ABOUT US

Netball Coach UK believes in the power of sport to elevate and inspire people. Our company is run by netballers, for netballers, to provide high quality and fun netball provision across London. Empowerment is at the heart of all we do, enriching well-being and happiness through the love of sport.

“It is so exhilarating when you can drop your child off into a group of strangers and have her come out confident and happy”

— Kate, Parent

coaching Team

Emma Toft

Level 2 coach
Emma is the Founder and Director at Netball Coach UK. Before setting up the company, Emma worked in sports development for 10 years, starting her career at England Netball. She has over 15 years coaching experience including coaching at England Netball (NDCC), London Pulse (Croydon Hub Head Coach), London Youth Games (Wandsworth Borough Head Coach), Shan Netball (U16 Regional squad Head Coach), Latymer Upper School (3rd team Coach), Spencer Netball Club (U13 Coach), as well as numerous adult clubs.

Chanay

**Level 2 coach**
Chanay loves netball because of the key attributes it has taught her and how it helps others to develop themselves. With the support of NCUK, Chanay gained her coaching qualification in 2021 and currently works as a netball coach in multiple schools across London, including Latymer Upper School and Pembridge Hall.

Jess

**QTS, Level 2 coach**
Jess began her netball coaching journey at The University of Exeter, where she coached numerous teams. Jess is currently Director of Netball at an independent school in London and coaches at a number of netball clubs in her spare time. Jess enjoys coaching a range of abilities, as she is able to support all players to ensure they reach their individual potential.

Alison

**Level 2 coach**
Alison has coached adults and children for the past 6 years and currently coaches adult teams competing in the Surrey and Kingston Leagues. Alison has extensive playing experience and currently competes in the London and South East Regional league.

Bella

**QTS**
Bella started her coaching career after university, working at an international British boarding school in P.R. China. Bella now heads up a Music department in a central London secondary school and loves intertwining her two passions of Music and Netball to always make sure there is both tempo and harmony on and off the court. She continues to play for her club in London in the Prem A divisions of both the Met and Croydon league.

Emma B

**Level 2 coach**
Emma is a passionate coach who works across multiple state, independent and prep schools in London. Having left her job in the city to pursue coaching 7 years ago, she thrives on making anyone and everyone share her love of the sport. Emma has more energy than most, and believes that people can improve their game if they enjoy training and try hard. Emma has been involved in netball since 1985, bar a year off when she was sailing around the world!

Amber

QTS

Emily J

**Level 2 coach**
Emily is an enthusiastic and motivated coach and has 7 years coaching experience in schools across the country. She has coached across all age groups, including coaching for the under 17 Loughborough Lightning Academy. She currently coaches at a private school in London. Emily believes that creating a fun but competitive environment is the key to enjoyment and progression!

Emily R

**Level 2 coach**
Emily’s coaching journey began in 2021 when she started as an Assistant Coach at NCUK. Since then, her passion for netball has grown and she has achieved her Into Officiating Award as well as Level 2 Coaching Qualification. Emily is now working at Wimbledon High School, NCUK Fulham & Shepherd’s Bush Academies and umpiring for both adult and youth netball leagues.

**Milly**

**QTS, Level 2 coach**
Milly gained her Level 1 & 2 awards at Birmingham University where she coached at an independent school alongside her studies. She has worked in a top independent school in Guildford where she saw great success with her teams. Milly is now the Head of Girls' Games and Director of Netball at a highly successful state school in Richmond. She continues to play for her club in the Surrey and Kingston Leagues.

Hazel

**Level 1 coach**
Hazel was integral to the success of the early days of NCUK, helping to set up our Wimbledon Netball League alongside supporting launch camps. Hoping to progress to a B award in the next few years, Hazel umpires at club, university, school and social netball, and loves having rules fired at her! Hazel played for Fetcham NC, mainly as a goal attack, but also elsewhere on the court!

Tiffany

**WT level 2 coaching**
Tiffany grew up in South Africa, where she played netball from a young age. After taking a few years away from the sport, she reignited her love for netball through her local Back to netball group. From there, Tiffany became passionate about sharing her love for the sport, taking up various Assistant Coach roles at Netball Coach UK. Tiffany is now working towards her level 2 coaching and Into Officiating award.

Jenna

**Level 1 coach**
Jenna started her netball journey when she was 7. Jenna has played for both London pulse and Surrey storm pathway in the past. Her love of netball is inspired from her previous coaches which has led her to want to inspire others in the love of the sport herself.

Molly

**Level 1 coach**
Molly began playing netball when she was 11. Throughout her time playing, she has been a part of London Pulse and Surrey Storm pathway. Molly got into coaching because she wants to share her love for the sport in the way her past and current coaches have done for her and really enjoys teaching others.

guest coaches

We are incredibly lucky to have had many incredible guest athletes and coaches appear at our events. The following elite coaches and athletes have guest coached at our camps & masterclasses.

Karyn Bailey

Surrey Storm, Melbourne Vixens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Australia Diamonds

Leah Middleton.jpg — Leah Middleton

Surrey Storm, Queensland Firebirds, Australia U17 & U19

Mikki Austin

Surrey Storm Head Coach & Player

Berri Neil

England Futures, London Pulse

Felisitus Kwanga

Surrey Storm, Zimbabwe Gems

Kira Rothwell.jpg — Kira Rothwell

London Pulse, England Futures

Cat Tuivaiti

Silver Ferns, Wasps Head Coach and player

Lindsay Keable.jpg — Lindsay Keable

London Pulse, Hertfordshire Mavericks, England Roses