As momentum builds towards the netball world cup next year, a key focus for the International Netball federation (INF), and NWC2019 organisers is the continued development of the sport globally, prompting the launch of the legacy project; NET2019.
Funded by UK Sport, and delivered by England Netball in partnership with the INF, NET2019 aims to provide coaching advice and facilitated netball sessions to empower women and girls through the power of netball around the world.
In particular, the scheme will place an emphasis on two key territories, Africa and South America – continents where netball is rapidly gaining influence. Predominantly NET2019 will focus its work in Zambia and Argentina. Here it will work with each of the country’s netball associations to develop the provision of netball at grassroots levels, whilst also supporting the development of talent and high performance programmes, which have been proven to raise the profile of the sport within their communities.
Check out the digital diary of netball coach Danielle, who has been out in Zambia:
Finally touched down in Zambia & after a fantastic intro meeting with the coaching team tonight, feeling pumped & ready to hit it hard with the squad tomorrow morning. Can't wait! @englandnetball @netballworldcup @ENCoaching_ #diaryofanetballcoach #roadtoNWC2019 #coachdevelopment pic.twitter.com/SmvpjbMCwM
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 8, 2018
We're off! Day 1, session 1 complete. A wonderful group of athletes with an excellent work rate. Time for a short lunch break before we hit it again with a technical session this afternoon. @EnglandNetball @ENCoaching_ @NetballWorldCup #roadtoNW2019 #diaryofanetballcoach #NET2019 pic.twitter.com/5X0WDByIei
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 9, 2018
PART 1….Hello from the @oydczambia ! @englandnetball @ENCoaching_ @netballworldcup #diaryofanetballcoach #takeatour #roadtoNWC2019 #netballworldcup pic.twitter.com/spHO0HRh0v
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 9, 2018
PART 2….Hello from the @oydczambia ! @englandnetball @ENCoaching @netballworldcup #diaryofanetballcoach #takeatour #roadtoNWC2019 #netballworldcup pic.twitter.com/4SvLoqHoeo
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 9, 2018
What an incredible 24 hours! Privileged to be taken out to the community to see this special project from @SportInActionZ. A local schools netball hub established just 5 weeks ago @englandnetball @ENCoaching @NetballWorldCup #diaryofanetballcoach #grassroots #roadtoNWC2019 pic.twitter.com/27Sz1xkaWL
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 9, 2018
Day 2, Session 1 complete. An intense morning of unit work, communication and connections and the players have stepped it up a whole new level. Through court and transitions this afternoon and a press launch! ? @englandnetball @ENCoaching @netballworldcup pic.twitter.com/7JdpuR884O
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 10, 2018
What a welcome! Meet the squad! ? @englandnetball @ENCoaching @netballworldcup #diaryofanetballcoach #NET2019 #inspired pic.twitter.com/2AAM3P5Jhm
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 10, 2018
Day 2 done. Introducing Joyce, Mweala &Juliet. 3 of the loveliest (cheekiest!) players around. 6 hours of training, a press launch & some singing & dancing #shattered @EnglandNetball @ENCoaching_ @NetballWorldCup #diaryofanetballcoach #NET2019 #hardworkpaysoff #getinspired pic.twitter.com/OJeSoSh8bw
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 10, 2018
Yesterday's Press Launch! @englandnetball @ENCoaching @NetballWorldCup @OydcOlympic #diaryofanetballcoach #NET2019 pic.twitter.com/g5xhnG2uD4
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 11, 2018
Happy Hump Day UK! @englandnetball @ENCoaching_ @NetballWorldCup @oydczambia #diaryofanetballcoach #netball #NET2019 #gameday #roadtoNWC2019 pic.twitter.com/u3QMFy564w
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 11, 2018
Day 3 Plea!…. @EnglandNetball @ENCoaching_ @NetballWorldCup @oydczambia #diaryofanetballcoach #netball #NET2019 @viper10sports @snc_netball #roadtoNWC2019 #inspired #getinvolved @nutznetball @NetballUK pic.twitter.com/WLxtza2qqf
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 11, 2018
Day 4 done! The girls came back stronger & with purpose today and nailed our final session ??? Time to start the long journey home ? Here's a little message from the team.. @EnglandNetball @ENCoaching_ @NetballWorldCup @oydczambia #diaryofanetballcoach #NET2019 #homewardbound pic.twitter.com/ICFrFWJ6HA
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 12, 2018
Day 4…That's a wrap part 2. A few snaps from today @EnglandNetball @ENCoaching_ @NetballWorldCup @oydczambia #diaryofanetballcoach #NET2019 #roadtoNWC2019 #homewardbound #5WaysNetball #netball #newfriends pic.twitter.com/GL7ekl2nMH
— DLC@5Ways_Brighton (@DLewis_Collins) July 12, 2018
Danielle will be returning in August but has asked for clubs and organisations to pledge to each sponsor a player £150 to kit them out for the Netball World Cup Qualifiers. Details on how to sponsor a player will be released in due course.
