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Inside the elite game.

Athlete interviews, position deep-dives, mindset and recovery. Written by a coach who's lived it at the highest level.

Athlete spotlight

Mahalia Cassidy: One of the fittest players in Suncorp Super Netball

An interview with one of the league's hardest-running mid-courters on the work ethic behind her engine.

4 November 20214 min read
Performance

Recovery nutrition 101 for netball athletes

Practical post-game nutrition for developing players. What to eat, when, and why it matters more than supplements.

5 December 20215 min read
Athlete spotlight

The rise of Reilley Batcheldor

How a junior Diamonds prospect built her game from the ground up. Drills, mindset, and the lessons inside her path.

24 February 20224 min read
Mindset

A parent's guide to supporting a developing netball athlete

What actually helps your child become a better netballer, what quietly hurts, and the line that separates the two.

4 May 20266 min read
Mindset

The behavioural change that led to my high-performance selection

A short, honest reflection on the single shift in habits that opened the door to elite programs.

7 February 20224 min read
Mindset

Your start does not determine how you're going to finish

Notes on long-term player development, written for athletes who feel they're behind the pack.

16 November 20214 min read
Position

The craft of a goal keeper

Footwork, anticipation, body positioning. Breaking down the discipline of one of netball's hardest positions.

23 January 20225 min read
Performance

Netball recovery: a sports physio's perspective

What the science says about recovery for netball athletes, and what most clubs still get wrong.

26 November 20215 min read