Netball WA wishes to congratulate all the 2024 Scholarship holders. Each year, Netball WA offers such scholarships to deserving members of the netball community to help further their aspirations in their relevant field.
Bette Allison Coach Scholarship
Riley Culnane- Souwest Jets
Currently the Apprentice Coach with Souwest Jets Open team, Riley is an ex-state player with an enthusiasm for passing on what she has learned during her state league playing days. The scholarship will assist with her accreditation goals and future GIG WANL coaching aspirations.
Kim Garay- Western Roar
Kim is the Apprentice Coach with Western Roar Mens and Pride Boys. She has a self-motivation to keep developing as a coach and continuing to work through the coach pathway. Kim also enjoys giving back to grassroot netball at association level.
Jessica Johnson- Tom Price Netball Association
Jessica is currently an active coach and the president at Tom Price Netball Association in the Pilbara Region. She is passionate about engaging and retaining girls and boys in our sport and supporting coaches who are new to the pathway. The scholarship will assist Jessica to travel to Perth for the Advanced Coach Course.
Sam McPherson- Peel Lightning and Rockingham Districts Netball Association
Sam is currently the head coach of Peel Lightning Bolts (WANL Futures) as well as an active coach at RDNA. She is committed to the development of players and coaches as well as her own continual development. The scholarship shall assist Sam pursue her goal of achieving the Advanced Coach Accreditation.