Head Coach
I’m head coach Mel, I have been with the Gosport Gators Coaching team for 10 years, and within that time I have achieved my Level 1 and Level 2 coaching qualifications. I have worked mainly with the junior teams, but I hope to work further with the adult teams and the back to netballers when I can. I have played netball since junior school and I currently play within the Gosport league, Portsmouth league and previoulsy at Hampshire league being coached by some very experienced Hampshire and Regional coaches which only benefits my own coaching skills.
Coach
I joined GGNC about 15 years ago when my daughter started playing for the club. I hadn't played netball for about 30 years but got approached to help out with a team some of the parents had put together to play in a tournament. I got the bug and have played competitively ever since in the Gators Gold Team. I became a coach 'to help out' and went on to complete my level 1 and level 2 coaching certificate, stepping in to the Head Coach role when the club needed it and then into the Chairman role. I also run the Tuesday adult training session which encourages ladies to come back to netball.
Coach
I started to really play netball in college and quickly joined the first team and loved every minute. I started playing for a team in the Gosport league. Played for many years in both Gosport and Portsmouth league then ruptured my ACL. I had the surgery to repair but was terrified to go back to playing for about 18 months. I eventually plucked up enough courage to attend one of Hannah’s back to netball sessions at St Vincent’s and the rest is now history. She asked me to join her team after a week or so.
Coach
Meet Sophie - our youngest qualified coach and a lifelong Gator! Sophie joined the club at age six, rose through our Junior sections, and now plays for the adult GG Whites. She brings an incredible amount of court experience to her coaching, currently playing for U19 Teamforce and her college 1st and 2nd teams, with past experience at Dreams and Swan. On top of being a Level 1 Netball Coach and a qualified beginner umpire, Sophie is the regional winner of the England Netball One Awards Rising Star. She truly embodies the spirit of our club!
Assistant / Junior Coaches
The Assistant and Junior Coaches, are responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. They assist the Head Coaches in promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and good communication among athletes. They ensures that every athlete feels valued and supported.