Zones
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.
Please use the side menu for Coaching Events
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
Netball New Zealand's other world-class resources for coaches, managers, players & officials are available only from Sports Distributors - click here to order everything a netball coach needs from team list forms to the Coaches Handbook.
http://www.sportplan.net/drills/Netball/drills.jsp
http://www.topnetballdrills.com/
Click below to add events to your personal calendar
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.
- Pukekohe Netball Centre Rep Tournament - All Age Groups - Sunday, May 26
- Auckland Netball Centre Rep Tournament - All Age Groups - Sunday, June 9
- North Harbour- All Age Groups - Sunday, June 16
- Howick Pakuranga - All Age Groups - Sunday, June 23
- Waikato - U17, U15, Yr 9 - Sunday, June 30
- Tauranga - U23 Local Derby Games (Netball Northern & Waikato BOP) - Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30
- Waikato - U19-U23 - Sunday, 30th June at ASB Arena, Bay Park
- Waitakere - All Age Groups - Sunday, July 7
- Wellington - NZAGC - U19 & U23 - Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18
- Hastings - U17 (1), U17 (2) - Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25
- Dunedin - LFNC - Monday, September 30 to Saturday, October 5
Tournament Review
Netball Northern Zone A Team Report - Helen Wilson - Head Coach
The Northern Zone U23 A team came together from across the greater Auckland area and committed to a campaign that was short but intense. A commitment from all ensured they were exposed to the reality of what was required to transition into playing ANZ one day. Quickly it was highlighted that to be good enough to represent Mystics, game skills and a sound work ethic were key attributes that they would develop. Trainings were a gruelling six hours on a Sunday each week where all players were both physically and mentally challenged and pressure scenarios were explored. This grew a greater understanding of each other as a team, how each individual reacts under pressure and what everyone had to go away and work on in their own time to ensure they could perform under pressure at nationals.
As expected, the U23 tournament was challenging and every team evenly matched which gave us ample opportunity to test the skills learnt from training. After the Tauranga derby weekend we needed to win one more round robin game at Nationals to reach the semi-finals. Although we were well planned to do this, we didn’t plan for the weather to stop us from flying into Wellington to play! Luckily our focused and problem solving expert – aka manager Jill Clapcott ensured a flight to Napier and drive to Wellington in ‘Mr Apple’s’ vans was organised without a hitch adding to the adventure of getting to the court to play. Every game was built on throughout the tournament with really promising performances from many players in the team. Beating Central in a physically challenging game put us into the semi-final playoff against WBOP. This was an opportunity to show our growth and improvement after losing to them by 16 goals in the derby weekend. Improve we did! Carli Botes did a ton of work at GA receiving 28 centre passes throughout the match and shooting a competent 21/26, she was feed accurately by Annie Rasmussen whose goal assists topped the stats for both teams. It was a pressure cooker game where every error was converted into points by the other team. We continued to supply our attackers with opportunities to score by a strong defensive line up who contested every ball, allowing our GK Temalisi to come through to collect a whopping 17 defensive gains throughout the match. Going into the last few minutes of the match both teams were even and WBOP came out winners on the scoreboard 45-42. Not the result we were after but what an awesome match and huge learning!
The journey in this campaign was new for all, the limited time together ensured everyone trained hard and held each other accountable. Training didn’t always encompasses the whole team (with Mystics commitments) so efforts were concentrated on skill improvement and understanding principles of play. Learning that high performance is about being uncomfortable at all times helped to feed the continuous desire to be better each day. The campaign can be measured as successful by the individual growth of team members in the team. Watching them take calculated risks, learn and adapt to mistakes, implement game plans successfully and feel confident to strive towards their potential was inspirational. I am a very proud coach who looks forward to seeing the continued growth of these players as they continue to work hard in the world of Netball.
Netball Northern Zone ‘B’ Team Report
Team Preparation – We “Set the Tone” early. Understanding the “Purpose of the Campaign”,
The priority of this campaign was to develop and grow players to Elite, high performance athletes, to ensure readiness to progress to ANZ. To prepare them in every component required including fitness levels and skill level. As important, to introduce them to a professional environment that demanded their full commitment, a high work ethic and work rate. The traits expected, being no different than what would be expected and required at ANZ level.
We also set clear team goals and personal goals as clarity of expectations.
Highlights of best games – This team had many highlights. As the “B” Team, we showed character and guts against top teams, pushing teams and forcing them to keep main line-ups on court. I felt we were consistent throughout the week.
Stand out players or any achievements in terms of stats – Tuaine and Jessica were our co-captains and both led by example all week on and off court. They stood up when we needed them to, they were both professional and always had the team’s best interest at heart.
A mention of thanks to the managers, physio etc – Debra was outstanding – she had everything off court covered. She is very experienced and its great as a coach when you can focus totally on the team and whats going on on court. Vicki was fantastic as well – always supported me with my decisions. She also had lots to offer and we worked extremely well together. Must also mention Ben, he put his heart and soul into the girls fitness and conditioning sessions. He was fabulous aligning his expertise with my requirements as a coach for the team. I had the fantastic group of people to work with.
A personal ending to it all - ie : How the coach enjoyed it, or key learning’s –
It was great to have the opportunity to field two competitive teams from the Northern Zone. This group of players worked really hard, were put under pressure, were taken out of their comfort zone and built a great team environment, which was reflected in their on court performances. Key learnings for me as the coach – was how you can build a team that believes they can compete and wants to continuing lift and prove themselves everytime they took the court.