Dianne
I have been married to my best friend for the last 28 years and we have 2 wonderful children Aidan 25 & Ailish 23 .
I love to snowboard and everything to do with the snow, lawn bowl ( don’t laugh), listening to music, sharing good times with family & friends.
Coach Life
I started coaching as my 6 year old daughter’s team needed a coach. I didn’t think when I put my hand up to help out that it would turn into a passion that has pivotal in my life for the last 17 years.
I love working with players to develop skills, strategies, court awareness and watching that hard work come to life during games and building relationships for life. Netball has given me so many moments of joy, from watching a player have that pure moment of success , whether if be in the simple execution of skill they have been working on or that “ah ha”moment of understanding the why in a game and being able to implement it.
I love being part of a team and sharing the ups and downs that sporting life brings. Its this shared journey that keeps me wanting to be better for those I coach!
Dianne has coached at the VNL Level Championship, Div 1 and 19U's for a number of years.
Head Coach Of Netball Victoria's Zone Academy for both Western & Eastern Zone, Selector, Elmer State titles coach Open, 17U and 15U Mixed. Head Coach of the very successful Rupertswood Football Netball Club and Darley Football Netball Club, Head Coach of the Victorian Deaf Netball and also Coached the Men's 23U Reserves.
ACCREDITATION
Advanced Level Coach, Currently working towards my Elite LevelLevel 2 First Aid & CPR, Senior First Aid - Anaphylactic & Asthma management trained.
EMMA
Emma grew up in Strathmore and attended the Lowther Hall Anglican Ladies college in Essendon. Emma graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technologies with a Chiropractic double Bachelor with a distinction average.
Emma started her netball life as a player, then moved into umpiring and playing and finally moved into coaching.
Emma has a passion for travel “I haven’t been everywhere, but its on my list!”, Cooking and keeping active. Em's favourite food would be eggs & Avo on toast or Sushi.
COACH LIFE
Emma has been a coach at STNC for the past 7 years, and has brought with her 13 years of playing experience and 10 years of umpiring experience. Over the past 6 years as a coach at STNC, Emma has coached U13s of all grades, including Div 1, while also coaching U15s.
Emma has a true passion for netball in all its facets. Her love of her players and her desire to help them on their journey to be the best they can be, is her greatest asset. Emma works diligently behind the scenes to be prepared for every coaching session, she is works with her players holistically and understands that it takes more than just skill to be your best. Emma has had great success with her teams and the girls have experienced winning Grand Finals and playing in many finals series. The teams that haven't made finals have always developed skills and grown as players.
Emma has also been involved in Lowther Hall AGS netball program, other school netball programs and school holiday clinics in Victoria.
St Therese's is blessed to have such a dedicated hardworking coach and her players are blessed to have a coach who is there for them win, lose or during COVID where Emma has run virtual trainings every week!
ACCREDITATION
Emma currently holds her Development Coaching accreditation and C grade umpiring badge, while undertaking training to attain her B grade badge and Intermediate coaching accreditation.
Alex
Alex is currently a year 11 student at St Columba’s college. Alex loves to keep active and has a passion for cooking. Alex has grown up playing netball which is her first love but Alex has a passion for all sports and has been a part of many teams and independent sports over her years at St Columba’s College from being part of the swim, netball, volleyball and various running teams. She has participated in many runs raising money for charity as well as completing 3, 24 hour swims as part of a team to raise money for MS (multiple sclerosis).
COACH LIFE
Alex has been a coach at STNC for 4 years, has 8 years playing experience along with 4 years of umpiring experience. Alex started as an assistant coach and then started coaching her own team and also began umpiring. Over the years at STNC Alex has coached a variety of different players in the NSG age group. Alex has a passion of netball and helping others improve to then be able to perform to the best of their abilities. She encourages team work, participation and an inclusive environment.
ACCREDITATION
Alex received an umpiring award just before COVID and is currently undertaking training to attain her C badge.