COACHES

Inspire, Develop, and Make a Difference

Coaching is a rewarding way to give back to your community, connect with others, and make a real impact. Coaches play a vital role in developing players, shaping their netball journey, and fostering a love for the game. The rewards go beyond the game—watching players grow, develop skills, and come together as a team is an incredible experience.

There are coaching opportunities at all levels, from Year 1 & 2 Juniors to Premier and Representative teams. We support our coaches' development through Netball NZ Coaching Modules, practical workshops, and peer connections.

What Makes a Great Coach?

A great coach:

  • Nurtures a love for netball
  • Puts players at the centre of their coaching
  • Embraces a growth mindset
  • Focuses on skill development and decision-making
  • Promotes fair play and ethical sport
  • Aims to develop not just better players, but better people
  • Values being part of a supportive coaching community

Join us and be part of something bigger—help shape the future of netball in Whangārei!

HOW TO GET STARTED

Interested in becoming a coach? We’re here to support you! Whether you're new to coaching or looking to develop your skills further, the first step is to reach out. Connect with our a Coach & Manager Committee member, or any of the Whangārei Netball Centre staff.

They’ll guide you through the process, provide training opportunities, and help you get started on your coaching journey. Join our team of coaches and make a lasting impact on our netball community!

COACHES FRAMEWORK

Coaches are a central part of sport, and we know that impactful coaching positively contributes to an athlete’s journey.  

The Netball NZ Coaching Framework has five recognized areas of coach development, with community coaching covering the  largest cohort of coaches.   

Areas of coach development:

  • Foundation (juniors)
  • Community
  • Composite
  • Performance
  • High Performance

RESOURCES

There are several resources available to support you on your coaching journey, as well as the Netball NZ Coaching Framework, which provides an overview of the five recognised areas of coaching of netball.

Foundation or junior coaching

For our junior players, our netball centres follow the Netball NZ futureFERNS programme which works to best develop the foundational skills of our young players.

The futureFERNS website explains the structure of the game within the programme and provides coaches with a ‘coaching portal’ which gives week-by-week guidance and activities for trainings.

Visit futureFERNS website here


Community coaching

Community netball is played through clubs and schools at all ages.  As a coach for a community netball team, Netball NZ provides you with information and resources to support you on your coaching journey through the online portal Sport Tutor.

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Workshops

CONTACT

For more information please contact Kelly Boase on operations@whangareinetball.co.nz.