Harten's usual partner in the shooting circle, Helen Housby, and former Manchester Thunder star Eleanor Cardwell have featured regularly in recent international series and are likely to be in head coach Jess Thirlby's thoughts for the South Africa tournament. "I feel like I say the same thing every week, but these players are a credit to themselves. At the time, Lightning's captain shared her reaction on social media and echoed the sentiments of many, by saying that she was 'gutted' but that she understood it was the right decision for everyone's health and safety. Netball Superleague 2022: Manchester Thunder beat Loughborough - BBC U21reserves and playing in the England U19 squads: Emma Rayner, Emma Thacker and Yasmin Roebuck, Roses Down Under Mentors 200th National League game spoiled by Hartens GIANTS, West Midlands residents offered exclusive access to Birmingham 2022 tickets, 2020 Vitality Goalden Globe Netball Volunteer Awards, Support for Schools/Universities/Colleges. Lightning; Netball; Squad; Sports Get involved Performance Para sport . Theathleteshave allput in a lot of hard work to be selected into the programme and haveshownoutstandingcommitment andresilienceto adapt to the different environmentsin this time. nataliepanagarry (@Npanagarry) / Twitter Key Moments Beating Pulse after Thunder loss, Round 11. Loughborough University student Suzie Liverseidge will once again balance her studies in Sports Technology with her training programme as she continues to represent . Papers: Big Sam or Bowyer to replace Gracia at Leeds? I cant wait to work with such a talented group of athletes, as well as theirclubcoaches,and use my knowledge and experienceto support their development., *also inthe2021-22Roses Futures programme. Leota said she finds coaching more stressful than playing and developing a winning mentality is something she hopes Rhinos can work on next season. Academy | Sport | Loughborough University Clark becomes Lightnings seventh signing for 2021 as she joins Beth Cobden, Sam May, Annabel Roddy, Beth Gabriel and Lucy Parize in whats gearing up to be a very exciting roster. Heading into the match, both teams were well matched with 12 points on the table. Loughborough Lightning is the no.1 Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and has been competing in the Netball Super League since its inception eighteen years ago. The team will train weekly at Loughborough University on a Thursday night (7-9pm) from September to May alongside the Superleague and U21 team. The team will have friendly fixtures arranged against other franchise teams to simulate the NPL. Loughborough Lightning are part of the wider elite sport franchises based at Loughborough University. List of English netball coaches - FamousFix List Loughborough Lightning Head Coach and the EN Pathway Head Coach with opportunities for professional development in both environments. With star shooter Mary Cholhok unavailable due to injury, Clark stepped up and took hold in the circle. Who is ready to make the big push at the top end of the table? Please send to our Pathway Head Coach, Victoria BurgessV.Burgess@lboro.ac.uk. athletes have been selectedforthe U21 squad for 2021 bynewly appointedHead CoachVictoria Burgessand Assistant CoachColette Thomson. I think the fans can expect a lot, weve got Ella Clark in the circle who can give that calm confident shooting and take that pressure but then also Mary who Ill be telling to get those rebounds, but shes been trying those long bombs and is scarily accurate. Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball Loughborough Lightning's Mary Cholhok won the Gilbert Golden Shot for scoring the most goals in the regular season. Netball Super League: What happened in round 12? - BBC Sport Head Coach Sara Bayman comments on Clarks experience as a vital addition to the sides ambitions: Ella provides us with creativity in attack and a huge amount of experience. https://bit.ly/3BLEvLl Computacenter UK Careers 4 74 You can also sign up to our newsletter here. The_Netball_Coach Retweeted Lionesses @Lionesses Olivia Murphy. That was one of the games where they really stepped up and showed me what they were capable of., Who will be crowned champions? "There have been trailblazers [in netball] and I think someone like Ash Brazil in Australia has done a great job, Laura Clemesha and Nat in this league. "In some games we're engaged for long periods and then something happens and you think it's going to click and the next week it doesn't quite go right or we go back to the start of the season," she said. Tickets are still available for