Netball Academy

There is no better place to play netball at an elite level than Bishop Burton Sport. We offer fantastic facilities and unparalleled access to leading experts, partners and coaches.

As a student on the Bishop Burton netball academy, you'll be able to combine netball training with your studies, offering you an exciting pathway into performance netball.

Our excellent equipment, first-class coaching expertise and external support provide the optimum environment for raising your game.

We have devised a thorough netball programme that is aimed at developing skills and game sense through daily training, coach support and weekly fixtures.

Our main aim is for you to have a positive experience and to develop as an individual and an athlete. If you are a keen netball player that wants to learn in a professional environment then the Bishop Burton Netball Academy is for you!

Meet the Coaches!

Kim Clark

Assistant Netball Coach

Kim is a fantastic netball coach with a strong passion for helping athletes develop their skills and love for netball. Her commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment is essential for athletes, especially younger ones, to thrive and grow both individually and as part of a team. Her experience as a performance coach at Chevrons Netball Club and her roles with Leeds Rhinos Netball, including coaching U14s, showcases her versatility and ability to coach across different age groups.

Running the Simply Netball Academy alongside Hannah Doughty is another great initiative, particularly as it helps nurture junior talent in Humberside. The combination of their expertise and dedication to developing young players is bound to have a significant impact on the future of netball in the region.

Hannah Doughty

Head of Netball

Hannah is doing some fantastic work in the netball community, both as a L2 coach and as someone who is passionate about developing young talent. Her experience at various levels, from club, regional premier league and franchise pathway coaching, speaks to her dedication and skill in the sport. Hannah is head coach of the U18s at Leeds Rhinos Netball and coached with them since 2020. It shows her dedication to nurturing the next generation of netball talent, particularly at such a crucial age when players are transitioning into more advanced levels of the sport. As the head coach, she has a significantly impacted on both the players' skill development and their mental approach to the game.

The fact that she and Kim have established a development academy to support juniors in Humberside is especially exciting, as it provides real-world coaching opportunities for students at Bishop. This hands-on experience could be incredibly valuable for those looking to pursue coaching careers or deepen their understanding of the sport.

Training sessions

You will train every day except for Thursday. Monday and Tuesday are strength-based, followed by netball training. Wednesday is a game day. If there isn’t a game, you will focus on conditioning, netball training and skills. Friday is dedicated to fitness.

In a general week, players get up to four hours of netball training, two hours of strength and one hour of skills. We also provide nutritional and lifestyle sessions throughout the year.

Entry requirements

To apply for the netball academy, you must be a student at Bishop Burton but you can be studying any subject at either college level or degree level with University Centre Bishop Burton. Check out our range of courses.

College Courses University Centre Courses

Why not live on campus?

Why not fully immerse yourself into the Bishop Burton lifestyle and live within our student accommodation? You'll have our sports facilities just a stone's throw away and will get free access to our gym.

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Netball scholarships

Here at Bishop Burton, we pride ourselves on helping students to succeed. We have a range of scholarships available that can help you to cover your study costs, such as heavily subsidised gym membership and training kit to support your development.

How to apply

Players can apply for any course at Bishop Burton College and still be considered for the netball academy. For further information or to express your interest in joining our netball academy, please contact Hannah: hannah.doughty@bishopburton.ac.uk.