Pat Christofi is standing down as East Keilor coach and president
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Major changes are coming at East Keilor.
President and senior coach Pat Christofi has announced he will stand down from his roles at the end of the season after six years with the Essendon District Football League club.
He announced the news in a social media statement on Wednesday.
“I have been involved with local football to some capacity for over 20 years which I have thoroughly enjoyed,” he said.
“It has been a decision I don’t take lightly. I have been weighing it up over the last few months and think it is the right time to take some time away from football so I can pursue other life interests.
“I came to the club with the intention to do the best I can and bring as much success as possible. I had the vision of growing the junior and senior programs to try make East Keilor a destination club and a prominent representative in the Premier division of the EDFL.
“It has been an honour being involved with this great club.”
Christofi is currently in his second coaching stint of the Cougars having stepped back into the role last season.
He led the club to a grand final in 2019 before earning promotion after 2021.
East Keilor currently sits eighth on the Premier Division ladder after playing finals last season.
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