The experienced mentor has re-signed as A-grade netball coach following the cancellation of the 2020 campaign due to COVID-19.
Brereton, a former Melbourne Kestrels gun, will be out to claim that elusive Goulburn Valley League A-grade premiership, as she begins preparations for her 14th season at the helm.
“I'm excited for next season and I was really happy to sign on for another year at Bears,” Brereton said.
“Obviously my time at Bears will come to an end one day and I didn't want it to finish in a season where we didn't even get to play a game.
“So I'm very excited to go around again and bring on next year.”
Brereton's decision to remain at the Bears comes fresh off being announced the state coach for next year's under-17 national championships.
But before her stint as Victoria's coach begins, Brereton is already beginning preparations for next year's GVL season.
“It's a busy time of the year for me, we are in the process of figuring out our squad,” Brereton said.
“We will look a different side to when we last played which is really exciting.
“I feel like next season is going to be very different for everyone.
“I think most teams will look different, you don't know how the effects of this year will pan out.
“You don't know, it could turn players away from playing or possibly pump them up and get them to want to play.”
There were no new updates to netball training or competitive play in Sunday's easing of restrictions by the Victorian Government.
For regional Victoria, people aged under 18 can continue to participate in netball competitions and programs, while non-contact training continues for adults in outdoor areas.
“I think we will have junior trials, but we won't be holding trials for our seniors. But we will definitely start a block of pre-season before Christmas,” Brereton said.
● In other news, Brittany Kirby is hoping to continue the Deniliquin Rovers’ winning culture as the new A-grade netball coach for 2021.
A member of the 2018 Picola District Netball League premiership winning side, Kirby will take over from Deanne Stevens, who unfortunately had her season cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘‘It’s exciting to be named A-grade coach. I’ve been around the club since I was little, so it is a great honour,’’ Kirby told the Pastoral Times.
‘‘We’ve had unreal coaches at the club who have created a positive culture and developed juniors to become top players.
‘‘It was a big deal for the club to win the premiership in 2018, not just for the girls who took the court but for the club in its 40-year history.
‘‘Dad bleeds blue and white, so I think he was even more excited than I was. Our family loves the club and we pride ourselves in being a part of it.’’
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