Player Success Story – Anna

“I got my first full international cap for the Scottish Thistles against Papua New Guinea in February in Australia and I’ve just finished my first season at Nottingham Forest in their NXT Gen team.”

Meet defender Anna to find out more about her netball journey with Elite.

Position:

GK/GD

Current club:

Nottingham Forest Netball

Elite Academy:

Yorkshire

Favourite players to watch:

Jo Weston

What age did you start training with Elite?

I was 16.

Why did you start training with Elite?

I didn’t get selected for Leeds Rhinos U17s and was looking for extra training to push my game on. Anna Carter had coached me before and I knew that her sessions would challenge me

What were your favourite sessions at Elite?

My favourite sessions were the technical ones with Anna Carter and the guest coaches. I started off dreading the fitness but I ended up loving how much stamina and speed it gave me on court.

Tell us about your netball now and how Elite helped you on this path:

I got my first full international cap for the Scottish Thistles against Papua New Guinea in February in Australia and I’ve just finished my first season at Nottingham Forest in their NXT Gen team. Last year I was at Saracens Mavericks as a training partner. I got elevated to the Superleague squad as an injury replacement and played in several games, including against Manchester Thunder at Wembley. 

I play for Nottingham Uni 1s in BUCS and won Player of the Match in the BUCS Plate Final. I’ve also played for Charnwood in Prem this year and a few games for Stunts Mixed team.

I’m really hoping to get selected for Scotland U21s for the Youth World Cup being held in September in Gibraltar.

Elite gave me strong skill foundations and an awareness of the work ethic and commitment a player needs to progress in the game.

What would you say to anyone thinking about joining Elite?

Do it. Take every opportunity to learn from the coaches and challenge yourself. 

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