Our Netball Programme
Netball is played across both the Michaelmas (Autumn) and Lent (Spring) terms at RGS, alongside Hockey for girls.
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Our Netball Philosophy
- Provide and promote opportunities for all pupils and facilitate player development in a safe and fun environment.
- Create and implement an environment where everybody will learn, be accountable and work hard at all times.
- Actively support and facilitate personal and team goals.
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity within all our Schools.
Whether it is at a recreational or performance level, we promote students of all abilities to experience and enjoy Netball by encouraging all girls to participate during Games, lessons and Co-curricular activities. RGS Worcester fields over 22 teams during Netball term, from A-F teams in Lower School and A-D teams in Middle and Upper School, so there are plenty of opportunities for players to compete.
From Wrekin to Wanganui, from Adelaide to Aldershot, RGS Worcester have made their mark in Netball. RGS Worcester frequently features at the West Midlands Schools Competitions, as well as National School events across a variety of age groups. We enter the ‘Sisters n Sport’ cup for Under 14, Under 16 and Under 19 where we have finished 3rd in the country two years in a row.
Outside of School, we encourage pupils to continue their Netball through supporting links between clubs, leagues and Super league franchises so that pupils can participate in Netball in a community setting.
Developing Performance
We identify and develop performance athletes with the potential to succeed by progressing them into our Athlete Development Programme (ADP) through 1-1 mentoring, strength and conditioning sessions, video analysis and individualised plans, whilst helping to balance training, academics and potential clashes in their schedules.
We continue to nurture outstanding Netball talent, with numerous pupils currently representing at County level and across franchise pathways, including Birmingham Panthers Player Development Programme (PDP) and England Netball’s Emerging Talent Programme (ETP) across a range of age groups. Our netballers are also competing in the Loughborough Lightning Under 15 Academy, and a strong contingent features in the Worcestershire County Pathway at both Under 13 and Under 15 levels. Notably, our 1st Team Captain represents Nottingham Forest at Under 19 level and many Senior Squad players are actively involved in the West Midlands Premier and Regional adult leagues.
With access to elite coaching, professional-standard training and established connections to regional and national development pathways, RGS Worcester is dedicated to supporting every stage of a pupil’s Netball journey. Whether a beginner or an elite athlete, each player benefits from a high-performance environment designed to help them train, compete and thrive. The school also offers a comprehensive Strength & Conditioning (S&C) programme, equipping athletes with the physical foundation required to perform at the highest level.
Whether you aspire to be an international player or have never played Netball before we pride ourselves in finding a place for everyone.
a number of pupils represent at county and netball superleague level.
Coaches
At RGS Worcester our coaching team is highly qualified and has a wealth of experience in both coaching and umpiring, which enables players at all levels to fulfil their potential. The girls are very fortunate to benefit from the experience of Rebecca Gwilliam, previously Head of Netball at Malvern College, before joining us here at RGS Worcester. Rebecca who currently plays and captains for Worcester Reds Premier 3 team and National winner Stunts Mixed Netball Team. Rebecca has a UKCC level 2 coaching qualification and is a qualified Sports Therapist working for the Switzerland National Netball Team. We are thoroughly enjoying the impact she is having in driving both our players and the Netball programme to even greater success, with achievements reflected in our annual showcase event Superball, as well as consistently strong performances in regional qualifiers and at the ‘Sisters n Sport’ Finals Day over the past three years.
Our coaching staff includes our full-time professional Netball coach Amy Sly, Head coach for our Birmingham Panthers ETP Hub, and regional club Head coach for Under 16 performance.. Sessions are a combination of skills-based, technical and tactical, whilst also ensuring that enjoyment remains a key component.
The Netball Programme offers skills-based and game sense sessions, focusing on technical and tactical elements of the game as well as enhancing the performers desire to take responsibility for their own learning and development in a game based setting. In addition we offer 1-2-1 and small group sessions, strength and conditioning and athlete mentoring which is available all year round to those who wish to develop further skills whilst also ensuring that love and enjoyment remains a key component.
As the proud home of the Birmingham Panthers PDP (Under 19) and ETP (Under 14), RGS Worcester offers exceptional opportunities for ambitious netballers seeking to progress within the sport.
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