The Best Netball Podcast EVER!

Krystine and Carla are joined by the hugely experienced Jacqui Newton for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about coaching, development and the future of netball. Jacqui shares her journey through the sport, her approach to building strong team cultures, and the importance of creating environments where players can truly thrive.

From grassroots to performance pathways, the discussion is packed with practical insights for coac...

Krystine and Carla are joined by four stars from Loughborough Lightning - Shadine van der Merwe, Victoria Burgess, Ella Clark and Alice Harvey - for a lively and insightful look inside one of the Netball Super League’s top teams.

The group chat covers everything from team culture and training standards to match-day preparation, on-court connections and the personalities that make Lightning tick. With stories from elite competition,...

Krystine and Carla are joined by the energetic and fearless Paige Reed for a brilliant chat about confidence, competitiveness and carving out your place in netball.

Paige shares her journey through the game, the mindset it takes to back yourself on court, and how she approaches pressure situations when the game is on the line. From honest reflections to fun behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with personality, practic...

In this globally-focused episode, Krystine and Carla sit down with Sonya Otterway, CEO of Netball America to explore how netball is evolving across America. From building the sport from the ground up in the United States to competing and coaching at the highest levels internationally, this episode dives into the realities of growing the game, creating pathways, and developing world-class athletes.

Expect powerful insights, inspirin...

In this special Next Gen episode, Krystine and Carla chat with three rising stars of the game: Antonia Mitchell, Hannah Diamond and Millie Van Nierop. The trio share their journeys through the elite pathway, life inside the Next Gen league, and how the next generation of athletes is reshaping modern netball.

From debut matches and ACL rehab comebacks to leadership roles and balancing careers alongside sport, this episode dives deep...

In this episode, Krystine and Carla sit down with Gary Burgess to explore the ever-growing world of netball and his journey through the sport. From grassroots beginnings to competing on bigger stages, Gary shares his experiences, the challenges of being a top-class umpire, and the exciting future of netball. The conversation dives into development pathways, and why netball truly is a sport for everyone.

Thanks to our brand new part...

In this episode, Krystine and Carla tackle one of the biggest topics in modern sport - injuries. First they speak with Dr Farah, a GP registrar and sports medicine specialist researching ACL injuries in athletes and why they are so common in netball.

Then they welcome Ella Bowen, who shares her personal experience of devastating injuries that ultimately brought her netball playing career to an end. They discuss recovery, prevention...

In this episode, Krystine and Carla sit down to tackle the "taboos" that have kept women on the sidelines for too long. From the first whistle of puberty through the strategic shifts of menopause, they explore the Netball Her initiative and how it’s revolutionising the way we play, coach, and talk about female health.

It’s an empowering deep dive into the physical journey of being a female athlete, packed with practical advice to k...

Krystine and Carla head to the Supercup to soak up the atmosphere, catch up with players and coaches, and get the inside track on what the new season might bring. With quick-fire matches, fresh combinations, tactical experiments and plenty of passion on display, the Supercup gave fans an early taste of what’s to come...

We reflect on standout performances, evolving styles of play and the buzz around the competition - all while jugg...

Krystine and Carla are joined by England international and Super League stalwart Nat Panagarry for a candid conversation about longevity, leadership and life in the centre bib. Nat opens up about the realities of elite netball, handling pressure with the Roses, bouncing back from tough performances and what keeps her motivated after more than a decade in the game.

Expect honest reflections, practical advice for players and coaches,...

Krystine and Carla are joined by East Midlands Regional Chair Rowena Hackwood to break down the ever-evolving netball pathway, from junior clubs and county trials to franchises and Olympic ambitions. They talk navigating the system, supporting talented players, the rise of boys in netball, and what the future of the sport could look like on the world stage.

Then Debbie Hallas from Netball UK joins the pod to give expert advice on n...

Krystine and Carla are joined by netball icon Sonia Mkoloma for an inspiring conversation about leadership, longevity and representing England on the world stage. Sonia reflects on her playing journey, her transition into coaching, and the standards required to perform at the highest level season after season... And in Gladiators.

The discussion dives into defensive craft, team culture, and how the global netball community continue...

Krystine and Carla are joined by Germany and Switzerland Netball reps for the first of their World Netball Specials, shining a spotlight on netball in Germany and Switzerland.

The episode explores what it really takes to grow the game in developing netball nations - from taping courts by hand and squeezing goalposts into cars, to building governance, leagues and national squads from scratch.

With brilliant insights from coaches and...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Best Netball Podcast EVER! - During this first episode, you'll hear more about Krys & Carla's plans for the upcoming shows.

Their guest, Claire shares how Claire Talks Netball started, why honest conversations around the game matter, and what fans, players and coaches can do to better support the sport they love. From community stories and Super League chat to the realities of running a netball platfo...

Why are you here? WE'RE ON A BREAK!

Series one has just finished, but we can't wait to return on January 26th. The content we have planned in the second series is even better than the first!

In the meantime, here's one of our best guests. If you want to hear the full episode, please go here: https://pod.fo/e/351a64

Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t...

Why are you here? WE'RE ON A BREAK!

Series one has just finished, but we can't wait to return on January 26th. The content we have planned in the second series is even better than the first!

In the meantime, here's one of our best guests. If you want to hear the full episode, please go here: https://pod.fo/e/335028

Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t...

Why are you here? WE'RE ON A BREAK!

Series one has just finished, but we can't wait to return on January 26th. The content we have planned in the second series is even better than the first!

In the meantime, here's one of our best guests. If you want to hear the full episode, please go here: https://pod.fo/e/351a68

Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won...

It’s the final episode of the year — and Krystine & Carla are wrapping it up in style! 🎄

From Christmas banter and fantasy netball leagues to coaching insights and a deep dive into the mind of Tracy Neville MBE, this episode is packed with awesomeness, laughter, and plenty of netball love! Tracy talks candidly about her coaching career, resilience, and what makes a winning team culture — plus she dishes out a few on-court conf...

In this special episode, Krystine and Carla pit netball against hockey in a light-hearted battle of sporting superiority.

Joined by Lauren Nicholls, netball coach at Nottingham Forest, and James Bateman, England U18 hockey coach (and Carla’s brother), the episode is packed with impromptu games, questionable arguments, and plenty of sideline banter. From zombie-apocalypse equipment choices to draft teams mixing Serena Guthrie with M...