Baseball Victoria is pleased to confirm coaching staff for the 2023 All-Girls Development Team, which will play in the Little League State Championships at Knox as well as the Division 2 Little League Nationals.
Leah Trebilcock will serve as head coach with Shae Lillywhite and Sophia Stenholt as assistant coaches.
“I am incredibly proud to be part of fielding the first all-girls LL team to compete at the National Championships,” Leah said. “My goal for the team is to be able to observe and quantify improvement in the girls over the course of our training program and competitions.”
“I am stoked we are able to bring such high-quality talent into the coaching team to help these girls grow. Shae and Sophia bring a wealth of baseball knowledge and experiences. They are excellent role models for the next generation to look up to.”
Leah and her fellow coaches hope the girls come away from the tournaments with a deeper love of the game and excitement for the future.
“I see this team as the first step on the pathway that Baseball Victoria and Australia are building for these women, including the Barclay Cup, Australian Youth Championships, and Open Women’s Championships.”
The 2023 Little League State Championships are set for 21-23 April at Knox, while the Australian Little League Championships will take place from 7-12 June.
Stay tuned for more tournament updates in the coming weeks.