OUR STAFF

JOY PORTER Head Sports Coach, Netball

KAREN STUBBS Sports Coach, Netball

I have coached Netball for 25 years after becoming a PE Teacher with a special interest in Netball and Basketball In earlier years I was a Coach on the Herts County Talented Athlete Development programme and have delivered numerous workshops and Coaching Sessions in this environment. I also led the University of Hertfordshire Netball programme for 6 years. As Lead Senior Club Coach I deliver weekly sessions for Talented Athletes in East Region 1 and 2 Leagues. At Club level we have grown participation from one Senior Team to 14 Senior Teams that play across Local League, Herts County League and East Region League as well as four Junior Teams across each age range. I deliver guest Junior Elite sessions for Club too I have been involved from the beginning of the Oakland’s Netball Academy Provision which was established in 2012 and we have supported Elite and Participation Netballers develop their Netball Skill whilst gaining qualifications.

Karen has an extensive background in Netball, having held the role of Head Coach at Abbey Flyers Nomads Netball.

Karen’s full biography will be uploaded shortly, alongwith her official academy photo.