The former Corowa-Rutherglen netballer and committee member led Power's under-10's side this season as co-coach and will also steer the club's B-grade side next year.

Thomas has played at both Ovens and Murray and state league levels over the years, with injuries cutting her time out on court shorter than she would have liked.

The appointment marks Thomas' first senior coaching role.

The newly announced leader said she was looking forward to the challenge ahead.

"Being my first coaching gig it's a little bit daunting," Thomas said.

"I'm a little bit nervous, but excited for the opportunity that they've given me."

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The Thomas family joined CDHBU in 2017 after daughter Mollie, one of Thomas' three children, was keen to follow in her mum's footsteps on the netball court.

Thomas said she felt right at home at the club, making the decision to take on the coaching roles that little bit easier.

"It sounds cliche, but just the vibe that I got from the club was great during my past two seasons being out there," Thomas said.

"For my first coaching gig, yes it's a challenge, but there's an awesome support network that will be around me.

"I knew if I was to dabble in senior coaching anywhere, that just felt like the place to do it."

The incoming coach takes the reins from Daryl Howard, who previously coached in the Picola league as well as a stint in Fiji.

CDHBU finished wooden spooners this year after claiming one win against Henty during the second last round of the home and away season.

Since winning the 2016 A-grade flag under newly appointed Lavington coach Catherine Wood, CDHBU has made finals once, finishing sixth during 2017.