The Conference is designed to connect and inspire community coaches and umpires through a series of professional development sessions, which will provide the tools and insight to build the capacity and ability of coaches and umpires.
General Manager Performance & Pathway Sue Gaudion said the Conference would provide attendees with the chance to learn from Western Australia’s best high-performance coaches and umpires.
“One of the key components to developing talented netballers is providing coaches with the knowledge, experience and expertise to help grow and inspire young up and coming athletes,” Gaudion said.
“We are very lucky to have access to West Coast Fever’s High Performance Team and Coaches whose experience and knowledge is second to none.”
“Coaches across WA’s Netball community have an amazing opportunity to learn from the likes of Head Coach Dan Ryan and new Fever Assistant Coach Sara Francis-Bayman, two coaches who have achieved the ultimate glory in their own coaching journeys.
“When you add into the mix the access to knowledge from the high performance presenters, this Conference is one that aspiring and experienced coaches cannot afford to miss.”
All attendees will also be given special access to the latest developments in the game of netball, which will also include a coach/umpire resource pack.
The conference will be followed by the launch of the Peer Network, which aims to connect West Australian coaches, umpires and officials and provides a platform to educate, upskill and inspire. The Peer Network will include a series of online education sessions to be held during 2024.
The conference concludes with a Sundowner and a Q&A Panel with West Coast Fever Staff and special guests Netball Australia Head Coach Performance Umpiring Sharon Kelly and Former East Perth Footballer and State Cricketer John McGuire.
Conference Topics
Game Sense Competitiveness
West Coast Fever Coach Dan Ryan will demonstrate game sense competitiveness, drills with purpose covering West Coast Fever staples and adaptions.
Making the Basics Better
The newly signed West Coast Fever Assistant Coach Sara Francis-Bayman will demonstrate how to bring to life game day scenarios and situations in a training environment.
On the Couch
General Manager West Coast Fever, Performance & Pathway Sue Gaudion and Dan Ryan will have a conversation with key topics including: “How you Make it Happen”, “Networking” and “Creating your Coaching Philosophy”.
The Warm Up
West Coast Fever Head of Performance Liam Warwick will be taking coaches and officials through how to keep your warm ups fresh and interesting in the training environment.
Ball Blast
West Coast Fever Talent Coach Guy Keane will take coaches through ball blast with purpose. taking ball blast into a match play environment and including growing and developing drills into a realistic situation.
Fundamental Techniques
Netball Australia Head Coach Performance Umpiring and World Netball ITP member Sharon Kelly OAM will discuss the fundamental skills and techniques for pathway umpires on their road to success. She will also provide a sneak peek into the 2024 Rules of Netball updates.
For more information and to Register visit the Coach & Umpire Conference Event Page
