Episode 2 with Harriet Jones of Leeds Rhinos Netball

The conversation covers Harriet Jones' netball journey in Wirral, the need for performance teams, her pathway to Thunder and Leeds Rhinos, and the transition to Leeds Rhinos and the Super Shot.Harriet discusses her community coaching efforts and highlights the lack of performance teams in Wirral, emphasizing the need for more competitive opportunities for young netball players.The conversation covers the role of super shotters in winning games, the commitment and training schedule of an elite netball player, the mental load and resilience required at the top end of sport, overcoming setbacks and building resilience, reconnecting with the joy of the sport, and coaching and upskilling the netball community.The key takeaways include the importance of resilience at the top level of sports and the significance of mental health and self-care in sports.TakeawaysCommunity coachingLack of performance teams in Wirral Resilience at the top level of sportsThe importance of mental health and self-care in sportsChapters00:00 Netball Journey in Wirral05:11 The Need for Performance Teams12:11 Pathway to Thunder and Leeds Rhinos19:05 Transition to Leeds Rhinos and Super Shot24:34 A Typical Week of Training and Commitment32:46 Reconnecting with the Joy of the Sport40:57 Coaching and Upskilling the Netball Community