Netball Wairarapa - Player Development

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDP)

About PDP

futureFERNS is Netball New Zealand (NNZ) oficial junior Netball Programme for Year 1 to 8.

Play, Explore and Develop

The Player Development Programme (PDP) is an extension programme for Year 7 & 8's. It focuses on technical and tactical elements of netball, athlete development (sleep, nutrition, social media) and fundamental movement skills. This programme provides more opportunities for more players to participate and development to develop a life long love of netball.

Purpose

To provide more opportunities to a broader base of players, to further develop their skills and inspire a lifelong love of the game.

widen and improve the talent base through development opportunities
create an environment for players that enhances their capability
provide a programme that includes a wide range of technical and tactical development for players across all positions as Year 7 & 8 is too early to specialise.
to retain players in netball
to facilitate deliberate play and to enhance intrinsic motivation (maximise fun, enjoyment and age/stage adapted)
to provide players with the opportunities to continue to progress towards becoming the best that they can be
to implement a national approach to talent development.

Coaches

We will be coordinating a group of suitably trained/experienced coaches and/or field experts to assist with facilitating the PDP. Developing and school coaches are welcome to attend and work alongside these coaches. It is very rewarding to work with a group of keen players and should be lots of fun!

If you are interested to get involved in coaching please get in touch via email: ops@netballwai.co.nz. Netball Wairarapa invites coaches in the Intermediate/Secondary school space.

Player Eligibility

Year 7 PDP players must me in Year 7 during the 2024 school year. Players must also be registered to a Netball Wairarapa club/school

Year 8 PDP players must me in Year 8 during the 2024 school year. Players must also be registered to a Netball Wairarapa club/school

Development Sessions

Sessions will be held up to two (2) hours. A schedule will be released in due course. If you cannot make a session it is expected you notify the Operations Manager (ops@netballwai.co.nz)

Festival Day

Players must be available to attend the tournament. If you are unable to attend the Festival Day please advise as soon as possible to aid in planning

Fees

$100 per player