Our community coaches have been busy, and the results are inspiring! Over the past couple of months, coaches have upskilled through the Netball New Zealand Community Coach Awards, preparing to hit the 2026 season stronger than ever.
A huge thank you to our Centres Pukekohe, Waiuku, Waitakere, Māngere Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, Waitākere and North Harbour for hosting the workshops, and to all the Coach Developers who made the sessions engaging, fun, and practical.
And to our coaches – your dedication to improving your skills and connecting with others is what keeps our netball community thriving. Completing these modules before the season gives you a head start for 2026!
Modules Included:
- CCA Level 1: Planning, Selecting, Attack, Defence & Shooting Fundamentals, Skills Analysis, Team Culture, and Building Effective Relationships
- CCA Level 2: Mental Skills, Game Analysis, Centre Pass, Circle Work, Through Court Attack & Defence, Tournament Planning, and Developing Physical Capacity
Recipients of the NNZ Community Coach Award
Level 1:
- Waiuku: Tyler Campbell
- Pukekohe: Kelly and Olivia Tangaroa, Hinemoa McCawe
- Papakura: Anne Marie Lakai, Candice Gwynne, Chloe Keys
- Auckland: Raylene Benioni, Stacey Benoni
- Netball Waitakere: Alistair Bach, Christina Oscar, Lizelle du Preez, Lyle Jones
Level 2:
- Netball North Harbour: Brian (BJ) Keepa
Congratulations to all! Your commitment makes a real difference.
For coaching support, visit your local Netball Centre website or contact us at the zone:
Brian Keepa –
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