We are very lucky to have amazing coaches for our Association Representative teams. Scroll down to read their profiles.
Lindy Dowell
Team/squad you coach – Head Coach – Association Representative Program
Number of years coaching – 20+
How would (someone) describe you – loyal, caring, headstrong
What is your best netball memory – My first game of State League playing against a coach who told me I was too short to make it.
Player tip (what do you wish every player knew) – Your coach cares about you more than you know.
Favorite Suncorp Super Netball team – Collingwood Magpies
Fav netball player of all time. Why – Shelley O’Donnell. Amazing ability to hit circle edge best read of the game and feeds into the circle.
Fav Sports movie – Mighty Ducks
What do you do when you are not being a Rep Coach – Work full time at Yarra Valley Grammar and raise 2 very active boys!
What might someone be surprised to know about you – Without my contact lenses in I cannot see a thing!
What do you hope to achieve at MENA rep program – I want to provide an environment where our players & their families feel they belong and are provided opportunities to reach their potential, but most importantly have fun and make friends they’ll have for life.
What has surprised you most about MENA rep program – The dedication of our coaches & players.
Lockdowns are frustrating. What do you want our players to know – I am here for you, your coaches are here for you as are your teammates