Gachette returns to Pirates
The Essex Pirates have confirmed the signing of their first player for the 2011/12 season when Zach Gachette agreed to terms over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Pirates Staff caught up with their starting guard at The Pro Classic summer tournament (www.theproclassic.com), organised by another Pirates’ Guard Marcus Knight.
Zach said, “I’m in a great position right now. I’m coming back to a place where I know I’m going to have the chance to play quality minutes which is rare for this league. Add to that my scholarship at the University of East London for my degree course also provided by the Pirates. There’s no better time to be living and playing in this part of the world with the Olympics just round the corner!”
He broke into the starting lineup last season and won the confidence of the Coaching Staff and Fans with his electric style of play which saw him average career highs across the board. His 8 points game and 3 rebounds came in 20 minutes each game and gave a glimpse into his untapped potential that the coaching staff plan to unlock further this season.
Jon Clark, Pirates Coach commented, “The Sky’s the limit for Zach. We learnt a lot about his game last season and how best to use his talents. He spent a ton of time at the point guard spot which is difficult for any player in this league, let alone one who was 19 years old. His willingness to learn from coaches and players like Ronnie Baker really helped him last season and we expect more of his fun loving attitude this year.”
