Ocean Grove Football Club coach Pete Davey has stepped down from the role citing increasing travel commitments with his employment and wanting to spend more time with his family as the main reasons.
Davey had signed to coach the Grubbers through 2023 and the club said it had accepted his resignation “with regret”.
“OGFNC would like to extend its gratitude to Pete, his wife Emily and children Noah and Georgia for their commitment, dedication, enthusiasm, and passion they have all shown at the club during the past three years,” the club said in a statement.
“His professionalism and work galvanising the group throughout the COVID periods of 2020-21 was a true testament to his character and something we will always be grateful for.
“Throughout his tenure Pete has always put the best interests of the club first.”
Davey said while his decision was “disappointing” he had no regrets and it was an easy one to make given he simply wanted to spend more time watching his children grow up.
“Disappointing that I won’t be able to finish what we started at the end of 2019 but easy in that there is no viable alternative given the amount of travel I have done recently and will continue to do in my role,” Davey said.
“There’s no sadness at all about this as I’m not going anywhere, I’m simply stepping down from the role as senior coach.
“When I accepted this role, I made a commitment to the committee that we wouldn’t just win a flag, we’d win several and I will see that through in whatever capacity I can whether that’s being a sounding board for players, editing match video from time to time or even helping out in the can bar. This is my club and I’ll always be around to assist where I can.”
Davey will coach his final game at Ray Menzies Oval against Geelong Amateur in round 18.
The club will now commence an extensive search for Davey’s replacement.
Any enquiries should be directed to football director Cam McGregor on 0448-855 175.
