Former Auckland representative Alan Hunt has been appointed to coach the Central Stags for the next two years.
“Alan has an extensive background in coaching and will bring excellent communication, management and organisational skills to the role,” Central Districts CEO Hugh Henderson said.
“With the Champions League in South Africa starting in early September, the next few months will be important to plan and prepare the team so that we have the best possible opportunity to perform,” he said.
New Zealand Cricket’s General Manager Geoff Allott welcomed the appointment as a “great opportunity” for Central Districts Cricket.
“Alan is held in high regard at all levels of the game and I know that he will add real value to the Stags over the next two seasons,” he said.
Hunt is currently a Director of a mortgage broking company, in Auckland, and has worked in the banking and finance industry over the past thirty years. He will be relocating to Napier in July.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to coach the Central Stags and give my assistance to cricket in the Central Districts Association,” Hunt said. “The Stags are already a very good team. I am confident that with the management team now in place, and the planning skills and experience we offer, we can take them to a different level again.”
Alan Hunt at a glance:
- Age, 50
- Played 67 First Class games for Auckland from 1980-81 to 1993-94
- Auckland Cricket benefit year 1992-93
- Coached Auckland A
- Coached Northern Districts A
- Assistant Coach / Manager Auckland Aces 2007-8
