February 2013

NSL Home Fixtures Fast Net Champions 2013!!

07/02/2013 @ 8pm ’s netballers made a terrific start to Team Bath topped the table at the group Celtic Dragons: 2013 by capturing their first silverware of the stage with three wins from three fixtures and STV, Bath season, winning the Cathedral City Lighter followed that up with a semi-final victory over FastNet Grand Prix for the first time. and then that win in the final of 01/03/2013 @ 8pm the FastNet format event. L’Boro Lightning: STV, Bath Team Bath won all five of their games in the Team Bath get their 2013 Superleague weekend’s grand prix, rounding their campaign 08/03/2013 @ 8pm off with a 26-21 victory over reigning campaign underway with a home fixture at Team Northumbria Superleague and FastNest champions the against Celtic Dragons STV, Bath Manchester Thunder in the grand final. on Thursday 7 February.

The roll-on/roll-off format of FastNet gave an Head coach Jess Thirlby said the team’s opportunity to try out different combinations and performances and results auger well for the to mix some of the younger squad members new Superleague season, which is now less Welcome: Pg 1 with the more experienced players. than a month away.

Fast Net: Pg 2 The grand prix in Manchester saw Sophie “It was great to start the year by bringing Internationals: Pg 3 Masterson make her senior debut for Team some silverware back to Bath,” she said.”It Bath at Superleague level – with all eight teams gives us some real momentum for the next Video Analysis:Pg 4 that will contest the 2013 Superleague in few weeks and we feel increasingly confident

Coaching: Pg 5 action. about our combinations.”

Workshops: Pg 6

Player Profiles Pg 7

Spotlight On: Pg 8

Schedule: Pg 9

Sponsorship: Pg10

Contact: Pg11

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Fastnet Tournament 2013

A thrilling two days of action at the being overrun early on. Krista With time ticking down, Thunder Cathedral City Lighter FastNet Enziano and Kathryn Turner had to resort to long range Grand Prix culminated in a well- continued their stellar form to sneak attempts to claw back the score. A decorated franchise clinching the Thunder into a 6-4 lead after six couple of near misses were title. A 26-21 victory over hosts and minutes. enough to allow the trio of Francis, defending champions Manchester Cookey and to Thunder, allowed captain Asha Both teams elected to use their stretch the lead and see out the PowerPlay advantage in the second Francis to lift the trophy. final minutes quarter to set-up a crucial passage in

the game. The intensity from the Group matches It was a final that many had Bath team which had served them so anticipated and it was with great well had returned for this period and Team Bath 27 Surrey Storm 16 with excellent defensive work from relish and excitement that the two Team Bath 32 L’boro Lightning 14 Sam Cook and , the Team Bath 29 17 sides took to the court in a visitors were soon in command. showdown between the only two England captain was Semi-final sides to remain undefeated as accurate as ever and with goals counting double, the team in blue throughout the tournament. Team Bath 29 Surrey Storm 16 and yellow controlled the tempo.

The first quarter was a tentative Despite this Thunder battled on Grand final resolutely and at half-time the gap affair with each team not willing to was only two and conquerable. At the Team Bath 26 Northern Thunder commit too much and wishing to end of the third quarter it had moved 21 out to three. stay in the game rather than risk

Captains Corner by Asha Francis

Since training first started back in uncomfortable situations with It is great to have them back with September, Team Bath have been unfamiliar people. However, we all us now, just in time for our final up to all sorts, as a group and as survived and have definitely become preparation. We are hoping to build select individuals. Pre-season saw a stronger unit as a result. on the momentum of fastnet and the whole of Team Bath get the test series to really propel us together, old and young, at Bath January saw success for certain into what we hope to be a truly Rugby Clubs brand new training members of the Team Bath squad as successful Superleague season. facility at Farleigh House. Whilst it England took on Australia in a 3 may sound glamorous, the girls match test series, starting in Bath. were disappointed to here that we Old faithful Pam Cookey led England would be staying in tents in the to victory on her home turf. All four field with all the sheep. In keeping members of the Team Bath squad, with the tradition of Team Bath pre- Pamela Cookey, , seasons, the girls were pushed to Kadeen Corbin and Stacey Francis their limits, and put in took part in the 3 match series.

