Sunshine, Skills & Smiles

“The role of a coach is not just to teach skills but to inspire a love for the game and a passion for continuous improvement.” – Pat Riley, “The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players” (1993)

Today, I had a front-row seat to the #SparkSpecialistCoaching Clinic! What a treat! Twenty energetic young netballers turned up to meet Coach Vanessa Ware, a former Australian player, Swifts centurion (yes, that means more than 100 games for the Sydney Swifts!), and a member of the esteemed Netball NSW Hall of Fame.

It wasn't her impressive CV or long list of awards that made the greatest impression today, but witnessing her ABSOLUTE love for the game and her dedication to helping each and every girl on the court to improve, and to ENJOY this great game. The morning was filled with specialized skills, tactics, tips, and netball tricks, all wrapped in fun, smiles, and enjoyment. A recipe for success!

This is how we build the future of sport and the future of our children: by inspiring a love for the game and a passion for continuous improvement. Thank goodness for GREAT coaches! Hats off to Ness, you are a true legend!

Here are some of the magical moments on the netball court today with Ness. You can book your slot with SparkCoaching too! #TheseAreTheMoments

Muddy (Magical) Moments

Every now and again the rain plays along and we get an opportunity to play our favourite sports. Big energy, big smiles, big feelings of happiness all over! And what is better than a post-game celebration running in your soaking-wet-clothes alongside your friends! #TheseAreTheMoments

em(BARK)ing on new adventures

"Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made." – Roger A. Caras, author of "A Dog Is Listening: The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us"

EmBARKing on new adventures to capture more magical moments with the dog-kids. Looking forward to sharing some of these happy, loving, pure moments with you all soon!