S03E32 Inside EMMNA Nationals: Growth, Grit & Game Changers

About this episode

Carla and guest Lucy Goodman discuss the EMMNA Nationals, highlighting the growth and challenges in men's and mixed netball.

Carla is joined by guest co-host Lucy Goodman for a special episode recorded around the EMMNA Nationals at Loughborough. Across a packed weekend, they speak to players, coaches, officials and organisers about the rapid growth of men's and mixed netball, the incredible standard of competition and what makes Nationals such a unique event. From international stars and emerging talent to the challenges of officiating mixed netball, the importance of volunteers and creating opportunities for the next generation, this episode captures the energy of a sport going from strength to strength. Expect plenty of insight, passion, big performances and even a cat making an unexpected appearance! Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/ 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 want to miss an episode! The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️…

People in this episode

Host: Carla Garey

Guest: Lucy Goodman

Topics covered

• men's netball
• mixed netball
• competition
• officiating
• volunteers
• youth opportunities

Keywords

• netball
• EMMNA Nationals
• competition
• officiating
• volunteers
• youth opportunities
• sports

Sponsors

Akuma Sports

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Loughborough

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