Australia Test Series at Bath Crowds at the University of Bath Sports Training Village The sell-out crowd in Bath leapt to their feet to give the saw history in the making tonight as England took on England team a standing ovation. and beat Australia 58-53 – only their third win over the 11-times World Champions since 1956. For Francis the result and court-time were a big bonus. “I had such a shocker of a year last year with injuries It A delighted England and Team Bath stalwart Stacey was a personal stepping stone. I was nervous but now Francis said: “We were very confident before the game. feel much better going into the next match”. We had a good feeling about it and Bath is not a place that we are used to losing in”.

Indeed Team Bath’s reputation as a developer of significant netball talent was enhanced when six of the seven starters for England’s international against Australia today had played or still play for Team Bath.

Captain Pamela Cookey led a starting line-up at the University of Bath Sports Training Village which included , Eboni Beckford-Chambers, Serena Guthrie, Sara Bayman and Sasha Corbin, leaving Joe Harten, as the odd one out.

2013 NSL Squad Selections A blend of youth and experience feature in an exciting Team Bath squad for the 2013 NSL campaign.

Team Bath welcome back four senior England internationals to their squad for 2013 – Rosie Allison, Pamela Cookey, Stacey Francis and Serena Guthrie all return to play for the four-time Superleague champions.

They return to a Team Bath squad that includes a host of talented young players who helped the team to fourth place in the 2012 Superleague.

The 14-strong core squad includes three current Team Bath NSL Squad 2013 University of Bath students – Rosie Allison, Mia Ritchie and Yasmin Parsons, and five graduates, Pamela Rosie Allison Sam Cook Cookey, Kadeen Corbin, Asha Francis, Stacey Francis Pamela Cookey Kadeen Corbin and Amanda Trounce. Shaunagh Craig Asha Francis Stacey Francis Serena Guthrie Kat Hayes Sophie Masterson Team Bath will get their 2013 campaign underway at Kelly Morgan Yasmin Parsons home to Celtic Dragons on Thursday 7 February in a Mia Richie Gemma Stewart game being televised live by Sky Sports. Ashleigh Stock Amanda Trounce

Top Tips on Video Analysis

Always wondered what the top 7. If showing a clip play it 3 times 10. If you get stats from the video coaches do to prepare for an as this helps athletes and coaches footage then remember stats alone to retain information and allows the can be quite misleading so value important match? Or how they pick focus of attention to take in your observations too and consider apart important information everything. using the quantitative data following a match? Video analysis qualitatively – they both tell a story is a commonly used tool to help the 8. Where possible try and find regarding the chosen performance performance coaches get their positive clips that reinforce messages across to players. Team something you have been working Try and use video in training on. It is good to obviously talk Bath head coach Jess Thrilby gives sessions as well as just games but about how something could be don’t overdo it – it can distract you her top 10 tips for starting out in done better but it is very powerful from Coaching but it can be a video analysis. for teams/players to see really valuable Coaching tool and themselves doing it well. you can instantly play it back to the 1. Make sure you have an Annual players within the session. Coaching Plan for your sessions 9. Combine your notes and and focus for the season ahead observations that you made real If you are running video sessions time with your observations on the with players then don’t overdo it! 2. Prepare early and reflect on video post-match and see if they ‘Paralysis by Analysis’ is a term previous seasons performances correlate or not. If not why not? often used. Keep it short and - What did the individual/team do What’s different? Both viewings are focused and you are more likely to well? important but it’s worth sometimes see the benefits - What were the weak areas? reflecting the day after a game - Any specific areas you want to when the emotional response isn’t Enjoy! Jess look at against particular opposition quite so dominant. teams?

3. Review footage and plan time when you will do this – I have to absorb myself in it and it should be Denises’ Coaching Applications time you put aside like any other coaching delivery that you do With technology moving so fast and computers becoming ever portable, 4. Have a specific focus when video analysis can be done court side using your tablet! There are a variety watching video either for yourself of applications that can help you, I have listed a few that I know and use! and more importantly for the player as it is very easy to become 1.Dartfish: www.dartfish.com. Dartfish is a range of software packages which distracted and learn nothing. means all levels of sports clubs can benefit from notational analysis! However only

5. You don’t need lots of footage to available on Windows computers! be effective. Be selective, maybe 2-3 clips will be enough to support 2.Sportscode: www.sportstec.com . Sportscode offer a range of products meaning the coaches/players development there is a piece of software for everyone ranging from a phone app through to the and understanding. full software package!

