By WARREN PARTLAND

FORMER Cougars captain Amanda Kelly is to coach the club for the rest of the Dairy Farmers Cup season.

Kelly has taken on the demanding role after Mark Collins quit the job for personal reasons. After stepping into the breach for the last round against Woods Panthers, Kelly faces an imposing assignment to tomorrow guiding the team against competition leader Contax at ETSA Park.

"My goal is to teach them some skills and enjoy the season - bring the team back together," Kelly said. "It doesn't matter who we are playing this weekend, as long as the players enjoy themselves and play to the best of their ability. I will be happy with that."

Kelly coached the Cougars in 2003. After a two year absence from playing, she returned to the court last season as captain.

SASI or Harlequin will emerge with their first win of the season - unless there is a draw - when they meet tomorrow. The Panthers, third on the premiership ladder, can enhance their claims for a finals berth when they challenge second-placed Matrics at ETSA Park tonight.