Saturdays event and can be purchased online now at: https://fast5allstars.com. Trent College is thrilled to announce that it has become an official academy hub for Loughborough Lightning, one of the top performing netball clubs in England. These are the types of players that are stepping up, performing week after week., Best Performance Loughborough Lightning v Mavericks, Round 6. #$ "DOcIM%AnCl56n494^6\^61Z;Kbwv.slv{d\ #Ip`5GpyUm (:.Kv:|`Z54%6y t}q`c% 4W_ Vitality Netball Superleague: Loughborough Lightning embracing pressure England Netball | Athletes selected for England U21 squad for 2021 Netball All four of the current top four teams will qualify by the end of Round 15 IF they all reach 33 points, AND Stars lose to Dragons. Its a great bunch of girls and I really think we can do it this year, she said. "The team have been unbelievable," Karen Greig, Thunder's head coach, told Sky Sports. Each camp and course is designed for a particular age group, ability or discipline allowing the attendees to benefit from exclusive tips, skills and activities from within a top Superleague club. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 594.96 842.04] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> We believe in an inclusive athlete centred environment that fosters a culture of excellence, teamwork, ownership and gratitude whilst providing a strong foundation for personal development. Heres what you need to know about the reigning champions: Always there when you need her, centre court player Hannah Joseph has been an integral part of a team fighting for victory this season. Captain Natalie Metcalf can also play at goal attack and would provide back-up to England's shooters but Harten's absence leaves a gap for a target shooter. And with 400 goals so far this season, the 30-year-old has shown experience and class. Im a little bit nervous but I am excited too. "It was a really lovely weekend; I'd been planning for a little while, so I was glad to get it in just before all this.". Earlier this year the school also announced its sponsorship of Beeston Hockey Club for the 2020-21 season. The 29-year-old, who has led Loughborough Lightning to two Grand Finals since her arrival at the franchise in 2015, had an unfortunate start to the 2020 season after suffering a foot fracture in the opening round. Our Squads | Sport | Loughborough University England netball players Kadeen and Sasha Corbin have launched NetBallers - a BBC Radio 5 Live podcast. Here is all you need to know from round 13. Last year's champions will be taking on first-time semi-finalists London Pulse. Strength and conditioning | Sport | Loughborough University To select the 2021 'All Star VII', teams were asked to pick out who they thought was the best player in each position, but were not allowed to vote for any of their own squad members. "We've all got differences, we're all unique and that should be something that we want to bring to the netball family and to the netball court. Netball Vinkhumbo's technical director at Sirens - Karen Atkinson - was voted as Coach of the Season, after leading the team to their highest placing in their history. % Lightning embracing finals weekend pressure, Resilient Rhinos ready to attack finals opportunity, Atkinson discusses keys to Sirens' success, Loughborough Lightning vs Leeds Rhinos Netball, Live on Sky Sports Action and Mix, streamed on the Sky Sports YouTube channel. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. Follow @NetballSL on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Vitality Netball Superleague news. That's where sport has taken a bit of a turn, people's differences are embraced. Assistant Coach. Trent is one of nine hubs in the East Midlands that are providing high performance, technical and tactical training for the 2020-21 season. "We've got other people in our league and it's never not been normal, but I think it's always been quite private. Head coach Vic Burgess steered the 2021 champions to qualification with ease after the team finished second in the table. No stranger to the duel athlete role, Clark boasts international caps for both Netball and Basketball and looks to once again intertwine the two in 2021. "We want to see the personalities, characters and that's what's giving our sport colour. Due to Tier 3 restrictions, the weekly academy sessions are currently taking place remotely but the school is hopeful that face-to-face training will commence in early January. Panagarry echoed her head coach's thoughts and shared that she is incredibly eager to embrace being a role model for others. <> Ella Clark back in Loughborough Lightning's shooting circle. Her decision leaves the Roses without one of their most experienced and prolific shooters before this summer's World Cup. Performance Lightning. Loughborough University Netball Coach Sep 2022 - Present8 months Loughborough, England, United Kingdom Student Athlete Sep 2018 - Oct 20224 years 2 months Loughborough, England, United. 