TeamGirls
Life Drills
Team Girls is dedicated to fostering and promoting girls’ participation in sport. It’s about girls supporting girls, building up their confidence, and knowing they’re stronger when they stand together – on and off the court.
The skills learnt on the netball court are with you for life. Coach Stacey Marinkovich shines a light on the life skills you don’t realise are learnt on the netball court, and draws a parallel between the skills learnt at practice and the way they can be used in real life.
Confidence
Coach Stacey Marinkovich talks about the importance of confidence on and off-the court.
Stacey Marinkovich: In netball, just like in life, the way we think and talk to ourselves matters.
If you keep telling yourself that you can’t do something, your mind starts to believe it, and that can shake your confidence.
Flip the script. Reframe the negative self-talk when it shows up and you’ll be amazed what your capable of.
Give it a go on and off the court and see how it makes you feel.
Resilience
Coach Stacey Marinkovich talks about how sport teaches resilience and how we are stronger together.
Stacey Marinkovich: Sport takes resilience, but it also teaches you resilience, and your never on the court alone.
Tackling a tough situation as a team is the best way to handle it.
When we get through things together, we’re stronger for it. See how you can use teamwork to build your resilience on and off the court.
Support
Coach Stacey Marinkovich highlights the important life skills learnt on the netball court, and the crucial role of support in every player's journey.
Stacey Marinkovich: More than any other team sport, netball requires everyone to play their part.
With everyone playing a different role, as a team you can only win together, so supporting each other is crucial.
Supporting others is a sign of a great leader. So why not bring the “Here if you need” philosophy off the court as well.
Leadership
The netball court is a great place to practice leadership skills. Coach Stacey Marinkovich takes you through the different leadership styles that can be effective both on and off the court.
Stacey Marinkovich: When it comes to leadership, you’ve got to find your style, and the court’s a great place to practice.
So have a think about the way you lead in critical moments.
Are you democratic?
Do you delegate?
Or do you inspire change?
See what style works for you and where it could help you lead, on and off the court.
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If your child, or anyone you know is having issues with self-esteem, confidence or mental or physical health, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
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