Coach JULIE
When did you start playing Netball? 6 years old
Why do you play netball? I LOVE the team sport and LOVE the competitiveness and LOVE the camaraderie
How long have you been coaching netball? Since a teenager to support smaller kids development. Many years but I won’t say how many.
What’s your fondest memory of coaching? Seeing an athletes transition from a timid and unconfident player to see the spark ignite and the transformation into one of the strongest players in our team.
As a coach 3 words or phrases that I value are… Never give up attitude, be compassionate, passion for the game.
What are you up hobbies aside Netball? Painting, reading and listening to podcasts. Plus a bit of travel.
Nickname? Juju, Jules, wongy.
Favourite food? Japanese of all descriptions.
Random fact? I played Maria in high school production of West Side Story.
Why do I coach with sport ready? I love our girls and seeing them grow on and off the court. To see their transformations as players is incredible and I am proud to be part of that Journey.
Coach Danielle
When did you start playing Netball? started playing aged 9
Why do you play netball? I love the fitness within it, the team spirit and being able to enjoy something that’s he’s work but rewarding with your friends!
How long have you been coaching netball? Been coaching for about 8 years now and I absolutely LOVE it!
What’s your fondest memory of coaching? When one of my players said to me that she is the player she is today because of the training she does with me and because of all the motivation I give her!
As a coach 3 words or phrases that I value are… Keep your head up, commitment and passion
What are you up hobbies aside Netball? Keeping fit, eating good food, seeing friends and family and travelling when there is no Covid!
Nickname? Dani/Foyle
Favourite food? Pizza!
Random fact? I lived in the UAE for 4 years before moving to Singapore!
Why do I coach with sport ready? Because the values that SR promote match my own and because I know it is the best netball club in Singapore!
Coach Jess
When did you start playing Netball? started playing aged 10
Why do you play netball? I love all sport, whether that is playing, watching or coaching. Netball is one of those sports I can pick up and play again and I’d rather play sport than hit the gym!!
How long have you been coaching netball? Been coaching for about 4 years.
What’s your fondest memory of coaching? I once had an athlete say ‘she always puts me in a good mood and she never fails to inspire me’.
As a coach 3 words or phrases that I value are… Work hard, train hard, play/compete easy. The best coach is the one that continues to make themselves redundant.
What are you up hobbies aside Netball? Running, Hockey, movies and hiking.
Nickname? Just Jess, although one child I coach insists on calling me coach Bess and I don’t have the heart to correct her.
Favourite food? Beef wellington.
Random fact? I was a British Army officer and undertook a tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2012.
Why do I coach with sport ready? I am the owner and director of Sport Ready and I coach to instil the SR values, making sure they are flowing through our academy as well as the schools we coach at. I love sport its my passion and hope that the leadership I can promote through sport is of benefit to all our athletes.