Senior Men’s Assistant Luke Paramanathan has made the decision to part ways with Emmaus St. Leo’s OCFC after accepting a development role with EFNL Division 4 side Nunawading Lions.
Paramanathan was part of the Reserves coaching group in 2019 when they made their remarkable run from 4th to win the premiership, after joining midway through the season to assist Coach Tom Clarke.
He was then promoted to the Senior team for the 2020 season before it was cancelled, and was able to take part in the role in 2021 before once again covid lockdowns scuppered the season.
Luke also filled in for the club’s Thirds side in 2021, proving to be a more than handy fill in for the side.
When announcing to the group his intention to move on, Paramanathan said “Getting to work with such a great group of people and achieve so much on and off field success is exactly why I love my job.”
“I've learnt so much in my 2 and a half years here and wouldn't be getting these future opportunities without it.”
During a committee meeting, President Glen Davis praised Paramanathan for his work in helping with the development of the club’s many young players.
“He’s had a big role in helping some of our young blokes move forward with their footy, and has been a great foil for Ian (Ledder, Senior Men’s coach).
A review will be conducted of the entire Men’s coaching group before announcements are made of which positions need filling and which coaches will be returning in 2022.