Transition is part and parcel of the path to high-performance success and the UTS Randwick Sparks have high hopes ahead of the 2022 Origin Energy Premier League.
“This season we have elevated some players to our Opens side giving opportunities to our training partners to gain contracts,” says Opens Head Coach Sharyn Hill and U23s Head Coach Karen Stonnill.
“We are really excited about exploring new combinations on the court and seeing what our new players can do with the talent and experience of our players from previous years.”
It’s a tried and trusted approach, getting the perfect blend of youth and experience, but it is also about producing an environment in which everyone can thrive – and that’s high on the Sparks’ radar.
“We are really trying to set high expectations for ourselves in training and in our matches,” Hill and Stonnill add.
“We are wanting to get as many of our players on court as we can to explore what this Sparks Under 23s team are capable of.
“We have a lot of options available so seeing where certain players might find themselves on the court is really exciting.
“For our Opens team the exciting this year is to see some of the U23s and TPs coming through our system and joining the team.
“We’ve kept the core group whilst also adding in some exciting new players so we are very keen to see where those combos lead us in 2022.”
And while playing a normal season after two years of COVID interruptions is on the wish-list for everyone, the Sparks are eyeing playoff netball this year.
“We are really hoping for a top-four finish again so we can set up the opportunity to play some finals netball,” Hill and Stonnill add.
“But in the short term we will be trying to make strong connections, attack with certainty and defend with smarts.
“It’s great to get the chance to play again in what will hopefully be a non-COVID impacted season.”
Find out more about UTS Randwick Sparks teams by visiting their Team Bios page on the Origin Energy Premier League website: https://www.nnswpremierleague.com.au/playerbios/uts-randwick-sparks-team-bios/