2023 Content Copyright Netball Super League, Northern Irelands Fi Toner pledges future to Leeds Rhinos Netball, Grace Sullivan graduates to Surrey Storms senior squad. Alongside her athleticism and shooting accuracy, the partnerships she formed with Brie Grierson and Rhea Dixon were incredible. The game was set to be an exciting one with Rhinos aiming to seal their first win of the season and leave the bottom of the table. At just 20-years-old, Fadoju is still growing in the game but under the wing of veteran Roses defender Geva Mentor has the potential to become a vital player for head coach Jess Thirlby. That game showed how much we can learn from that previous game and implement something different and not make the same mistakes we made before. Vitality Netball Superleague: Loughborough Lightning's Beth Cobden wins Bayman, who is now retired from playing elite netball, is slightly older than her captain and on the same episode of Off The Court, she shared her own feelings from her time as an athlete. Josie Pointon - Loughborough Lightning Franchise Pathway Lead Its a great opportunity for me to try it out and see if its something I want to go into in the future. After that, those who achieved the most votes created the final standout seven. Pulse beat Severn Stars 56-50 but drop to second on goal difference while Lightning overcame Strathclyde Sirens 61-45 to remain fourth, behind Thunder. Katherine Ratcliffe. Conor De Smith Im excited for the day but Ill be very relaxed and just want the side to have fun. She has coached across all age groups, including coaching for the under 17 Loughborough Lightning Academy. Fadoju. Leota, who won the Super League as a player with Manchester Thunder in 2019, said her side have shown glimpses of brilliance but are lacking consistency. Loughborough Lightning Academy works in collaboration with a select number of schools to extend professional training opportunities across the region. Klopp: We will do business | Chelsea transfer model impossible for manager, Transfer Centre - Neville: Spurs can't afford to lose Kane this summer, Brecel holds off Selby fightback to win World Snooker final, Carra: Everton display will worry rivals | 'Big Sam makes sense for Leeds', Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race, Sprint beef, Ferrari respite & reignited title fight | What we learnt in Baku, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky!'. Manchester Thunder deliver perfect regular season after 20th Pulse beat Severn Stars 56-50 but drop to second on goal difference while Lightning overcame Strathclyde Sirens 61-45 to remain fourth, behind Thunder. Weve come so close so many times and I think we can do it this year, Clark added. And when it comes to statistics, Joseph tops the table with the most feeds at 414 and has been a driving force to get the ball into the Loughborough circle. Celtic Dragons were comfortably beaten 65-48 by Loughborough Lightning, their first match since parting ways with head coach Danielle Titmuss-Morris. Learn more about the specialist sports provision at Trent College and The Elms here. Commenting on her ability to juggle two sports, Clark credited each sport for their advantages: I didnt really get into the thick of it last season as both got cut short just the sports began to collide, so it will be interesting to see how that works this year. Our Academy has strong links to the Loughborough Lightning senior programme and our ethos is inclusive of all ages and stages within our club. Towera Vinkhumbo, Strathclyde Sirens' incredibly influential defender, was named as the Players' Player of the Season after her outstanding campaign with the Scottish franchise. But that was soon to change as Lightning put up a decisive performance in front of a packed home crowd to make it five wins from five. sn+IQEs809 # e:D#;U3;{v@Ku;}O4u-Q\2l\ lA= ]m.7#`Q;Xt?5>nXl(BoGYgHjW-V/'B:f6Czhd}@.f@a\g'EP&fHqXu2$1I +Za^$fc2pmGZnd\j-sAN7 *V@`,t!H`:bTJZSHLT[P opUYk4b"WhP`T,HRR_,Mo|f-g%7u2*YGaQr/\o4O{'!b/\$C"6'.! Alongside the Netball Head Coach, liaise with Strength & Conditioning Coaches and other multi-disciplinary Alongside Nat Panagarry and Hannah Joseph, the Commonwealth Games gold medallist has formed an exceptional