Aims of the Netball Excellence Program
- The opportunity to develop their netball skills to a highly competitive level, in a positive and supportive environment.
- Access to expert coaching and personalised training to maximise learning and performance outcomes.
- The opportunity to develop teamwork and leadership skills in a variety of settings.
- Targeted support to excel in netball whilst maintaining their performance in academic studies.
- Theoretical education on general health and personal development, such as mental health, personal identity and relationships, plus specific netball-related elements such as performance analysis, nutrition, fitness components and sport psychology.
- To provide a pathway to University and TAFE.
Specialised Coaching
The Glenala Netball Academy is staffed by numerous specialist coaches. Our coaches are actively involved in high level sports across Queensland School Sport, The Queensland Academy of Sport, Metropolitan West Regional Sport, Southern Scorpions District Sport and Western District Netball Association.
Our Netball Academy Coordinator, Emma Barsi, has over 10 years of netball coaching and managing experience up to state level. In addition, she is a Queensland Academy of Sport Athlete, Netball Queensland Intermediate Level 3 Coach, and is the current Southern Scorpions District School Sport Coach for the 13-15 years age group and the U11s Metropolitan West Regional Netball Coach.
Our dedicated and passionate staff believe that if our students apply themselves to the program, they will excel and gain positive results in performance and academic pursuits.
Students involved in the Netball Academy will participate in a dedicated Strength and Conditioning program and Strategic Skill sessions before and after school as part of the program. These are designed to improve our students’ strength and fitness, athletic ability, tactical and strategical awareness as well as build a strong team bond between our students.
Meet our team
Netball Academy Fees
The cost of the Netball Academy is $100 per year. Student accounts will be invoiced at the beginning of the school year. Full payment is required by the end of Term 3.
Fees include payment for Junior Leadership Day, transport for Super 7's tournaments in term 1, 2 & 3.
Any additional events, camps or activities will incur an additional cost.
How to apply
To be eligible for the Glenala Netball Academy, students must show evidence (Report Card) that reflects appropriate effort and demonstrates high standards of attitude and behaviour.
Please be advised that we are a catchment managed school. Please check the catchment map to see if you are eligible to apply.
Students are required to complete a written application (click here to download this application) and attend a netball trial to be considered for this program.
Please return your application and latest two report cards to the Glenala SHS office or email enrol@glenalashs.eq.edu.au.
Successful applicants are required to book an enrolment interview in a timely manner.
Year 7 2025 - Trials & Closing date for applications
Round 1 Trial – 3.30pm, Thursday 30 May 2024
Round 1 Written application – Monday 3 June 2024
Successful applicants will be notified by 14 June 2024
Round 2 (if positions still available) Trial – 3.30pm, Thursday 22 August 2024
Round 2 Written application – Monday 26 August 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified by 6 September 2024
Current Yr 8-12 students wishing to apply
Please see the Netball Coordinator - Miss Emma Barsi
Glenala Netball Academy - Event Calendar
Student Expectations
Students are expected to actively and positively engage in all aspects of school life, both in and outside of the classroom. Students must meet and maintain set standards in Academic, Performance, Attendance, Behaviour and Effort to both obtain a position and remain in the Program.
These include:
