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Netball
Program Overview
Following the success of previous programs, the Gold Coast Academy of Sport continues to provide additional development opportunities for representative netball athletes across the region. Designed to complement the excellent work already being delivered by clubs and associations, the program supports athletes in developing the skills, knowledge, and habits required to succeed both on and off the court.
Earlier this year, GCAS delivered a successful Junior Netball Academy Program for athletes preparing for the 2026 Queensland Netball State Age Championships, focusing on on-court development, confidence, and game understanding in a high-performance environment.
Building on this success, GCAS is excited to offer the Senior Netball Off-Season Development Program for athletes preparing for representative trials and the 2027 season. The 8-week program focuses on developing on-court confidence, decision-making, and game understanding, while also exposing athletes to key areas of athlete development including mental preparation, female athlete nutrition, and recovery strategies.
Athletes will also participate in a specialised recovery session in partnership with P3 Recovery Centre and receive an Academy sports journal and Academy singlet as part of the program.
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee prior to acceptance into the program.
Junior Coaches: Senior Coaches:
Amanda Long Kim Elliott
Kim Elliott Sau Endemann
Selection Process
Applications are now open under the Register tab located at the top of the page.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Academy Netball Program in 2025, athletes must be:
- Junior Netball – Players 12-14 years born 2014 -2012
- Senior Netball – Players 15-18 years born 2011-2008
- Selected in a team to represent their Association in the 2026 State Age competition.
- Be a current financial member of a local Netball Association located within the Queensland Gold Coast region
- Aspire to achieve elite representation in Netball.
All applications will go before a selection committee.
Athlete Commitment
Athletes need to sign an athlete agreement form advising that they are willing to attend compulsory training / educational sessions as scheduled. It is encouraged that athletes attend all sessions to gain full benefit from both skill and core sessions.