Coaching Resources

The "Community Coach Starter Resource" provides 12 progressive session plans to develop players' skills and tactics. It includes warm-ups, tactical drills, focusing on safe, effective, and engaging training. This resource helps coaches build confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of netball.

The "Year 9 & 10 Season Starter Programme" helps coaches prepare players for netball trials and the season ahead with skill development, injury prevention, and well-being activities. It includes adaptable warm-ups, drills, and team-building exercises to ensure a positive and engaging experience.

Crafting Your Coaching is a practical guide for netball coaches, especially at the secondary school level, focused on building confident, skilled players through fun, game-like activities and positive, player-centered coaching. It supports both skill and umpiring development in an easy-to-follow format.

The Coaching Diary supports coaches with planning, tracking, and reflecting on sessions and team progress. It includes templates for training, goals, and injury management, plus guidance on team culture and communication—to stay organized, focused, and promote a positive, successful season.

The Woolworths futureFERNS program for Year 1 and 2 introduces netball through fun, modified games and skill-building activities. It focuses on developing basic skills, promoting participation, and ensuring equal opportunities. The goal is to foster a lifelong love for the sport.

The Woolworths futureFERNS program for Years 3-4 introduces netball with fun activities and 5v5 games. It emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and equal participation while ensuring enjoyment. The goal is to build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love for netball

The Woolworths futureFERNS program for Years 5-6 builds netball skills and tactical awareness through structured 6v6 games. It highlights teamwork, positional rotation, and continuous growth. The program aims to boost confidence and understanding in a supportive setting.

The Woolworths futureFERNS program for Years 7-8 focuses on 7-a-side netball, building skills, tactics, and positional awareness. It highlights teamwork, competition, and confidence. The aim is to foster development in an enjoyable and supportive setting.

The "NetballSmart Prep'n'Play" resource helps coaches prepare players for netball by improving strength, stability, and skills while reducing injury risk. It includes training plans, skill drills, and team-building activities. Ideal for preseason or transitioning back to play, it suits all player levels.

The "NetballSmart Preparation Programme" is a 4–6 week resource to improve fitness, strength, and core stability for netball. It includes weekly plans, circuits, and exercises for injury prevention and performance. Suitable for secondary school players and all levels, it supports a safe return to play.​​​​​​​

The NetballSmart Home-Based Programme is a 4–6 week fitness plan combining running, biking, and bodyweight exercises to help players stay fit, strong, and injury-free outside of formal training. It’s ideal for maintaining performance during the off-season or when access to facilities is limited.

The "Power Up Your Coaching" resource offers tools to help coaches build team culture, manage relationships, and support diverse athletes. It focuses on fostering development, creating positive environments, and promoting athlete enjoyment, confidence, and success through the season.

The Introduction to Team Managing explains the manager's role in planning, organization, and communication for a successful season. It covers logistics, team culture, and player well-being, supporting managers in creating a smooth, supportive off-court environment for everyone involved.

The "Team Manager's Season Handbook" guides managers through pre-season, in-season, and post-season tasks. It offers tips on admin, equipment, finances, and team culture, plus useful templates. This ensures an organized and positive environment for coaches and players to succeed throughout the season.       

The Skills Development Guidelines offer a framework for netball coaches to support player growth from beginner to elite levels. Focused on building confident, capable athletes, the guidelines use progressive, game-like skill development and player-centered coaching. Clear and flexible, they help coaches create positive learning environments that enhance both technical skills and game understanding.

The NetballSmart Dynamic Warm-Up (NSDWU) is a structured, sport-specific routine that prepares players for performance and reduces injury risk. Consistently used before training and games, it develops movement skills, strength, balance, and coordination, promoting safer, more effective on-court performance and supporting long-term player development.