Sue Collins – Junior Head Coach
What is your earliest coaching memory?
My earliest memory is when I was approached by the East Region in 1993 and asked to coach players in the East’s Talent Development Programme. This programme was introduced to identify and support young players that had not quite made it into the County squad. We were successful in developing several players that then made it into the National programme.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
The satisfaction of seeing the pride and pleasure from players of any ability when they achieve something for the first time. I enjoy motivating players and encouraging them to persevere until they find some success.
What is your history with the club?
I first went along to Thetford as a player in around 2008. I was then asked to coach some sessions which I did on an ad hoc basis as a player/coach. In 2012 I was officially asked to coach the juniors and by 2013 I was coaching across both Seniors and Juniors.
Zara Veasey – Senior Head Coach
What is your earliest coaching memory?
I started working with Juniors and this is what made me want to further my coaching, being on the sideline of their games was such an enjoyable experience, seeing them work so hard, listen and enjoy the sport had such a positive impact on me and to this day will always be one of my fondest memories starting out as a coach.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
When I see things I have been coaching players come to fruition. For me seeing the success and development both of the teams and individuals is what makes being a coach so rewarding and why I love what I do.
What is your history with the club?
My involvement in the club started as a player, over 20 years ago when the club was originally called Jeyes. I had a significant break away from netball when having children but returned many years ago to what is now known as Thetford Netball Club. I started as a player and have since become a level 2 coach and C award umpire.
Susie Bratby – Senior Coach
What is your earliest coaching memory?
When I was coaching high 5s during my A levels.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Seeing the progression and the players enjoying exercise
What is your history with the club?
I joined TNC in 2022 when I moved to Thetford for work.
Gill Alexander – Junior Coach
What is your earliest coaching memory?
My earliest coaching memory was some 42 years ago in Basildon, Essex.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
I find it so rewarding to see very shy juniors grow in confidence. Last Saturday all in the youngest group had the confidence to go into the middle and do a stretch for everyone to copy. It’s not about them being the best player but to see their journey.
What is your history with the club?
I joined Thetford in 2018 linking back up with Sue Collins. Our history goes back to playing together in the Essex under 19 team some 50 years ago!
Laura Dennis – Senior Coach
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Kim Beard – Senior Coach
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Julie Spinks – Senior Coach
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