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In 2009, KNA has set in place a program to build on the outstanding result of 31 accredited coaches achieved in 2008.

The Mission Statement for Coaching at KNA:
“To Encourage and assist KNA Club Coaches to develop their coaching skills”

In 2008 Netball Australia introduced a new coaching accreditation framework. The aim of the new framework is to assist coaches to successfully move through the Coach Education pathway.

The major change to the coaching framework was the six-tier progression, with each stage being accredited, rather than the previous three-tier pathway. The names of each of the courses also changed to reflect the level of skills required.

Some of the changes were required due to the need for coaches to be more mindful of inclusive coaching practices, risk management, child protection, member protection and immediate first aid. Other changes were made to bridge the gap between courses.

2009 ACHIEVEMENTS

Two club coaching clinics were held with over 160 coaches attending.

The Foundation Course was held on 28th June with Certificates being awarded to 12 KNA coaches, they were:

Sophie Mitty Warrawee, Sally Fulton Kissing Point, Judy Wilson Kissing Point, Maddy Wilson Kissing Point, Kirsty Curnow St Ives, Sharon North Berowra, Darlene Barnes Lindem, Michelle Ryan Lindem, Julie Erratt North Turramurra, Maine Malany Eat Lindfield, Emma Jansen LIN. Congratulations to you all.

The Development Course was held on 21^st June with Certificates being awarded to 8 KNA coaches – they were:
Lisa Duncan Hornsby Heights, Kathryn Williams KNA, Amanda Lee West Pymble, Amber Selvage West Pymble, Georgia Margalit Lindem, Rod Selvage West Pymble, Andrea Cridland North Turramurra, Ken Eberbach WAH. Congratulations to you all.

Congratulations also to our State League 4 Head Coach Lauren Fahey who was awarded her Advanced Certificate.

Coach of the Month was awarded to the following coaches:
March/April    Brooke Tooley from St Ives
May                 Sandy Murphy from West Pymble
June/July        Bettina Hurst from Gordon
August            Kim Brown from Berowra.

Coach of the Year was presented on Grand Final Day to Ian Groundwater (Kissing Point) by KNA State League League Head Coach Steve Littleford. Congratulations Ian.

So, as you can see from the acievements above, KNA has had a very successful season.

Keep checking our “Coaches Corner” for our 2010 clinics which will be held at Macquarie Uni in March/April.

Merry Christmas to you and your families and all the best for the New Year.

Marilyn, Maria & Irene