Satellite and County Academies
This page is currently under reconstruction, below details basic information about our County based Academies.
County and Satellite Academies are set up in every County in the East Region. They provide training to those 12-16 years olds identified as demonstrating potential. The Satellite Academies cater for those aged 12-14 years and the County Academies for those aged 14-16 years. The academies are focused on training individual skills and helping every player reach their potential.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I gain a place in the Satellite or County Academy?
You need to attend a club or school with a Performance Standard Trained Coach or Teacher. If you are of the right level then your teacher or coach can nominate to you to attend trials. Most affiliated Junior Clubs will have or be linked to trained coaches. Alternately you may be spotted by a Netball East Talent Scout. These scouts attend various school and club competitions looking for gifted youngsters.
How can I progress from the Satellite academy up the pathway?
Basic movement and ball skills are essential you should be practising these every day to get them to a high quality level. For example shooters should do 100 shots per day. Work hard in your sessions and follow all the guidance given to you by your coaches, if you are of the right level, once you are on the pathway your coaches will then nominate you for further trials.