mid-court unit and Lightning will look to harness their experience when they face Leeds Rhinos Netball in the first semi-final at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday. I think we found the start of the 2020 season difficult, a couple of key players took injuries very early on which affected our rhythm, but by the third game we were starting to display some really strong performances, so now its about building on that.. When questioned on her coaching style Panagarry was quick to share the importance of having a relaxed side. As well as getting to a point where she was able to perform her first running session in 14 weeks, Panagarry's lockdown period contained another significant milestone - becoming engaged to her partner Katie. Conor De Smith Beat Media "Athletes now, I think generally, are much more willing to embrace who they are and what makes them different. We offer a range of CPD opportunities that place our coaches at the forefront of performance netball. 349 talking about this. The team will have friendly fixtures arranged against other franchise teams to simulate the NPL. Loughborough Lightning's Mary Cholhok won the Gilbert Golden Shot for scoring the most goals in the regular season. We have a large group of dedicated coaches within our pathway. 28th Oct 2021 by The England international's outstanding season has been rewarded with the Vitality Player of the Season award (Image credit - Morgan Harlow). By Jess Anderson BBC Sport at the Copper Box 5 June 2022 Netball Thunder also won the Superleague title in 2012, 2014 and 2019 Manchester Thunder completed a perfect unbeaten season by winning. This term alone has seen pupils benefitting from workshops and training sessions with a host of sporting professionals including: Trent Colleges innovative sports programme, known as the 3Ps, aims to help every pupil find enjoyment through sport. The National Performance League (NPL) competition is the top competition for age group players in the country. Thomson brings a wealth of experience coaching at all levels of the game to the role, including helping the Vitality Roses on their journey to . The teams who finish first and second in the regular season will secure a home semi-final on 9 June with the Grand Final taking place two days later at London's Copper Box. Papers: Bowyer to replace Gracia at Leeds? Im really enjoying playing both sports again though and seeing how they complement each other. Players have been selected for abehind-closed-doorsperformance competition camp from 27-30July at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Director of Netball/Head Coach. Applications close 2nd April 2023 lboro.ac.uk Apply now! Games will be played between November and April. Its easy to get started. stream "It's definitely triggered a change in her, in terms of how she perceives herself. Image Credit | Still Sport. Loughborough Lightning maintained their 100% record at home with a win against Leeds Rhinos to move up to third. Donnell Wallam was named as the Sky Sports Fans' Player of the Season after an online vote through the Vitality Netball Superleague. The team will train weekly at Loughborough University on a Thursday Night (7-9pm) from September to May alongside the Superleague and U19 team. 4 0 obj Vinkhumbo was a late arrival at Sirens, after Zanele Vimbela suffered a long-term injury during pre-season, and Vinkhumbo's defensive partnership with Emily Nicholl and Taylor Cullen in front of them, was outstanding. "Tamsin [Greenway] and I are really good friends, but I massively struggled with my sexuality and even telling close friends. The Grand Final takes place at the Copper Box Arena on Sunday, with coverage live on Sky Sports from 3.45pm. Loughborough University Northumbria University About Experienced Performance Netball Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the education and also on the England Netball. Nat Panagarry, Loughborough Lightning's captain and an England Vitality Rose, joined Off The Court and discussed her experience as an LGBT+ athlete in netball. Atkinson, who was voted the winner by her fellow Superleague coaches, follows in the footsteps of the 2019 holder, Sara Francis-Bayman. "We are getting there and I think I have to be a bit nicer," she said. "We've had time to celebrate together in our little bubble, the celebrations have probably lasted a little bit longer than normal. We have a range of age group programmes designed to offer development and competition within a performance pathway. "Before the World Cup, I possibly just saw myself as Nat who played netball and that was me," she