Under 18 State Coach Appointed
Bowls Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Casey OAM as the new Under-18 State Coach.
A towering figure in Australian bowls, Casey brings an extraordinary depth of experience, leadership and passion for player development to the role. With a distinguished 13-year international career representing the Australian Jackaroos, Casey amassed 292 international caps and built one of the most decorated resumes in the sport.
His achievements on the world stage include:
Commonwealth Games
- Gold – Triples (2006)
- Silver – Triples (2010)
World Bowls Championships
- Silver – Fours (2008)
- Gold – Fours (2012)
- Silver – Triples (2012)
- Silver – Triples (2016)
- Silver – Fours (2016)
Asia Pacific Championships
- Gold – Triples (2007)
- Gold – Fours (2007)
- Gold – Fours (2011)
World Bowls Indoor Championship
- Gold – Singles (2005)
In recognition of his outstanding service to the sport, Casey was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and was named an inaugural inductee into the World Bowls Hall of Fame, an honour celebrating the sport’s most outstanding players, past and present.
Despite a career filled with personal accolades, Casey has always emphasised team success.
“I’ve always played the sport to have success, particularly in teams, that’s always been my priority…,” he said.
Today, Casey’s focus is firmly on developing the next generation of talent. As Head of Bowls Operations and a player at Deer Park Bowls Club, he has been instrumental in strengthening the Club’s standing as one of Victoria’s premier bowls institutions. A key initiative has been the establishment of a thriving junior academy, designed to nurture young athletes and provide clear development pathways within the sport.
Casey’s passion for junior development and his commitment to building strong foundations at grassroots level make him an ideal leader for the Under-18 State program. His experience at the highest levels of competition, combined with his dedication to mentoring young players, will be invaluable as Bowls Victoria continues to invest in the future of the game.
Bowls Victoria congratulates Mark Casey OAM on his appointment and looks forward to the positive impact he will have in guiding and inspiring the next generation of Victorian bowlers.
Mark is an incredibly well-credentialled replacement for outgoing Coach, Matthew Flapper, and Bowls Victoria believe the expertise afforded Victorian juniors remains unmatched across the country.
