In announcing Willis’s signing, Panthers president Adrian Fielden said the club was excited to have Willis on board, adding he was the perfect fit to lead the team into the future.
“Jay has been the senior assistant for the past 2 seasons at the Panthers and is well credentialed to take over the main roll. He had tremendous success as both player and coach over the past several season, the board and the broader Panther family are thrilled he will lead the club with Cain Bumpstead at his side into the 2017/18 season”.
He added, “Jay is really excited to take on the role as Head Coach at Moorabbin Baseball Club. His main priority will be to consolidate the clubs position in Division One, lead the development of our juniors, while helping our senior players to take their games to the next level.
Thursday night will be club training were all players will be required and Jay will use Tuesdays as specialized training rotating between, hitting sessions, pitchers and catchers and defense from week to week.
Many who have played with Jay know he is extremely passionate about the game, and we hope it he will be the catalyst to another great season at the Panthers.
- MBC Board of Management