reflected. "I've always felt that I've been celebrated for who I am and that's how everyone should be," she said. . Sophie Drakeford-Lewis has been magnificent for Surrey Storm this season - scoring 316 goals - and is the only goal attack ranked inside the Super League's top 10 shooters in 2023 but tends to offer versatility in mid-court and not as a target shooter. I feel like weve come close so many times and I just really want to get over that line with this team. Megan Perry - Loughborough University Netball Coach - Loughborough Manchester Thunder have won the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague title and completed a perfect season, after a 60-53 victory over Loughborough Lightning in the Grand Final. For some of our players they wont have ever played in front of that many people in such a big arena so its a great opportunity for them to experience that so whatever happens were all just aiming to go out there and have a good time.. With more players to be revealed over the coming days, be sure to keep your eyes peeled on social to find out who will be joining them in purple for 2021. Mary Cholhok. The young goal-attack continues to build on her experience from England youth programmes where she has featured at both . PL relegation fight: What are the remaining games? ,ArM=B2QUV FA%|1&Y7|9@Ns;:YlDL`2t9N ?SM2a%~#M~uSR.6&n14 aziYU:[$uS&yBU2);'\XxTRb^Ha y&(bzPU :I England shooter Jo Harten, who has 117 caps and was part of the squad who won Commonwealth gold in 2018. announced her retirement from international duty on Monday. As an LGBT+ athlete at the top of the English game, Panagarry's own experiences of inclusivity have been positive ones. Loughborough Lightning's Beth Cobden has been named as the 2021 Vitality Player of the Season, with Strathclyde Sirens' Towera Vinkhumbo being selected as the Players' Player of the Season. Having competed on the international stage for both GB Basketball and the England Roses, Clark understands the demands and drive needed to succeed. Netball Super League: What happened in round 13? - BBC Sport Burgess said: There was a period of time that we didnt have Cholhok available due to injury and Ella Clark has really stepped up in that shooter role, controlling that attacking end and weve been getting through games without some of our key players. Manchester Thunder deliver perfect regular season after 20th Superleague victory, Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this, Vitality Netball Superleague 2022: Fixtures, coverage and results, Ratnapala leaves director of netball role at Saracens Mavericks. The top four has taken shape, albeit with plenty of jostling for position still to be done. Newly appointed Jill McIntosh has not yet. Loughborough Lightning's rugby team is a newcomer to the high performing women's sports at Loughborough. c.thorpe@lboro.ac.uk Kam Sodha Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach Kam is a UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coach who has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Loughborough Lightning will be hosting the other semi-final at the Sir David Wallace Arena later on Friday evening. Thomson brings a wealth of experience coaching at all levels of the game to the role, includinghelping the Vitality Roses on their journey towin goldat the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In 2005-06 they were founder members of the league. It showed those relentless values. Games will be played between November and April. Thunder have beaten both Lightning and Pulse this season, but facing both in less than 48 hours will prove a tough challenge for Karen Greig's side. International shooter Joyce Mvula picked up the player of the match award, with Emilia Roscoe and Millie Sanders sharing the goal defence bib in the absence of Shadine van der Merwe. "It's going to be pedal to the metal this week, hopefully we can do a job and then come home with the trophy.". Doubling up as a player coach, Panagarry will look to further her experience in coaching whilst aiming to lead the side to back-to-back Fast 5 victories after winning the . 