​The New Zealand Sports Academy’s Netball course offers full-time career and netball development coaching opportunities for young Kiwis.

​This full-time course harnesses the natural talent of young netball players in a cultural environment that encourages every player to realise their potential, both on and off the netball court.
 
The Sports Development Programme and Culture & Life Skills Programme is supported by our charitable trust, Te Kaihanga Sports Trust.

What does the course cover?

​Students are offered the choice of a number of career options which they will study at the Rotorua or Christchurch academy. This career course incorporates the NZQA-accredited National Certificate in Sports Leadership Level 4, delivered in conjuction with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
 
Academy students benefit from professional netball coaching and training, including the latest techniques, innovative skill development training, team attack and defence, personal physical testing (which is recorded and monitored throughout the year), specialist fitness and speed training. They will also have a personal weights programme, SWOT assessments and study netball psychology and motivation.
 
Cultural awareness and tikanga are a big part of the New Zealand Sports Academy. Our students take part in marae tikanga, waiata/haka and cultural exchanges with international players (manaakitanga).
 
Netball students also receive mentoring and personal development from world-renonwned netballers - Noeline Taurua, Jodi Todd and Erena Mikaere - alongside classes in sports psychology, interpersonal communication, media skills, player contracts and goal-setting. New Zealand Sports Academy students take part in team-building activities, sports team competition, fundraising activities and mentoring and coaching rangatahi (youth).
 
Eligibility
Entry is for students aged from 17 upwards, who demonstrate commitment to sport and fitness. They must hold a New Zealand birth certificate or passport and being willing to undergo a personal interview.
 
Full Course Fee
Course fees are set by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, which was $1350.10 in 2016, there was also a registration fee of $40.  All fees must be paid before the course starts.
 
Student Allowances and Loans
You may qualify for a student loan which allows you to borrow money to finance the cost of the course.  Apply early to ensure that you start receiving your allowance or loan when the course starts. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz for more information.
 
A Student Emergency Fund is available for students who have financial difficulty at some point that affects their studies.
 
Do you think you have what it takes?
We are looking for rangatahi who are passionate about netball, willing to travel the road to success, build their own future and be proud of who they are and who they can be. 

The Netball Programme

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MON
​TUE
WED
​THUR
FRI
8.45 - 9.00am
​Morning Meeting
​Morning Meeting
​Morning Meeting
​Morning Meeting
Free Day
​9.00 – 10.30am
Fitness
Speed/Agility
Fitness
Speed/Agility
​Free Day
10.30 – 10.45am
Break
Break
Break
Break
Free Day
10.45-11.45am
Netball Skills/Tactics
Netball Skills/Tactics
Netball Skills/Tactics
Netball Skills/Tactics
​Free Day
11.45 - 12.30pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
​Free Day
​12.30-1.30pm
Education
Education
​Education
Education
​Free Day
​1.30-3.00pm
​Gym/Rehab
​Gym/Rehab
​Gym/Rehab
Tikanga
Free Day
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Cleaning
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Cleaning
​Free Day