Hill signs on to climb the mountain again

Pioneers re-sign Men’s head coach for 2024 NBL1

The Castec Rural Pioneers are thrilled that long standing, multichampionship winning head coach Richard Hill will remain a Pioneer in 2024.

Hill was appointed Pioneers head coach in 2012 and is the most successful coach in Pioneers history, having led the men’s program to five conferences and three national championships.

In this year’s NBL1 South season, the Castec Rural Pioneers had a successful season, winning 15 and losing seven before being eliminated in a home preliminary pinal.

Club President Tom Kosch said that to have Hill recommit for 2024 was terrific for the Pioneers, with the club appreciative of Hill’s continued drive and enthusiasm.

“We had a young group in 2023, and we are confident retaining many of the playing group for 2024 will further strengthen our team under Hill’s guidance,” Kosch said. With the Pioneers being eliminated two wins short of a National Championship in 2023, Hill has unfinished business for 2024. Hill said committing to the Pioneers for 2024 wasn’t difficult as he has great confidence in the ability and work ethic of the playing roster.

“Being involved with a club where the board, our sponsors, fans and the community are amazingly supportive makes continuing to be part of the Pioneers a unique opportunity,” Hill said.

“I am extremely keen to continue to work with this player group. We had a new look roster in 2023, and I am confident there is significant improvement left for the group.”