Netball In Education:

Youth Enrichment Netball Program - a Netball America initiative to integrate Netball into the American school physical education curriculum.

Netball America is committed to positive youth development in the USA. The purpose of the program is to encourage children to participate in Netball through a structured program and establish links between schools and associations, thereby increasing participation. Ultimately, Netball America aims to offer Netball players the same opportunities (scholarships and grants) as afforded to other sports in the USA.

In March 2010, Netball America teamed up with the National Association of Physical Education Teachers (NASPE) to discuss and provide teachers with an opportunity to learn Netball. During this week, Netball America’s VP of Education and VP of Coaching attended seminars about how effective coaching will be combined with effective teaching practices as well as attended an accreditation course to get Netball America’s programs certified. Netball America’s President attended various courses pertaining to sponsorships, grants and discussed Title IX issues in today’s economic climate as it relates to women participating in sport in schools and colleges. Best practices and materials from this seminar will be available soon in the members area of the webste. If you would like a copy of the presentation on starting Netball in your area, please take a look here.

In September 2009, Netball America teamed up with the Martin Luther King Jr Community of Learners to work with the kids to teach them about health, fitness, stretching and the basic rules of Netball. Read about their experiences here.