Jr Development Squads (KADS)
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KADS Program is a talent development program for KNA registered athletes aged 12 to 20 & Under inclusive. Participants are selected to take part in a specialist coaching program. The athletes selected in the program will form our Association Championships and Northwest Championships travelling teams and training partners (please be aware that athletes intending to represent KNA at Association Championships and Northwest Championships must be involved in the KADS program to be available for selection).
The KADS Program is aimed at skill development, team dynamics and court movement. Other attributes that are developed through this program include work ethic, leadership qualities and the club/ team approach.
The expectation of selected athletes is commitment, training intensity and a positive attitude to personal and team development both on and off the court. There will also be an expectation that take home programs (to be provided) will be undertaken by Athletes in their own time.
Please be aware that not all selected athletes are guaranteed selection into the Association Championships and North West Championships travelling teams and may be selected as training partners. Being selected as a training partner is a great opportunity for personal growth and development. Training Partners may be presented an opportunity to be elevated into the playing squad.
Athlete Pathway & Programs
The following chart summarises the athlete pathway & programs available for Karratha Athletes. Note that in line with Netball WA Talent Identification (TID) process, TID only applies to those Athletes aged 14 & Over.
20 & Under Squad
Head Coach:
Gayle Watson-Galbraith
Coaches:
Rachel Anderson
Athletes:
Aisbett | Tamzyn |
Wallis | Amber |
16 & Under Squad
Head Coach:
Gayle Watson-Galbraith
Coaches:
Tanya Dean, John Savill, Caitlyn Brown, Holly Constantine, Keira McNamee, Danni Wright
Athletes:
Quinlivan | Lily |
Magiatis | Poppy |
14s Squad
Head Coach:
Deanne Quartermaine
Coaches:
Vanessa Casement, Fiona Cohen, Brenda Cockburn, Ivana Scotford
Athletes:
Kriletich | Sarena |
Kish | Sophie |
13s Squad
Head Coach:
Don Leyland
Coaches:
Alyson Stephens, Helen Riolo, Karen Winton, Tatjiana Pieris, Leah Richardosn
Athletes:
Keating | Rhianna |
Joffe | Kyler |
12s Squad
Head Coach:
Don Leyland
Coaches:
Lyndal Gordon, Janine Drennan, Grace Skinner
Athletes:
Connolly | Libby |
Clerk | Poppy |
North West Regional Teams (State Cup)
Congratulations to the following athletes who were selected for the North West Regional teams to complete at the State Cup in October 2022.
U14
A/Coach: R Watson
Macy Bruce
Kaylee Carlton
Lily Corker
Ava Gibson
Sophie Pleasance
Zarhli Taylor
Ella Tink
U16
Coach: M Thompson
Manager: A Strange
Cerys English
Ava Fountain
Lace Leki
Meisha Norman
Alexis Strange
20U
Isabella Morris
Kendall Sherrard
Zeta Stevens
Regional Academy of Sport Program Squads
Congratulations to the following young athletes who have been selected to the Pilbara Regional Academy of Sport:
Alexis Strange (Thunderbolts)
Ava Fountain (Thunderbolts)
Cerys English (Thunderbolts)
Gabriella Huddlestone (Thunderbolts)
Kendrah Sherman (Thunderbolts)
Meisha Norman (Blades)
Congratulations to Melissa Thompson (Tequiras) who was selected in a coaching capacity.