of SPAR Protea We haven't had a head coach since then. norma plummer He will retire in December 2023. netball south africa The Australian mentor had advertised the position before leaving in 2023.
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After a thorough process of reviewing applications and conducting a series of interviews, Netball South Africa has finally found the best candidate to move forward and lead the team to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Australia. I did.
“This process of appointing a head coach for the Proteas was not easy. We wanted to make sure we were able to properly select the best person for the role. From interview to recruitment, we guided the selection process. We needed to be thorough. The right candidate for us is someone who can help us as we rebuild our team and start competing. Some of our senior players have retired and we are looking for a fresh start. We need a coach who will grow with us. As a federation, we are confident that we have found the right person to help us do just that,” Netball South Africa President said. Cecilia Molokwane.
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jenny van dyke She has been given a four-year contract and will lead the team to the Netball World Cup in Australia in 2027, as well as other tournaments, and will be supported by former Proteas captain and coach Matthias. Zanele Mdodana.
“It is a great feeling and a great honor to be given the responsibility of leading the national team (Proteas). I have been waiting to wear this green blazer for a long time. I am also delighted that Zanele will be joining us. She has something that sets her soul on fire and I believe we will be a formidable team. My goal as Proteas coach is to continue where my predecessor left off and build a winning team. To build, to follow South Africa's proud netball culture. We need to embrace a culture of winning and having a netball identity. We are equal to the task and start competing and winning. I believe that,” Van Dijk said.
Van Dijk is touted as one of the best local coaches and the most successful coach in the domestic Telkom Netball League, winning five consecutive titles with his Tshwane-based team, the Jaguars. did.
She has also led the University of Pretoria Netball team to several finals and titles in the Varsity Cup. Prior to her appointment, she was in the under-21 squad scheduled to compete in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 Qualifiers in March.
Mr Molokwane concluded: “As a federation, we have full confidence in the person we have chosen as head coach and are confident that the team will take us to new heights and compete.”On behalf of the entire netball family, I would like to wish the entire coaching staff the best of luck.
The coach's first task is to assemble a group of 30 players and finalize a team to start working together as soon as possible.
Netball South Africa will announce training camp dates in due course.
