Phoenix Netball Club

• 2026 Coach and Manager Information
• Fixtures Handbook: https://www.downeypark.com.au/hosted/org/290/docs/395997dc/2026%20Fixtures%20Book%20(1).pdf
• Fillin rules: Team Manager Information | Downey Park Netball Association

Core Responsibilities of a Netball Coach

• Abide by DPNA Code of behaviour and Coach Code of Behaviour (Coaching Responsibilities)
• Guide players to reach their full potential - physically, mentally, and socially.
• Instil a genuine love for netball, teamwork, and shared success.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviour towards teammates, opponents, umpires, and families.
• Promote a culture of respect, resilience, and sportsmanship on and off the court.

Key Coaching Practices

• Set clear expectations from the beginning - covering player conduct, team standards, effort levels, and the role of coaches.
• Foster respect and consistent effort at every training session and game.
• Create a positive, mistake-friendly environment where players feel safe to try, learn, and improve.
• Prioritise strong fundamentals such as passing technique, footwork, and spatial awareness, using the Netball Australia Skills Development Framework as a guide.
• Provide meaningful feedback using the Good, Better, How framework to encourage self-reflection and ownership of learning.
• Recognise achievements - big and small - to build confidence and motivation.
• Set achievable, age‑appropriate goals that keep players engaged and progressing.
• Make sessions fun, inclusive, and purposeful, ensuring every player feels valued and involved.

• Phoenix Code of Conduct
• DPNA Coach Code of Conduct: Club Coaching Responsibilites & Requirements | Downey Park Netball Association

Try and avoid forfeits by reaching out to other coaches/teams for players

DURING TRAINING

• Please call Triple Zero (000) if someone is seriously injured or in need or urgent medical attention
• Do not leave an injured player unattended 
• For players under 18 years of age, the Coach / Manager should immediately contact the players parent / guardian / emergency contact
• A First Aid backpack can be found inside the equipment shed
• The First Aid backpack/box is equipped to provide "minimal" First Aid care only. This it to treat extremely minor injuries or to provide initial aid until further aid is provided, if required. Any care required beyond "minimal" First Aid care should not be treated by a Phoenix members.
• For any injury requiring more than minimal First Aid, either the player should be taken to a suitable location (i.e. hospital, clinic, home) for further aid as requested by the player (or player's parent/guardian/emergency contact) or Triple Zero should be called if needed.
• Coaches / Managers should complete a  Phoenix Netball Club - Injury Incident Report Form.  Completed forms are to be emailed to executivegroup@phoenixnetball.org.au     
• If you use a first aid item or notice items are low in stock, please email equipment@phoenixnetball.org.au to ensure that there is sufficient equipment in the First Aid box.

• Coach’s decision: try and make the decision at least 1 hour before training commences, if not earlier
• Communicate early

• DPNA will make the decision round by round
• Check socials early and often, but please don’t comment/ask – a decision will be made when it’s made.
  

• DPNA Coaching Resources
• Good, Better, How Framework
• Netball Australia Skills Development Framework
• 2026 Coach and Manager Information
• Fuelling and Cooling the Junior Athlete
• Team Sheet Template - Record contacts, draw, poszitions and game statistics
• Voting and Player 321 Template - Reord points for End of seaon awards