6. Write things down and/or draw – really important to help retain 3 Coaches Eye: iTunes for £2.99. You can slow down your athlete’s techniques and information and can be reflected on draw on the video. The app is easy to use and once done you can convert your by both Coaches/Players at a later analysis to video and email, upload or publish! stage

February 11th and 12th Camps

In the October 2012 half term holidays, children in years 7, 8 and 9 are invited to come along and be coached for a netball master class.

The course structure will include  Technical skills; attack/ defence  Unit work attack/defence  Ball/Movement skills  Gameplay situations  Strength and Conditioning

Time: 10.30 - 16.30 with breaks between 12.30-13.00 and 14.00-14.30. Please wear suitable clothing, supportive trainers and bring food and drink for the whole day.

Cost: £45 inclusive for each day, or £80 for both days including a Team Bath t-shirt and signed certificate!

Main Contact: Tom Ellis Email: [email protected] Tel: 01225 383791 Venue: THE SPORTS TRAINING VILLAGE, UNIVERSITY OF BATH, BA2 7AY

For directions, car parking information and facilities at the venue please see our website at: www..com/about/getting-here/

To confirm your place please return the below booking form by email to [email protected] or to the netball office at the Sports Training Village, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY. Please make cheque payable to: The University of Bath.

Dates chosen to accommodate varied school holiday dates. th 11th 12 tick all that apply

Name………………………………………………………….D.O.B……………..… Address:………………………………………………………Post Code.…………. Parental Contact Name.…………………………………………………………….. Parental Contact Number………………………….Email.………………………... Medical Conditions...………………………………………………………………… Consent  I consent to my child taking part in the TEAM BATH Holiday Netball Camp.  I understand that in the event of injury or illness all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me, and to deal with that injury/illness appropriately.  I consent for my child to be photographed during activities at the Holiday Camp for promotional purposes for TEAM BATH. Parent/Guardian Signature:…………………... Date:………………

NB: Course fees are non refundable. If you are unable to attend your booked day, a future date can be attended.

Team Bath Netball Player Profiles

Serena Guthrie

Position: WD or C

Vocation: Netball Coach

1. Nickname: Serenabob 2. Hobbies: Playing other sports, hanging out with friends, walking 3. Which netballer do you most admire? Irene van Dyk 4. Best piece of advice you have ever been given? Never give up. 5. How many hours a week do you train? 24 hours 6. What is your proudest netball moment? Representing England at the World Championships in Singapore in 2011.

Stacey Francis

Position: GD, WD or GK

Vocation: Student

1. Nickname: Stacey Jayne 2. Hobbies: Reading, shopping, eating out, hanging out with friends. 3. Which netballer do you most admire? Those that train hard and do not lie on their own natural abilities. 4. Best piece of advice you have ever been given? Look to yourself to fix your problems before looking at others. 5. How many hours a week do you train? 25+ 6. What is your proudest netball moment? NSL Player of the year 2011.

Team Bath Spotlight on Netball Parents

Lisa and Joe Masterson there, hanging around for a couple of hours and then taking the return journey. The latest we have got Back in September Sophie said the home is 12:45 in the morning! NTL squad were asked if any of them would want to trial for the When Sophie found out that she Superleague. We thought it would be a named in the squad she happened good opportunity for Sophie to train to be at home and we were absolutely over the moon, we are with the players but didn't for one such proud parents! This hasn't minute think that she would get in. Her come easy to Sophie as she has goal was to be in squad in the next 3 really worked for it, training all over years and we thought this was a good the summer and spending most of place to start. It was an extra training August at different camps. session and she was always tired on the way there she came out of each one buzzing. Sophie Masterson

For us as parents, getting Sophie to Having attending weekly trials for 3 months the Team Bath training for this extra session means Superleague squad was to be announced, I didn't expect to get in at travelling from Sutton Coldfield in all and was just happy to be trialling!! I got an email saying I was in Birmingham down to Hartpury College the squad and I was so shocked I emailed back saying 'have you got in Gloucester picking Sophie up and the right person?' Ha! Getting into the squad was an unforgettable then traveling 50 miles to Bath from experience!! The hard work continues!!

