S02E03: Sonia Mkoloma: Gladiators, Legacy & Life Beyond the Court

Krystine and Carla are joined by netball icon Sonia Mkoloma for an inspiring conversation about leadership, longevity and representing England on the world stage. Sonia reflects on her playing journey, her transition into coaching, and the standards required to perform at the highest level season after season... And in Gladiators. The discussion dives into defensive craft, team culture, and how the global netball community continues to evolve, with honest insights players and coaches will love. It’s thoughtful, motivating and full of wisdom… with just enough laughs along the way to prove even elite defenders don’t take themselves too seriously off court. Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/ The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast Good ol' Email: [email protected]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess  Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.  By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.