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.
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 "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 "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.
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