Newly appointed basketball operations manager Leigh Gooding said the club went through an intensive selection process with a high standard of applications from well qualified individuals.

"Warren was re-appointed for several reasons, some of which included his intricate knowledge of the DBA and the men's program, his 10-year history coaching at the DBA, and his detailed program proposal submitted for the men's program in moving forward.

"To have Warren back for his 11th year as a coach is testament to his contribution, passion and commitment to the men's program."

The Dandenong Rangers start their assault on the 2009-10 Women's National Basketball League title against Bendigo this Friday night.

The game tips off at 7.30pm at Dandenong's Stud Road stadium.