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January
February
March
NetballSmart Workshop
Sat 11, Cambridge Netball Centre, 9.30 – 11.30am | REGISTER HERE
Sun 12, Hamilton Netball Centre, 2 – 4pm | REGISTER HERE
Wed 18, Matamata Netball Centre, 6 – 8pm | REGISTER HERE
Sun 19, Thames Netball Centre, 2 – 4pm | REGISTER HERE
April
May
Hautapu Premier Netball Tournament
Date: 3rd May
June
Hauraki Plains Junior Netball Tournament
Date: 7th June
July
August
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December
Representative Tournament
Welcome to Netball Central Coaches Corner!
The purpose of 'Coaches Corner' is to keep coaches informed of Coach Development opportunities throughout the Zone. It is also our intention to post articles and snippets of information that may be of interest to you.
Coach Development opportunities include Netball New Zealand's accredited Coach Development Courses that are run throughout the year. These courses are facilitated by trained Netball New Zealand personnel.
Upcoming Courses
Netball New Zealand Coaching Modules
Netball Central Zone are now managing the delivery of the Netball New Zealand coaching modules, and are pleased to advise the following modules will be held throughout the Wellington region as part of the formal Netball NZ Coach Development Framework.
The Community Coach Award is the second level of achievement on the Netball New Zealand Coach Accreditation Pathway. It requires the completion of five compulsory modules – Player Centred Coaching, Communicating & Managing Others, Planning, Skill Analysis and Team Building.
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Resources
Follow the NNZ Coaching Pathway
Step 1: No Accreditation - Completion of Starting Out In Coaching, My Team & Me, and My Little Team and Me workshops. Coaches attend modules of their choice and interest.
Step 2: Community Coach Award - Compete 5 modules as required by NNZ within 2 years (5 modules to include: Player Centred Coaching, Skill Analysis, Team Building, Communication & Managing Others, and Planning). Currently coaching in any community. Regions send NNZ names of coaches who have completed 5 modules to then receive Community Coach Award certification. Coaches can also attend additional modules of their own choice and interest.
Step 3: Transition Phase - Currently coaching with a 2 year minimum experience. Coaches complete personal coach profile, ongoing development activities form the 5 modules and apply for entry into Performance Coach Award category. NNZ grant approval into Performance category and a $150 member fee paid to NNZ. Mentoring on offer from CoachForce or Netball New Zealand approved personnal.
Please view the attached PDF called "Transition Coach Performance Award" for further detail on this Netball New Zealand initiative.
Step 4: Performance Coach Award - Coaches complete personal coach profile. Completion of 5 Advanced modules. Satisfactory completion of coaching activities. Must be currently coaching.
Step 5: High Performance Coach Award - Coaches involved in NZAS coaching programme. Carded coaches. Coaching at High Performance level eg National teams, ANZ Championship.
For further information, please refer to the bottom of the page is a PDF showing the NNZ Coach Accreditation Pathway for your reference.
http://www.mynetball.co.nz/community-netball/coaching.html
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Managers Tips
- Prior to your season/campaign/tournament starting, have a discussion with your coach to understand what their expectations are of your role. This will lead to clarity of expectations and responsibilities, hopefully preventing any misunderstandings.
- Clear communication is imperative. It is important that players, coaches and other management staff are aware and understand what is required of them at all times.
- Have a good understanding of netball rules (especially around injuries/blood/substitutions/stoppages) and of your relevant competition/tournament rules.
Resources
http://www.mynetball.co.nz/community-netball/managers/abcs-for-managers.html
Lenore Anderson
Office Manager & Finance.
Lenore joined Netball Central Zone in March 2013 as the Finance Administrator and has brought tremendous enthusiasm to the role. She has plenty of experience of working in netball, having previously been employed by the Netball Wellington Region between 2000 and 2005, and is delighted to once again be involved with netball in the Zone.
Waimarama Taumaunu
Director of High Performance
Wai joined Netball Central Zone as Director of High Performance in 2016.
The former Silver Ferns captain and coach has carved out a strong netball pedigree across all facets of the game over the last 30 years and now turns her hand to helping foster the next generation of talent in her home region. Wai will work closely across the Central Pulse and Beko teams as well as Centre representative level while providing support to the various deliverers in these areas.
Wai’s vision in the long-term is working towards creating a home-grown Pulse team that wins. Wai sees her role as ensuring that we have a seamless and effective pathway for players that extends from their local Centres right up to the Pulse.’
Wai has twice been honoured for her services to netball, receiving a MBE in 1992 and an ONZM last year and was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.
Dr. Carla van der Merwe (PhD)
NetballSmart Development Officer
Carla is a sport scientist with a particular interest in biomechanics and injury prevention. Prior to immigrating to New Zealand, she was a coach, facilitator, and mentor in sport as well as the health and fitness industry.
In New Zealand, Carla completed her PhD in sports biomechanics at Massey University in 2021 focusing on preventing lower limb injuries in female athletes. She is passionate about sharing evidence-based knowledge to empower participants to confidently apply best practice and reduce their risk of serious injury.
Ann Hay
CEO and Community Relationship Manager
Introducing Ann Hay, our CEO and Community Relationship Manager. Ann's journey with The Zone began in 2018 as Umpire Lead, in August 2021 she took on the additional responsibility of Community Relationship Manager, further expanding her impact within our organization.
Ann has an extensive background having served as NDO, Regional Manager, Board member and Chair with Netball Wellington Region. Ann boasts a rich coaching history across schools, clubs, and representative teams bringing a wealth of experience to our team. Her commitment to grassroots development coupled with her deep-seated passion for community engagement, uniquely position her to strengthen our ties within the community.
As a retired international and national squad umpire, Ann's involvement in high performance umpiring provides insights into high performance environments to support the performance arm of the Zone.
Kelly Hynson
Coach Relations
Kelly like many girls in New Zealand, grew up playing Netball, she believes that coaches aren’t born, they’re developed and would like to see the coaches in our communities given every opportunity to grow and be supported to improve not only themselves, but also provide netballers with a great experience so they stay in the game. Kelly has a passion for coaching, has been through the Netball New Zealand CCA 1 & CCA 2 framework and is looking forward to her part in aiding coach development across the zone.
Jill Clapcott
Pulse Operations and Team Manager
Jill joins the Central Pulse as Team Manager in October 2019, following over 18 years experience in the Team /Operations area including 2019 Northern Comets, 2017 World Champion NZ U21, NZ A, NZ Secondary Schools to name a few.
Jill is responsible for all off-court requirements for the team including travel and logistics for ANZ Premiership matches, trainings and activities, game management, player schedules, management of player promotional requirements with sponsors/community, player/coach management support, coordinating/supporting service support staff and financial management of the team budget.
John Atkins
Emerging Talent Lead
John joined Netball Central Zone in March 2022 in the new role of Emerging Talent Lead. The purpose of this role is to lead and implement NCZ's Talent Development plan, from Centre age group level to the NNL team, helping to produce a large pool of quality players and coaches.
John initially became involved in coaching netball via his 3 daughters and has been involved with;
- Central Manawa Assistant Coach 2020 - 2022
- Netball Manawatu Rep Coach (Y7, Y8, U17, U19, NPC) 2006 - 2021
- Massey University Club Coach 2008 - present
John's involvement in netball from primary school level through to High Performance with the NNL team, gives him a wide range of experience to draw on and assist others to attain their goals.