Mainland Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek has signalled this ANZ Premiership campaign will be her last, as she intends stepping aside at the end of the season.
Delany-Hoshek has been the only coach of the Tactix, since the trans-Tasman ANZ Championship became a domestic competition in 2017, and has elevated her franchise from sixth and last in that inaugural season to the top of the table this year.
"I feel like I have pretty much given everything to the role," she said. "Now it's time for me to step back and freshen up.
"I've still got goals with my coaching, but first and foremost, I am really excited about spending more time with my family."
During her tenure, the Tactix have reached the competition final twice, losing to Central Pulse in 2020 and Northern Mystics the following year.
They are on course to finish atop the standings for the first time, notching up their biggest-ever win with a 71-47 result over Southern Steel for their record 10th victory of the season.
"There were a few reasons for announcing this now, including the chance to address it and move on, but also for the club to be able to start the recruitment process as soon as possible," said Delaney-Hoshek.
"We don't want this to be a distraction and all understand we have some hard work ahead of us. I feel I'm leaving the club in a good space.
"I look at how far we’ve come, and it’s been massive. We've navigated COVID and being liquidated, but I feel we've gone from strength to strength."
