Netball ACT is delighted to introduce the head coaches for the 2024 17&U and 19&U ACT State Teams, who will represent the Territory at the National Netball Championships.
Tara Steel, the head coach of the Canberra Netball Association (CNA), is set to return to lead the 19&U side for the second consecutive year. Steel has expressed her enthusiasm for working with the under 19 age group and participating in the National Championships, emphasizing her commitment to the development of young talent.
“I enjoy working with the under 19 age group, preparing and competing at a National Championships”, she said.
Tara Steel holds an elite coaching accreditation and working towards her high performance accreditation. Her experience as the Division 1 HCF State League Head coach for CNA and her prior role as the head coach of the ACT 19&U state team in 2023 makes her an asset to the coaching team.
Looking ahead, Steel articulated her vision for the team, stating, "My vision for the team is that we can continue to raise the bar of our ACT program in both performance and results."
With a focus on enhancing the team's performance and achieving better results, she is determined to guide the 19&U side to greater success in the upcoming championship.
Taking the helm of the 17&U side is Kate Durham, also an elite accredited coach, will bring her coaching expertise to the state program after serving as the Capital Darters assistant coach and head of ACT 15&U School Girls in 2023.
“Having coached both ends of the pathway, I'm thrilled to return to coaching the 17s age group in 2024”, she said.
Her leadership will be instrumental in nurturing and developing young talent within the 17&U side.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to work with this exceptionally talented age group and I am eager to see what we can accomplish together at the National Championships next April”, Durham said.
Netball ACT is looking forward to the leadership and guidance these accomplished coaches will provide as they prepare to represent the region at Nationals in 2024.
