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Oaklands Netball Programme
in association with Hertfordshire Mavericks Netball Super League Club

Develop your potential on and off the court

Programme Outline

Oaklands College in conjunction with 2011 Super League Champions Hertfordshire Mavericks are delighted to announce the launch of a new and outstanding educational opportunity which will combine both academic and sporting performance in a high quality educational and sporting environment.

The programme is aimed at talented Netball players aged 16 years and over who are already playing at a good standard and are committed to improving their netball skills and abilities while gaining further academic qualifications by studying for A levels or BTEC.

The 2012 Netball programme will be based at the Smallford Campus, St Albans and will enable players to combine daily netball coaching sessions with their academic studies. The player focused programme will encourage student athletes to improve as individuals and as team players, to develop their game knowledge and understanding and, equally importantly, complete an appropriate academic course of study. 

All Netball Athletes registered with the programme will be managed and fully supported by personnel from Hertfordshire Mavericks’ coaching team which includes both Maggie Jackson (Former England National Coach and current Director of Netball for Hertfordshire Mavericks) and Karen Atkinson (ex England Captain and new Hertfordshire Mavericks Head Coach) working alongside the experienced college academic and teaching staff. Collectively they will supervise the player’s academic learning, strength & conditioning, technical & tactical development, competitive league and cup programmes and inspire players to live by our core values of Teamwork, Work Ethic, Discipline & Respect.

Hertfordshire Mavericks are sponsored by the University of Hertfordshire and play their home matches at the University’s Sports Village so there is a direct link with staff at the University for students interested in academic and sporting progression into Higher Education.  

Academic Courses

Players invited into the programme will be able to select from the following academic courses: 

A-Levels - a wide range of subjects are available including  PE, Biology & Psychology 
L3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
L3 BTEC Extended Dip/Diploma in Sport Development Coaching & Fitness
L2 BTEC First Diploma in Sports Exercise & Fitness (1 year programme)
 
Entry Requirements

County standard netball player and or good standard club player
To obtain the required number of GCSEs and or equivalent qualifications.
Successful trial, interview and minimum standards test.

Trial Dates

All netball academy trials will be held at the University of Hertfordshire, Sports Village. Sessions will be scheduled from 10am – 12noon on each of the dates below. More information will be distributed upon registration.

Saturday 16 February 2013
Saturday 20 April 2013
Additional dates available soon

What next?

Apply direct to Oaklands College via the following route;  

Contact Fernanda Chiappinelli 01727 737453 or email fernanda.chiappinelli@oaklands.ac.uk
Attend Oaklands College Open Days (See website for dates and detail)

For more information on the coaching programme contact Karen Atkinson at mavericksnetballacademy@herts.ac.uk