Mark O’Donnell appointed as Mondiale Auckland Aces coach

Mark O’Donnell appointed as Mondiale Auckland Aces coach

The Mondiale Auckland Aces will have a very familiar face at the helm for the upcoming season with the announcement that Mark O’Donnell will take over as coach.

O’Donnell was previously in charge of the side for seven seasons from 2002/03 to 2008/09 and has been the batting coach for the Mondiale Aces for the past two seasons.

In his last tenure as coach O’Donnell helped the Mondiale Aces to five titles including three in the four day format. Since then he has been involved with the BLACKCAPS as well as Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

Auckland Cricket CEO Mark Cameron commented that the selection panel wanted a coach that would deliver results for the 2015/16 season.

“Mark has a great record as a coach both for Auckland and elsewhere and we’re very confident that he will be able to continue that success with the Mondiale Aces. He obviously knows our set-up well and the players are very familiar with him, given his recent role as batting coach – it’s a great fit.”

O’Donnell echoed that sentiment and expressed his eagerness to get started.

“I’m obviously very pleased to be appointed and am really looking forward to getting into it. I’ve got a good knowledge of the operation and the players and want to use that to help us challenge for titles in the coming season.”

O’Donnell takes over from Matt Horne who elected not to stand for reappointment.

To complete the coaching and management team around the Mondiale Aces an Assistant Coach/Manager will be appointed in the near future.

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