‘Meant to be’: Rising Kiwi talent named new Firebirds coach

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‘Meant to be’: Rising Kiwi talent named new Firebirds coach
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Vixens through to Grand Final in 2024 | 00:58The Queensland Firebirds have announced their new coach, with New Zealand er Kiri Wills signing on for two seasons.

“I can’t wait to get over there and immerse myself in it. You sit here in New Zealand and watch the SSN and watch teams like the Firebirds and always wonder what it would be like to coach a team like that and coach in front of the crowds they have,” Wills said.“I think there will be a few tears before I go.

“The fact that the Firebirds head coach opening is in the same city my children are going to be in shows sometimes things happen for a reason and I think this is meant to be,” she said. “Kiri obviously has extensive experience coaching at the high-performance level as well as a proven track record in talent identification and development having been the Silver Ferns Development Squad Coach in New Zealand for many years alongside her role with the Stars.

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