Community Lindisfarne Netball Program

Embracing Change And Aiming High

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School’s netball program has long been a cornerstone of the school’s extracurricular offerings. With opportunities spanning recreational, school and inter-school competitions, the program is designed to cater to various forms of participation, from high-performance athletes to students who enjoy the sport on a more social level.

Recently, the school conducted a strategic review of the netball program with the intention to refine and improve it for 2023. Spearheaded by Ms Danielle Watters, Strategic Director of Netball, Ms Suzanne Evans, Head Coach and external consultant Mr Mike McLaughlin (McLaughlin Sports Consultancy), the review involved gathering feedback from all participants and the wider school community, initially through an anonymous survey. The survey aimed to identify the elements of the program to ‘Stop, Start or Keep’ in order to create a more effective and rewarding experience for our

Following the survey, Mr McLaughlin led a strategic planning day at the Boathouse at Casuarina with key members of our school community. The passion for this sport and its continued growth was evident in the room as

The review led to significant changes in the program’s operations and the development of the new ‘Netball at Lindisfarne Strategic Plan’. Ms Watters now leads the program’s future, while Mrs Evans, who has been a dedicated Head Coach in the former Centre of Excellence structure, has seen her role expanded in 2023 to allow for more time to enhance students’ netball skills and provide

The outcomes of the strategic review, including a renewed Vision and Mission and a draft Strategic Intent, were shared with the community at the Netball Support Group AGM held in January. The Strategic Intent provides a blueprint for how all elements of the school’s netball community can work together as one team to drive an enhanced culture, capability, relevance and sustained success of the program. This ambitious plan aims to make Lindisfarne’s netball program the program of choice for student netballers across the Southern Gold Coast, Tweed and program’s future. The priorities include increasing participation across all levels, raising the program’s profile and enhancing performance. The enablers, such as strategic alignment, operational systems, communication, partnerships, and people and culture, will help the program achieve its purpose and align with the school’s values of compassion, wisdom and respect.

As Lindisfarne Netball entered 2023, the strategic review has set the stage for a stronger and more cohesive program that caters to all forms of participation. The community’s dedication to continually improving and ensuring the best possible experience for students, staff and volunteers is commendable. With a clear vision and commitment to excellence, Lindisfarne Netball is poised to become a leading program in the region and nation.

Kane Bradford Head - Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships

The ‘Netball at Lindisfarne Strategic Plan’ has identified three strategic priority areas and several enablers to guide the