For this year, the role of Captain within Oxford University Netball Club has been subtly redefined. As the Club Captain (Katelin) and the Blues’ Captain (Alice) we are working together closely to allow the best possible start to the new season. However, having lost over half the squad from last year – including some very key players – this was always going to be tough.
Following trials at the end of 0th week, our replenished squad are now training together twice a week with two additional fitness sessions. We incorporate speed and agility work into all our training and aim to continually improve ball handling skills, reactions and coordination.
Our BUSA matches are every Wednesday afternoon and both teams have a very exciting season ahead. The Blues are keen to maintain the momentum gathered after an exceptionally successful season last year and Roos (2nd team) will be facing some strong opposition having now been promoted for two consecutive years.
The arrival next week of our South African coach, Sandra, whose enthusiasm and commitment to netball is incredibly infectious, will undoubtedly strengthen and consolidate the whole squad.
Our freshers may not quite know what has hit them as she introduces the new – and somewhat unusual – specialised training programme she has promised to her ‘Oxford Stars’.
Diary of a captain – Blues Netball
