomi@softball.org.nz.
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Chelsea Noanoa
What an opportunity to work for Softball NZ.
While I have not been involved with softball or taken an interest before now, I can’t help but tune in for the odd game or wait for the results at the end of a tournament. There are some awesome people who are involved and continue to support the game.
I have spent time in the hospitality industry and now I am here with a variety of administration tasks to support the team so they are able to organise events.
I work part-time which I really enjoy as it provides the work home balance that I need to continue to raise my sons Ladanian & Justin. Who knows they may be future softball players. |
