The England Netball Performance Pathway is designed to help talented young athletes develop and prepare for the level above. Suffolk plays an important role within this pathway, providing Player Development Programmes for athletes across the region.
For players and parents, understanding how the pathway works can help provide a clearer picture of the opportunities available throughout an athlete’s development journey.
The Suffolk Player Development Programmes
Suffolk runs two U13 Player Development Programmes, based in the Central and South of the region, as well as an U15 Player Development Programme.
These programmes provide young athletes with structured opportunities to continue developing their game and preparing for the next stage.
Links With Saracens Mavericks
Suffolk is also linked with Saracens Mavericks, a successful Superleague Club in the East Region. This connection supports the wider goal of developing top-level players.
The Mavericks Futures Academy opened in the Suffolk/Norfolk region in October 2017 and selects athletes aged 14–18 years old.
The pathway is about developing potential and preparing players for the next level.
Piter Bowman
The Performance Pathway provides athletes with a structured environment in which they can continue to learn and develop.
For young players, progression is built over time through training, experience and continued development. Each stage provides an opportunity to build on existing skills and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Supporting The Next Generation
The Suffolk Performance Pathway is focused on creating development opportunities for young netball athletes across the region.
With programmes for U13 and U15 players, alongside links within the wider East Region pathway, Suffolk continues to support athletes as they work towards their next stage in netball.
