Stevens, who took over the battling Hume league club in 2015, told players of his decision at training on Tuesday night.

Star backman Al Austin will coach out the season by himself.

“We’ve decided to part ways due to my increasing work commitments and family,” Stevens said.

“I’ve got a new job and it’s getting harder and harder.

“Al is more than capable of doing it by himself.”

Stevens guided Goulburn Valley league club Tatura to a flag in 2003 and was heavily involved with the AFL NSW-ACT as a high-performance coach.

He co-coached Albury to the 2012 Ovens and Murray grand final against Yarrawonga with Daniel Maher.

Billabong Crows have some tough decisions to make about their future after recently calling a community meeting to address dwindling player and volunteer numbers.

A sub-committee is presently looking at options including switching competitions, merging, folding or remaining in the Hume league.

Rival club CDHBU is also assessing its future after dropping its under-17 side this season.

While Billabong Crows were competitive in the opening five rounds of the home and away series, they were decimated by injuries against Holbrook at the weekend and lost by 128 points.

Austin could be forced to spent several weeks on the sidelines with an elbow injury suffered before the interleague clash against Tallagatta and District.

The Crows take on Henty at Urana on Saturday.