Next up for our 'Coach Highlights', we have Ella Brown!
Ella coaches our Senior B Netball and Junior Cricket teams.
⭐How did you get involved in coaching at SKC?
I moved to Oamaru at the beginning of Summer to work for North Otago Cricket and part of this role involved coaching at SKC. I coached the Junior Cricket team, High Performance Netball and Cricket.
⭐What sports do/have you played?
I am currently club netball in Oamaru for Maheno. While at school I used to play cricket, basketball, tennis and squash. I took this summer of cricket to train and complete a half ironman.
⭐Have you played any sport at a representative level?
I have played for the Netball South Beko team for a couple of years. I also played for the Otago Sparks Women’s Cricket Team for a few seasons and captained the Otago Under 21 Cricket team when I was younger.
⭐What is your favourite part about coaching?
I thoroughly enjoy working with players and building relationships to get to know them better. I love being in a position where I can give back to the sport and pass on my knowledge. Seeing a team achieve success is one of the most rewarding things of coaching.
⭐What is your personal coaching philosophy?
I believe that playing a team sport enables you to develop life long skills. The people you meet and friendships you make through sport can last a life time. Coaching has enabled me to pass on knowledge that my own coaches have taught me and develop our next up and coming players.
⭐Advice to young sportspeople?
Make the most of every opportunity you are given. You never know what might be around the corner. Lastly, don’t be afraid to ask for help, someone is always more than willing to offer support.
⭐Favourite Quote?
“Better than before”
So great to have you on board Ella!
