S02E04 Netball or Not? Pathways, Pros & Performance Shoes

Krystine and Carla are joined by East Midlands Regional Chair Rowena Hackwood to break down the ever-evolving netball pathway, from junior clubs and county trials to franchises and Olympic ambitions. They talk navigating the system, supporting talented players, the rise of boys in netball, and what the future of the sport could look like on the world stage. Then Debbie Hallas from Netball UK joins the pod to give expert advice on netball trainers; what to look for, why running shoes won’t cut it, and how the right footwear can protect you from injury. Expect insight, laughs, a questionable game of “Netball or Not?” 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.