The NEGS Netball Program is designed to develop female netball students 12 to 18 years of age in a school environment. The program is specifically designed to comply with the Netball NSW philosophies. The NEGS Netball Program is not a participation program and is aimed at producing top-level athletes. The program will run for the 4 school terms each year.
Players will participate in 1 – 2 weekly small group training sessions utilising flexible academic timetables. The sessions will be delivered by NEGS Netball Coordinator, Kristen Cohen, and students will be required to participate in weekly strength and conditioning sessions.
Athletes within the NEGS Netball Program will also receive Individual Player Plans (IPP) to identify areas for improvement during the program.
The NEGS Netball program focuses on the following areas:
Core Playing Competencies
- Sound technical skill base
- Tactical understanding and ability to read play, consistency, and accuracy of decision-making under pressure
- Achieve and maintain the fitness required to play at that level
- Sustaining intensity of performance throughout the game
- Shows the potential skills and capabilities to represent NSW at the highest level
Core Personal Attributes
- Self-responsibility – driven to be the best and committed to own development.
- Resilience – mental toughness, bounces back from adversity, perseveres and adapts.
- Self-awareness – emotional intelligence and can manage behaviour.
- Leadership – leads by example and role model the Netball NSW performance culture on and off the court.
- Communication – ability to communicate positively, be open to receiving feedback, and give feedback in a calm and mature manner.
Athlete Management
- Injury prevention and management as required
- Performance-enhancing substance education
Coaching
The program will be administered by NEGS Netball Coach Kristen Willis and supported by Netball NSW to conduct the program.
The NEGS Rugby Program is designed to develop female rugby students 12 to 18 years of age, in a school environment.
The NEGS Rugby Program is not a participation program and is aimed at producing top level athletes as they move forward in their Rugby skill development. The program will run for the 4 school terms each year.
Players will participate in twice weekly on field training sessions delivered by NEGS Rugby Coaches, and participate in weekly strength and conditioning sessions. Established programs with nutritionists and sports psychologists will also assist athletes throughout the program.
Coaching staff will also provide athlete skill identification and Individual Player Plans (IPP) for all students to identify areas for improvement during the program.
Applications for the 2024 NEGS Rugby Program are now open.
The NEGS Rugby Program focuses on the following areas:
Core Skill Development
- Junior elite skill development
- Junior elite specialist skill development
Game Education
- Junior elite decision-making development
- Junior elite game and positional strategy development
- Junior elite execution of skills under game pressure
- Junior elite introduction to team performance analysis
Physiology Component
- Junior elite rugby specific movement and functional competencies
- Planning and delivery of physical program on an individual basis and/or within a group
- Recovery
- Individual athletes program and monitoring
Athlete Personal Management
- Injury prevention and management as required
- Performance-enhancing substance education
Team Dynamics and Performance
- Introductory education and training in required behaviours
- Introductory group dynamics
- Respect and responsibility
Coaching
The program is administered and delivered by qualified NEGS Rugby Coaches.