Athlete Program

Netball

 
 

Program overview

The SESA Netball Program forms an important step in the Netball NSW Player Development Pathway and focuses on improving and developing player skills.

The SESA Netball program provides development, education and support structures for athletes to easily integrate to the next level of the elite athlete pathway and focuses on individual athlete development.

Scholarship holders will be required to undergo an induction process, attend weekend training camps, and participate in academy activities.

Scholarship benefits

Academy Netball provides each athlete:

Coaching Excellence – In a series of training sessions netballers will work with experienced coaches to develop court skills and Netball IQ.

Personal Growth – Off court sessions such as time management, performance under pressure and nutrition ensure athletes grow on and off the court.

General Athletic Development – Testing and an introduction to Strength and Conditioning will improve speed, power and reactive ability on court and will lessen the chance of injury.

High level Competitive Experience - Two Academy Challenges are planned in 2024.  Netballers from SESA will play against athletes from all corners of NSW in a fun competition that is all about individual development. A selection process may take place to compete at these events.

Academy Camp – Academy athletes all come together at Netball Central in Sydney for a weekend camp where the girls have the opportunity to learn from the best of the best.

A step on the Pathway – If you dream of being selected to represent Netball NSW one day or play for the Giants, the Swifts or the Diamonds, the SESA netball program is an important step in your development.

Athlete eligibility

To be eligible for a 2024 SESA Netball Scholarship, athletes must satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Be a financial member of Netball NSW

  2. Reside within the South East Region of NSW

  3. Athletes turning 15 or 16 years of age in 2025. 

Selection criteria

To gain selection into the SESA Netball Program athletes must satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following:

  • Be athletic and show potential in improving skills and ability

  • Be enthusiastic, motivated,  and committed 

  • Willingness to learn and apply coaching ideas.

Conditions of scholarship

SESA Netball Scholarship holders are expected to:

  • Attend all program activities

  • Be committed and prepared to work toward improving performance

  • Be committed to a holistic approach to athlete development

  • Not take or use performance enhancing drugs or illegal drugs or participate in other activities that are prohibited by the South East Sports Academy Code of Conduct

  • Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing SESA

  • Attend the Athlete Education Sessions and induction day

  • An athlete levy of $300 will apply which covers the cost of program activities.

  • Uniform levy $150 (mandatory for new scholarship holders). Uniform items can be purchased in subsequent years but not compulsory if uniform is still in good condition.

  • A $200 levy will apply for High Performance camp and combined camp with FWAS.

  • There is a selection process and additional fee for the Your Local Club Academy Games and the Academy Challenge.

  • Attend induction / education camp

Application Process - 2025

  • Complete an online nomination form by 14 October 2024

  • Attend selection trials on Saturday 19 October 2024

Draft Netball Program Dates for 2024 /2025

Block 1

  • Trials - 19 October at Cooma

  • Induction Day - 1 December 2024 - Batemans Bay

  • SESA Camp - 1- 2 February 2025 - Cooma / Jindabyne

  • Training session - Saturday 15 February, 9.30am -2.30pm,

  • Training session - Saturday 1 March, 9.30am -2.30pm,

  • Netball NSW Academy Camp, 7-9 March, Sydney Olympic Park

  • Training session - Saturday 29 March, 9.30am -2.30pm

  • Academy Games, 11-13 April, Tamworth

Block 2

  • Online education session - week commencing 18 May

  • Online education session - week commencing 15 June

Block 3

  • Combined Academy Camp week commencing 6 July

  • Training session, Sunday 27 July, 9.30am -2.30pm

  • Training session, Sunday 17 August, 9.30am -2.30pm

  • Training session, Sunday 7 September, 9.30am -2.30pm

  • Academy Challenge Friday 26 - Monday 29 September - Illawarra

    Training sessions to be held at Canberra, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Narooma, Broulee & Cooma

 
 
 

nominations closed


 

the 2025 sesa coaching team

Simone Blay, Head Coach

Candice Pendergast, Umpire Coach

Michelle Gaffey, Development Coach