Andy and Amanda Stock King Edward sis not a boarding school and the thought of our sixteen year old The day that Emily Flavell (the regional leaving home and going to live with a Excel coach and Head Coach of Team host family was really hard for all of us. Bath National Talent League) After much discussion as a family we suggested to us that it may be a good agreed the final decision should be left idea for Ashleigh to move to Bath for to Ashleigh; we felt that she really had her A levels was the day that our to want to do this, in order for us to secure little life in Bournemouth was move forward. turned upside down! So the next step was for the school to We had a meeting with Emily and Jess find a host family. We couldn’t have Garland and they explained that they wished for a better family than the had a good link with a local school, “Cottells”. They really are amazing, the King Edwards, and that the school would like to help support Ashleigh in best host family ever, treating Ashleigh like one of their own. They her commitment to being a national have made the wrench of sending our little girl away so much easier athlete by offering her a place for the to bear. start of Lower Sixth. We fell in love We are slowly getting used to Ashleigh being away, some days are with the school straight away and Ashleigh was offered a Head Masters harder than others, but we know that she has made the right award on the spot subject to GCSE decision. This was reinforced when Ashleigh was reselected for results. This however was the easy European championships this year and was also the youngest player to be selected for Team Bath Super League squad. It still seems bit!!! slightly surreal to see her training alongside some of her heroes!!!!!

Team Bath Netball Schedule 2012/2013

Date Time Fixture Venue

Thursday 7 February 5.30pm Team Bath NTL v Junior Dragons Sports Training Village

Thursday 7 February 8pm Team Bath v Celtic Dragons Sports Training Village

Saturday 16 February 6pm Manchester Thunder v Team Bath Manchester Thunderdome

Saturday 23 February 7pm Surrey Storm v Team Bath Surrey Sports Park

Friday 1 March 5.30pm Team Bath NTL v West Midlands Warriors Sports Training Village

Friday 1 March 8pm Team Bath v Loughborough Lightning Sports Training Village

Friday 8 March 8pm Team Bath v Team Northumbria Sports Training Village

Friday 15 March 8pm Yorkshire Jets v Team Bath Leeds Met University

Friday 22 March 8pm Hertfordshire Mavericks v Team Bath University of Hertfordshire

Buy your tickets at http://teambath.ticketline.co.uk/ or 0844 8884412. Individual phase one tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £6 for concessions. However, you can buy tickets for all three phase one home games for just £20 for adults and £14 for concessions if you buy them before 31 December. And for the first time Team Bath is offering a family ticket to games. Just £22 gets two adults and two children or one adult and three children in to see Team Bath tackle one of their Superleague opponents

Sponsor us in 2012/2013

As part of our ever expanding franchise we are looking for potential sponsors for the 2012/2013 Sponsorship Opportunities forthcoming Superleague season to come forward and express their interest. 1. Franchise Sponsor 2. Secondary Sponsor Alongside being the most successful 3. Player Scholarship Superleague franchise, we hold the highest 4. Match day Sponsor attendance for a fixture and a burgeoning 5. Match ball Sponsor social media audience. 6. Perimeter Advertising There are different options for businesses 7. Court side Advertising small and large including player and shirt 8. Community Partner sponsorships, match day advertising boards 9. Travel Partner and the headline franchise sponsor. The above packages include programme advertising and Please email ([email protected]) or phone complimentary tickets to a match of your choice. All packages can (01225 383791) Tom for an informal talk. be tailored to your business and your individual needs.

Current sponsors of the franchise can be seen With four returning England players we are expecting a strong below: season so why not associate your business with excellence

Player and Coaching Appearances

Are you.. Don’t just take our word for it, here are some testimonials a) Looking for new coaching ideas? from the many schools and clubs we visited last year! b) Trying to give your presentation evening and extra bit of sparkle? Chris Shaw (Bridgwater Netball Club) said of a c) Keen on inspiring young pupils to play presentation by captain Asha Francis: “it really was the netball icing on the cake for us and I hope you enjoyed being amongst us and our up and coming juniors. I had some If you answered yes to the above, a Team Bath fantastic feedback from players and their parents who Superleague appearance may be your answer! really appreciated the time you gave to the girls.”

Our players frequently visit schools and clubs “Thank you so much for organising it all. The pupils throughout the South West region and beyond and absolutely loved them and thoroughly enjoy the sessions”. would be happy to come to your facility 7 days a Samantha Ellington, Dean Close School week (subject to availability).

“Monday was great and so were the girls. We would love We always tailor our visits to your individual needs, to have them in again for future events”. Louisa Gwilliam, please contact Tom on [email protected] to discuss King Edwards School. your plans.

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