📣 Announcement: Junior Coordinator Appointment – James Highgate

We’re thrilled to announce that James Highgate will be stepping into the role of Junior Coordinator at Burnside Heights Football Club.

James has been a passionate and dedicated part of our club for over a decade. After 11 years as a junior coach with the Bears, James recently coached his final game – a moment that capped off an incredible journey of mentoring, leadership, and service to the club he loves.

Having originally left his junior club to play senior footy with mates, James has well and truly become a Bear through and through. His deep understanding of junior development, coupled with his passion for the game and commitment to our values, makes him the perfect person to lead our junior programs into the future.

In this role, James will oversee the entire junior football program (U8–U16) for both boys and girls, ensuring strong development pathways and the continued growth of our Bears Academy.

To say we’re excited about Jimmy taking on this role is an understatement. We can’t wait to see what he brings as he takes the reins and helps shape the next generation of Bears.

Please join us in congratulating James and welcoming him into this new role. Go Bears 🐻