Coaches - North Sydney CC

Nic Bills, Club Coach - Men's

Nic first started playing for the Bears in 2007, making his First Grade debut in 2008 and was part of the club’s First Grade Limited Overs Premiership side in 2012/13. Nic returned to play for the club in 2023/24, having been involved in coaching in the NSW Pathways program and after completing his Level 3 Coaching Accreditation. Nic has taken on the role of Club Coach for 2024/25 and has responsibility for the coaching and training program across the whole men’s program, but with a key focus on improving the results of the Men’s First Grade side, looking to capitalise on the Premiership winning performance of the Poidevin-Gray Shield team in 2023/24.

Angelo Joseph, Assistant Club Coach – Men’s

Angelo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Coaching and currently works as a High Performance Coach. He has over two decades of Grade/Premier Cricket experience and a vast library of knowledge established from years representing the Bears. Angelo also has extensive experience within ‘The Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy’, which provided exposure to International and First-Class athletes. This experience has helped him develop ‘Conscious Cricket’ mindsets by using strategies learned from world class players. Ange is focused on our Third to Fifth Grade player development.

Michelle Goszko, Director of Cricket - Women's

Michelle is a Level 3 coach who brings an intimidating playing a coaching pedigree to UTS North Sydney's women's program. Michelle's playing career included scoring a test double century and winning a world cup in front of the largest crowd ever recorded at a women's cricket match.

After her playing career Michelle has been heavily involved in the NSW pathways program for junior girls, recently coaching the NSW Metro U15 squad at the national championships.

Michelle manages the women's cricket program at UTS NSDCC, overseeing all aspects of the program.

Lachlan Dodd, Strength & Conditioning

Lachlan Dodd is Head of Strength & Conditioning at UTS. Lachlan completed his BA in Sport and Exercise Science at UTS and has experience as a Sports Scientist and Strength & Conditioning coach with the NRL. Lachlan works closely with our coaching staff in developing tailored S&C programs for each of our players as well as assisting with group S&C work with our playing group at preseason and during the season.

Tim Reynolds, AW Green Shield Head Coach

Tim has been with the Bears since his own first season of Green Shield, was a state age-group representative and has become a key member of the Bears’ First Grade team. Tim took on the role as Head Coach for the Green Shield team in season 2023/24 after being involved as Assistant Coach prior to that. Tim brings significant cricket expertise and experience to the group and is passionate about developing our junior club members into Grade players of the future. Tim is also involved in running our Bears Winter Academy training program for various age groups.

Liam Whitaker, Fielding Coach

Liam has been playing grade cricket for more than 10 years, playing every grade all the way to First Grade. Liam was captain of the Bears’ Third Grade team in 2023/24, winning the SCA award for Third Grade Captain of the Year. Liam’s goal is to make everyone into the best fielder they can be by bringing passion, energy and knowledge to this very important part of the game. His philosophy is that fielding should be fun and something people look forward to. Liam is focusing on making sure the clubs fielding sessions are enjoyable and dynamic as he strives to take the club to the level of being the best fielding club in Premier Cricket.

Dylan Marshall, Assistant Club Coach

Dylan Marshall has joined the Bears coaching group this year and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the club. Debuting in First Grade as a 16-year-old, Dylan has played every grade in the SCA competition and will be tasked with developing the current group of Bears, focusing on spin bowling for the club. Dylan has previously been involved with coaching in the Bears Winter Academy training program and other pathway programs. It is great to have Dylan as part of the Bears’ grade setup for the 2024/25 season and he is excited to see the progression of the up and coming spin bowlers at the club.