Netball Talent in Staffordshire
There are three Satellite Academies (U14 North, U14 South and U16) and one U16 County Academy.
The academies train twice a month to improve their skill level. The squads are coached by a coaching team mixed with experienced and knowledgeable coaches who then help mentor and develop new coaches. Players are provided with the best coaches, facilities and equipment in the county and are expected to attend every training session in order to improve and achieve their best.
Trials take place every Summer for the forthcoming season. Schools and clubs nominate players forward for their age groups.
2010/11 Trial Dates
U14 Sunday 5th September 2010- 10.00 – 3.00pm- Newcastle under Lyme School
U16 Sunday 12th September 2010- 10.00 – 3.00pm- Newcastle under Lyme School
Closing date for applications- 6th August 2010
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Athletes that show the greatest levels of potential, that are committed to training and show consistent improvement will be put forward by their coaches into a regional screening day which could potentially then lead onto national talent camps.
Congratulations to the successful 2009/10 academy players, enjoy your training.
Take a look at the England Netball Talent Pathway...click here
Training venues for the academies:
Under 16 COUNTY & SATELLITE: Stafford Sports College
Under 14 NORTH : Newcastle Community High School
Under 14 SOUTH: Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock
A big congratulations to the following County Academy players who were selected to attend the Regional Netball Camp 2009/10!
Sally-Ann Dunn (Tean Valley), Lydia Smith (Fenton Manor), Beth Cobden, Dominique Ford-Gordon (Fenton Manor), Isobelle Oliver (Fenton Manor), Alex Boughey (Newcastle Town), Lauren Massey (Parkside), Ami Pickerill (North Staffs) & Rachel Ward (Parkside).
The athletes demonstrated greatest levels of potential, commitment to training and showed consistent improvement which led to an invitation to the camp.
As a result of the 2 day camp: Alex, Ami, Dominique, Isobelle, Rachel & Sally-Ann have been offered places in the West Midlands Regional Academy 2009/10.
The Regional Excel Academy takes place once a month between October and March at Walsall Sports Centre, Walsall Campus. Talented players from across the Region are brought together to complete intensive training to further develop their skills and game play, as well as prepare for National Screening.
Lauren Massey and Beth Cobden secured a place in the NTL Squad, West Midland Warriors, who will compete in a National League against other regions.
Good luck to those girls who were selected from Staffordshire.
Keep up the good work, it could be you next year!
