STRATHFIELDSAYE netball leader Steph Freemantle will usher the BFNL into an exciting new era of representative netball as coach of the league’s inaugural 15-and-under coach.<\/p>\n
The appointment of Freemantle \u2013 the Storm’s A-grade coach from 2021-24 and a former BFNL open team assistant coach \u2013 marks a new chapter in the development pathway for young athletes within the Bendigo league.<\/p>\n
It follows the announcement last month of the establishment of a 15-and-under netball competition for the first time in the BFNL’s storied history.<\/p>\n
A highly respected member of the Bendigo netball community, Freemantle brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience, most recently at Strathfieldsaye, and previously at Golden Square.<\/p>\n
Her involvement across multiple levels of community and representative netball has earned her a reputation for fostering team culture and driving high-standard performances.<\/p>\n
BFNL manager Tom King said the league was thrilled to welcome Freemantle into an important new role.<\/p>\n
“Her coaching credentials and enthusiasm for developing young netballers make her the ideal person to lead this program,” he said.<\/p>\n
“The launch of the 15-and-under representative team is a major step forward in expanding opportunities for talented junior athletes across our league.<\/p>\n
“The BFNL congratulates Steph on her appointment and looks forward to the positive impact she will have on the next generation of netballers.”<\/p>\n
Freemantle will oversee team selection, program planning and on-court development.<\/p>\n
Trial dates and a team schedule that will include an interleague clash against Ovens and Murray will be unveiled at a later date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
STRATHFIELDSAYE netball leader Steph Freemantle will usher the BFNL into an exciting new era of representative netball as coach of the league’s inaugural 15-and-under coach. The appointment of Freemantle \u2013 the Storm’s A-grade coach from 2021-24 and a former BFNL open team assistant coach \u2013 marks a new chapter in the development pathway for young […]<\/p>\n