23 athletes have been selected for the Roses Academy programme in 2024-25.
The Roses Academy is part of the England Netball Player Pathway and supports young athletes on their journey towards being potential senior England internationals.
The Academy has gone from strength to strength and seen great success in recent years with Sophie Egbaran, Tamilore Fapohunda, Hannah Knightbridge, Isabella Phillips and Anya Williams the latest graduates to be elevated into the Future Roses for 2024-25.
The following 23 athletes have been selected to be part of the 2024-25 Roses Academy:
| Shooters | Centre Court | Defenders |
| Deborah Adeyemi | Neveah Bowen | Timi Adewale |
| Jasmine Akrasi | Halle Brown | Rhianna Luke |
| Ané De Wet | Sascha Dale | Onyinyechi Nze |
| Isabelle Eaton | Iris Hutchinson | Eleanor Sadler |
| Ella Everett Morris | Amelia Jacklin Chatha | Neve Wright |
| Hannah Gibson | Isabelle Kaye | |
| Shannon Mahlik | Evie Light | |
| Neve Marsden | Emily Pawlett | |
| Alanna Pullen | ||
| Gracie Smith |
Selections have been made after assessors observed athletes in action during the 2023-24 Netball Performance Leagues (NPL), as well as the NPL Tournament, and the U16 National Clubs event.
A selection weekend was then held on 7-8 September at Loughborough University with all the athletes in attendance in contention for a place in the Roses Academy.
Over the coming months, the Roses Academy, led by Roses Pathway Head Coach Sonia Mkoloma and supported by Assistant Coach Tamsin Greenway, will come together for regular camps in Loughborough.
These will offer athletes a well-rounded development programme on and beyond the court, covering everything from technical skills and tactical knowledge to anti-doping education and media training.
As well as getting to take part in some friendly behind-closed-doors matches, Academy athletes will also be up for selection for the Europe Netball U17 Championship in March 2025.
All athletes are also eligible to represent England at the Netball World Youth Cup which will take place from Friday 19 until Sunday 28 September 2025 in Gibraltar.
Discussing the selection process and new cohort, Mkoloma said: “It has been an exciting process to ensure we have been able to identify a group of talented Roses Academy players for the 2024-25 programme.
“The Roses Pathway support staff, coaches and I will ensure these players receive high-quality care and coaching, offering them not only valuable experience but also technical and tactical insights to help further their game.
“With a big 12 months ahead, I can’t wait to watch this group grow, evolve and fully embrace all the opportunities that come their way.”
Thank you to all the assessors, as well as coaches within the Netball Super League franchises and local clubs for your support, and congratulations to all athletes selected.