3 0 obj Loughborough Lightning Netball squad. Loughborough Lightning has revealed yet more of its line-up for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague with champions Hannah Williams and Suzie Liverseidge returning to the side. Across athletics, swimming, netball, cricket, hockey, triathlon, badminton, tennis and basketball there are approximately 200 female performance athletes operating at a high level. Loughborough Lightning is an English netball team based at Loughborough University. "She went to her first major tournament and it was a home World Cup where the fans went crazy, ticket sales went through the roof and the England girls were getting mobbed! Theres so much that I can take from my training sessions into both sports and Im grateful for the opportunity and support from both Lightning and Riders that enables me to do both.. British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship: Nat Panagarry to lead Weve also got Zan and Fran, who have joined us this year, who are hungry for ball and for the opportunity to get out there and show is what they can do. Manchester Thunder secured their 20th win of the Vitality Netball Superleague season against Loughborough Lightning and go into the semi-finals unbeaten. Im excited, its been nice to get back with the girls and get back training and Im looking forward to showing the fans what we can do and giving the new players a chance to get on court.. The core purpose of this role is to manage the pathway and to develop future . Netball Super League | Where to watch: Round 14 and 15 Alas, for all involved in the Vitality Netball Superleague, COVID-19 meant that the 2020 season was paused in mid-March and cancelled entirely at the end of May. Netball Super League: London Pulse into semi-finals, two defeats for Loughborough Lightning Netball Team @LboroLightning Sep 25 13 Years in the @NetballSL 2021 VNSL Champion @EnglandNetball Vitality Rose @NetballWorldCup bronze medalist Captain fantastic @Npanagarry 's netball CV has it all and she's back for more next year for her 8th season in purple! Watch live Netball Super League on Sky Sports. Lightning put up a dominating and relentless performance over Saracens Mavericks for a 71-47 win in Round 6. izh|`[ k_*A K]Y0I('= $6%]}qxPY02CgLXKP!g^iQspF>k nLe)]4>Tz9m0,A=a6A$kC+oY5F,89: 95}5kqY?))RNMeVIIx& szqaM,+W0IH For a player to be eligible for the award they must be 21 prior to the start of the season. The Superleague is packed with young talents, but Funmi Fadoju was named as this year's Young Player of the Season. Our hub locations for 2020-2021 season will be updated soon. Her tally of 772 goals, with a success rate of 88 per cent, bodes well for Lightning moving into finals weekend. Learn with Lightning | Sport | Loughborough University Fadoju has already been earmarked by Tamsin Greenway for England's 2022 Commonwealth Games squad and the England Futures athlete pipped Loughborough Lightning's Alice Harvey and the Strathclyde Sirens' duo of Niamh McCall and Emma Barrie to the post. Pulse head coach Sam Bird said Fadoju . "I have seen moments where I think: 'Wow, if we could put that in for 60 minutes, we'd be unstoppable.'". In her fifth season with the side, Clark will also compete for Leicester Riders Womens Basketball during their new campaign. "I think part of that was because I didn't want anything to detract from what I did on court. Nat Panagarry will be Head Coach of Loughborough Lightning this weekend. "Since then, it's made me realise that I do need to step up and if I can be a role model for just one person within the community or any minority group, that's amazing. We love that our coaches are unique and encourage each of them to develop a coaching style that is centered around a growth mindset philosophy. She was an integral part of an England squad that finished with a bronze medal and it marked a turning point for her personally, as Lightning head coach Sara Bayman noted. Thunder will take to their home court again at Belle Vue to face Team Bath Netball in the first of the two Superleague semi-finals on Friday. Catch up with round 12 of the Super League. Bella Baylis. WD/GD/C. "It was a poor start, I thought we were going to come out with a hiss and a roar, but it took us too long to get into it," she told BBC Sport. The Malawi international led the league in terms of intercepts with 60, creating 93 turnovers and adding 56 deflections to her tally during the 20 rounds. 23rd Oct 2020 by She has a very busy schedule with competing in basketball as well, but she is desperate for this team to win and thats what we want from our players.. Travis has officiated Grand Finals in the past and was voted as the winner by the Vitality Netball Superleague Umpire appointment panel. Netball:England U21s stars bolster Loughborough Lightning's 2022 roster Nat Panagarry will oversee Loughborough Lightning as Head Coach at Fast5 GS. Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. Her tally of 772 goals, with a success rate of 88 per cent, bodes well for .

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